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DENNIS, MS - Martha Ann Williams, 75, passed away February 27, 2021. He was born in Ardmore, AL. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Slayton and Andrew Ozbirn. DENNIS, MS Howard Eugene Gumm, 75, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his residence. served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Ready to see her mama, ready to see her husband and she said most of all she was ready to see Jesus because she loves Him so much. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Ellen Blanton and two brothers, Bobby Credille and Richard Howard Credille. She was born in Marietta, MS to Delmus and Flaura Mae Hoard Barnes. Pallbearers will be Alan Enlow, Bill Bowling, Frank Aldridge, Jake Adams, Joey Enlow, Skylar Ray and Billy Daniels. Visitation will be Friday, November 25, 11-1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. GOLDEN, MS Penny D. Timbs, 84, died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Tishomingo Manor, Iuka, MS. She was born in Nashville, TN to H.D. He was born in Tupelo, MS to Arthur Thomas and Reba Mae Yarber Deaton who preceded him in death. Pallbearers will be Donnie Joe Sparks, Keith Henley, Daris Wells, Kenny Sparks, Ted Sparks and Greg Robinson. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17, 2022, from 12- 4:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. Pallbearers will be Anthony Malone, Joshua Mitchell, Brent Taylor, Lanny Gasaway, Kade Sparks and Cory Sparks. Gary Puckett officiating. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Boyce Coleman. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Jordan Crane, Frankie Howie, Seth Howie, Don Hall, Clayton Allred and Lee Gresham. Visitation will be Monday, October 18, 5-8 p.m. at Belmont United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years Dennis Barker; two sons Kevin Barker (Natalie) and Brent Barker (Christi); four grandchildren Landry Barker, Langston Barker, Cameron Barker and Daxton Barker; two brothers Eddie Epps and Donnie Epps (Linda) and a host of nieces and nephews. Mark Nail and Bro. He also attended Northeast Mississippi Junior College where he completed his vocational Construction Carpentry degree. If you knew her, you knew she was hilarious to be around. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Millstead, her daughter, Amanda Millstead, grandson, Drake Giles, her parents, a brother, Billy Ray Gann and a niece, Tammy Jo Gann. Services will be Wednesday, August 11, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Jerry Henderson officiating. Little V.O. Moss, 84, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his residence. GOLDEN, MS Mary Magaline Shook, 75, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Iuka Hospital, Iuka, MS. She was born in Cottonwood, AL and worked in retail sales. Barry Holcomb officiating. Services will be Friday, October 29, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Billy Hugh Rooker and Johnny Curtis Rooker. She was certified in gifted education and also taught remedial reading, as her mother had. Rick Thorn officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lelon Patterson, her parents, Francis Otto and Carrie Kent Farris, a brother, Fred Farris and a son-in-law, Roger Moore. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. . He was born in Tupelo, MS and was a self-employed construction worker. Terry had an amazing memory and could tell you how many points he scored on any of his basketball games and he didnt mind to tell you how good he was playing ball either. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Louise Flurry, Ozelle Cobb, Claire Winfield and Donna Jean Greene and a brother, J.C. Greene. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on or fixing whatever was broken. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Burton, Ghannon Burton, Tommy Moody, Robert Cashion, Jerry Crowe and Steve Ratliff. DEATON (FARSTVEDT-NORBERG), Diane K. of Lake Orion; passed away on May 10, 2022; age 74. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont MS will be in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in the Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. DENNIS, MS Della Mae Henry, 87, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at NMMC in Tupelo, MS. She was born in Itawamba County, MS to George Marlin and Lena Taylor Crowe. Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38803 or www.sanctuaryhospicehouse.com. He was born in Belmont, MS and was retired from the U.S. Air Force after thirty-three years. Pallbearers will be Eddie Moreland, Doug Moreland, Andrew Moreland, Garry Barnes, C.J. He is survived by his beloved wife of forty-seven years Barbara Conerly Goza; a son Jim Goza (Gloria) of Denver, CO; a daughter Sophia Bonjokian of Sebring, FL; granddaughters Mariah Prevatte (Zachary) of Bartow, FL, Maria Herring (Paul) of Denver, CO and two other grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters Carolyn Gresham (Sydney) and MaryAnn Clement (Roger); two brothers Danny Goza and Jimmy Dale Goza (Ann) and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, February 20, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. TISHOMINGO, MS Margaret Ann Hodges, 91, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Sanctuary Hospice, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Iuka, MS to Hamp and Henrietta Brown Boyd and was a caregiver. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was of Baptist faith and loved her family and friends whole heartedly. He then came in and enjoyed a country style supper, took a shower and just passed to Gods presence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Martha Wilson Townsend. Paul Young officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband-Kenneth Poole; her parents; four brothers-Phillip Slayton, Ricky Slayton, Billy Doyle Slayton and infant brother and three sisters-Jetty Lee Slayton, Bobby Nell Slayton and Joe Nell Slayton; a great-granddaughter-Virginia Pennington and a great-grandson-Miles Branham. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Kemp and Ron Deaton. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Cleveland, her daughter Gay Cleveland; her son-in-law Mike Steele (Linda) all of Golden; her granddaughters Shandi Foster (Lance) of High Point, NC, Cassie Howard (David) of Fulton, and Mikki Steele (Luke Johnson) of Golden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. BELMONT, MS Rachel Armstrong, 95, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her sons home surrounded by loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bro. Visitation will Visitation will be Saturday, September 3, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont,MS. Mrs. Whitehead was full of love and full of life. She is survived by a daughter Shannon Frazier (Danny); three grandchildren Ashley Cook (Brandon), Brett Frazier, Sr. (Teresa) and Danny Frazier, Jr.; three great-grandchildren Cody Katz, Brett Frazier, Jr. and Landon Cook and her siblings Orvil Wigginton, Gloria Pharr and Gerald Wigginton. She was survived by husband - Fred McArthur; children - Cheryl Fluhr, Lauren Blair and husband, Peter, Elisabeth Bellah and husband, Eric, Kathleen Mosher and husband, Tom; mother - Lydia Miller; as well as her grandchildren - Parker Fluhr, Joseph and Seth Blair, Grace and Anne Lauren Bellah and Caroline and Hannah Mosher, that she dearly loved. She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. You may post condolences online if you wish. Pallbearers will be Zack Bascomb, Josh Bascomb, Chris Maddox, Sam Hampton, Bobby Gresham and Michael Hodgin. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS. with Bro. She wouldnt hesitate to be at the school to support a grandchild if there was a problem. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Robert Wood and Scott Bridges officiating. She had quick wit for sure! Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Paden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Cody Congdon, Nathan Bridges, Ben Bullard, Brian Speers, Justin Slayton and Jason Slayton. Services will be Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Jody was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin Cleveland; daughter, Bonita Cleveland Steele; grandson, Anthony Steele and brothers and sisters, Willard Stidham, Zelma Horn Holcomb, Verada Ware, Vadron Pardue, Dexter Pardue, Ray Pardue and Skip Pardue. Breathitt Funeral Home in Jackson, KY provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services to our community and the surrounding areas. She was generous, kind, and loved all the members of the congregations to whom she ministered. Visitation will be Saturday, January 15, 11:30-1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. AUSTELL, GA - Sara Whitehead, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Preceded in death by her first husband Jerry Farstvedt and brother Louis (Pat) Norberg. DELRAY BEACH, FL - Wanda Montgomery McArthur, 68, of Maryville, TN and Delray Beach, FL, died unexpectedly on March 15, 2022 in Delray Beach. Burial will be in Dennis Memory Gardens, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. It was there that she met the love of her life, Dicky, while having class favorite photos made for the yearbook both were voted Most Polite. She was the valedictorian, STAR Student and homecoming queen of her class. