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She is survived by a daughter Shannon Frazier (Danny); three grandchildren Ashley Cook (Brandon), Brett Frazier, Sr. (Teresa) and Danny Frazier, Jr.; three great-grandchildren Cody Katz, Brett Frazier, Jr. and Landon Cook and her siblings Orvil Wigginton, Gloria Pharr and Gerald Wigginton. She had a long, successful career in the fashion industry, first as a buyer for Proffitts and later as Account Executive at Pierre Cardin and Vice President of Accessories at Saks, Inc. She could walk Fifth Avenue in heels at record speed. Her extraordinary patience and kindness made her well-suited for her calling. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He took every opportunity to tell people about Gods love for us and how we have a better life in heaven if we accept Jesus as our Savior. Wayne Bumgart officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to LeBonheur Childrens Hospital (www.lebonheur.org). He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Alfred Jack and Elizabeth Evelyn Gattis Poole and a sister, Ann Bearden. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 26, 1-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. DENNIS, MS Tulon Dyon Rushing, 94, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at his residence. Pallbearers will be Scott Bridges, Nathan Bridges, Bradley Frederick, Andy Paul Wooten, Scotty Wooten and Cory Wooten. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Ellen Blanton and two brothers, Bobby Credille and Richard Howard Credille. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 21, 4-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. PONTOTOC, MS Charles Arthur Deaton, 67, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. He attended Cross Way Church in Corinth, MS. Services will be Friday, September 3, 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Haskell Sparks officiating. She is survived by one daughter Ginny Gray (Jason Rhodes); three grandchildren Kyle Osborn, Kade Rhodes and Konnor Rhodes; three sisters Billie Frasher, Rhonda Godsby and Peggy Grotberg (Jerry); one brother Steve Yeary and special friends Lynn Hardin and Jackie Mays. John Deaton John N. Deaton, 74, of Claypool, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at his home. He is survived by his wife Judy McVay Deaton, Tishomingo, MS; one daughter Tonya Long (Dickey) Red Bay, AL; two sons Jamie Deaton (Nerissa and children) Tishomingo, MS and Matthew Loveless (Jennifer) Cherokee, AL; two sisters Margaret Robinson, Tishomingo, MS and Sarah George, Belmont, MS; grandchildren Justin Pounders, Tyler Deaton, Cole Deaton (Kim), Ben Loveless, Taylor Loveless, Kaeleigh Loveless and Torie; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Russell Clouse officiating. BELMONT, MS Gloria D. Credille, 87, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at Tishomingo Manor, Iuka, MS. She was born in Mississippi and was a homemaker. and Katie Comer; two great-grandchildren Miles Cox and Carley Harding (Hayden) and one brother Royce Robinson (Edna). He and Pat were substitute house parents to many children who were in the Children's Home. David Harper officiating. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan Wright; two children, Kristi Sartin and Shawn Wright (DeAnna); five grandchildren, Karis Sartin, Nathan Sartin, Daniel Sartin, Taryn Greene and Brayden Greene; four great-grandchildren, Ayden Sartin, Avery Sartin, Bronson Davis and Winnie Sartin; one sister, Naomi Twinam and one niece, Misty Triplett. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was 49 years young. She was a prayer warrior and a kind, loving soul with a huge heart. BELMONT, MS Herbert Dean Pharr, 65, died Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Red Bay Hospital. Haskell Sparks officiating. Dave Pruitt and Bro. There will be a private funeral service with David Conley officiating. Burial will be in Belue Cemetery, Paden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Honorary pallbearers will be Trent Harrell and Bo Coleman. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Sandy Grissom; two daughters, Kendra Scruggs and Makaylee Wagner (Bryce); three grandchildren, Lathan Rogers, Novaleigh Evetts and Ian Wagner; two sisters, LaShy Melton and Lisa Grissom; special cousins, Jennifer Heatherly (Perry) and Kasey Cagle; five nephews, Dustin Farris (Jenny), Brodi Pounds (Mary), Gregory Blanton, A.J. He loved being Pops to his grandchildren, music and basketball. Services will be Friday, June 4, 3:30 p.m. at Calvary Family Worship Center, Golden, MS with Bro. Pallbearers will be Gerald Collum, Mickey Collum, Doyle Pendegraph, James Hopkins, Tom Embrey and Wesley Bost. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcie Lee and Lucille James Cornelius; three brothers, M.L. He served as a faithful employee in the R&D department at Tiffin Motor Homes for twenty-four years, where he retired January 3, 2014. He was united in marriage to Janet Weber on Dec. 29, 1973, in West Lafayette. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Ledford Gene Lovins . TISHOMINGO, MS Nellie D. Wigginton, 84 passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS. She was born in Truman, AR to Hobert McKinley and Sarah Anne Smith. