Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora, MS

06/12/2025

Doris Carol Boatman

Doris Carol Allen Boatman age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Doris was born on August 7, 1938 in Sallis, Mississippi to Cecil William Allen and Loraine Turner Allen. Mrs. Boatman was a homemaker and faithful member of Bible Holiness Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She loved the Lord and her family and enjoyed also attending Harmony Freewill Baptist Church and Soul Haven Church in Eupora, Mississippi when visiting her family in Webster County. Doris also helped her husband, Glenn F. Boatman with Boatman trucking for many years. Doris is survived by three daughters, Judy (Frank) Crowley, Eupora, Mississippi, Rebecca Sanderson and Lisa (Bruce) Massey both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two sons, Glenn A. (Ronda) Boatman, Stewart, Mississippi and Ray (Monica) Boatman of Vicksburg, Mississippi; twelve grandchildren, Trae (Jen) Collum, Shane (Shonda) Collum, Glenn Boatman, Jr., Matt (Kim) Sanderson, Amanda S. (Walter) Reeves, Neal (Katelyn) Massey, Ashley (Jordan) Boatman, Justin (Leslie) Boatman, Madi Boatman, Kayla (Josh) Pugh, Megan (Vincent) Povio and Leann (Aaron) Brooks and twenty-six great grandchildren, Jacob Collum, Emily Collum, Mallory Collum, Tristan Collum, Kaleb Collum, Donney Boclear, Asiyah Marshall, Elma Chevelle Boatman, Matthew Aaron Sanderson, Blake Sanderson, Bryce Sanderson, Torstein Pugh, Marlowe Brooks, Lorelei Brooks, Waylon Reeves, Athena Simmons, Clarrissa Mobbs, Kimber Reeves, Bodie Wayne Franklin Reeves, Neely Massey, Gracie Massey, Charleigh Massey, Brody Massey, Gunner Flick, Maddie Flick and Emma Pittman and one great great grandchild, Ivy Rose Collum. She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn F. Boatman; both parents, Cecil William Allen and Loraine Turner Allen; her sisters, Cynthia Yvonne Whitman and Evelyn Allen Bishop; brothers, Lamar Allen, Ross Allen, Burton Allen and Floyd Allen and two great grandchildren, Carolyn Brooke Sanderson and Harley Faith Massey. Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Doris Carol Boatman will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Mississippi. Interment will follow at Reed's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Stewart, Mississippi. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora from 12Noon until time for services at 2:00PM. Rev. James Caffey and Rev. Steve Rowland will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Glenn Boatman, Jr., Justin Boatman, Neal Massey, Tristan Collum, Bryce Sanderson and Blake Sanderson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dale Boatman, Jr. and Kevin Boatman. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is entrusted with all arrangements.

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06/07/2025

Janet Lynn Bailey Hubbard

Janet Lynn Bailey Hubbard age 67, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital - North Mississippi in Batesville, Mississippi with her family by her side. Janet was born in Eupora, Mississippi on February 26, 1958, to Ralph Bruce Bailey and Mary Lou Batchelor Bailey. She was a retired business owner of Eupora Jewelry and a member of Walthall Baptist Church in Walthall, Mississippi. Janet is survived by her loving husband of forty-nine years, Douglas Hubbard; one daughter, Wendy Hubbard; two sons, Robbie (Charlcy) Hubbard and Brian Hubbard; two grandchildren, Preston Douglas Hubbard and Anna Claire Hubbard and two sisters, Lisa (Mike) Bailey Spears and Buffy (Jimmy) Bailey Jackson all of Eupora, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by both her parents, Ralph Bruce Bailey and Mary Lou Batchelor Bailey. Services to celebrate the life of Janet will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Walthall Baptist Church in Walthall, Mississippi. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora from 6:00PM until 8:00PM and from 1:00PM until time for services at 2:00PM on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Walthall Baptist Church. Interment will follow at West Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Eupora, Mississippi. Rev. W***y Weddle and Rev. Hugh Bland will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Dr. Henderson King, Clay Willingham, Christopher Jackson, Brandon Hubbard, Eric Hubbard, Ben Anderson, Chris Anderson and Mark Bailey. The family requests that memorials be made to Wathall Baptist Church or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the Hubbard family.

