Booneville Funeral Home

08/22/2026

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Samuel Dean was born on October 28th, 1939 and passed away on August 22nd, 2026 at the age of 86

08/07/2026

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Dale was born on July 17th, 1963 and passed away on August 5th, 2026 at the age of 63

08/07/2026

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Shirley Ann was born on October 26th, 1942 and passed away on August 6th, 2026 at the age of 83

08/06/2026

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07/28/2026

Jamie Lynn Pitts McGehee, age 65, went to her heavenly home on July 27, 2026, after an extended illness. She was the youngest of four sister’s born to Bill and Linda Pitts. Jamie graduated from Tiptonville High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Blue Mountain College. She taught special education and was a generous soul who loved her students and wanted them to achieve all they could. She was deeply devoted to her family and friends.
She is survived by the love of her life, Russell McGehee; her three sisters, Carol Chism of Booneville, MS, Susan Coggin of Madison, AL, and Brenda Wester (Mike) of Tupelo, MS; step-son, Russell McGehee, Jr. (Suszan) of Tupelo, MS; step-daughter, Cassandra McGehee of Muscle Shoals, Al; three step-grandchildren, Russell McGehee III, Seria McGehee, and Sara Dowdy; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, Ken Chism and Tommy Coggin.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM this Friday, July 31, 2026, at Booneville Funeral Home. A time for visiting with family will be held one hour prior to service, beginning at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of the funeral home. Bro. Greg Moss will be officiating. Burial will be in The Ridge Cemetery in Golden, MS. Booneville Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Chris Chism, Clay Chism, Jason Wester, Russell McGehee, Jr. and Russell McGehee III.
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07/28/2026

Bettie Jean Geno Michael, 83, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, Mississippi. Born on January 17, 1943, Bettie was the daughter of the late Fred Davis Geno and Ermie Faye Morrow Geno.
For more than 36 years, Bettie faithfully served at Jumpertown High School, where her strong work ethic and dedication left a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues. She loved working and found great joy in gardening.
Bettie shared a special bond with her younger brother, Freddy. After the loss of their mother at an early age, Bettie lovingly stepped into the role of caregiver, helping raise and nurture him with unwavering devotion. She was incredibly proud of the man he became and of all he accomplished. Family members often joked that she "spoiled" Freddy, but her love for him was simply a reflection of the selfless heart she carried throughout her life.
Although Bettie never had children of her own, her nieces and nephews became the center of her world. They were her greatest blessing and the joy of her life. She loved them fiercely and unconditionally, celebrating every milestone, offering constant encouragement, praying faithfully for each of them, and always making them feel deeply loved. To Bettie, they were never just nieces and nephews—they were her children in every way that mattered.
Bettie was a faithful member of Oakhill Baptist Church in Blackland, Mississippi, where...

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07/15/2026

Billy Harold Lytal, age 88, died Tuesday July 14th, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. He was born August 10, 1937, in Booneville to Edward & Lizzie Lytal. He married Quay King in September of 1956. He spent his early career working with his...

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07/08/2026

Betty Jean Shackelford, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Magnolia Manor Assisted Living Facility in Tupelo. Betty was born on August 30, 1939, to Henry and Melmoth Gilley. She married her husband, Keith, in 1961. Betty owned and operated Shackelford’s Shoes and Chriswood...

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07/05/2026

Betty Gwyn Maxwell Eaton, age 91, passed away peacefully, on Sunday July 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, music, and love. She was born on November 23, 1934, to Elmer Maxwell and Eloise West Maxwell. She devoted her life to serving others and will be remembered for her kind heart,...

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07/02/2026

Linda Gayle Brady, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Linda “Mawdo” loved her family and playing with all of her grand-babies. She was fond of sitting in the sunshine and admiring her flowers. She had a taste for good cooking from “Papaw’s...

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