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Janice Louise Brantley, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Fairfield, Ohio, on May 10, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1941, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to Durward and Mamie (Nowell) Brunt.
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John Provis, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on May 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in the small village of Swinden, England, John was the youngest of five children born to George and Evelyn Provis. In 1949, John and his family journeyed to America aboard the historic RMS Queen Mary, beginning a new chapter that would shape the rest of his life. He proudly became a United States citizen in 1975.
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John Provis
John Provis, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on May 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in the small village of Swinden, England, John was the youngest of five children born to George and Evelyn Provis. In 1949, John and his family journeyed to America aboard the historic RMS Queen Mary, beginning a new chapter that would shape the rest of his life. He proudly became a United States citizen in 1975.
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Janice Louise Brantley, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Fairfield, Ohio, on May 10, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1941, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to Durward and Mamie (Nowell) Brunt. Janice is survived by her husband, James "Jim" Brantley; 5 children; and 15 grandchildren. Full obituary and condolences to the family www.springgrove.org
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Wyvis Burrell Hester
Wyvis Burrell Hester, 82, of Louisville, Mississippi, formerly of Sallis, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, surrounded by her loving family.
Wyvis was born on January 17, 1944, to John Thaddeus Burrell and Eva Maria Burrell in Sallis. She married Bobby Floyce Hester on June 30, 1967. They had three beloved children: Johnny, Robert, and Cindy. Wyvis retired as a Deputy Clerk of the Attala County Chancery Court with over 37 years of service.
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Lou Forsythe
May 25, 1930 - May 1, 2026
Ellie Lou Ray Forsythe passed away peacefully at age 95 on May 1 in Kosciusko, MS.
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Earlene Johnson McBride
Earlene Johnson McBride, affectionately known as “Nanaw” to many of those who loved her, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Waiting to welcome her at Heaven’s gates was her beloved husband, Gary Leigh McBride, who preceded her in death. Together, they built a foundation of love and faith that will continue to guide their family for generations.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko.
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Deborah Hodge Tanksley
Deborah Tanksley, 69, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home in Union.
Funeral Services were Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 am at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Visitation was 9:00 am until 11:00 am prior to the service. Danny Stewart officiated the service.
Deborah is survived by her daughter April Petty, brothers Bobby Hodge and Charlie Hodge, grandchildren Dakota Page (Ansley), Destiny Petty, and Crystal Mabry (Quinton), and great-grandchildren Ava, Ashton, Bentley, and TK.
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Leroy Butler
Leroy Butler, 83, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Madison.
Funeral Services were Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Visitation was 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm prior to the service. Burial followed the service at North Union Cemetery. Butch Bingham officiated the services.
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Earlene Johnson McBride
Earlene Johnson McBride, affectionately known as “Nanaw” to many of those who loved her, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Waiting to welcome her at Heaven’s gates was her beloved husband, Gary Leigh McBride, who preceded her in death. Together, they built a foundation of love and faith that will continue to guide their family for generations.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko.
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Deborah Hodge Tanksley
Deborah Tanksley, 69, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home in Union.
Funeral Services are Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 am at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Visitation is 9:00 am until 11:00 am prior to the service. Danny Stewart will officiate the service.
Deborah is survived by her daughter April Petty, brothers Bobby Hodge and Charlie Hodge, grandchildren Dakota Page (Ansley), Destiny Petty, and Crystal Mabry (Quinton), and great-grandchildren Ava, Ashton, Bentley, and TK.
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Patricia “Trish” Harris Aldy
Patricia “Trish” Harris Aldy, 76, of Attala County, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who passed away peacefully after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Sunday, April 26th, 2026.
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Cynthia Ann Stonestreet Lassiter
Cynthia Ann Stonestreet Lassiter, 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. True to her character, she gracefully and bravely fought a battle with cancer.
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Reba Goss
Reba Goss of Williamsville, Mississippi passed away April 8, 2026, in Morehead, Kentucky. Visitation will be held April 25, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 12:30 pm at the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parkway Cemetery.
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Cynthia Ann Stonestreet Lassiter, 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. True to her character, she gracefully and bravely fought a battle with cancer.
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Cindy Heffner Mangrum
Cindy Catherine "Cindy Lou" Mangrum (née Heffner), 63, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Ochsner Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana surrounded by family. Born on April 3, 1962, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Cindy was the youngest child of Bennon Heffner and Theresa Wigley Cook. She grew up surrounded by a loving family and was cherished as the baby of the family.
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Timothy “Tim” Sanders Lawrence, 67, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1959, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Tim grew up in the Nile community, where he developed a deep and lasting love for the outdoors. Though life carried him elsewhere, his heart never strayed far from home. He often returned to tend his garden and work the land he loved, finding peace in the simple beauty of nature.
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Sarah Allene Dorsey
Sarah Allene Dorsey, 86, of McCool, MS, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Choctaw Regional Nursing Center. Visitation was from 12:00-1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Hopewell Baptist Church. The funeral services were 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Hopewell Baptist Church with burial in Hopewell Cemetery.
Rev. Phillip Jordan and Rev. Roger Griffith officiated the services.
Mrs. Dorsey was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, the Master Gardener Club, and the Dixie-Pan Homemaker Club.
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Shirley J Moss McCrory
Shirley J Moss McCrory,82, of Durant,Mississippi passed away April 4,2026 at her home in Durant,MS.
A graveside service was held at 11 Am Tuesday, April 7,2026 at Mizpah Cemetery in Durant. MS. There will be no visitation prior to the service. David Cain officiated the graveside service.
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Brandon McDonald Sheedy, 38, of McCool, Mississippi, passed away March 29, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at McCurtain Creek Cemetery in Choctaw County. Rev. Jim Gardner will officiate the services.
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