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was a paratrooper in the Army Reserve. He was born in Booneville, MS to Robert Vernon and Dollie Ray Gamble Gumm. He was always most proud of the punt, pass and kick award he won in high school. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery in Vina, AL. November 6, 2014 Nonnie Sue Davis, 81, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Southhampton Rehab. Visitation will be Thursday, September 30, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. GOLDEN, MS Joan Rene David Sparks, 60, went to her heavenly home on September 22, 2021, surrounded by her husband and children. BELMONT, MS Timothy Alen Tim Gray, 62, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his residence. She was born in Dennis, MS and worked in garment manufacturing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Verlon Deaton Harris; his father, Lee Curtis Harris; one sister, Brenda Jones; one very precious daughter, Margaret Ruth Sartain and a cherished son-in-law, Larry Sartain. She was born in They were married for 51 years. She and Hoyt were married forty-seven years when he graduated to heaven on May 15, 2011. Please browse the obituaries in theRed Baysection of our web site for those who will have services at ourRed Baylocation. She attended Old Bethel United Methodist Church. He served as a faithful employee in the R&D department at Tiffin Motor Homes for twenty-four years, where he retired January 3, 2014. Stacy was an auctioneer in Burnsville, Booneville and Dennis, MS and had worked at Tiffins for nineteen years and Ace Hardware. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 10, 3 p.m. at East Marietta Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. David Kelley officiating. Services will be Thursday, August 26, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. She is survived by two sisters Lera Mae Allen Howell Rogers and Johnnie Faye Allen Hollingsworth and many nieces and nephews. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS assisted the family. Services will be Saturday, August 6, 1 p.m. at Tishomingo Baptist Church with visitation at the church beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until service time. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was ready. He had a passion for farming and loved his Yorkies and feeding birds. Bill Burcham and Bro. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Young Browning, two grandchildren, Kevin and Tiffany Browning, his parents, three sisters and one brother. Pallbearers will be Gerald Collum, Mickey Collum, Doyle Pendegraph, James Hopkins, Tom Embrey and Wesley Bost. Until we see you againwe sure will miss you Mama. He loved old movies, jotting down catchy phrases that he would later work into his songs. Private family services will be held at a later date. For a short time afterwards, she was employed by Scott Paper Company in Dennis, MS. Alice enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her family. Visitation will be Friday, March 12, 6-9 p.m. at Old Bethel United Methodist Church. BELMONT, MS Jonathan Earl Coleman, 46, died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his sons residence in Decaturville, TN. She is preceded in death by her son, Scott Conwill and her father. He was an avid MSU fan. The family wishes to thank everyone in the community for the love shown to their family. There will be no funeral services. Family was important to Mrs. Whitehead. Funeral services will be Monday, November 14, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18th officiated by Dr. Rusty Fair at Tishomingo Baptist Church, 10 Jackson Street Tishomingo, MS 38873. Frankie Smith officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, July 21, 11 a.m. 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Jerry Terry White, 57, died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his residence. Ron Westmoreland and Bro. He was a cabinet builder for many years. She worked as a seamstress for many years and was the oldest member of Salem Baptist Church. She was a charter member of Calvary Family Worship Center for fifty-two years, where she served as primary Sunday School teacher. She is survived by two children, Vance Ramsey (Mitzi) and Farron Gilley; eleven grandchildren, Sabrina King, Benji King, (Jennifer), Nathan King (Micki), Emily Gilley, Austin Ramsey (Brooke), Morgan Gilley, Carly Faulkner (Phillip), Ty Ramsey, Erica Gilley, Devan Gilley and Chris Barnett; a host of great-grandchildren: