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James Marion Francis, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Red Bay Hospital. He was born in Red Bay, AL, to Boaz and Edith Gable Francis. He worked as …

Avis Lloyd Hutcheson, 85, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Tishomingo County to Lester and Prennie Floyd Hutcheson. Avis worked as a truck …

Brian Scottie Hargett, 56, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center–Tupelo. He was born in Russellville, AL to Oscar Clay and Shirley Adell Welch Hargett. He …

Elma Mae Baggett, 91, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Vina, AL. She was born in Alabama to John Isaac and Velma Upton Holland. She was a founding member …

Betty Jane Bryam Tidwell, 87, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Dennis, MS, to L.O. “Ted” and Wynna Campbell Byram. She was a …

Tommy Lee Brooks, 81, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Brooks was born in Indianola, MS, to Ruffus Jack and Eula McGraw Brooks. …

Tula Mae Pearson, 93, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Generations of Red Bay. She was born in Red Bay, AL to Austin and Bertha Hindman Hutcheson. She was …

Daden Chance Anderson, 22, passed away at his residence. He was born in New Albany, MS to Lee Anderson and Kim Ellis. He was a service technician at Tiffin Motor …

Wallace William “Wally” Hellums, 78, of Red Bay, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at Southern Magnolia Assisted Living in Golden, MS. Born and raised in Red Bay, …

Helen Elizabeth Nelson McDowell, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Generations in Red Bay, AL. Born on June 1, 1930, Helen grew up in the country, in …

Betty Johnson, 91, passed peacefully in her sleep into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Generations of Red Bay. She was born in November 23, 1934 …

Russell Woodrow Pharr, 68, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, to Woodrow and Mary Louise Cunningham Pharr. He is survived …

Jackie Glenn Hicks, affectionately known as “Jackie,” passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at the age of 69.  Born on June 25, 1956, in Red Bay, Alabama, Jackie lived …

Barbara Louise Hester Weaver, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Jackson Madison General Hospital in Jackson, TN. She was born in Vina, AL, to Travis William and Mary …

Jerry Wayne Bennett, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Jerry was …

Joanne Adele Greene Quaif, 85, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Little Falls, New York, to Paul Schuyler Greene and Bertha Balberston Greene. …

James David Lindley, 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Marion County, Alabama, to William Claudie Lindley and Mary Collier Lindley. He …

Margaret Ann Patterson, 77, passed away suddenly, Sunday, June 7, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka, Mississippi. She was born in Gary, Indiana, to Otha Lee and Iown …

Lacey Ratliff Haney, 41, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Red Bay Hospital. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, she was the beloved daughter of Steve and Kathy Ratliff. Lacey faithfully …

Steven A. Waddle, 65, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born in Kenosha, WI, to Milburn and Pearlie Joyce Waddle. …