Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home

10/28/2025

Bedford Forrest Logan, 85, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Oxford Veterans’ Home. Born in Hamilton on September 9, 1940, William Nathan Logan, Sr. and Vera Lee Willis Logan. He was a 1958 graduate of Hamilton High School and a graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in business administration. A lifelong resident of Monroe and Lowndes counties, in his early years, he was general manager of Ulis Miller Oil Company in Aberdeen and later worked for United Cement in Artesia. Dutifully, he served in the Army National Guard retiring after 20 years and he was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. An avid Ole Miss fan, he was also a marathon runner, and he enjoyed playing golf.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Lebanon Cemetery in Aberdeen.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Scroggins Logan of Columbus; one daughter, Cherie of High Point, NC; two sons, Terry of Hamilton, and Billy of Asheville, NC; three sisters, Bonnie, Barbara, and Ann of Hamilton; one brother, Williams Nathan Logan, Jr., Hamilton; 11 grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, John; sister, Doris Jean Logan; and brother, Rex Logan.

Visitation will be from 1 until 1:45 on Saturday at the funeral home.

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10/28/2025

Edwin Lawrence White, Sr., 93, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital—Golden Triangle in Columbus. Born in the Una Community of Clay County on December 21, 1931, he was a son to Charlie Levi White, Sr. and Ruth Kyle White. Mr. White was a 1952 graduate of Aberdeen High School, and for more than 65 years, he owned and operated W. B. Hussey Grocery in Aberdeen alongside his brother, C.L. White, Jr. where he made countless friends who were loyal customers. He was a member of First Christian Church in Aberdeen where he served as an elder since 1959. In addition, he proudly had 67 years of perfect attendance for Sunday school. He enjoyed fishing in his younger years, and scrapbooking.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Aberdeen with Bro. David Snyder and Bro. Dale Carr officiating. Burial will follow in the Oddfellows Rest Cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Eddie ‘Bubba’ White (Penny), Aberdeen and Ken White (Tyrea), Navarre Beach, FL; one brother, Kyle White (Lillian), Aberdeen; one sister, Betty June Crosswhite, Tupelo; 4 grandchildren, Bob White (Teresa), Tuscaloosa, Shannon Langreck (Matt), Pensacola, Courtney Duke (Ben), Murfreesboro, TN, and Maggie Chism (Jeffery), Aberdeen; 6 great grandchildren, John, Elle, Eli, Presley, Greyson, and Emory.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo White; his second wife, Amy White; one sister, Frances McEwen; and two brothers, Robert White and C.L. White, Jr.
Pallbearers will be Jeffery Chism, Greyson Chism, Matt Langreck, Eli Langreck, Bob White, and John White. Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, Aberdeen.

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10/27/2025

Mr. William Allen Claybrook jr, age 56, of LaGrange, passed away on October 26, 2026. Mr. Claybrook was born on September 8, 1969, in Sylacauga, Alabama to the late William Allen Claybrook, Sr. and Barbara Ann Gunn Claybrook. Graduating high school in Sylacauga, he attended Auburn University where he played in the band. He worked in retail sales and enjoyed listening to music. Spending time with his family is what he loved most and would help them any way he could.

Survivors include his sister in law, Jennifer DeMooney Claybrook (Juston West); nephews, J.J. Claybrook, Roy Allen Claybrook and Jordan (Sydney) West; Nieces Molly West and Larrah Bonner; Aunts Wanda Stark and Becky Wimberly (Dean) and Aunts Judy Bass and Nelda McClellan, John Bonner, numerous cousins, extended family Roy and Irene DeMooney, Courtney Lee (Bruce) and Jessica DeMooney (Cleon); Clint DeMooney (Nikki), Clayton DeMooney (Ashley) and Randall McDaniel; nieces and nephews, Peyton Lee, Bryson DeMooney, Saryn DeMooney, Tatum DeMooney, Mattie DeMooney, Jetlyn Delaney, Lanier Delaney and Mallory McDaniel; extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Ann McDaniel and a brother James Grady Claybrook.

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10/26/2025

Clyde Leroy Moody, 79, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his home in Nettleton. He was born on February 13, 1946 in Union County to Leroy and Annie Tidwell Moody. Clyde lived in the Nettleton area for many years and was married to former Glenda Lee Hallmark. For 30 years, he drove for Action Transport, and he was a member of Limestone Baptist Church. He took great pride in helping his neighbors, and he volunteered with the Cason Fire Department. His hobbies included camping, yard work, gardening, rabbit hunting, and riding his side-by-side. A devoted husband, and attentive father, he spent his time helping his two sons with any project they had going.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Nettleton with Bro. Don McCutchen and Bro. Webb Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.

