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Corinth, Mississippi Alan Fisk 1953 — 2024 A Celebration of Life Service for Alan Albert Fisk 70, US Air Force RET., is set for 11:00 am Saturday, February 3, 2024 at The Central Church with Bro. Terry Harmon officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Corinth National Cemetery. Alan died January 30, 2024 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born July 25, 1953 in Lewistown, MT to the late Albert and Marlene Fisk. He was a graduate of Fergus High School, after graduation he and his older brother Dennis both enlisted in the "Buddy Program" in the US Air Force in 1973, over his career he had been stationed at Grand Fork, N.D., that is where he meet the love of his life Sonya,... Murfreesboro Nancy Fant Smith 1937 — 2024 Nancy Fant Smith died in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on January 20, 2024, her 87th birthday, of natural causes. She is survived by her five children, Margaret Sage Smith Hoare (Geoffrey), Orma Rinehart Smith, III (Terre), Lester Glenn Fant Smith (Collier), Nancy Smith Tisue (Troy) and Catherine Smith Teasley (John), as well as 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother, William Henry Sage Fant, and her sister-in-law, Susan Braselton Fant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orma Rinehart "Sammy" Smith, Jr., in April 1990, and by her brother, Lester Glenn "Ruff" Fant, III, in May 2019. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Murfreesboro,... Corinth, Mississippi Susan Young 1954 — 2023 A service to celebrate the life of Susan Young, 69, was held at 2:00 PM Sunday November 12, 2023 at Fillmore St. Chapel with burial to follow in Henry Cemetery. Susan passed away on Friday November 10, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born on July 5, 1954 to the late James "Buddy" and Sue Crow. She was a 1972 graduate of Corinth High School and attended Northeast Community College. She was the office manager and executive secretary in the District Attorney's office in the First Circuit Court District for over 30 years. She was a member of First Methodist Church. Susan enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach. She is survived by her husband of almost 40 years, John... Corinth, Mississippi Martha Houston Reid Hammond 1929 — 2023 Martha Houston Reid Hammond, ("Nini" to her grandchildren, "Martha Houston" to her closest friends), passed on peacefully to our Lord November 4th in Dallas, Texas, four days after her 94th birthday. Martha was the quintessential Southern lady; people were drawn to her warmth, sense of humor and wit (oh, what wit!), kindness, and charm (and fashion!). She successfully juggled being a mother (the best!), a businesswoman and many philanthropic pursuits. She was a selfless soul with a servant's heart. You felt loved just being in her presence. Born October 31,1929, Martha spent most of her early childhood traveling between Corinth, MS and Iuka, MS. Her father, John Houston Reid and uncle,... Corinth, Mississippi Don Seiler 1946 — 2023 A Celebration of Life Service for Donald "Don" W. Seiler 77, is set for 5:00 pm Tuesday at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors with Bro. Dennis Smith officiating. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 3:00 pm to service time. He is survived by his sons, Donald "Donnie" Seiler Jr. (Sherry), Daniel Seiler; daughter, Christy Klink; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren. Tupelo, MS Lottie Fay King 1939 — 2023 A Celebration of Life Service for Lottie Fay King 87, is set for 1:00 pm Thursday at Pontotoc Apostolic Church in Pontotoc, MS. with Bro. Benny Randolph officiating. Burial will take place at 4:00 pm Thursday in the Dogwood Cemetery in Corinth, MS. Family and Friends gathering will be held 5:00 to 8:00 Wednesday at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors in Corinth and Thursday from 11:30am to service time at Pontotoc Apostolic Church. Fay died October 9, 2023 at her residence in Tupelo, MS. She was born September 17, 1936 in Guys, TN. to the late William Dewey James and Millie Pearl William James. She was a member of Pontotoc Apostolic Church and was retired from the IRS office in Tupelo, MS.... Rienzi, MS Carroll Powell 1937 — 2022 Carroll Powell, age 84, of Rienzi, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 2:00pm in the afternoon with a visitation beginning at 1:00pm for friends at McPeters Funeral Directors Inc. Bro. Charles Stephenson officiating. Burial will be in the Old Danville Cemetery. He died was born December 24, 1937 in Alcorn County to the late James Elbert Powell Sr. and Hattie Elam Powell. He was a member of Kemps Chapel Baptist Church and served in the National Guard. He was retired from Wurlitzer and was a lifelong farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; two... Brandon David Richard Huggins 1947 — 2022 A service to celebrate the life of David Richard Huggins will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday August 14, 2022 at McPeters Funeral Directors in Corinth, MS with interment to follow at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Rienzi, MS. