Area Obituaries

Barney Lee Calcote Sr., 92, of Monticello, passed away Dec. 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Walthall County. Graveside services were held Dec. 10 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Burial followed in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello. Bro. Michael Smith officiated. Special music was performed by Bro. Philip…

In loving memory of Tommy Bullock, 89, of Silver Creek, who passed away Dec. 4, 2024, at the Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello. He was born Nov. 4, 1935, in Lawrence County. A funeral service was held Dec. 7 at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello. Burial followed in Oak Grove in Prentiss. Dr. Adam…

James Louis “Teenie” Turnage, 86, of New Hebron, passed away on Nov. 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. James was born in 1938 to Albert Turnage Sr. and Edelle Davis Turnage in New Hebron. He was nicknamed “Teenie” by his brother and was remembered as such by nearly everyone from that small town. Growing…

Loyce King, 86, of Monticello, passed away Nov. 30, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 14, 1938, in Lawrence County to Pink and Rosie Lee Givens. Loyce loved attending church and all activities at the church as long as she was able. She was a member of the WMS. She was chosen…

Jo Ann P. Harvey, 98, of Silver Creek, passed away Nov. 26, 2024, at the Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb. She was born on Jan. 11, 1926, in Hebron. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, at Monticello Baptist Church, 700 East Broad St., Monticello. Funeral services will…

A memorial service for Betty Sue Holmes Davis will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Church. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Riverwood Family is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Davis, 88, of Brookhaven, died peacefully Nov. 23 surrounded by her family. She…

Graveside services for Ann Brown McDaniel were held Nov. 23, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Simpson County, with Rev. Larry Mangum officiating. Mrs. McDaniel, 87, passed away Nov. 20 at her home in Canton. Saulters Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Mrs. McDaniel was born on Jan. 15, 1937, in Simpson County to…

COL William Wayde Benson, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on Oct. 14, 2024, in Huntsville, Ala. Born on Nov. 26, 1943, in New Hebron, Wayde grew up instilled with values of kindness and duty that would define his life. A graduate of New Hebron High School in 1961, Wayde pursued his education…

Rachel Wilson Boyles, 94, passed away Nov. 15, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1930, to Ray L. and Fannie Wilson. She married Odell Boyles on Oct. 5, 1946, who preceded her in death in 2003. Rachel loved the Wanilla community and was active in Wanilla Baptist Church. She was known for sharing her…

Funeral services for Madison Alexander McClellan, airman first class, United States Air Force, will be conducted at noon on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church, 3831 Front St., Silver Creek, with Rev. Dr. Bill Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Silver Creek with full military honors provided by the…