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05/31/2025

Catherine Cowan Sinclair

Catherine Cowan Sinclair age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi. Catherine was born on January 16, 1938, in Morven, Scotland to Hugh and Katherine McRae Sinclair. She was reared with sisters, Margaret and Morag in Innellen, Scotland, where her father was the local pier master. At the completion of secondary school, Catherine determined not to follow her sisters into teaching but chose nursing instead. She trained as a nurse in several towns across Scotland, later sharing stories of daily treks up and down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, visiting patients in the Royal Miles’ many closes and shielding her ears at the report of the 1:00 gun booming from Edinburgh Castle. In spite of her love of nursing in Scotland, Catherine emigrated to California in 1967, where her elder sister Margaret had emigrated several years before her. In California, she spent her career as a nurse in the Los Angeles County Hospital system. Upon retirement from LA County, she continued her work at Freedom Village in Mission Viejo, California. She moved from Mission Viejo, California, to Starkville, Mississippi, in 2021, to be near her niece, Melissa Vaughn. Naturally musical from an early age, Catherine enjoyed playing the piano and sharing her gift with others. She immersed herself in bible study and various church activities attended Starkville Presbyterian Church in Starkville, Mississippi. She was also an inveterate letter writer, keeping in touch with family and friends around the world. Over three decades or more, she became a patron saint of dogs, adopting many who were older and infirm or whose original owners had passed away. She provided these dogs with alot of love and attention for the rest of each of their lives. She also enjoyed spending time with her nieces and their families. Catherine will be missed for her sense of humor, her ability to remember and share countless stories and family genealogies, and her enthusiasm for rearranging and redecorating her house on a regular basis. Catherine is survived by her sister, Morag Gilmour of Dunoon, Scotland; nieces, Julie Kolb of San Diego, California, Melissa Vaughn of Starkville, Mississippi, Sara Mclaughlin of Dunoon, Scotland, Kate Ward of Auckland, New Zealand and nephew, Hugh Gilmour of Longcross, England. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Katherine McRae Sinclair and one sister, Margaret Sinclair Kolb. A Memorial Service to celebrate Catherine's life will be held at a later date and she will be laid to rest in Scotland. The family requests that all memorials be made in remembrance of Catherine to any animal rescue or shelter of your choice. Oliver Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements for the Sinclair family.

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05/26/2025

Angela Kay Morgan Lewis

Angela Kay Morgan Lewis age 83, of Maben, Mississippi, passed away on May 26, 2025, at her residence. Kay was born on August 3, 1941, in Calhoun County, Mississippi to the late Henry David Morgan and Flora Bell Kirksey Morgan. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher and member of First Baptist Church in Mathiston, Mississippi. Kay is survived by her daughter, Robin (Don) Tester of Maben, Mississippi; son, David (Donna) Lewis of Maben, Mississippi; one sister, Jane Breland of Ripley, Mississippi; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Glen Lewis and both parents, Henry David Morgan and Flora Bell Kirksey Morgan. Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Kay will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Mississippi. Interment will follow at Maben Memorial Gardens in Maben, Mississippi. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel instead of Maben Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 10:00AM until time for services at 11:00AM at Oliver Funeral Home. Rev. Will Livingston will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Phillip Lewis, Mike Lewis, Perry Thompson, Morgan Lewis, Jason Smith and Ben Tester. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the Lewis family.

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05/25/2025

🇺🇸Happy Memorial Day Weekend🇺🇸 from Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora. We pray you all have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend and we remember those who have sacrificed and faithfully served our country. We appreciate them and all of our families that we serve.

In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 26, 2025, the offices will be closed however, if you have an immediate need, you will always be able to reach me by calling the Funeral Home at 662.258.8222 or my cell phone at 662.744.2898. Thanks, Chris

05/24/2025

Mable Ruth Johnson Orr

Mable Ruth Johnson Orr passed away Friday evening May 23, 2025, at home at the age of 98 at her residence in Laurel, Mississippi. Mable was born on October 19, 1926, in Choctaw County, Mississippi to Fred and Charlotte Johnson. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and loyal friend. Mable was a beautician for ten years and worked in the jewelry department at Gibsons in Meridian, Mississippi. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, reading, sewing, painting and quilts. She also loved music and played the guitar and piano. Mable enjoyed Gospel music and went to many Gospel Quartet performances. Mrs. Orr is survived by her daughter, Carol Ann Orr (Don) Saget of Laurel, Mississippi; her grandchildren, Brad (Lenore) Saget, Craig (Anita) Saget, Lee (Virginia) Burt; her great grandchildren, Jacob Saget, Jessica (Tyler) Pooley, Ellie Saget, Lillie Saget and her great-great grandchild, Brayden Saget. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Edwin Orr; her daughter, Barbara Lee; her parents, Fred and Charlotte Johnson; her sister, Flake (W.C.) Orr and her brother, Dr. Warren (Delora) Johnson. Graveside Services for Mrs. Mable will be held at 3:00PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Mississippi. Interment will follow at Salem Independent Methodist Church Cemetery in Choctaw County, Mississippi. All Services will be held at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel instead of Salem Cemetery. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the Orr family. The family would like to express many thanks to all the hard working and caring people of Comfortcare Hospice of Laurel, Mississippi.