one sister, Peggy Adams (Jake) and a daughter-in-law, Valerie Wallis. Not long after they had married, she became the mother of twin boys, Richard and Rodney. She is survived by her husband David Pitts; two sons Charlie Timbs (Shana) and Danny Timbs (Wendy); one daughter Angele Timbs (Joe); two step-daughters Patricia Newman and Betty Pitts; one step-son David Pitts, Jr.; seventeen grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. BELMONT, MS Teddy Harold Burkhalter, 72, died Friday, December 3, 2021 at his residence. She is survived by three children Angie Belue (David) Dennis, MS, Kim Bascomb (Greg) Glen, MS and Kirk Leatherwood (Tanya), Iuka, MS; five grandchildren Keshia Senkbeil, Zachary Bascomb, Joshua Bascomb, Hannah Maddox (Chris) and Macy Leatherwood; four great-grandchildren Paisley Bascomb, Blaine Senkbeil, Maverick Senkbeil and Emma Senkbeil; one sister Kathryn Sullivan and two brothers Buddy VanWinkle (Maggie) and Ricky VanWinkle (Linda). at North AL Medical Center Services will be at Monday, November 28, 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL Visitation will be at Monday, November 28, 10-12 Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years Jean Holt; daughter Tracie Holt McCullar of Tishomingo, MS; son Jeff Holt and wife, Blair of Tishomingo, MS; grandchildren Brandon Pruitt, Sadie, Maylie and Bentley Holt and Bella Grace-Holton McCullar, all of Tishomingo, MS; great-grandson Waylon Pruitt of Kokomo, IN; sisters Mary Ruth Copeland, Shelia Enlow and husband, Wayne, all of Tishomingo, MS, Martha King and husband, Tommy of Saltillo, MS, Janet Crane and husband, Bruce of Belmont, MS and a host of nieces and nephews. Haskell Sparks officiating. Mitchell and Linda Faye Babbs and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Fairview Holy Church of Christ Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. They would go on to be members for fifty-nine years where they taught five year old boys Sunday school and were involved in many other activities. The family respectfully asks that attendees wear masks and practice covid safety precautions. Pallbearers will be Josh Mitchell, Steven Sparks, Scott Sparks, Ben Guin, Bill Pardue, Anthony Malone and Jessie Hester. She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be Thursday, April 15, 3 p.m. at Golden Central Baptist Church, Golden, MS with Bro. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was born in Belmont, MS to Willis and Isabelle Scott Sparks. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny W. and Annie Mae Wells Slayton; four brothers, Richard Ricky Slayton, Billy Doyle Slayton, Phillip Slayton and an infant brother; four sisters, Jetty Slayton, Joe Nell Slayton, Bobby Dell Slayton and Floie Mae Poole. BELMONT, MS Marilyn Holcomb Cunningham, 75, died Sunday, July 11, 2021at her residence. She is survived by her mother, Gloria Justine Tennison; two brothers, Tommy Sappington (Brenda) and Billy Sappington (Shelly); two sisters, Carolyn Derks (David) and Marion Durham (Alvis Ray) and a host of nieces and nephews. He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia and was an airline pilot with Delta Airlines for thirty years. Mark Nail, Jason Jent and Mark Jent officiating. He was a mechanic and attended Jordan Hill Church of God of Prophecy. She had several other nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. He was a member of Fairview Holy Church of Christ. Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Tishomingo Baptist Church with burial in Tishomingo City Cemetery. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 13, at 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. In his later years he enjoyed farming and showing quarter horses. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 3, 1 p.m. at Forest Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Pallbearers will be Josh McCreary, Alex Ewing, Jake Huffman, Shane Walden, Cody Goza, Jacob Sanders, Grant Horn and Jacob Harris. She is survived by three children Mark Hammock (Tammy), Angela Thomas (Marty) and Christopher Arle Hammock; six grandchildren Zoe Hammock, Chloe Jones (Chase), Matthew Taylor, Rhiannon Clark, Benjamin Taylor and Krista Thomas and four great-grandchildren Cole Clark, Cannon Clark, Sabella Zabarovska and Abby Taylor. He was born in Fulton, MS and was a longtime resident of Tishomingo County. She opened her home and heart to her extended family, church, and her childrens friends. Pallbearers will be JD, Terry Lee, Hunter Shane, Garry Ivey, Terry Borden, Anthony Stokes and Dawson Britton. Burial will be in New Beginnings Cemetery. He spent his years iron working on such