Obituary for Florine Cark November 24, 1939 – February 26, 2024 Florine Cark (née Beard), 84, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Feb. 26, 2024. Florine Cark Florine was born to McKinley Wray and Cassie Beard on Nov. 24, 1939, in New Albany, Miss. Florine accepted the Lord as her Savior at a […]
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Frank Smith, 73, had ‘a laugh that could be heard for miles’
Obituary for Frank Smith January 23, 1951 – March 1, 2024 Frank Smith passed away on March 1, 2024, in the care of Hospice of NW Ohio at the age of 73. He was born to the union of Andy V. Smith and Alberta Smith (née Jackson) in Myrtle, Miss., on Jan. 23, 1951. Frank […]
Johnny Barker, 95, loved sports, fishing, listening to jazz and gospel music
Obituary for Johnny Barker July 27, 1928 – December 30, 2023 Johnny Barker departed this life on Dec. 30, 2023. Johnny was born July 27, 1928, in New Albany, Miss., to the late Ira Lee and Mary Ella Barker (née Mosley). Johnny Barker He was a graduate of J.F. Felix High School in Marion, Ark. […]
James Earl Golden, 68, enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, playing cards, making people laugh
Obituary for James Earl Golden June 6, 1955 – November 25, 2023 James Earl Golden, 68, passed away at Ascension All Saints, Racine, on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. James Earl Golden James was born in New Albany, Miss., on June 6, 1955, to Raymond and Liza (née Anderson) Golden, Sr. James was married to Kathryn […]
James Strong, Jr., 73, had a distinctive smile and a passion for music
Obituary for James Strong, Jr. March 19, 1950 – October 27, 2023 James Strong, Jr., 73, entered eternal life on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Froedtert South – Pleasant Prairie Hospital. James Strong, Jr. Born in New Albany, Miss., on March 19, 1950, James was the son of the late Mavis and James Strong, Sr. […]
Ruth E. Ellis, 91, lived full life of entrepreneurship, volunteering, serving community
Obituary for Ruth E. Ellis August 19, 1931 – June 7, 2023 Born to the given name of Ruth E. Golden to Gertrude (nee: Cannon) Dortch and James Golden on Aug.19, 1931, in New Albany, Miss., our mother, your grandmother, sister, niece, cousin, auntie, and friend transcended from these earthly duties to her spiritual home […]
James Wesley Nesbitt, 73, set track records, helped family ‘conquer’ math
Obituary for James Wesley Nesbitt May 10, 1950 – May 21, 2023 James Wesley Nesbitt, 73, passed away on May 21, 2023, of natural causes. James was born in New Albany, Miss., on May 10, 1950, to James Howard Nesbitt and Hazel Alexander. James Wesley Nesbitt James enjoyed sports in his youth. He was a […]
Willie Ruth ‘Sue’ Campbell, 77, had affectionate laughter and a kind heart
Obituary for Willie Ruth ‘Sue’ Campbell Willie Ruth (Howard) Campbell went to be with the Lord on Feb. 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Willie Ruth was born on May 10, 1946, to the union of Walter and Lizzie Ann (Hickman) Howard, in New Albany, Miss. Where she received her formal education from B.F. […]