All Obituaries

Boyce Bruce Crabb (72) passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors and tending to his cats. He is survived by his sister, Joyce Watson (James) of Baldwyn; his nieces, Mary Hutcheson (Dewayne) of Baldwyn, Judy Watson of Baldwyn, Kathy Rinicker (Rick) of Baldwyn and Reba Vess of Baldwyn and his nephews, Neal Pope (Gina) of Fulton and Paul Wayne Pope of Tupelo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce & Floyel...

Billy Joe Williams (63) passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his home in Dry Creek. He enjoyed riding his four-wheeler, fishing and collecting John Deere memorabilia. He is survived by his daughters, Connie Hendrix (Chuck Tabor) of Dry Creek and Stephanie Ethridge (Bruce) of New Albany; his brothers, Paul Ray Reynolds of Booneville, Timmy Reynolds of Clarksdale and Michael Reynolds of Guntown; his sister, Paula Reynolds of Booneville; his step-father, Jack Reynolds of Booneville; his...

Donald Ray Dawson (76) passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at his home in Booneville. He was a member of the Booneville Church of Christ. He loved gardening, working in the kitchen next to his wife and going to church. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Services are 12 pm Monday, June 5, 2023 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Estes and Bro. Joe Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Gardens. Visitation will be 10-12 Monday in the...

Cullen Eugene Loveless (87) passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle. He was a member and Sunday School Teacher at Gaston Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a teacher in Prentiss County for 39 years. Services are 2:30 pm Sunday, June 4, 2023 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Ben Parman officiating. Burial will follow in the Gaston Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-2:30 pm...

Rodney "Buck" Alexander Bishop (44) passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a member of Independent Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. Services are 1 pm Thursday, June 1, 2023 in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Toby Mears and Bro. Ray Guin officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 11-1 Thursday in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral...

Johnnie M. Carpenter (89) passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Rest Haven Nursing Facility in Ripley. She was born on September 13, 1933 to the late John and Liller Newby Stroupe. She was a member of Chapman Church of Christ. She was the last surviving of 5 children. She was a homemaker and a child care provider. She loved so many babies. She is survived by her children, Charlotte Lambert, James Carpenter, Jerry Carpenter, Tammy Carpenter, Janie Jumper, John Carpenter and Jeff Carpenter and...

Barbara Jean McCoy (74) passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She enjoyed watching westerns, doing crafts and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services are 3 pm Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Robby Copeland and Bro. Anthony Copeland officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Blackland. Visitation will be 1-3 pm...

George White (83) passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was a Deacon at Camp Creek Baptist Church. He was also the Sunday School Superintendent and an usher. He enjoyed crappie fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Services are 2 pm Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Camp Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Chad Higgins and Bro. Wayne Frederick officiating. Burial will follow in the Camp Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-2 pm Wednesday at Camp...

Timothy Lee "Tim" Aldridge passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 in Tishomingo County as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was a member of Crossroads Full Gospel Church. He enjoyed logging, fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles. Services are 2 pm Friday, May 26, 2023 at Crossroads Full Gospel Church with Bro. Marshall Tennison and Bro. Stanley Shook officiating. Burial will follow in the Aldridge Family Cemetery in Tishomingo. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Thursday, May 25, 2023 in...

Katherine "Kay" Wallis (88) passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley after a brief illness. She was born August 24, 1934, to the late Carvell and Nona Rea in Lee County. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, doing yard work, tending to her flowers, helping with Vacation Bible School at the church and taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for making the best chicken & dumplings. Services...