All Obituaries

          Robert L. Calbert, Sr. bid farewell to his earthly life in exchange for everlasting life on November 15, 2023. He was born to the late John Henry Calbert, Sr. And Mary Elizabeth Calbert in Sunflower, MS. He leaves to cherish his memories:  two sons, Robert Calbert, Jr. Of Vicksburg, MS, and Cameron Calbert of Monroe, MI; two stepdaughters, Renita  Bride of Vicksburg, MS and Stacey Jackson...

          Randall (Randy) Dixon, 58, departed this life on Sunday, October 15, 2023 peacefully at home where he wanted to be.  He demonstrated great strength, courage, and dignity over many years as he battled multiple chronic illnesses.  He was born on December 6, 1964 to Domer & Barbara Dixon in Livingston, Tennessee.            As the middle son of two sisters, he kept them on their toes and was known as a risk...

          Elizabeth May Watts Rose (92) was born Sunday, October 4, 1931, on a farm near Ansley, NE and died Sunday, October 8, 2023 in Counce, TN.           Miss Elizabeth married young and had 4 children.  She gardened, canned, cared for the farm animals and drove a semi-truck when needed for her husband’s business.  The marriage lasted 9 years but ended in divorce.           She moved back to her...

Phyllis Yvonne Kendall was born on November 18, 1961, in San Luis Obispo, CA to SSGT Richard D. Kendall (retired USAF) and Juanita C (Luton) Kendall.  On September 10, 2023, Phyllis Yvonne Kendall passed away at the age of 61 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Phyllis received a B.S. Degree in Mathematics/Computer Science from Memphis State University (currently known as University of Memphis), a M.A. Degree in Information Resource Management from Webster University and an A.A.S. Culinary Arts...

Today we celebrate the life of Darius Antonio Dancer.                       Darius Antonio Dancer “Man Man” as he was known by many.  He was born on Sunday, June 30, 1991 to Tiffany Dancer Bowden. Darius departed this life on Saturday, August 26, 2023.           He enjoyed working and being outside doing carpentry work. Darius liked to disassemble...

          Henry Warren Surratt was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1956 in Selmer, Tennessee to the late Faril Lee Surratt and Letha Mae Walker. He was one of five siblings. Henry, age 67, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi.           He attended McNairy Central High School in Selmer, TN. Henry worked for Henco, Inc. for many years. After leaving Henco he did odd jobs around town and...

          Are’Iana Mashell Reed, “Wheezy” was born in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 18, 1992, to Robert Bernard & Judy Teran Reed.  Are’Iana moved to Selmer, TN on Aug 1, 2010, where she graduated from McNairy Central High School in 2011.  She enrolled in Crump Technology in Crump, TN to pursue a career in Computer Technology.  Are’Iana was an avid supporter, assisting in family, church, and community...

Cremation, Incomplete

Velma R. Holt was the third of eight children born to the late Clifford and Sammie Eanes Holt on Sunday, May 10, 1942 in Morris Chapel, TN.Velma graduated from Dunbar High School. After graduation, Velma attended Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN and Jackson State Community College in Jackson, TN.Velma accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at New Zeal Missionary Baptist Church. A lifelong member of New Zeal Missionary Baptist Church, she served as choir...

          Billy Joe Sappington, Sr. of Falcon Road in Selmer, TN passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 of heart complications at the Hardin Medical Center, Savannah, TN.  He loved his children and  buying and selling at flea markets.            Billy is survived by:  four children, Andrea Sappington, Billy (Nicole) Sappington, Zeke Sappington all of Selmer, TN, and Rickey Joe Miller of Booneville, MS; three grand children;...