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05/23/2025

Carroll Leland McCarty

Carroll Leland McCarty age 87, of Columbus, Mississippi and formerly of Eupora, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with his family by his side at his residence in Columbus, Mississippi. Carroll was born on April 29, 1938, in Choctaw County, Mississippi to the late Leland B. McCarty and Gertrude Marie Lewis McCarty. He was a retired Civil Service Public Works Transportation Automotive Mechanic and was a member of the United States Army National Guard. Carroll was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Choctaw County, Mississippi. He loved the Lord, his wife, daughters and Providence Baptist Church. He loved playing his Martin guitar and singing with his family and loved his country. Carroll also enjoyed his weekly telephone visits with his first cousin, Linda Green. Mr. McCarty is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Sammie Huffman McCarty of Columbus, Mississippi; his four daughters, Tammy (Michael) Hartlen of Columbus, Mississippi, Lisa (Pryor) Bonner of Georgetown, Texas, Karen (Edward) Drew of Willard, Missouri and Kimberly McCarty of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; nine grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Mitchell, Cory, Alissa, Austin, Samantha, Cole, B.J. and Nikki and a host of great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leland B. McCarty and Gertrude Marie Lewis McCarty; two sisters and one brother. Funeral Services for Mr. Carroll will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Providence Baptist Church in Choctaw County, Mississippi. Interment will be held at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held at Providence Baptist Church instead of Providence Cemetery. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 2:00PM until time for services at 3:00PM at Providence Baptist Church. Rev. Jon Doler will officiate the services. The pallbearers will be Michael Hartlen, Pryor Bonner, Edward Drew, Austin Carter, B.J. Drew and Gabriel McCarty. The family requests that all memorials be made in Carroll's memory to Providence Baptist Church. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the McCarty family.

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05/23/2025

Tammy Cummings Baker

Tammy Lynn Gurley Cummings Baker age 64, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Tammy was born on January 25, 1961, in Ackerman, Mississippi to the late James E. Gurley and Bonnie Jo Brooks Gurley. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher for thirty-three years and a member of Sapa Baptist Church in Eupora, Mississippi. Tammy loved the Lord and serving in her local church with Operation Christmas Child each year and adored all of her grandchildren as well as all of the children that she taught in school that she considered "her kids". Tammy is survived by her loving husband of twelve years, Wayne Baker of Eupora, Mississippi; three sons, Lee (Katy) Cummings of Sugarland, Texas, Lee (Stacy) Baker of Oxford, Mississippi and Robert Baker also of Oxford, Mississippi; one sister, Brenda (Ralph) Harris of Starkville, Mississippi; two brothers, Mark (Amanda) Gurley of Amory, Mississippi and Joe (Nan) Brandon, Mississippi and four grandchildren, Lillie Baker, Sydney Baker, Beckett Cummings and Samuel Cummings. She is preceded in death by her parents, James E. Gurley and Bonnie Jo Brooks Gurley and two twin granddaughters, Ella and Emil Baker. Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Tammy will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Sapa Baptist Church in Eupora, Mississippi. Interment will follow at Wood Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Stewart, Mississippi. Tammy's body will lie in state on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10:00AM until time for services at 2:00PM at Sapa Baptist Church for family to receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation. Rev. Hayden Wiggins and Rev. Billy Michael Trull will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Lee Baker, Robert Baker, Earl Baker, Blaine Coker, Conner Reid, Jim Reid and Sam Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Ballard and Ralph Harris. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for Tammy's family. The family requests that all memorials made in Tammy's memory be made to Sapa Baptist Church.

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05/20/2025

Johnnie Douglas "J.D." Robertson

Johnnie Douglas "J.D." Robertson, age 83 of Eupora, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday evening, May 19, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, Mississippi. J.D. was born in Gordo, Alabama on May 4, 1942, to James Barrett Robertson and Hassie Ethel Harris Robertson. After receiving his Bachelor's Degree in College, J.D began work as the County Social Worker for Webster County, Mississippi later holding office of Chancery Clerk for the County for sixteen years. After leaving work for the County, J.D. worked at Master's Design in Eupora, Mississippi. He had many hobbies including golfing, farming, his cows, being a referee for basketball games for over 30 years, rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals and Ole Miss but loved spending time with all of his family and grandchildren. Mr. Robertson was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Eupora, Mississippi and also served in the United States Army National Guard. J.D. is survived by his loving wife; Marcelle McCluskey Robertson, Eupora, Mississippi, two daughters; LeAnn (David) Cooper, Hallsville, Texas and Daphne (Danny) Rochelle, Brandon, Mississippi, one sister; Earlene Sewell, Pontotoc, Mississippi, six grandchildren; Mary Hayden Logan, Madeline Logan, Toler Logan, Mabrey Logan, Annalise Rochelle and Caitlyn Rochelle and host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; James Barrett Robertson and Hassie Ethel Harris Robertson, one son; Terry Wayne Carroll, two sisters; Doris Tharp and Frances Cooper, four brothers; Jerry Robertson, Robert Robertson, James Robertson and Richard Robertson. Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Mr. J.D. will be held at 3:00PM on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Eupora, Mississippi. Interment will follow at Clarkson Cemetery in Webster County, Mississippi. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Wednesday evening, May 21, 2025, at Oliver Funeral Home in Eupora, Mississippi. Mr. Robertson will also lie in state on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Eupora, Mississippi from 2:00PM until time for services at 3:00PM. Rev. Travis Gray will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Nathan Huffman, Brandon Huffman, Dean Huffman, Barrett Bowerman, Harold Cooksey, Gene Cooksey and Jackie Cooksey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Adult III Men's Sunday School Class and the Deacons of First Baptist Church of Eupora. The family requests that all memorials be made in Mr. J.D.'s memory to Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi or to First Baptist Church of Eupora. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the Robertson family.

