All Obituaries

Betty Jean Irby Hardimon, of Southaven and formerly of Arkabutla, MS passed away September 23, 2021, just one day shy of her 62nd birthday. She was a veteran having served in the Army and a member of the Breath of Life Christian Center. She is survived by her husband, David Hardimon; sisters, Jerline Robinson (Maurice) of Coldwater, MS, Earlene Irby of IL, Bobbie Jean Irby of IL and Lora Ann Irby of TX; brothers, Richard Irby, Jr. (Elizabeth) of TN, Henry Louis Irby of Arkabutla, MS, Terry...

Lynn Marie Hobbs, 71, of Senatobia, MS, formerly of Courtland, MS passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her residence. She enjoyed working puzzles, reading, knitting, quilting, and watching game shows. She was also a member of Looxahoma Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Diana Lynn Herdt (Chad) of Looxahoma, MS; son, W.W. Hobbs (Vanessa) of Georgia; brothers, Jerry Norton and Larry Norton (Margie); grandchildren, Austin, Katie, Charlie, and Sadie and a host of nieces,...

James “Jimmy” Lee Farrow, 65, of Independence, MS passed away September 20, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of over 43 years, Anita Farrow; daughter, Mary Margaret Farrow of Independence, MS; sister, Jennie Lou Pryor (Greg) of Strayhorn, MS and granddaughter, Marlee Coleman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rusty and Mary Ellen Farrow and sister, Mary Frances Farrow. After retiring from MDOT, Jimmy worked as a house parent at The Baptist Children’s...

     Janet Little King, 62, of Pearl, MS passed away on September 19, 2021 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS.      Armed with a brilliant mind and a servant’s heart, Janet received her master’s degree from The University of Mississippi and went on to enjoy a career spanning three decades as a speech-language pathologist, special educator, and advocate for children with developmental disabilities. She was a devoted Episcopalian for 40 years and...

  The Lord allowed Marie Crockett to see the face of Jesus and the family she loved dearly and longed to see again on September 17, 2021.  Texie Marie Ray was born March 16, 1934 in Tate County Mississippi to Jeptha and Winnie Ray. She grew up in Poagville area as the youngest of 9 children. Her parents and siblings were remembered by Marie with much love and happiness.  Marie graduated from Coldwater High School and shared endless stories of close friends, fun, and her...

Nettie Jean Hood, 69, of Coldwater, MS passed away September 16, 2021 at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Kayla Osborne (Adam) of Hernando, MS; son, Keith Meredith of Independence, MS; sisters, Charlene Frush (Jim) of Senatobia, MS and Nellie Miller of Hernando, MS; grandchildren, Chris, Cameron, Cody, Colton, Sean, Carter, Piper, Parker, Shannon and Seth and great grandchildren, Macie, Conner, Kylie, Sawyer, Mari-Kathryn and Carlee. She was preceded in death...

Don Wayne Billingsley, 59, of Senatobia, Mississippi passed away on September 15, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  Don is survived by his wife, Angela Billingsley; sons, Donald Billingsley, Jr. (Liz) and Brian Billingsley (Brittany); sisters, Deborah Red (Stevie) and Margaret Coleman (Larry); brothers, Alexander Billingsley (Millie), Robert Billingsley (Amy), and Gary Billingsley.  Don leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Connor, Bella, Walker, Ryder, Hayden,...

Roger Lane Brown, 75, of Senatobia, MS passed away at his residence on September 15, 2021. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the Navy as a Radarman aboard the Kitty Hawk, Enterprise, and Topeka. During his time in the Navy, he met and married the love of his life, Mildred Ann Allen, to whom he was married over 54 years. After separating from the Navy, he worked for North American Rockwell doing testing on the Apollo space capsule. The couple moved to Baton Rouge, LA in 1968 to get...

Fred Wayne Vannucci of Coldwater, Mississippi passed away on September 14, 2021 at the age of 70.  Fred is survived by his wife of 25 years, Denise Vannucci; daughters, Haley and Eva Vannucci; son, Wayne Vannucci (Sheri); sisters, Rikki Johnson (Larry) and Jean Whitten (Carl) and two grandchildren, Tyler and Carlie Vannucci. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Donnie Vannucci. Fred retired from TVA and was employed at Northwest Mississippi Community...

Regina Dawn Porter, 54, of Lakeland, TN passed away September 14, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Bridget Clark of Lakeland, TN; son, Joshua Andrew Red of Strayhorn, MS; mother, Agnes Porter of Arlington, TN; sisters, Jackie Turnbow of Lakeland, TN and Jennifer McGaugh of Arlington, TN; and grandson, David Red of Strayhorn, MS. She was preceded in death by her father, William Porter and brother, David Porter. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at a later date.