Pryor Funeral Home

01/30/2026

UPDATED OBITUARY-JERRY VANCE

Jerry Otis Vance, age 79, of Vardaman, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday January 28, 2026, peacefully in his home following a short illness. Born on November 22, 1946, in Calhoun County, he was the son of the late Otis Vance and the late Delores Wood Vance.

Jerry was a graduate of Calhoun City High School, Class of 1964. He was an active and faithful member of College Hill Baptist Church.

An entrepreneur at heart, Jerry was always exploring new business ventures and ideas throughout his life. He genuinely loved talking with people and truly never met a stranger. Time was never his concern when engaging with others, regardless of prior commitments or where his family thought he should be. Known for marching to the beat of his own drum, Jerry lived life on his own terms and embraced every moment of it.

In his free time, Jerry found joy in camping, hunting, and good-naturedly aggravating those around him. He was also a collector in the truest sense of the word, gathering more “stuff” than most people could imagine, and somehow knowing exactly where every single piece was. He never threw anything away. As his family begins navigating his workspace, they will no doubt uncover countless treasures and stories along the way.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Pryor Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Brother Matt Powell and Brother Mike Ramage will officiate. Interment will follow at College Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Carter, Reid Carter, Cameron Clarke, Bentley Hamilton, Trey Vanlandingham, and Ryland Doss.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Patricia Vance; his brother, Jimmy Vance; his sons, Lee Vance (Beth) of Calhoun City, Cory Vance (Christie) of Calhoun City, Jay Vanlandingham (Kayla Moore) of Bruce, and daughter Machele Denley (Jonathan) of Calhoun City; his grandchildren, Chelsea Vance Carter (Kyle), Marlee Vance Carter (Reid), Abby Vance Clarke (Cameron), Olivia Vance, Trey Vanlandingham, Dani Vanlandingham, Jemma Denley, Layne Denley, and Will Denley; and his great-grandchildren, Jackson Carter, Preslee Carter, and Paxton Carter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Otis Vance; his son, Wilson Blake Vance; and his grandson, Brady Todd Vance.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to College Hill Baptist Church, 117 County Road 74, Vardaman, MS, 38878.

01/30/2026

UPDATED OBITUARY-APRIL MOONEYHAM

April Williams Mooneyham, 50, passed away Baptist Memorial in Memphis on January 22, 2026. Born April 1, 1975, in Cleveland, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Beth Doty and the late Jimmy Williams. April was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. She went on the attend Holmes Community College where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences. She served for many years as an Outpatient Coder, CCS for many years for North Mississippi Medical Center and Corrohealth. On May 30, 2015, April married the love of her life, Carl Ray Mooneyham, and they spent over 10 years together until his passing on December 18, 2025.

April was a sweet, gentle, understanding, welcoming, accepting, forgiving, and hard-working woman. Family was the most important thing in her life, and she made it her priority to take care of everyone. You didn’t have to be blood related to April to be part of her family. She was always willing to accept someone into her circle and be there for them like she was their mother.

April was loved deeply

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 1:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home, with Bro. Kevin Tribble officiating. Visitation will also be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Ellzey Cemetery in Vardaman following the funeral services.

Pallbearers will be Brayden Jackson, Landon Fletcher, Charles Doolie, Coby Williams, Gavin Williams, and Vince Williams.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Suede Fields, Carter Mooneyham, Jaiden Bobo, Mason Freelon, Cameron Allen, and Draesyn Virges.

Pryor Funeral Home has the honor of serving April’s family.

She is survived by her mother, Beth Doty of Jefferson, MS; daughters, Jessica Fields (Lauren) of Oakland, TN, Tori Kitchens of Gore Springs, Leslie Ingle (Chris) of Gore Springs, Tiffany Mooneyham of Vardaman, Kellie Mooneyham of Vardaman, Amber Mooneyham of Vardaman, and Madison Mooneyham of Vardaman; grandsons, Suede Fields, Brayden Jackson, Landon Fletcher, Carter Mooneyham, Jaiden Bobo, Mason Freelon, Cameron Allen, and Draesyn Virges; brother, Vinnie Williams (Ashley) of Jefferson, MS; nephews, Coby Williams (Madison), Gavin Williams (Faith), Vince Williams, and Wyatt Snyder; niece, Kaitlyn Syner; and brothers-in-law, Joe Mooneyham (Brenda) of Holcomb and Jimmy Mooneyham (Sandra) of Vardaman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ray Mooneyham; father, Jimmy Williams; and grandparents, Linda and Russell Holland and Gloria Jean and James Allen Williams.

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Welcome to Pryor Funeral Home. Since 1906 , Pryor Funeral Home has provided dedicated and compassionate care to families of Calhoun City and surrounding communities. Proudly Serving the Communities of Calhoun City, Vardaman, Bruce, Derma, Slate Springs, Big Creek, ALL of Calhoun County.