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at McPeters Funeral Home located at 1951 E 3rd Street, Corinth, MS David Richard Huggins, a beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was 74 years old. David was born in Corinth, MS, and attended Biggersville High School. He then went on to attend Northeast Mississippi Junior College and later attended, through the University of Southern Mississippi,... Brandon, Mississippi David Richard Huggins 1947 — 2022 A service to celebrate the life of David Richard Huggins will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday August 14, 2022 at McPeters Funeral Directors in Corinth, MS with interment to follow at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Rienzi, MS. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at McPeters Funeral Home located at 1951 E 3rd Street, Corinth, MS David Richard Huggins, a beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was 74 years old. David was born in Corinth, MS, and attended Biggersville High School. He then went on to attend Northeast Mississippi Junior College and later attended, through the University of Southern Mississippi,... Corinth, Mississippi Donnie White 1948 — 2022 A memorial service to celebrate the life of Donald Gene "Donnie" White, 73, will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday at McPeters Funeral Directors. A gathering of family and friends will take place Wednesday from 2:00 PM until service time. Donnie passed away on Saturday April 16, 2022 in Corinth. He was born on September 17, 1948 to the late Junior Edward and Betty Louise Davis White. He worked for Century Electric and owned and operated Danny's Bar and Grill for almost 15 years. Donnie enjoyed fishing, but most importantly, he was a family man. He loved his family with all his heart. He was a kind gentle soul and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 53 years,... Corinth, MS Sue Mullins 1930 — 2022 A Celebration of Life Service for Jennie Sue Counce Mullins, 89, was held Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors Chapel with Bro. Dennis Smith officiating. Burial was in the Henry Cemetery. Sue died Friday March 18, 2022 at Dogwood Plantation. She was born December 1, 1930 in Alcorn Co. MS to the late Harris Kendle and Ernestine Counce. She was a graduate of Corinth High School, a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gene Mullins; her parents; and brother, Rev. Harris Counce Jr. She is survived by her sons, Mike Mullins (Libby) and Chuck Mullins (Ann);... Biggersville, Mississippi Doris Brawner 1929 — 2021 BIGGERSVILLE ? Celebration of Life services for Doris Jean Honnoll Brawner, 92, is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at New Hope Presbyterian Church in the Biggersville Community of Alcorn County with burial at the church cemetery. Dr. Nicholas Phillips will be officiating. Survivors who affectionately called her Memama include their daughter, Charlotte Waller (Bill) of Oxford, MS; their son, Bruce H. Brawner (Leslie) of Madison, MS; their son, Dr. William C. Brawner (Linda Lee) of Tupelo, MS; eight grandchildren, Dr. William Waller III of Hattiesburg, MS, Jeannie Waller Zieren (Jon) of Oxford, MS, Clayton Waller of Nashville, TN, Lauren Brawner Nichols (Greg) of Madison, MS,... Biggersville, MS, Mississippi Doris Brawner 1929 — 2021 Celebration of Life services for Doris Jean Honnoll Brawner, 92, is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at New Hope Presbyterian Church in the Biggersville Community of Alcorn County with burial at the church cemetery. Dr. Nicholas Phillips will be officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am to service time at the church Mrs. Brawner died Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Oxford, MS. She was born on June 17, 1929 in Alcorn County, MS and was the youngest of three children born to the late Dr. Robert Edwin Honnoll and Ardena Mathis Honnoll of Biggersville. She was a long-time teacher at Biggersville High School, retiring in 1992 after 28 years of service. She was the Beta... Corinth, MS Mildred Yvonne Bauer 1936 — 2021 Mildred Yvonne Bauer, 84, died peacefully in her sleep at Whitfield Nursing Home in Corinth, Mississippi on September 27, 2021. Yvonne was born in Augusta, Georgia in 1936 and moved with her mother and father to Atlanta in 1948. She graduated from Sylvan Hills High School in 1955. She attended secretarial school. Even though he was three hours late for their blind date, she knew that Frederick Page Bauer was the man of her dreams. They married on June 16, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia. They and their children moved to Mendenhall, Mississippi, in 1965 where they were members of First Baptist Church of Mendenhall. Yvonne loved children and worked in the First Baptist Children's Daycare from... Tupelo, MS John Collins 1937 — 2021 John Franklin Collins Jr. passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021 with his daughters by his