Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora, MS

04/07/2026

When you have a family to serve and need the hearse shined up what do you do? You call in a professional!. Jesse was at the Funeral Home this morning @ 5:50AM to make sure this ride was on point � Always excellent reliable services that you'll receive from Putt Putt Detailing � Thanks again, Jesse for allowing us to serve our families with top of line care and professionalism! Our family serving Your family when you need us most. �

04/07/2026

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04/02/2026

Sudie Dewberry Kolb

Sudie Dewberry Kolb, age 79, of Maben, Mississippi, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Sudie was born on September 21, 1946, in Maben, Mississippi to the late Mack Thomas Dewberry and Letha Dell Allen Dewberry. She was a resident of Maben, Mississippi her entire life and a homemaker. Sudie was also a member of Double Springs Baptist Church in Maben, Mississippi. She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping and going out to eat. She especially enjoyed her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sudie is survived by her loving husband, Lamar Kolb; two sons, Ronnie (Lynn) Kolb and Michael (Kelly) Kolb; four grandchildren, Chris (Kelsey) Kolb, Laura Beth (Taylor) Burrell, Conner Kolb and Carson Kolb; one great grandchild, Baylor Burrell and one arriving in June, Karlynn Burrell and one nephew, Bud Rhodes. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, Mack Thomas Dewberry and Letha Dell Allen Dewberry; one sister, Faye Dewberry Rhodes; one brother, James "Straw" Dewberry and one niece, Janice Rhodes. Funeral Services for Mrs. Kolb will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Mississippi. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on monday, April 6, 2026, from 1:00PM until time for services at 3:00PM at Oliver Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Clear Springs Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. Dr. Wade Stevens and Rev. Will Livingston will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Taylor Burrell, Jimmy Cook, Stephen Edwards, Chris Kolb, Bud Rhodes and Vince Tenhet. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to all of North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo CCU Unit and Hospice Staff for the care they provided to Mrs. Sudie during her time of sickness. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the Kolb family.

04/01/2026

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03/31/2026

A little "Spring" refresh at the Funeral Home. Flowers bring such a warm and comforting feel to a room. We appreciate all of our families we serve and always strive to make the most difficult times a little easier for you. We are here for you when you need us. Our family serving your family. 🙏

03/28/2026

Beautiful day to have a service for a very special lady who was 100. She passed away just a few days before she would be 101. What a honor to serve such a wonderful family with such deep historical roots. Absolutely a life well lived. Continued prayers for this very special family. ���

03/26/2026

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03/21/2026

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03/17/2026

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03/15/2026

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora always strives to provide the highest quality of services and care for the families we serve and their loved ones. We are honored to have 4M Contracting LLC as a part of our team providing nothing short of excellence in all of our Cemetery and Grave Care needs at Oliver. 4M Team, you are appreciated not only by the staff at Oliver but by the families we serve and the cemeteries of the surrounding areas. Again, thank you for your dedicated service to ensure that all things are done with the highest quality possible.

03/11/2026

National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day 2026 is today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Designated by Congress in 2008, this annual observance recognizes the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of funeral professionals who support families during difficult times. It is an ideal day to thank them for their service.

This day honors the essential role of morticians, embalmers and funeral directors in helping communities navigate loss, according to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). It honors the dedicated professionals who provide compassionate care, guidance, and support to families during their most difficult moments. These professionals manage complex logistics and emotional, respectful, and dignified farewells, acting as pillars of strength in communities. Beyond planning, these dedicated individuals offer emotional support, listen to families, and manage the intricate details of funeral services. These professionals are highly trained, often requiring mortuary science degrees and apprenticeships to ensure dignified care. This is a time for communities to express gratitude for the long hours and emotional strength these individuals provide.

It celebrates the often unseen, 24/7 dedication required to provide comfort and dignity to the deceased and their families. This day highlights that being a mortician, embalmer or funeral director is a "calling" focused on honoring life of your loved one.

