All Obituaries

L.V. Bell, Jr. “Bruh” was born on March 20, 1966, in Red Banks, MS, to the late L.V. Bell, Sr. and Bettie Jean Moore. He departed this life on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, TN.  L.V. Bell , Jr. accepted Christ at an early age, joining Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ now Cornerstone Church of Christ in Byhalia, MS. He was employed at Chris Woods Construction Company in Memphis, TN.  He also enjoyed hauling scraps and fishing.He leaves to...

Lee Eddie Raimey, 67, transitioned on Friday, February 3, 2023, at his residence in Lamar, MS.

Miss Paris Jean Anthony, 45, transitioned on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at North MS Medical Center, in Tupelo, MS.Miss Paris Jean Anthony was born December 13, 1977, to the late Minister Oliver Anthony and Gloria Jean Boyce Anthony, in Memphis, TN. She departed her life on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at North MS Medical Center, in Tupelo, MS. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Hearn Grove M.B. Church, in Byhalia, MS, and later united with Mt. Sinai Baptist Church,...

James Louis Anthony "Honey' was born May 31, 1947, to the late Perry Anthony, Sr. and Anner Rosser Anthony in Byhalia, MS.   On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, he passed away at his residence in Memphis, TN.James Louis Anthony was a member of Hearn Grove M.B. Church in Byhalia, MS, where he was a member of the male chorus and former deacon.  He was a Boy Scoutmaster, loved traveling and being around his family, he was a Los Angeles Lakers fan and enjoyed watching...

Johnnie "Lady Jama"  Ree Smith,  60, transitioned on Sunday, January 29, 2023.Johnnie Ree Smith aka “Lady Jama” was born on June 7, 1962, in Holly Springs, MS to John Louis Smith and Marlean Smith. She departed this world and entered into eternal peace on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in the comfort of her home. Johnnie accepted Christ as her lord and savior at an early age, joining Rising Star M.B. Church in Holly Springs, MS; later renewed her faith and joined West Antioch...

Mrs. Jimmie Kay Montgomery, 79, transitioned on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at her residence, in Pontotoc, MS. Jimmie Kay Montgomery (Age 79), a central figure in the lives she touched, was born March 9th 1943 in Pontotoc, MS, and passed away in the early hours of January 29, 2023.  Those who remember her from her working years will call to memory her lasting presence as a press operator at Pontotoc City Cleaner for 40 plus years, and her work didn’t stop there. She was an active...

Deacon John Albert Ware, 80, transitioned on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice House, in Tupelo, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, February 4, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Family Hour will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel, Pontotoc, MS. Services will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at New Salem M.B. Church, 236 Salem Lane, Pontotoc, MS 38863. Burial will take place at Pontotoc City Cemetery. Serenity Funeral Home of...

Charles Edward Craig, 63, transitioned on Friday, January 27, 2023, at his residence, in Byhalia, MS. Mr. Charles Edward Craig was born February 26, 1959, to the late James Edward Craig and Mary Green Craig in Moscow, TN. He accepted Christ at an early age at Sims Chapel M.B. Church in Michigan City, MS. He was honored and respected throughout the community in which he loved.  God called another one of his faithful servants home on Friday, January 27, 2023.  He leaves to...

Mr. Larry Snow, Sr.,  67, transitioned on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his residence, in Lamer, MS. Larry Snow, Sr., was born August 29, 1955, to the late Elijah Snow and Lizzie Campbell Snow, in Lamar, MS. He departed this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Earnestine Snow of Lamar, MS; two sons Larry Snow Jr. (Stephanie) of Columbia, SC, Cedric Snow of Lamar, MS; daughter LaTonya Dorsey (Marcus) of Dorsey, GA; four brothers Henry McKinney...

Judith Ann Thompson Weatherly, 74, transitioned on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at her residence, in Holly Springs, MS.Judith Ann Thompson Weatherly, was born on April 20, 1948, to the late  James A. Thompson Jr. and Addie Lee Tucker Thompson.  Judith passed away  on January 19, 2023, at her home in Hospice care with her family, from Pancreatic cancer. She grew up in Red Banks, MS, and went to school in Holly Springs, MS. She married in 1966 and moved around as an Air Force...