All Obituaries

Janis Ann Jones Mason (82) passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center in Corinth. She was a member of Siloam Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, tending to her flowers, talking with her friends and family and taking care of her son, Brandy. Services are 1 pm Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Rod Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Prentiss Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 12-1 pm Tuesday in the...

Diane Marie Floyd (83) passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home in Jumpertown. She enjoyed fishing, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Services are 2 pm Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Estes officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home. Diane is survived by her daughters, Kathy Rose (Thomas) of Benton, IL, Sharon Wirtz (Kenneth) of Kenosha, WI,...

David Delane "Buddy" Baker (57) passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany. He was a member of House of Prayer Bible Believing Church. He enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling, singing and going to church. Services are 2 pm Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at House of Prayer Bible Believing Church with Bro. Jimmy Newby and Bro. Carl Newby officiating. Burial will follow in the House of Prayer Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Tuesday, April 16, 2024...

Rona Mathis (79) passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. She was a member of Liberty Church. She enjoyed gardening, doing crafts and socializing with others. She was rarely ever seen without a cup of coffee or a Dr. Pepper in her hand. Services are 2 pm Monday, April 15, 2024 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Hatfield and Bro. Tim Hankins officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-2 pm...

Rosie Lee Chittom (88) passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was a faithful member and Sunday school teacher at Fairview Baptist Church. She loved tending to her flowers, doing yard work, going to auctions, cooking for her family and spending time with her family. Services are 5 pm Friday, April 12, 2024 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Mark McCoy officiating. Burial will take place in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery....

Daisy Setty Miles (77) passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Regional One Health Center in Memphis, TN. She was born November 26, 1946 in Browns County, Ohio, to the late Charles and Gladys Setty. She was a faithful member of Canaan Assembly of God. She was always active in the community. She had a deep passion for reading her Bible and witnessing to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved cooking Sunday lunches for her family. On June 4, 1977, Daisy married the love of...

Mary Grace Shockley (82) passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her home in Booneville. She enjoyed cooking, tending to her flowers, gardening, fishing, camping, scrap booking and doing word puzzles. Her biggest passion was having her family together and getting to spend time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Services are 1 pm Thursday, April 11, 2024 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Luke Ledbetter and Bruce Williams officiating....

Paul Carter (64) passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was an active member of the American Legion Post #130 where he served as the cook for several years. He was also a member of the Blackland Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed cooking, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Memorial services will be 4 pm Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the American Legion Post #130 in Baldwyn. Visitation will be 2-4...

Gary J. Grubbs (78) passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to bluegrass music, watching NASCAR and going to auctions. Services are 2 pm Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Alford Newcomb officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be 11-2 Wednesday in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home. Gary is survived by his wife,...

Teddy Dewayne "Buddy" Downs (76) passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his home in Cairo. He was a veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his 4-wheeler and anything outdoors. He also loved to go to yard sales and flea markets. His biggest passion was his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his son, Marty Downs of Cairo; his daughters, Julie LaBorde (Calvin) of Cairo and Krystal Petty of...