George William James

George W. James passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 5 2025 at the age of 91. Devoted husband of 65 years to Georgia James nee Lampros beloved father of Ernest W. James Diana Bill Grayson and Dr. William P. James and adored Papou of Alexander Peter and George Grayson and L...

Virginia M. Ott Smithmyer 95 of Duncansville passed away on Sunday. She was born in Altoona daughter of the late Anthony and Lena Heiss Ott. She married Charles J. Smithmyer on June 10 1950 in Newry who preceded her in death in 2001 after sharing 51 years of marriage. Surviving are her five children...

Herbert Allen Alexander 73 of Alberta VA entered eternal rest on Monday February 9 2026 at VCU Community Memorial Hospital South Hill VA. Herbert known to many as Hubba and Popie was born in Mecklenburg County Virginia on January 10 1953 to the late Robert Lee and Pattie Ray Alexander. He was procee...

Lonnie Frank Knight age 92 passed away on November 7 2025 . He was born December 24 1932 in Eudora Arkansas to the late William Knight and Beatrice Mccullough. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed watching sports. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a deacon at New Hope Baptist Chu...

Jeffrey Lynn Merritt, age 63 of Decherd, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Highpoint Medical Center. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Winchester on October 1, 1962, to the late James Forrest and Louise (Green) Merritt. Throughout his life, Jeff worked several jobs including h...

She was born on March 26 1938 to the late Ernest and Georgia Richards Edge. She retired from Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation after 41 years. She was a member of Newton Springs Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for 21 years. Mary enjoyed yard work her flowers and her family. She was...

Sandra Sandy LaDon Turner age 81 of Fouke Arkansas passed away on January 9 2026. She was born on April 13 1944 in Texarkana Arkansas to Hazel Zachry and Willie Pelfrey. She spent her working days as a hairdresser and later became a homemaker. Her family would describe her as creative and loving a m...

Mary Ellen Tanner 92 of Mendenhall MS passed away Wednesday December 10 2025 at her home in Mendenhall MS. She was born Monday July 17 1933 in Cuba Illinois. Visitation will be held on Thursday December 18 2025 from 1100 A.M. until 200 P.M. at Calvary Presbyterian Church 908 SCR 59 Mize MS. Funeral ...

James William Jim Bellew Sr. passed away peacefully on the morning of February 19 2026 at the age of 84. Born and raised in Owensboro Kentucky by the late Albert and Florence Hagan Bellew. Devoted husband of 56 years to his late wife Elizabeth Liz Coker Bellew father of James Mary Helen Bellew Jr. o...