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05/18/2025

Anita Louise McKnight Cummins

Anita Louise McKnight Cummins age 88, of Bentonia, Mississippi and formerly of Choctaw County, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home in Bentonia, Mississippi on Friday, May 16, 2025. Anita was born on September 24, 1936, in Cleveland, Mississippi to Earl McKnight and Clara Sorey McKnight. She was a homemaker and member of Ogden Baptist Church in Bentonia, Mississippi and a former member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Mathiston, Mississippi. Anita enjoyed reading and was an avid gardner loving all types of flowers including blue hydrangeas. Mrs. Cummins is survived by her daughter; Marcia (Ricky) Hilderbrand, Bentonia, Mississippi, one son; James (Karen) Cummins, Madison, Mississippi, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband; James Ellis Owen "Ellis O." Cummins, both her parents; Earl and Clara Sorey McKnight, two sisters; Earline Scruggs and Earnestine Hooper and one brother; Harold McKnight. Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Anita will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Mississippi. Interment will follow at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathiston, Mississippi. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel instead of Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 1:00PM until time for services at 2:00PM at Oliver Funeral Home in Eupora, Mississippi. Rev. Ralph Cain will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Cory Burks, Chase Cummins, Will Cummins, Drew Berryhill, Daniel Weaver and T.R. Hilderbrand. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the Cummins family.

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05/11/2025

John Edward Uribarri

John Edward Uribarri, age 78 of Eupora, Mississippi, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025. John was born on April 8, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles Miguel Uribarri and Joan Lawlor Uribarri. He was a retired Computer Systems Analyst and attended First Baptist Church in Eupora, Mississippi. John was also a member of the US Army Reserve. Mr. Uribarri is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Smith Uribarri, Eupora, Mississippi, two daughters; Michelle Bailey, Davis, California and Leah (Andrew) Uribarri-Murguia, Pheonix, Arizona, four sons; Zane (Jemma) Uribarri, San Bernardino, California, Luke (Carissa) Uribarri, Jerusalem, Israel, Samuel Uribarri, Hanford, California and Eli Uribarri, Deming, New Mexico, ten grandchildren, one sister; Joan Uribarri and two brothers; Chuck Uribarri and Larry Uribarri. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at First Baptist Church in Eupora, Mississippi. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the Uribarri family.

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05/08/2025

Lisa Diane Cummins Anderson

Lisa Anderson, age 64 of Alvin, Texas, departed this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital in Webster, Texas. Lisa was born in Texas City, Texas to Willis Oscar Cummins and Lorene Schaefer Cummins on October 27, 1960. After graduating from LaMarque High School in 1979, she attended Paralegal Studies. She worked for Texas-New Mexico Power for years. Lisa married Peter Anderson in 2007, and they moved to Alvin, Texas. She had been afflicted with a rare spinal disease, which rendered her mostly bedridden until her death. Lisa was a member of Highlands Baptist Church in LaMarque, Texas and College View Baptist Church, Texas City, Texas. She loved Bible study and worship and loved caring for and going to visit her dear mother, Lorene, keeping up with her nephews, cooking delicious food, her cat, and her puppies (Rocket is survived by Ruckus). Lisa is survived by her husband, Peter Anderson, Alvin, Texas; two sons, Paul and Sam, her two brothers; Willis Anthony Cummins and Douglas Alan Cummins, three nephews; Jason, Matthew and Brandon, and a host of beloved cousins, who she cared so dearly for. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willis Oscar Cummins and Lorene Schaefer Cummins. Funeral Services will be held for Lisa at 2:00PM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Mississippi. Interment will follow at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Cemetery in Eupora, Mississippi. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel instead of Mt. Moriah United Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 1:00PM until time for services at 2:00PM at Oliver Funeral Home. Rev. Travis Gray will officiate the services. Lisa loved her Lord so much and is at much peace to finally be with Him. She suffered for such a long time but now, she's home.

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