construction sites as Red Stone Arsenal, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant and Reynolds before winding up his more than sixty years as a member of the Local Union #477. Visitation will be held at 4 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at Forest Grove Church, funeral service will follow at 5 o'clock. Slayton (Janice) and Gary Slayton (Debra) and two sisters-in-law-Debbie Slayton and Charlotte Slayton. Ray Burks officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 15, 10-2 p.m. at Calvary Family Worship Center. Martha was a member of Pearly Gates Church of God of Prophecy. Pallbearers include Dr. Jeremy Blanchard, Bruce Toppin, Todd Davis, David Wilson, Thomas Walker, and Micah Page. Graveside services and burial will be Thursday, November 3, 1 p.m. at Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Edna Hamm and a brother, Edward Orrick. She is survived by a son Robbie Crane (Kimberly); one grandson Jordan Crane; one granddaughter Kalynn Allred (Clayton); her parents Tulon and Marlene Keith; one sister Charlotte Howie (Frankie); one nephew Seth Howie (Kelly) and one great-nephew Brenden Howie. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 5, 12 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. She was owner and operator of Inez Drive-In for 30 years and was a member of Little Brown Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of forty-eight years - Gale Gentry Rooker; three sons- David Wayne Rooker, Jeff Rooker (Stephanie) and Joel Rooker (Erica Smith); eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two aunts- Ruth Gardner (Bill) and Earlene Little and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She held several jobs through the years but none more important than being a devoted mother and grandmother. Jimmy loved talking about the Lord and serving Him the most. Contact us today and we'll help you through the process. Pallbearers will be Kelvin Hammock, Brady Hammock, Andy Bolding, Terry Lindsey, Randy Hickey, Galon Haithcock and Jeff Wilemon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LeBonheur Childrens Hospital at www.lebonheur.org or Belmont United Methodist Church, P.O. Ruthel was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Graveside services were held on Saturday, January 22 at Belmont City Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Ronnie Cunningham; three children Tony Collum (Michelle), Lynn Leathers and Jennifer Cox (Kevin George); six grandchildren Emilie Sartin (Daniel), Myranda Milam, William Leathers, Sarah Vinson (Corey), Cody Gray and Stacy Cox; three great-grandchildren Dean and Joanna Vinson and Jaxn Milam; a sister Carolyn Horn (Charles) and a brother Allen Holcomb (Geraldine). Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church and Iuka Chapter of Eastern Star. Pallbearers will be Lee Ratliff, Terrell Pearson, Steve Ratliff, Edwin Bolding, Mark Maroon and Mark Henry. Robbie Crane officiating. She was very strong in her faith and was a member of Allen Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Dennis, MS. She played music with her family for over fifty years. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Cleveland (Nikki), Gentry Cleveland (Stephanie) and Loni Crane Duffie (Joshua); thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister Rachel Bruton (Elton) and a host of nieces and nephews. Deene Rodgers, Jimmy Wayne Russell and Diane Rodgers officiating. DENNIS, MS Altie Mae Calley, 99, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Tishomingo Living Center in Iuka, MS. She was born in Dennis, MS to Samuel David Halford Pardue and Polenia Dora Hill Pardue. She was born in Jackson, MS and was a housewife. She loved her family very much and they were the light of her life. David Kelley and Bro. She is survived by two brothers Larry Credille (Janette) and Gary Credille (Marlo); one sister Dorothy Hoyle and a host of nieces and nephews. Donita was a member of Liberty Church of Christ, Dennis, MS. Services will be Friday, September 10, 1 p.m. at Liberty Church of Christ with Bro. Services will be Thursday, March 17, 2 p.m. at Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Tishomingo, MS with Bro. The experienced funeral directors at Spry Memorial Chapel will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service with compassion, dignity, honor, and respect that each family deserves. He was preceded in death by his wife of twenty-five years, Marie Hester Thorn, a daughter, Georgia Ann Thorn; his father, Elmer Lee Thorn and his mother, Rival Woods Thorn. During this time, Robert started the band The Juby Johns and band members wore their signature high top tennis shoes. He had a powerful memory recalling events of many years back and a great knowledge of people, dates and things that occurred over the years. Wayne Bumgart officiating. and Golden Manufacturing. He was a devoted Christian, and spread the word wherever and whenever he could. