Robert Lynn Barnett
March 31, 2024
Services for Robert Lynn Barnett, 71, of Navarre, Florida, were April 4, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Navarre. Graveside/committal services were April 6 at Clarkson Cemetery in Mathiston.
He was born in Eupora on Feb. 23, 1953, to the late R.C. and Sylvia Barnett. He attended Cumberland High School and Mississippi State University. Mr. Barnett’s lifelong career was in sales as a food broker. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Navarre. Mr. Barnett died March 31, 2024.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Tharpe Barnett of Navarre; a daughter, Kelley Thornburg of Mobile, Alabama; five sisters and six grandchildren
Lewis Funeral Home of Navarre and Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora were in charge of arrangements.
Robert Brad Johnson
April 3, 2024
Robert Brad Johnson, 54, of Columbus, Georgia, died April 3, 2024.
He was born Jan. 27, 1970. Mr. Johnson grew up in Eupora and graduated from Eupora High School. He spent most of his career working in purchasing and served in the Mississippi Army National Guard.
Survivors include two sons, Ian Johnson and Hayden Johnson; his mother, Shirley Culpepper; a brother, Clay Johnson; and a sister, Kris Parsons. He was preceded in death by his father, David Johnson.
Eddie Guy Love
April 1, 2024
Services for Eddie Guy Love, 61, of Eupora were April 7, 2024, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with Bro. Donnie Buckner officiating. Cremation followed the service.
He was born July 1, 1962, in Maben to Doc and Mary Nell "Pudd" Kimbrell Love. Mr. Love was a retired truck driver. He died April 1, 2024, at Diversicare of Eupora.
Survivors include a daughter, Savannah Bowers of Maben; two sisters, Patricia Renton of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Florence Wooley of Longview, Texas; a brother, Charles Love of Houma, Louisiana; and two grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Donnie Buckner, Curtis McKee, Jimmy McKee, Mike Adams and Blane Bowers.
Kathy Weeks Santana
March 29, 2024
Services for Kathy Weeks Santana, 70, were April 5, 2024, at Blythe Creek Baptist Church in Choctaw County with Bro. Todd Chesser officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
She was born March 18, 1954, in Choctaw County to Casey and Birdie Lou Bruce Weeks. Mrs. Santana was a retired certified nursing assistant and member of Blythe Creek Baptist Church. She died March 29, 2024, at her home in Mathiston.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Brackin of Mathiston and Joey Brackin of Starkville; a brother, Casey Weeks Jr. of Houston; one grandson; and a host of nieces, nephews and "bonus" grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Clay Brackin, Joey Brackin, Brandon Carmichael, Dustin Carmichael, Trevon Eaddy and Gregg Lang.
Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of arrangements.
