Area Obituaries
LYNN HOLLOMAN FUSINATO
Lynn Holloman Fusinato passed away in her home in Richardson, TX on January, 11, 2018 after a 5-month battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by her husband Bob and two children Carolyn and Robbie. She is also survived by her brother Miles and sister Carol H. Pena. Lynn graduated from Lexington High School as Valedictorian in…
Read MoreELIZABETH LEMLEY MCCUISTON
Mrs. Elizabeth Lemley McCuiston, 92, a long time resident of Grenada, MS, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Grenada Living Center. She was born to the late James T. and Dolly Turner Lemley of Carroll County, MS, March 10, 1925. Elizabeth married the late H. E. (Eric) McCuiston on September 14, 1946, and were…
Read MoreGEORGE ALLEN THOMAS
George Allen Thomas, 95, of Goodman died Monday, February 12, 2018 at the Attala County Nursing Home in Kosciusko. Visitation began at 11:00 a.m. until the service time at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Southern Funeral Home in Durant. Burial was in Seneasha Cemetery in Goodman. Pallbearers were Bill Burrell, David McCleskey, Tommy…
Read MoreROBERT W. HUNTER, JR.
Robert W. Hunter Jr., the oldest son of both late Robert Sr. and Ann Hunter made his transition on Thursday, February 8, 2018 in a Jackson, Mississippi hospital. Bobby affectionately called “Coach Bobby” passion was in coaching athletes to be their best from High School to College. His love of coaching was his greatest achievement. …
Read MoreLIZZIE B. TYES
Mrs. Lizzie B. Tyes, 68, of Durant, MS passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 of natural causes. Funeral services were held at Durant Baptist Church on Saturday, February 10. Burial was at Wolfcreek Baptist Church in Booneville, MS. Winters Funeral Home in Kosciusko, MS handled the arrangements.
Read MoreMARY HANNA HUTCHINS
God received the most beautiful person we have ever known into Glory on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was the most loving, kind and caring mother. She can now rejoice with the angels. Mary Alice Hanna the fifth child, born to Mr. Mag and Mrs. Mable McMurtry Hanna, was born on April 9, 1942, in…
Read MoreJOHN BELL ROSAMOND COL USA (Ret.)
Col. John Bell Rosamond, (USA Ret.), 81, former Deputy Asst. Secretary of Defense, of Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Clare T. Rosamond. He is survived by his daughter Ann Rosamond Repczynski and her husband Thomas of Fairfax Station, VA; brother William…
Read MoreWILLIAM RICHARD POTTER
William Richard Potter, 61, Straight Bayou, Mississippi died Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Rolling Fork at Sharkey – Issaquena Hospital. He was born May 8, 1956 in at Greenwood-Leflore Hospital in Greenwood; the son of K.M. Potter and Burnie Landrum Potter. He has been a lifetime resident of the Delta. His usual occupation was in…
Read MoreJAMES WILSON MARTIN
James Wilson Martin, 87, died January 20, 2018 at the North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Southern Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial was in Beulah Cemetery in Lexington.
Read MoreJ.T. KEEN
J.T. Keen, 72, of Durant died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Southern Funeral Home in Durant. Burial will be in Mizpah Cemetery in Durant. J.T. was employed with the Mississippi Department of Transportation for…
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