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Wooten Hamilton; his father, Hollis M. Wooten; his mother, Tina Ivey Wooten and one brother, Nevan L. Wooten. Roger Wood; two loving daughters Carissa Haney (Matthew) and Jodi Pruitt (Dave). Pallbearers will be William Riley, Scott Riley, Dillon Rogers, Devin Michael, Donald Yates and Danny Baughn. She is survived by two children Linda Montgomery and Darrell Montgomery (Brandi); five grandchildren Suzann Trammell, Daniel Grimes (Chanda), Zachary Grimes (Erica), Katelynn Montgomery and Brayden Montgomery; five great-grandchildren Noah, Chanlynn, Sadie, Addison and Bennett; son-in-law Tom Grimes and a sister Dott Vinson. He was a founding member and served as President of the Dennis Water Association. He and Pat were substitute house parents to many children who were in the Children's Home. In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations to the Memorial Fund, c/o Belmont United Methodist Church, P.O. She is survived by one son Garry Ivey (Paula); four grandchildren Laken Ivey (Zach), Jayde Ivey, Hannah Sartin (Nathan) and Olivia Ivey; five great-grandchildren J.D. Visitation will be Friday, January 7, 1-3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. She was a graduate of Mooreville High School. She was preceded in death by her husband Elton Wiginton and her son Danny Wiginton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of sixty-four years, a sister, Louise Blunt (Herb) and a brother, George Monroe. She loved giving, would give you the shirt off her back or the jewelry she was wearing. DENNIS, MS Earnest Nathan Wooten, 73, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his residence. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1978 and married her sweetheart that August. He was born October 11, 1938 to Edgar Ray and Flora Ware in Maud, Al where he was raised alongside his twin sister, Jane Gray, sister, Nancy Ware and brother, Floyd Ware. Roger Wood officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Keeton and Caysen Keeton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Lucille Christianson. Through it all, he kept the faith, fought the fight and ran the race that was set before him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle McCalmon; his daughter-in-law, Carla McCalmon; his mother, Mollie Hardcastle; his father, William Elrod and ten brothers and sisters. We have been a trusted member of our community for many years, and we look forward to helping you with any questions you may have. Visitation will be Saturday, February 6, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS On January 28, 2021, Mary Carol Clement Wood, took her last breath on Earth and woke up in Glory. Glen Bridgmon, Myrl Williams and Tim Woods officiating. She was preceded in death by her father, Dwayne Ivey and her grandfather, Tommy Ivey. He was born in Red Bay, AL and was a photographer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 4, 5-8 p.m. at Second Street Church of Christ. She attended Old Bethel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Gray and Nell Tidwell Pharr. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Pharr; her children, Rodney Pharr (Ponda), Tremont, MS, Malcolm Pharr, Hamilton, AL and Phillip Pharr (Galen) of Charleston, MS; six grandchildren, Leah Pharr, Taylor Pharr (Fallyn), Jacob Pharr, Olivia Pharr, Ellie Pharr and Jon Issac Pharr; one sister, Della Faye Walton of Ballardsville and a host of nieces and nephews. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Belmont, MS. She enjoyed flower gardening, working in her yard and all-day shopping trips. Survivors are one brother- Mac Bolton, Rome, Ga. and four nieces - Joy Carson, Florence, Al., Dean Hill and Alice Carden, both of Anniston, Al. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1946. It might be today, tomorrow or years from now. David Holcomb officiating. Please use the contact information below if we can answer any questions for you. He is survived by his wife Regina Waddle Gray; his daughter, Brittany McGee (Gavin); two grandchildren, Gracie and Mollie; three brothers, Dr. Phillip Gray (Margaret), Bill Gray (Janice) and Jeff Gray (Tina); nieces and nephew, Dr. Adam Gray (Rebecca), Dr. Emily Gray Presson (Justin), Joshua Gray, Jessica Gray, Makenzie Gray and Ryan Gray (Emily); seven great nieces and great nephews.