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Homes Inc Friday, February 24, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Jessie Fowler Jessie Leona Fowler, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at NMMC in Tupelo, MS. She was born in. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Troy Timbs, her parents, Nolan and Annie Lee White, one brother, Billy White, one sister, Barbara White and three step-children, Mary Nash, Kathy Boyd and Johnny Pitts. Roger Wood; two loving daughters Carissa Haney (Matthew) and Jodi Pruitt (Dave). He was born in Golden, MS, was a carpenter and attended Martin Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by six children-Sharon Smith (Billy), Johnny Poole (Jennie), Janie Congdon (Michael), Jennifer Fair (Donald), Kenny Poole (Kary) and Amanda Bridges (Scott); ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two brothers-J.W. She is survived by a son Patrick McAlister (Kimberly); five grandchildren Jesse Robert McAlister, Traci Gilbert (Randy), Melissa Bickert (Phil), Christie Flurry and Jason Robert McAlister (Kayla); five great-grandchildren Madison Bickert, Sarah Bickert, Shawn McAlister, J.J. McAlister and Addie McAlister; two sisters Willard Pounds Davis and Alene Brown and a host of nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years Cindy; three sons and daughters-in-law Chris (Keshia), Blake (Jessica) and Byron (Erika); five grandchildren Davis Northington, Alma Leigh Northington, Amelia Northington, Sloane Triste and Tallin Triste; brother Jimmy Northington (Brenda Irwin); mother-in-law June Wood; sister-in-law-Gail Scott; brother-in-law-Alan Wood (Debra) and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by her husband Larry Massey; two daughters Tracy Daniel and Jessica Massey; one son Brandon Massey; five grandchildren Zach, Allison, Kenzie, Carson and Avery; three great-grandchildren Izaiah, Ellie and Kaliah and one brother Joe Cornelius (Shane). He was born in Fulton, MS and was a longtime resident of Tishomingo County. Adam Humphries officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. After his retirement he served as a State Fire Marshall and was a security officer at ICC. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 19, 1:30-2 p.m. at Bethlehem Cemetery. TISHOMINGO, MS William Hal Holt, age 73, took his final wagon train to heaven on October 26, 2022. Please browse the obituaries in the Belmont section of our web site for those who will have services at our Belmont location. Akins Funeral Home 13455 Hwy 43 Russellville, AL 35653 Tel: 1-256-332-1131 Fax: 1-256-332-1132 Contact Us Directions Send Flowers Join our obituary email list Search all obituaries She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruel Cornelius, Sr., a son, Randy Cornelius, her parents, Breatis and Claudie Pharr Pounders, a brother, Dexter Pounders and a sister, Elwanda Gentle. She attended Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Jerry Ginn and Bro. Steve Kennedy officiating. Pallbearers will be Josh Stanley, Colton Gilliland, Bryant Carter, Brody Raper, Payton Thorn, Parker Stanley, Will Weeks, Jody Raper and Chandler McCain. He is survived by his wife, Julie Conwill; daughter, Darian Rayann Conwill; father, Jim Conwill; mother, Linda Conwill; brother, Brent Conwill (Kim); nieces and nephews, Monica Fowler (Jeremy), Mallory Brooke Conwill, Marlee Alyssa Conwill, Garrett Adams (Shelby), Walker Adams (Mia), Tripp Adams and Kamden Adams; two brothers-in-law, Chris Adams (Dana) and Kameron Adams; grandmother, Sue Spencer; special cousin, Sonny Conwill and his mother-in-law, Judy Butler (Mike). He was an avid MSU fan. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Dollie Mae Bradford, her husband of forty-four years, Bobby Jenkins, a son, Tony Jenkins and a daughter-in-law, Tania Jenkins. She had several other nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 22, 11-1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Arlene Christianson Carr, 79, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Iuka Hospital. James Segars and family. The family wishes to thank everyone in the community for the love shown to their family. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 7, at 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with David Conley officiating. She was born in Belmont, MS to Troy and Nellie Sue Payne Spencer. Tony Brown officiating. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Chapel Hill Church of God of Prophecy. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6, 6-9 p.m. at Liberty Church of Christ. She was born in Athens, AL to Samuel Houston and Estelle Aldeen Noles. As a student, Robert became well known for his paintings and sold everything he painted. Upon graduation from Belmont High School, Robert enlisted in the Navy. BELMONT, MS Clyne Marshall Bates, 87, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patty Letchworth; two children, Brooklyn Letchworth and Blake Letchworth and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jordan Crane, Frankie Howie, Seth Howie, Don Hall, Clayton Allred and Lee Gresham. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Moore and his grandparents, Clifton and Lelia Brown and Clee and Sally Moore. She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Golden Central Baptist Church, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.st.jude.org or the National Brain Tumor Society. He is survived by his wife of sixty years Marquetta Bryant; four children Nancy Tanner, (Aaron Schroeder), Robert Bobby Bryant and Sheila Story (Richard ); six grandchildren Mark Tanner, (Kristi) James Tanner, (Rhonda) Janie Story, Lilah Story, Hailey Bryant, Karen Zack; eight great-grandchildren Elijah Tanner, Ashton Tanner (Brenna ) Keegan Tanner, Ariana Tanner, Vaydha Tanner, Marquetta Tanner, Genevieve Tanner and Everett Tanner and a cousin James Herman Gray. She also enjoyed sewing and created beautiful quilts. He was a founding member and served as President of the Dennis Water Association. She moved to Georgia, where her mother was a teacher and her father a principal, until they returned to her mothers hometown of Belmont, MS, when she was a freshman in high school. She was retired from Golden Manufacturing Co. in Golden, MS. She joined Carters Branch Missionary Baptist Church at an early age where she served faithfully as a choir member and chairperson over the Mothers Day Programs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hester and Monie Lu Farris Keeton, one grandson, Zack Carpenter and four brothers, Vernon, Jackie, Richard and Leburn Keeton (Sharon). He was retired from Golden Manufacturing as a sewing machine mechanic. Donnie Wooten officiating. Pallbearers will be Jacob Milam, Victor Milam, Christopher Bertrand, Matt Anglin, Clayton Allred, Josh Phillips, Kerry Morris and Charlie Fernades. She is survived by her son Anthony Timbs (Myra); one granddaughter Kacie Timbs Brewer (Chris); two great-grandchildren Mason and Hayden Brewer and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, September 23, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. He was born in Jackson, MS and worked in the shipping department at TMI. Services will be Thursday, July 21, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Gary Beam, Terry Beam and Rick Beam officiating. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She had worked as a supervisor in garment manufacturing. Visitation will be Sunday, March 14, 11-11:30 a.m. at Forrest Grove Cemetery. Little V.O. Moss, 84, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his residence. Menu. Scot George, Bro. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Gentle and David Shumaker. She is survived by her beloved three sons JD, Terry Lee and Hunter Shane; their guardian, Audreys dear friend, Kacey Cagle and her sons, Gregory and A.J. He always put his God, his wife, family, friends and his mules first! Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was the proud grandmother to seven grandchildren Cari Beth Solomon (Tanner), Case Haney (Mattie), Stone Pruitt, Cali Brooke Haney, Cade Haney, Gunner Pruitt and Trace Pruitt; three great-grandchildren TessLeigh Solomon, Ella Solomon and Reid Solomon and one special sister/cousin Deborah Nelson. He enjoyed working on old vehicles . Pallbearers will be Brad Morgan, Robbie Solomon, Randy Solomon, Cole Bishop and Donnie Mac Wanner. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. He was born June 15, 1932 in Tishomingo County to Rev. Visitation will be Monday, June 20, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. IUKA, MS Jonathon Lee Thorne, 27, died Friday, June 10, 2022 in Iuka, MS. Deaton Funeral Home Jackson, KY. Ledford Gene Lovins, age 69, of Hwy 1110, Jackson, KY departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the KY River Medical Center in Jackson, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Edna Hamm and a brother, Edward Orrick. He is survived by his wife Katherine Ballard Solberg; step-daughter Marlo Credille (Gary); step-granddaughter Briana Wood (Shane) and two step-great-grandchildren Charli and Tay Wood. He was born in Memphis, TN and was retired as a maintenance mechanic at Carrier Air Conditioning. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 26, 10-12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. OXFORD, MS - Ruth Elaine McAnally, lovingly known to many as Granny Mac, slipped into her Saviors presence on January 13, 2022, at the age of 85, in Oxford, MS. Elaine was born in Troy, AL on December 12, 1936. She was born in Belmont, MS to Erastus and Annie Montgomery Wigginton. She was born in Belmont, MS and worked in phone sales. He was a member of Highland Park Church of Christ and a veteran of the US Army. BELMONT, MS W.D. James obtained his Bachelors Degree in Education from University of Mississippi and his Masters Degree in Education from University of South Florida. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was born in Dennis, MS and worked in garment manufacturing. Jerry Cox, Bro. Burial will be in Dennis Memory Gardens, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was a retired Mississippi Highway Patrolman. Services will be Sunday, June 6, 4 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Belmont, MS with Bro. Box 6 Oxford, MS 38655). Crossing over before her were her husband, Jack Funderburk, her parents, Woodrow and Callie Sanders and three brothers, Melvin, Ronnie and Baby Sanders. BELMONT, MS Ruthel Comer, 95, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Tishomingo Manor, Iuka, MS. She was a teacher for thirty-five years and was a member of Mississippi Association of Educators. Dwight South officiating. Eulene said if she had a calling, that it was being a nurse. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mavis Browning; one son, Ian Browning (Gretta); three daughters, Erin Browning, Angie Bryan (Travis) and Vickie Hunt; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Donnie Wooten and Bro. He was an AutoTechnology Professor at South Florida Community College for over thirty years. He was cheerful in all weather, never shirked a task and had splendid behavior and that big ole smile is going to be missed. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Yvonne Forrester; her son, Darrell Bennett; daughter-in-law, Nancy Bennett; one brother, Flavis Puckett; one sister, Oniece Hutcheson; grandchildren, Bobby Tate, Mary Loreice Oaks and Billy McLemore; great-grandchildren, Corey Tate, Heather Warren, Dillon Tate, Harley Tate, Kaitlyn Monroe, Logan Oaks, Blake Oaks, Isaiah Oaks, Katie McLemore and Jacob McLemore. He was lovingly known as Papaw to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Terry was a member of Dennis Church and he witnessed his faith by the way he helped people, never expecting anything in return. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was born in Tishomingo County, MS and was a truck driver for forty-two years. Burial in the Amerida Morris Cemetery at Morris Fork, KY. Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Kevin Rogers, Ronnie Cook, Terry Cox, Richard Wigginton, Wayne Stanfield, Shane McDonald and Eric McDonald. Her grandchildren are Tori and Gavin Cromeans, Chase and Morgan Shumaker, Callie Tate, Gracie Tate, Courtney and Ethan Huggins, Abigail Shumaker, Blake Shumaker, Isaiah Kelley, Nathaniel Kelley, Jaida Kelley, Eli Brown, Lyla Brown, Canaan Kelly, Noah Kelly and Sparrow Kelly. She loved her work, the people she worked for and her patrons. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. He was born in Coryell County, Texas and worked for Bell Helicopter for twenty-five years. Haskell Sparks officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, November 12, 11-2 at Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, February 11, 11-1 at Golden Central Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday, June 23, 11-1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. RIPLEY, MS - Barbara Jenkins Nichols, 80, formerly of Golden, MS, died Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her sons residence in Ripley, MS. She was born in Vernon, AL and was a homemaker. She was a pastors wife that was beloved by all congregations that she served. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery. Services will be Wednesday, November 16, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. She was retired as a cafeteria worker at Belmont School and was a member Golden Central Baptist Church since 1967. Josh Phillips and Bro. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 28, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. DENNIS, MS David Michael Wormy Lynch, 60, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Iuka Hospital. Gary lived a full life in Kenosha, WI with his family until he passed on June 14, 2022 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL. Cale George, Bro. He was a member of Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Tishomingo, MS. Services will be Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. at Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Tishomingo, MS with Bro. Graveside services were held on Saturday, January 22 at Belmont City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Ernest, Tanner Giles and Mike Stephens. Pallbearers will be Danny Comer, Jeff Comer, Miles Cox and Hayden Harding. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 5, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. BELMONT, MS Teddy Harold Burkhalter, 72, died Friday, December 3, 2021 at his residence. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Earl and Betty Quay Harp James, an infant brother, Ricky James and his grandparents, John Earl and Kate James and Charlie and Letha Harp. Burial will be in Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Scoot Comer; her parents, Ed and Vonnie Dulaney Robinson and her Cutah Robinson. She also has two great-grandchildren Bella Foster and L.J. She was married for 41 years to her husband, Fred, whom she met, and then married, at New Providence Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was Past Master of Millburn Lodge in IL and Past Master of Unity #367 Lodge in Kenosha, WI. James Segars and Bro. He was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ, Dennis MS and a member of the Woodmen of the World. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was a member of Jordan Hill Church of God of Prophecy. He attended school in Satanta, graduating from Satanta High School. He is survived by five sisters- Melba Bohannon, Mayburs McKinney (Dony), Joann Gassaway, Phyllis Gassaway and Lisa Whitfield (Michael); three brothers Horace Gassaway (Sandra), Earl Gassaway and David Gassaway and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He loved rabbit hunting with his beagles and spending time with his family.

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