In addition to his wife of 54 years, Glenda Moody, he is survived by two sons, Thomas Moody (Dianna), Nettleton and Michael Moody (Nicole), Nettleton; one sister, Diane Moody, Pontotoc; and 4 grandchildren, Devin, Emma Kate, Livie Faye, and Noah.
Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Paul and Johnny Moody; and nephew, Charles Jumper.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Kennedy, Alan Coleman, Billy McGraw, Jimmy Rollins, David Lee, and Adam Oliver. Honorary pallbearers will be Noah Oliver and James Goss.

Visitation will be on Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Nettleton.

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10/24/2025

Billie Kathryn Moore, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home. Born on January 15, 1936, in Hamilton, she was a daughter of Frank and Jimmie Sanders Rogers. She grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen High School where she excelled in the band playing the clarinet. She later attended Itawamba Junior College. She worked at City Finance and Bank of America in Aberdeen. She was a member of Eastern Star, and she won the Amblin Award for best dressed woman in Aberdeen. She transferred with Bank of America to Tampa, FL where she lived for 2 years before returning to Hamilton. She attended Center Hill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. Prior to her retirement, she worked at Toshiba in Columbus. She enjoyed going to the movies where she had to have her favorite snack, popcorn, and a Coke. She liked yard sales and thrift stores. Her children and grandchildren will fondly remember the Bible stories she shared.

Private family services will be held later.

She is survived by her son, Alan Moore (Debra Holloway), Hamilton; her daughter, Sharon Williams (John M.), Hamilton; her grandson, Josh Moore, Dawn Harrison(Kerry), Amber Pugh (Ian), Matt Williams (Veronika); her great grandchildren, Tripp, Lane, Georgia, Maggie, Alina, Will, Blake, Levi, Casen, Alex, Robbie; and her pets, Honey and Brucie.

She was preceded in death by her husband; and a brother, Eric Williams.

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10/20/2025

William Ernest Drake, Jr., 81, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Aberdeen. Burial will follow in Oddfellows Rest Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. unil the service hour at the funeral home.

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10/18/2025

Frankie Mae Lewis Skelton, 86, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Corinth. She was born June 5, 1939, in Detroit, AL to Lonnie and Lorene Mills Lewis. She was the widow on Calvin Doyle Skelton to whom she was married 66 years. Prior to her retirement at age 62, she worked as a sewing machine operator in the garment and furniture industry. An excellent cook, she loved being with her family and she enjoyed fishing. A child of God, she loved attending church at Living Waters Community Church.

A visitation and memorial gathering will be on Sunday afternoon from 4 until 6 p.m. Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Nettleton.

She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Skelton Brasel (John), Baldwyn, Brenda Skelton Denton (David), Pontotoc, and Patricia Skelton Fugitt (Kenny), Corinth; her sons, Jimmy Skelton (Tina), Myrtle and Larry Skelton (Terrie); grandchildren, Christopher Kennedy (Brittany), Angela Kennedy Wood (Shane), Andrew Denton (Jenn), Matt Denton (Kayla), Jonathon Skelton (Kayela), Ashley Rawson (Scottie), Amanda McCormick (Zachary), Lacey Keck (Jacob), Lacy Russell, Shea Goodwin, Russ Brasel (Lacy), Megan Gant (Wesley), Blake Priest, and Kevin Fugitt; 49 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; special honorary hospice nurse and care giver, Betty (Boo) Sutton.

Preceded her in death are her parents; her husband, Calvin Skelton; sons, Terry Wayne Skelton and Calvin Doyle Skelton, Jr., granddaughter, Gwen; grandson, Brandon Patterson; brothers and sisters.

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10/17/2025

George Douglas “Doug” Murff, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 30, 1943 in Gattman to Forthman and Gladys Danner Murff and he was a 1963 graduate of Hamilton High School. A life-long resident of Monroe County he was married to the former Mildred Sutton Linley and was co-owner of Mildred’s Restaurant. He had also worked as a carpenter and in retail sales at Spot Cash in Aberdeen. Doug enjoyed keeping up with current events, reading, and working in his shop. Above all, he adored his grandchildren. He was Baptist by faith.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Aberdeen with Bro. Robert Moore officiating. Daughters Missy Luna and Marie Guin will deliver eulogies.

