All Obituaries

Don Jones, 77, of Tyro, MS passed away September 20, 2022 at his residence. He was a member of Tyro Baptist Church. Don is survived by his wife, Karan Jones; son, Donnie Jones (Jessica) of Strayhorn, MS; daughter-in-law, Zola Jones of Tyro, MS; sister, Judy Jones of Jacksonville, FL.; and grandchildren, Mason Jones, Kayce Bell Jones, Bently Jones and Aniston Jones. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Pate Jones. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research...

Montie Elizabeth Crossland, 86, of Senatobia, MS passed away September 19, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Edna Crossland and sister, Stella Prestage. She is survived by her niece, Charlene Brewer; nephew, Mike Prestage and her great nieces and nephew. She attended Solid Rock Assembly of God in Senatobia. Memorial donations may be sent to a charity of choice.

Philip James Hewett, 42, of Arkabutla, MS formerly of Southaven, passed away September 18, 2022. Philip attended Bellevue Baptist Church, was owner and operator of Hewett’s Lawn Services and loved his job at Bass Pro Shop. Some of his favorite past times were hunting, fishing, camping and caring for his farm animals which included turkeys, chickens and ducks. Philip had just built and painted a deer stand and was really proud of his handy work. He loved most of all, spending time and...

Marie S. Graham, 92, of Crenshaw, MS passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Riggs Manor Retirement Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. “Billy” Graham; sister, Dot Tullos and brother, Billy Scoggins. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Parker (Ralph) of Clinton, MS and Pat Parker (Jim) of Clinton, MS; grandchildren, Tiffany Smith (David) of Clinton, MS, Paige Parker of Birmingham, AL, Graham Parker (Candice) of Starkville, MS, and Josh Parker...

Erma “Shell” Cleveland, 56, of Como, MS passed away September 16, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto. She is survived by her daughter, Undraneka Kimmons; sisters, Emma Williams, Yvetta Howard, Gaylor Holloway and Lequita Cleveland; brothers, John Lomax, Clarence Howard (Oretha), Robert Cleveland (Katherine) and Danny Cleveland; special friend, Donnie Harrell; 2 aunts, 3 uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. She was preceded in death by her...

Gwendolyn June (Lentz) Walker passed away September 16, 2022 peacefully at Great Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Byhalia, Mississippi.  A visitation for family and friends will be 4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Pate-Jones Funeral Home in Senatobia, Mississippi.  A graveside service and the interment will be on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Walker Cemetery in Schlater, Mississippi. Gwen was born on January 8, 1945 the tenth...

James "Jim" Porter, 74, of Como, MS passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto. He was a member of The American Trap Shooting Association. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Porter; daughters, Penny Porter Wilbourn (Rusty) and Lillian Porter Varadi; sister, Joy Porter Nichols (Aubrey); grandchildren, Todd and Kelsey Wilbourn, Bradley Wilbourn, Katie Wilbourn, John Michael Varadi, Lilah Varadi, and Ava Varadi and great grandchildren, Maggie James...

George T. Underwood, 86, of Coldwater, MS, formerly of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on September 10, 2022 at Senatobia Healthcare and Rehab.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann B. Underwood; sons, Bobby Coward and Tommy Coward; step-children, Delores Walley Underwood and Marvin Walley; brother, Thomas Underwood (Ann); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillie Cannon Underwood, step-sons,...

Henry Louis Irby, 58, of Arkabutla, MS, passed away on September 8, 2022 at his residence.  He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Allen of Arkabutla; son, Shalon Allen of Arkabutla, MS; sisters, Jerline Robinson (Maurice) of Coldwater, MS, Earlene Irby of Aurora, IL, Bobby Jean Irby of Aurora, IL, Lora Irby of Killeene, TX; brothers, Richard Irby, Jr. of Memphis, TN, Terry Lee Irby (Paula) of Memphis, TN, Troy Jerome Irby (Tyresa) of Walls, MS, Robert Irby and Michael Anthony Irby; 6...

Jerry White, 76, of Looxahoma, MS passed away at his residence on September 8, 2022. He was an Army veteran having served in Vietnam. He was a private pilot, a farmer for over 40 years, a diesel mechanic for many years and a pianist.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sue White; brothers, Lynn White (Pam) and Kenny White (Kim); grandchildren, Brianna Jacobs and Samantha Jacobs and many friends and family.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Chrystal Gail White and...