side. John was born on January 25, 1937 in Terry, Mississippi to John Franklin Collins Sr. and Carolyn Theresa Simpson. In 1957, he married the love of his life, Lisa Nash. John graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1960. After graduation he began his career with Travelers Insurance Company which he enjoyed until his retirement. He was an avid Ole Miss sports fan and loved all things Ole Miss. His greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately called him Papa. John was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Nash Collins, his parents,... Corinth Bill Calvery 1935 — 2021 Graveside Service with Military Honors for Billy Dan "Bill" Calvery 86, are set for 1:00 pm Monday at Rienzi City Cemetery with Rev. John Garrott officiating. Bill died April 30, 2021 at NMMC in Tupelo, MS. He was born April 8, 1935 in Ripley, MS. to the late Monroe and Edna Calvery. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, He was a graduate of Ripley High School, where he lettered all 4 years in football, basketball and baseball. He then attended Northeast MS. Junior College on a football scholarship, after Northeast he severed 2 years in the US Army, following the Army he attended and graduated from MS. State University with a Bachelor in Science and Physical Education. For over... Corinth, MS. Jacob Bland 1929 — 2021 CORINTH, MS - Lt. Colonel Jacob Lenier Bland, 91, died January 9, 2021 at StoneRidge Assisted Living. Due to the pandemic a memorial service we be held at a later date. Jake was born in Vanceboro, N.C. At age nine and following the death of his father he and his siblings moved to the Methodist Home for Children in Raleigh, N.C. After graduating high school, he entered the Air Force and began his military career first as an airplane mechanic and later advancing to command pilot. While stationed at Columbus Air Force Base he met his future wife Edith, a student at MUW. After being transferred to Virginia he regularly flew back to Columbus to visit his love. They were married in 1956 in... Corinth, Mississippi Lt. Colonel Jacob Lenier Bland 1929 — 2021 CORINTH, MS - Lt. Colonel Jacob Lenier Bland, 91, died January 9, 2021 at StoneRidge Assisted Living. Due to the pandemic a memorial service we be held at a later date. He is survived by his son Arthur "Buddy" Bland (Tami) of Knoxville, TN, his daughter Beth Bland Bauer (Scott) of Corinth, MS, and his daughter-in-law Catherine Doan Bland of Germantown,TN. He is also survived by his grandchildren Wesley Bland (Julie) of Austin, TX, Brian Bland-Clark (Katelyn) of Cornwall, NY, Kathryn Bland of Knoxville, TN, Evan Bauer (Florence) of Gluckstadt, MS, David Bauer of Corinth, MS, Susannah Bland of Germantown, TN, and Sarah Beth Bland of Germantown, TN. Jake is also survived by four... Corinth, Mississippi John E. Burnett III 1939 — 2020 Services to celebrate the life of John "Johnny" E. Burnett III, 81, will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in Henry Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 p.m. until service time at the church Fellowship Hall. John died on December 5, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born in Corinth on January 25, 1939 to the late John E., Jr. and Grace Claunch Burnett. He was a 1957 graduate of Corinth High School and graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Finance in 1961. He then served our country in the U.S. Army and spent his career at Union Planters Bank in Memphis, TN. John was a member of First Presbyterian... Booneville, MS. Darlene Day 1957 — 2020 Debra Darlene Day 63, died November 13, 2020 at North MS. Medical Center. She was born August 9, 1957 in Illinois to the late Sanford Eugene Mason and Marcella Wright Freeman. She was a retired office clerk. She was preceded in death by her son, Chris Grady; father; mother; and step-father, Cecil Freeman; sister, Margaret Foster; brother, William Freeman; dog, Punk Day. She is survived by her granddaughter, Rebecca Joy; her beloved cat, Katie Day; brothers, Buckeye Mason, Jeff Freeman, Leo Freeman, Robert Mason; sisters, Deborah Ann Freeman, Dee Dee Settlemires, Leigh Ann Mason; host of other family and friends. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Fond memories and... Corinth, Mississippi Nancy Ann Kincade Williams 1941 — 2020 Nancy Ann Kincade Williams, age 78, passed away at her home in Corinth on April 26, 2020 after an 11 year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in 1941, Nancy Ann was the only daughter of Sally and Robert Kincade and grew up in the Mississippi Delta with her brother, Pat Kincade. Nancy Ann graduated in 1959 from Clarksdale High School where she was elected both Homecoming Queen and Miss CHS. She spent her freshman year at Mississippi University for Women, then transferred to the University of Mississippi, the alma mater of both of her parents and where her father was awarded the coveted Norris Trophy as the best male athlete. Nancy was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Nancy Ann...
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