01/29/2026

Jerry Otis Vance, 79, passed away at his home in Vardaman on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will also be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 2:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Please keep the Vance family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

01/27/2026

April Mooneyham, 50, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 11:00am - 1:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home.

Funeral services will also be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Please keep April’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

01/23/2026

Lil Joe Richard Kincade, Jr., 61, passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Born July 1, 1964, in Columbus, he was the son of the late Joe Kincade, Sr. and the late Rachel Kincade Rowell.

Lil Joe has worked at Behold Homes in Pontotoc for many years. He was married to the love of his life, Ina Kincade, for over 39 years. Lil Joe had many hobbies, but his favorite things to do were fishing, hunting, and dancing. He loved to go with his wife, Ina, about once a month to the VFW in Grenada to go dancing. He was always the life of the party everywhere he went, and he never met a stranger. Lil Joe was a family man at heart; that was the single most important thing in his life. He was kid at heart, so he fit in perfectly with his grands, greats, nieces, and nephews. All of his grandchildren knew him as “Cookie Joe”.

Lil Joe was loved so much by his friends and family, and they will forever cherish his memory in their hearts.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home, with Bro. Howard Green officiating. Visitation will also be held on Friday prior to the service time from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Interment will be held at Montevista Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Bingham, Elbert Spruill, Jesse Shempert, Albert Spruill, Joesph Paul Richardson, and Jimmy Bingham, Jr.

Pryor Funeral Home has the honor of serving the Kincade family.

He leaves behind his wife, Ina Spruill Kincade of Derma; daughters, Tina Ferguson (Josh) of Pontotoc and Pam Lollar (Chad) of Hamilton; sister, Faye Richardson (Eddie) of Caledonia; brothers, Wayman Kincade (Barbara) of Houlka and Glen Kincade (Angie) of Caledonia; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a host of many other loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Kincade, Sr. and Rachel Kincade Rowell; brother, Ike Kincade; great-granddaughter, Mercedes Tollison; and nephew, Jeremy Kincade.

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Welcome to Pryor Funeral Home. Since 1906 , Pryor Funeral Home has provided dedicated and compassionate care to families of Calhoun City and surrounding communities. Proudly Serving the Communities of Calhoun City, Vardaman, Bruce, Derma, Slate Springs, Big Creek, ALL of Calhoun County.

01/22/2026

UPDATED OBITUARY-KRISTI WEBB

Mrs. Kristen Grey Peden Webb, “Kristi”, 64, passed away on January 20th, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto.

Born May 21, 1961, in Calhoun City, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Raymond “Pete” Peden and the late Jackie Carter Peden.

She was a Graduate of Calhoun City High School Class of 1979.

Kristi attended Mississippi State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Education.

She married the love of her life, Mr. Bobby Webb, in 1986 and together they raised two sons whom she loved unconditionally. Kristi worked at The Baddour Center for 38 years where she served as the Director of Vocational. She committed herself to a life of service for those with intellectual disabilities.

After retiring, she spent her time devoted to being “Nana” to her four grandchildren, working in her flower beds, traveling with her husband, and spending weekends with her family at their camp house.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Mr. Bobby Webb, her sons Pete Webb (Samantha), Adam Webb (Alysca), and her grandchildren, Hudson Webb, Josie Grey Webb, Harrison Webb, and Sidney Webb. She is also survived by her two sisters Mona Peden Howell (David) and Jane Peden Ross (Perry), brother-in-law Sammy Webb (Linda), sister-in-law Billie Jean Webb, as well as multiple nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home. Graveside services will also be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, following the visitation at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Calhoun City, with Parke Pepper and Bro. Bob Whiteside officiating.

Pallbearers will be Perry Ross, Drew Ross, Jonathan Johnsey, David Howell, Blake Webb, and Blair Webb.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the vocational department at The Baddour Center or to Lewis Memorial Methodist Church.

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Welcome to Pryor Funeral Home. Since 1906 , Pryor Funeral Home has provided dedicated and compassionate care to families of Calhoun City and surrounding communities. Proudly Serving the Communities of Calhoun City, Vardaman, Bruce, Derma, Slate Springs, Big Creek, ALL of Calhoun County.

01/20/2026

Kristen Peden Webb, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home.

Graveside services will also be held following the visitation on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Please keep the Webb family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

01/19/2026

UPDATED OBITUARY-SONNY LESTER

Juett “Sonny” Lester, Jr., 81, passed away at his home in Vardaman on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Born December 11, 1944 in Vardaman, he was the son of the late Juett Lester, Sr. and the late Hattie Mann Lester. Sonny was a long-time member of New Liberty Baptist Church in Vardaman. Sonny was a hard-working man, who always enjoyed the simple things in life. He worked for many years raising his own chickens and goats, and he loved every second of it. He made sure to pass his knowledge about farming down to his sons and grandchildren. He loved and cherished every second he was able to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he was more proud of them than anything else in his life. Sonny loved to play poker, and he was very good at it. One of his hobbies/jobs he had was buying, selling, and trading things, and he always enjoyed going to the fleamarket to do this. Sonny also loved to be outside in God’s creation. He enjoyed riding horses, hunting and running dogs.