In addition to his wife, Mildred Murff, he is survived by two daughters, Melissa “Missy” Luna (Tim), Batesville and Marie Guin (Tony), Hamilton; stepdaughter, Sandra Linley Hamilton (Randie), Duck Hill; step sons, Tony Linley (Robbie), Louisville and Mark Linley (Kathy), Aberdeen; sister, Rheda Murff Tate, Warrior, AL; brother, Charles Murff (Mary), Detroit, AL; 3 grandchildren, Dylan Evans, Alex Luna, and Cassidy Guin; 5 step grandchildren, Brad Linley, Kayla Hamilton Harville (P.J.), Kody Hamilton, Kelly Linley and Karry Linley; and 6 step great grandchildren, Sage Linley, Joseph Harville, Olivia Harper, Riley Kate Hamilton, Madi Harville, and Mabry Hamilton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ed Murff; brother-in-law, Harold Tate; granddaughter, Hannah Rose Guin; and step grandson, Philip Linley.

Pallbearers will be Clay Murff, Carl Murff, Phillip Murff, Dylan Evans, Chris Tate, and Qwade Murff.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Sunday evening at the funeral home.

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10/14/2025

Grafton Gray Woods, 88, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025 at River Place Nursing Center in Amory, MS. He was born in Hamilton, MS on May 19, 1937 to parents Rufus Woods and Irene Mattison Woods. He retired from Dobbs Trucking. He carried mail from Hamilton, MS to Birmingham, AL. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, ride his 4-wheeler and drive his tractor. He enjoyed building deer stands. He loved entertaining his nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews. He was a father figure to each and everyone of them.

A Graveside service will be at 1 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Oddfellows Rest Cemetery in Aberdeen with Rev. Lynn Galloway and George Woods officiating. Tisdale-Lann Memoral Funeral Home of Aberdeen has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Grafton is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: George Woods, Tom Woods, Leon Woods, Pauline Woods, Dora Rye and Margie Griggs.

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10/05/2025

HAMILTON – Thomas Bradley “Brad” Oakes, 48, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. He was born July 13, 1977 to Tommy and Lana Oakes. Brad attended Itawamba Community College and East Mississippi Community College and earned his associates degree before joining the U.S. Air Force.

Born in Monroe County, the Air Force took him to Warner Robbins, Georgia, where he met his wife, Roxanne, before living in Okinawa, Japan. They moved back in 2010 and made Hamilton their home. Brad was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church in Hamilton.

He worked in shipping and receiving for the Logistics Readiness Squadron at the Columbus Air Force Base.

In addition to Roxanne and his parents, Brad leaves behind two sons, Thomas Bradley Oakes Jr. and James R***r Oakes; his sister, Tonya Coker (Kenny); several nieces and nephews; brother- and sister-in-law, JD and Kellie Lee and Jayme and Matt Kelley; and mother-in-law, Ellen Lee.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. at Center Hill Baptist Church, with Bro. Dennis Smithey, Rubel West and Matt Gilmore officiating. Visitation is from 12 to 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Aberdeen.
Pallbearers will be J.D. Lee, Matt Kelley, Thomas Oakes, R***r Oakes, Kenneth Coker and Kasey Coker.

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10/02/2025

Roland Wayne Brewer Jr.,62, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the NMMC in Tupelo. He was born in Lowndes County, MS on June 22, 1963 to Roland W. Brewer Sr., and Rebecca Sudduth Brewer. He was a graduate of Millport High School in Alabama. He proudly served his country for six years in the United States Army. He was a member of Sulphur Spring Primitive Baptist Church in Bartahatchie Community. Roland was an eclectic worker and had many jobs before his retirement. He enjoyed many activities including the SCA (Medieval Reenactments). He loved outdoor activities and also loved helping his wife, Laura write books.

Funeral services will be on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 2 pm at Sulphur Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Bartahatchie Community on Wolfe Road with Elder Joe Nettles officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Duck Hill, MS. Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home of Aberdeen has been intrusted with the arrangements.

Visitation will prior to service at the church from 1-2 pm.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Sue Brewer, two sons, Kelson Brewer and Barron Brewer, one daughter, Rebecca Brewer, one brother, Jimmy Darrel Brewer, one sister, Dena Capley, five grandchildren, Marcus, Jonathan, Andrew, Amanda and Damian, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents

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