James Ray Beaty
Jul 3, 2026
James Ray Beaty, 82, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, surrounded by his family, at Shearer Richardson Nursing Home after a short battle with cancer. He was born March 2, 1944, in Dumas, MS, to the late James Clifton Beaty and Ruth Dale Hodges Beaty. He graduated from Okolona High School in 1964. He married Jo Ann Wilson Beaty on...
Mary Margaret Smith
Jul 3, 2026
Mary Margaret Smith
Mooreville – Mary Margaret Smith, 83, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1943, in Baldwyn to Odell and Nattie Mae Quinn Hester. She was a member of Green Street Baptist Church. She was a Registered Nurse and worked at the North MS Medical Center for...
Phillip McCoy Johnson
Jul 1, 2026
Phillip McCoy Johnson, 74, of Shannon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, after a long illness.
Phillip (Phil) was born on December 29, 1951. He attended Arkansas State University, where he furthered his education. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for six years. Following his military service, he dedicated 30 years of hard work and...
Virginia "Skeeter" Elaine Brannon
Jun 28, 2026
Elaine “Skeeter” Brannon left her Earthly home Sunday, June 28, 2026, leaving behind family and friends that will miss her dearly. Elaine was born August 18, 1948, to M. E. and Virginia Whisenant. She was raised in the “country” way of life such as her mom making her clothes, country cooking, picking cotton with her memaw, and sometimes getting to...
Mary E. Fleming
Jun 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mary "Sissy" Fleming age 72. She passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt.
Mary took great joy in the simple pleasures of life such as sitting on the porch with a glass...
Thomas Cary Beane Sr.
Jun 13, 2026
Thomas Cary Beane, a US Army National Guard Veteran (retired Lieutenant Colonel), passed away June 13, 2026, at the age of 88. Born to former Verona mayor William Frank Beane and Mary Elizabeth Stanfield on December 2, 1937. He attended Baylor Military Preparatory School; graduated from Tupelo HS Class of 1955, followed by Mississippi State University and Ole Miss.
He graduated...
Barbara Ann Brock
Apr 18, 2026
Barbara Ann Magers Brock was born March 28, 1935, to Clayborne and Laverne Magers. She passed away peacefully at home with the care of North MS Medical Center Home Care and Hospice on April 18, 2026.
Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Charlie Austin "Chuck" Magers of Unity and Sandra Magers and Fiance Tim DeVaughn of Saltillo; one...
Robert Keith Roberson
Apr 17, 2026
Robert Keith “Pop” Roberson, 80, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home in Shannon. He was born November 20, 1945, to John Boyd Roberson and Irene Roy Roberson in Quitman County. He attended Verona Church of God of Prophecy. He owned and operated Keith’s Hydraulics for 41 years. He enjoyed hunting.
He is survived by his wife of 60...
Audie Lee Morgan
Apr 16, 2026
Audie Lee Morgan, 81, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born to Audie Cleveland Morgan and Mary Lou Thrasher on May 26, 1944. He was a member of East Height’s Baptist Church. He and his wife owned Verona Trading Post and Pawn Shop for many years. He was an enthusiastic gun activist...