Sonny was larger than life, and his family and friends will forever cherish his memory in their hearts.

Pryor Funeral Home has the honor of serving the Lester family.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home with Bro. Marlon Long and Bro. Jeff Harmon officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow the funeral services at New Liberty Cemetery in Vardaman.

Serving as pallbearers will be DC Lester, Catlin Lester, Joseph Lester, Brandon Lester, Tyler Lester, and Dewayne Lester.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kemp Lucius, Chris Lucius, Chris Keenum, and John Harrison.

He leaves behind his sons, Tommy Lester (Debbie) of Vardaman, Dewey Lester (Heather) of Vardaman, and Stacey Lester (Shirley) of Vardaman; sister, Nancy Carolyn Mitchell of Derma; grandchildren, Dewayne Lester, Catlin Lester, James Smith, Ashley Martin, Derrica Bronson, DC Lester, Brandon Lester, Tyler Lester, and Jospeh Lester; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Juett Lester, Sr. and Hattie Lester; his wife, Gale Baker Lester; sisters, Anna Collums, Diane Parker, Erlene Collums, Shirley Wright, and Dixie “Duck” Cannon; granddaughter, Sumar Nicole Lester; and great-grandson, Andrew Lester.

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Welcome to Pryor Funeral Home. Since 1906 , Pryor Funeral Home has provided dedicated and compassionate care to families of Calhoun City and surrounding communities. Proudly Serving the Communities of Calhoun City, Vardaman, Bruce, Derma, Slate Springs, Big Creek, ALL of Calhoun County.

01/18/2026

Juett "Sonny" Lester, Jr, 81, passed away at his home in Vardaman on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will also be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Please keep the Lester family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

01/14/2026

Janet Fay Wallin, 58, passed away at her home in Bellefontaine on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Please keep Janet's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

01/10/2026

Martin Moore Edmondson, 83, passed away at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at SOUTHERN Funeral Home in Houston.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Please keep the Edmondson family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

01/02/2026

Jeffrey Clark McGreger, affectionately known as “Bo,” passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Oxford, Mississippi. Born on March 26, 1986, in Jackson, Mississippi, Bo was loved from the beginning by his mother. The bond between them was unbreakable, filled with shared memories and laughter. Bo was known for his great sense of humor. He spent his final days finding ways to make those he loved most laugh in spite of the situation he was facing. He was also known for burning his mouth on hot food anytime it was within reach—and then promptly doing it again a few seconds later. Bo loved video games. One of his final wishes was to borrow a PlayStation from his sister. Bo was loyal to those he loved. Evident by the outpouring of love and visits from friends and family during his final days. If he loved you, he had your back, and he would fight to prove it if it came to that.
Bo lived a majority of his life chasing the fleeting pleasures of this world, but God’s mercy and grace are far more abundant and powerful than the sin of this world. Bo was saved on July 14, 2024. He lived from that point on as a redeemed believer in Jesus Christ and has been welcomed into his eternal home in the presence of his Lord and Savior.
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” John 14:1-3
Bo is survived by his wife, Emily; his children, Gatlin McGreger and Josephine McGreger; his parents, Greg and Paula Lovorn; his brother, Brandon Lovorn (Hillary); and his sister, Charlsey Kennedy (Caleb). Bo was the grandson of Mary Ann McGreger and Charlie and Suzye Lovorn. Bo also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nephews, and a host of cousins who adored him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Lee McGreger, Laura West Adams, and Thurman Adams; his uncle, Lee “Buster” McGreger; and his cousin, Mac Hester.
Pallbearers carrying Bo to his final resting place will be Shaw Sullivan, Jimmy Lee Wheeler, Jesse James, Chris Hardenburg, Sammy McGreger, Brian Ellis, Thad Geiger-Gillon, and Jacob McGreger.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lenny McGreger, Caleb Cox, Devin Stafford, and Preston McGreger.
Services will be held at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City, MS, on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Visitation will be from 12-2 PM, with the funeral to follow. Interment will be held at Poplar Springs Cemetery in Vardaman.
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Welcome to Pryor Funeral Home. Since 1906 , Pryor Funeral Home has provided dedicated and compassionate care to families of Calhoun City and surrounding communities. Proudly Serving the Communities of Calhoun City, Vardaman, Bruce, Derma, Slate Springs, Big Creek, ALL of Calhoun County.