Funeral service is a profession that few fully understand from the outside. It requires technical expertise, emotional intelligence, resilience and an unwavering commitment to helping others during some of life’s most difficult moments. Every day, you guide families through grief, help them create meaningful tributes and ensure that loved ones are honored with dignity and care.
The work is often behind the scenes and rarely seeks recognition. Yet its impact is profound. The comfort you provide and the memories you help families preserve help create a ripple through communities in ways that last far beyond a single service.
At Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora we are proud that we have professionals like this whose work reflects the very best of service, integrity and compassion. We tirelessly work the long hours, the late-night calls and the quiet moments and go the extra mile for a family who needs it.

To every funeral director, embalmer and mortician serving families across the country— thank you, for the care you provide, the professionalism you bring to your work and the difference you make in the lives of others. Your dedication does not go unnoticed and the profession is stronger because of you.

This is a day to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated professionals who guide families through some of life's most challenging moments. It is time to recognize the compassion, empathy, and unwavering commitment of those who serve in the funeral service industry.

At Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora this duty is more than a profession, it is not only a calling but a ministry to those we serve. Funeral directors, embalmers and morticians play a vital role in our communities, providing support, guidance, and comfort to grieving families. Here at Oliver, we strive to be compassionate caregivers, the meticulous planners, and the steady anchors during times of loss and sorrow. Our work requires not only professional expertise but also a deep understanding of human emotion and a genuine desire to serve others.

We at Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora have dedicated our lives to helping families in walking with you hand in hand through the difficult times you face in the loss of a loved one. It’s an honor and privilege to serve our communities through professionalism and respect. Your family is our family at Oliver and we are always available to serve you.

Thank You, Funeral Directors, Embalmers and Morticians
To all the fellow funeral directors, embalmers and morticians, we express our deepest gratitude for your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to serving others during their time of need. Happy National Funeral Director and Mortician Day!

Christopher Ray and the Staff of Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora.

03/10/2026

Robert Blain Curry

Mr. Robert Blain Curry age 82, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Memorial Health System in Gulfport, Mississippi. Blain was born on May 16, 1943, in Eupora, Mississippi to the late Jim Curry and Gertrude Blain Curry. Blain grew up in Eupora Mississippi and was a 1961 graduate of Eupora High School. He spent much of his time in the afternoons, weekends and summers at his father's welding shop and taking flying lessons with his father growing up. He attended First Baptist Church in Eupora where he sang in the choir and played trumpet. After high school, he attended Delta State University earning a bachelor's degree in music education where he played first trumpet, received various awards and was a member of Phi Mu Alpha. Blain went on to marry Sara Jane Palmer and moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1964 where he taught for thirty plus years. During this time, he taught at West Elementary School, West Jr. High School, Bayou View Jr. High School, Central Elementary School, Central Jr. High School and Gulfport High School. Under his leadership, he and the bands won various awards. Blain also served as President of the Gulf Coast Band Director's Association, Mississippi Phi Beta Mu, organized America's 200th Bicentennial Birthday where he wrote, arranged music and directed the Drum and Fife Corps and his students honored him by declaring October 6th Blain Curry Day. Blain was later a member at New Hope Baptist Church and member of Bayou Baptist Church in Gulfport, Mississippi where he served various roles as Director of the Youth Department, VBS, Royal Ambassadors, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Director, Deacon and directing the Community Handel's Messiah. He also served in outreach ministries of the Gideon's International and Seaman's Center Gulfport Harbor. He was also a charter member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and contributor to the Aviation Museum. Blain is survived by his loving wife, Sara Jane Palmer Curry of Gulfport, Mississippi; one daughter, Pamela Jane Curry (Alan) Shepherd also of Gulfport, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Michael Alan (Julia) Shepherd, Jessica Jane Shepherd (Benjamin George) Householder and Gabriel Blain (Josie Perry) Shepherd; four great grandchildren, William Alan, Arthur Joseph, Loxley Anne and Alora Willine; one sister, Annie G. Curry (Mike) Brannon and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim Curry, Gertrude Blain Curry and Vera McKay Butts Curry; one sister, Joy Kay Butts Hillhouse and two brothers, Jim Hugh Curry and Ted M. Butts. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Mississippi. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation from 10:30AM until time for services at 11:00AM on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Oliver Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Eupora City Cemetery. Dr. Chris King will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Alan Shepherd, Michael Alan Shepherd, Benjamin George Householder, Gabriel Blain Shepherd, William Alan Shepherd and Arthur Joseph Shepherd. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the Curry family.

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