All Obituaries

James William “Bill” Starr, 56, of Senatobia, MS passed away at home on Thursday, January 26, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Bill grew up in Sledge, MS farming with his family and graduated from North Delta in 1984. Bill then went on to attend The University of Mississippi. He loved anything to do with the woods, especially camping, hunting, shooting, riding four wheelers and dirt bikes. He also had a great love for music. Bill was a member of Holy...

Freddie Carl Sanders, a retired lumberman & construction owner, age 77, of Askew, MS passed away on January 26, 2023. Freddie was born December 15, 1945 in Tunica County, MS to Carl and Louise Listion Sanders. Freddie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanette Simpson Sanders, his son - Freddie Dewayne Sanders, daughters - Kimberly Sanders Murray (James), Lisa Michelle Sanders (Kassie), and Lori Jeanette Pyron (Gene); 3 granddaughters - Ashley Murray Lane (Kyle) and Breanna Nicolle...

William “Slim” Howard Burrow, Sr., 80, of Sarah, MS passed away at his home on January 21, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Georgia “Donia” Burrow; daughters, Lori Lentz (Todd) of Hernando and Geri Word (Chuck) of Sarah; sons, Billy Burrow of Senatobia and Paul Beke of Sarah; sisters, Terrell Stevens (Larry), Martha Thomas (Rex), and Estelle Hooper; brother, Marcus Burrow (Debbie); 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

James Marvin “Jim” Garner, Jr., 73, of Coldwater, MS passed away Friday, January 20, 2022 at his residence. Jim loved to golf and enjoyed cooking. He was a member of the National Guard and Lifepoint Church. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Garner of Coldwater, MS; daughter, Lisa Sowell (Rusty) of Coldwater, MS; sister, Jerri Rooks of Memphis, TN; grandchildren, Tori Ladner (Cody), Allie Sowell, and Audrey Fleet (Cameron) and great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Everly Ladner....

Lelia Charlene Skelton, 75, of Coldwater, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by her grandsons and daughters January 20, 2023, at Baptist Memphis Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Amy Clay (Robert) of AR and Jil McKellar (Walt) of Senatobia; sister, Sharon Smith (Jackie) of TX; brother, Charley Benson (Rita) of AR; grandsons, Baylor May (Leshonda), Canan McKellar, Cade McKellar, and Gray McKellar and great grandchildren, Rhemi, and Lawson. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

       Meriwether William “Bill” Gabbert II of Senatobia died peacefully on January 14 at Senatobia Healthcare & Rehab after a long illness. He was 75.      He leaves behind his siblings, James “Jim” Gabbert of Hernando, Gwen Hogan (Larry) of Senatobia, and Jill Ferguson (Mike) of Senatobia, and five nephews and nieces.      A son of James and Eleanor Lickfold Gabbert, Bill grew up in Senatobia and graduated from...

Patricia Annette Lishman, 71, passed away peacefully January 14 at her residence.  She is survived by her daughter, Lori Lishman (Gerald Talbot); son, Travis Lishman (Elizabeth); brother, Roy Taylor; grandchildren, Alyssa Lishman, Aaron Hubbard, Dakota Haygood, Amber Lishman and Hannah Lishman; and one great-grandchild, Willow Jade Haygood.   Patricia was a very loving person who adored her family.  She loved cats and enjoyed taking care of them.  Her favorite...

Lamar Holcomb Mangrum, 58, of Memphis, TN and formerly of Como, MS passed away January 12, 2023. He is survived by his daughter, Ciara Mangrum of Memphis; son, Lavell Mangrum of Memphis; sisters, Mary Campbell (Ted) of Cleveland, MS; Jackie Jones (John) of Como, Annie Readus (Charles) of Como, Maxine Holts (James) of Senatobia, Patsy Booze (Milton) of Portland, OR, Delois Jones (James) of Memphis, Doris Roby of Memphis, Sandra Mangrum of MI, Ella Holmes of Chicago, IL and Rose Mangrum of...

Martha Frances Hardison Dixon, 66, of Senatobia, MS passed away peacefully January 11, 2023.  She was born on April 11, 1956 to Gene and Martha Hardison.  Martha was a proud member of one of the first graduating classes of Magnolia Heights School.  She loved her alma mater and was a lifelong supporter of the school.  While attending Magnolia Heights, she earned the name “Monk” for her defensive prowess on the basketball court and amongst her best friends. That...

Mike Mabry, 79, of Crockett, MS passed away January 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was preceded in death by his daughters, Virginia Anne (Sissy) Mabry-Brister and Joyce Nicole (Nikki) Mabry; grandson, Jarriet Brister and parents, Hugh Swepton (Swept) Mabry and Eunice Kopf Mabry.  Mike is survived by his wife, Anne Marie Mabry; sons, Andy Mabry (Carla "Sissy") and Johnny Mabry (Kelly); Grandsons, Justin Mabry (Austin), Chase Mabry (Kaylee),...