He is survived by his wife Regina Irby; four children Wade Irby (Telisa), Rebecca Mayhall (William), Lisa Childers (Jake) and Clint Irby; eleven grandchildren Christopher, Stephanie, Hunter, Stacie, Casey, Abby, Audrey, Sam, Jacey, Blake and Jephtha; six great-grandchildren and one sister Cathy Collum (Robert). Services will be Thursday, April 7, 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Tishomingo, MS with Bro. She was born in Tishomingo, MS to Edgar L. and Elizabeth Isabella Flurry Monroe. She is survived by one son Garry Ivey (Paula); four grandchildren Laken Ivey (Zach), Jayde Ivey, Hannah Sartin (Nathan) and Olivia Ivey; five great-grandchildren J.D. Billy West officiating. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years Marilyn Burkhalter; six daughters Rhonda Gray, Krystal Harnage (Jimmy), Melanie Aday (Robin), Amanda Miller (Barry), Shala Massengill (Kody Boykin) and Ashlyn Kimber Burkhalter and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by two sons Chris Coleman (Christy) and Jonathon Coleman; six grandchildren Kelly Bertrand (Chris), Raymond Coleman, Cody Coleman (Toni), Benji Coleman, Hanniah Coleman (Brian) and Jennifer Coleman; twelve great-grandchildren Allie, Karson, Allana, Bryson, Kaison, Klaus, Addalynn, Clayton, Bennett, Maverick, Elijah and Cannon; four brothers Frank Coleman, Roy Coleman, Jerry Coleman and Ricky Coleman and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of seven years, Tabitha Thorne; his mother, Peggy Joyce Upton Thorne; two brothers Johnathan Patton Thorne and Robert Lee Thorne; brother-in-law Phillip Wayne Slayton; grandparents Elmer Lee Thorne and Rival Thorne Davis and Jack and Idora Upton and step-grandparents Roy Davis and Ruby Allen Upton. She and her twin sister loved to quilt. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6, 6-9 p.m. at Liberty Church of Christ. Clinton Barnett officiating. Pallbearers will be Shane Hill, Cody Sides, Bobby Hill, Hunter Hill, Ashton McDonald, Tate Wilson and Chris Ragan. Paul grew up surrounded with a large family of five brothers and two sisters. He drove the church bus, went door to door, and talked to many in private. He was born in Itawamba County, MS and was a factory worker. Cleveland (Nikki), Gentry Cleveland (Stephanie) and Loni Crane Duffie (Joshua); thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister Rachel Bruton (Elton) and a host of nieces and nephews. He was born October 11, 1938 to Edgar Ray and Flora Ware in Maud, Al where he was raised alongside his twin sister, Jane Gray, sister, Nancy Ware and brother, Floyd Ware. Allan was born in Red Bay, AL and was tested as approaching genius early in grade school. Larry Marshall officiating. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jan Osborn and his parents, Nim and Nellie Mae Wooten. Visitation will be Sunday, August 21, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. TISHOMINGO, MS Robert Bear Walden, 79, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Ledford Gene Lovins . Funeral services will be Sunday, August 22, 3 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Haskell Sparks officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Starkey, Kent McClung, Tim Wright, James Belue, Jerry Pannell, Clayton Luttrell, Eddie Nunley, Jim Southward, Jason Jackson, Billy Page and Ronnie Green. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to LeBonheur Childrens Hospital (www.lebonheur.org). Honorary pallbearers will be members of Rock Creek Hunting Club. Lee Smith, Bro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Carr, a great-grandchild, Judson Lee Allen, her parents, Benjamin Clarence and Zella Gertrude Hill Moore and four brothers, Harold, Max, Johnny and Charles. Visitation will be Friday, June 4, 1-3:30 p.m. at Calvary Family Worship Center, Golden, MS. DENNIS, MS- Charles Edgar Monroe left Sanctuary Hospice House June 2, 2021 for his heavenly home. Steve Kennedy officiating. He worked in maintenance for years and attended Dennis First Baptist Church. Her family would like to request that you hug your children and tell them that you love them every day. Pallbearers will be John Giles, Mikie Mauldin, Jason Slayton, Tim Richardson, Chuck Brunes and Steve Robinson. He is survived by seven children Jason White, Leah White, Joanie White, Allen Lambert, Daniel Johnson, Nathan Epps and Dustin Warren; fifteen grandchildren and brothers and sisters. Shara lived most of her life in Belmont, MS. She graduated from Belmont High School and began her working career in the office at Blue Bell, Inc. where she worked for twelve years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Isabelle Scott Sparks and her brothers and sisters, Ross Sparks, Reba Henley, Hautis Sparks, Melton Sparks, Dalton Sparks, Audrey Nunley, Maurece Sparks, Ruth Ollie Sparks, Willie Joe Sparks, Billy Wayne Sparks, Bryan Sparks, Myra Sparks, Kellus Sparks, James Sparks and Elaine Sparks. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews, Matthew Graham, Stephen Graham, Timothy Graham, Jordan Graham, Nathaniel Sparks and Isaac Sparks. Visitation will be Saturday, December 17, 11-12 at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Betty Moody Campbell, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Southern Magnolia in Golden, MS. She was born to James Angelo and Olga Ellen Scott Sparks. Graveside services will be Saturday, February 12, 10 a.m. at New Beginnings Cemetery, Iuka, MS with Bro. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 20, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. GOLDEN, MS Sharon Diana Barker, 73, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the Iuka Hospital. GOLDEN, MS Neda Joe Jody Cleveland, 85, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021 at her home in Golden, MS. Jody was born on February 26, 1936 to Erastus Levi Pardue and Ethel Wilson Pardue. They had three children, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James O.C. John was born Oct. 6, 1948, in Warsaw, the son of the late Max G. and Lena Mae (Pollock) Deaton. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeannie Wooten; his son, Jason M. Wooten; adopted nephew, Shawn Struchen (Kelsey); his grandchildren, Whitney Hamilton, Hunter Hamilton, Alexandra June Bug Wooten, Drake Hamilton (Ruthie), Raine Hamilton and Pennelopie Penny Dudzik and two sisters, Betty Ybarra and Rebecca Campbell. DENNIS, MS Larry Ivy, 74, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at his residence. He spoke the name of Jesus to anyone he came in contact with and shared the plan of salvation to all who would listen. Visitation will be Monday, October 18, 5-8 p.m. at Belmont United Methodist Church. Ralph Culp officiating. Their affection was contagious until the day our dad left this earth. He is survived by a sister Kathy Robinson and her husband, Mike Robinson. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Chandler Ayers, Kaid Wright, LaRay Epps, Doug Nunley, Tony Orrick and Stevie Orrick. She was a factory worker for thirty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Clayton, Lester, Pat, Woody, Archie and Owen and sisters, Shellie, Essie and Exie. Visitation will be Monday, November 21, 5-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. MARIETTA, MS Carla Renee Vaughn McCalmon, 56, died Sunday, November 13, 2022 at her residence. Kyle Ivy officiating. Pallbearers will be Kevin Rogers, Ronnie Cook, Terry Cox, Richard Wigginton, Wayne Stanfield, Shane McDonald and Eric McDonald. She is survived by one daughter Tara Roberson (Paul); two grandchildren Ross Thomas and Owen Nathan Roberson and two sisters Donna Richardson and Myra Whitlock. She fiercely loved her family and friends. Her testimony is I have kept the faith. Frances was never married but was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and was loved by each. Dottie was born on August 31, 1946 in Tishomingo, MS to Helen and A.M. Wanner. David Gould and Bro. She was preceded in death by her father, A.E. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. He loved driving a truck and his truck driving friends were like his close family. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery. Services will be Sunday, October 24, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. 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. She was born in Tishomingo County, MS to George and Lottie Hamm Puckett. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy Credille; two children, Teresa Credille and Jamie Credille (Latisha); six granddaughters, Tori Swinea, Katlyn Hogan (Corey), Bailey Toney (Chance), Kennedy Wolfe (Noah), Kayleigh Stokes and Madison Stokes; one grandson, Hunter Credille; five great-grandchildren, Andrew and Evelyn Hogan, Jamison Toney, Walker Wolfe and Arabella Young and two sisters, Dessie Parham and Janice Credille. BELMONT, MS Marilyn Holcomb Cunningham, 75, died Sunday, July 11, 2021at her residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 22, 3-4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. DENNIS, MS Howard Eugene Gumm, 75 passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his residence. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She loved her children and the love for her family grew with her grandchildren and great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon Algene Allen and Ida Mae Clement Allen Fuller. He was born in Memphis, TN and was retired as a maintenance mechanic at Carrier Air Conditioning. Burial will be in Old Burleson Cemetery, Vina, AL. Hal Holt officiating. James Herman Gray officiating. He was preceded in death by his mother, Verlon Deaton Harris; his father, Lee Curtis Harris; one sister, Brenda Jones; one very precious daughter, Margaret Ruth Sartain and a cherished son-in-law, Larry Sartain. BELMONT, MS Myra Geneva Sparks, 79, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mark Nail, Jason Jent and Mark Jent officiating. Wiliese was a stay at home mom for twenty years before going to work at the Southland Mall in the postal service booth. Cornelius, Ronnie Cornelius and Jimmy Cornelius and one sister, Annette Elliott. He is survived by his son- Bryson Bradley Crawley, Step-daughter- Gracie Storment, Father- Joel Crawley, Sister- Angela Crawley. Services will be Wednesday, June 22, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chamlis and Earline Deaton, a son, Jason Loveless, two brothers-in-law, Riley George and Charles Robinson and an infant nephew, Claudy Wesley. Dean Warren officiating. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Roberts; his step-father, Larry Mitchell, two brothers, Steve Roberts and Dakota Joe Roberts and an infant son, Cody Lee Roberts. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Randall Southward, Greg Brock, Gwen Powell, Derrick Brock, Derrick Southward, Doran Bennett, Timothy Southward, Deshun Powell, James Thorne, David Southward, Eric Powell, Craig Powell, Jonathan Powell, Jason Powell, Stephen Powell, Byron Southward and Jarvis Southward. She was a member of Liberty Church of Christ, Dennis, MS. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 27, 1 p.m. at Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS with David Conley officiating. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery. She was a member of Forrest Grove Baptist Church, Tishomingo, MS. Graveside services will be Sunday, March 14, 11:30 a.m. at Forrest Grove Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS with Bro. He is survived by his wife Suling Mai Montgomery of Seattle, WA; his mother Cheryl Lee Lindmeier of Lacey, WA; two sisters Bonnie Ellan Montgomery of Federal Way, WA and Cheryl Deborah Montgomery of Lacey, WA and an aunt Mary Lee Carden of Holy Springs, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Martha Wilson Townsend. She was a pastors wife that was beloved by all congregations that she served. Honorary pallbearers will be Harris Walters and Charles Parsons. She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, an ambulance driver and a volunteer firefighter. and Beatrice Sartain. She attended The Bridge Church in Burnsville, MS. We will forever be longing to hold our baby again in this life. Jerry Ginn officiating. She loved spending time with her siblings, their children and grandchildren annually at family reunions in the Great Smokey Mountains. GOLDEN, MS On Thursday, June 3, 2021 Randy Northington, loving husband, father, papa and brother passed from this life at age 63 to be with his Lord and Savior and a host of family and friends on heavens bright shore. She is survived by one daughter Donna Tramel (Travis); one granddaughter Brandy Waddle (Justin); one brother Jimmy Daniel; three sisters Lila Dill, Tilly Edmondson and Joan Turner (Harold Wayne) and a host of nieces and nephews. Gary Puckett officiating. Martha Sue Banks, age 73, of Walton, Kentucky formerly of Breathitt County passed away on Sunday . with Bro. Sam and Wiliese Cain moved to Whitehaven in 1962 where they met the sweetest couple, Pastor Roy and wife, Laverne Westmoreland. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was always looking for someone to serve and care for, including her family, church community, many friends, and students. Little V.O. Moss, 84, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his residence. She is survived by her husband Harvie, her children, Tammy and Tony, her brother Donnie, aunt Nell, and. GERMANTOWN, TN Tony Ray Letchworth, 64, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Germantown Methodist Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife-Sharon Kay Pharr and his son-Christopher Dean Pharr. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 19, 11 a.m. at Carters Branch Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS with Rev. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 11, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Pallbearers will be Brandon Ruple, Chancellor Paden, Kasey Paden, Chase Paden, Wade Hutcheson and Johnothan Thorne. IUKA, MS Ollie Faye Bonds, 70, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at her residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Paul, Lee and James Lynch and one sister, Wanda Holder. ISHOMINGO, MS Danny Scott Goza, 75, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka, MS. She enjoyed cooking for them and taught her daughters to cook the same delicious meals she made. He was born in Golden, MS to Erskin and Vera Prestage Bostick. God graciously allowed Shara to meet a second companion and love, Charles Swords. Robbie Crane officiating. Her greatest passion of all was her family, especially spending time and playing games with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her little dog Sassy. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 17, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. TISHOMINGO, MS Ruby Jenell Poole Taylor, 88, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at her residence. Social distancing and masks are required. Matthew Haney, Bro. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Golden, MS. 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.