James Leland Owen
Oxford, Mississippi
James Leland Owen 86 passed away on Thursday February 12 2026 at New Albany Health and Rehab. A proud veteran of the Army and National Guard he was also a devoted member of the American Legion. James shared 54 wonderful years with the love of his life Brenda Owen. While a longtime member of Black Zion Pentecostal Church he had recently been attending Thaxton Baptist Church with his family. He spent much of his life working in the furniture industry at Washington and American Furniture. Known for his kind heart warm smile and hearty laugh James was an avid reader and a regular at the Pontotoc Library. James is lovingly remembered by his children James Allen Owen Sharon and Kim Owen Cooper Jeff his grandchildren Bro. Matthew Cooper Mary Morgan Cooper Baird Joey Makenna Cooper Rachel Owen and Timothy Owen his greatgrandchildren Alex Avery Ben and Sammy Baird his motherinlaw…
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Joseph "J.D." Daniel Baldwin
Oxford, Mississippi
Joseph Daniel J.D. Baldwin 93 passed away at his home in Algoma MS on Thursday February 12. Born April 15 1932 in Wynne Arkansas to Henry and Bertha Stowers Baldwin he was happily married to Dean Watson Baldwin for 60 years. A man of faith and prayer J.D. loved his family his country and sharing stories of Gods blessings in his life. He had a strong testimony excelled in his work and served as foreman for West Construction for many years. He is survived by his children Danny Baldwin Teresa Debbie Wright Charles Johnny Baldwin Jan Bryan Mark Baldwin Marka and Beverly Hill Donny 12 grandchildren 22 greatgrandchildren one greatgreatgrandchild and siblings Calvin Baldwin Shirley Betty Berry Becky Jo Baldwin Virginia Grisham Clayton Steve Baldwin Imogene Darlene Hickerson Marie Brown and Elaine Kahler Gary. He was preceded in death by his wife parents daughterinlaw Rita Baldwin and seven siblings Junior…
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Cathy Rena Morphis
Oxford, Mississippi
Cathy Rena Morphis 56 passed away at home on Wednesday February 11 2026. Born on November 28 1969 to Mitchell and Debbie Morphis in Pontotoc MS she graduated from Pontotoc High School. A member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Houlka MS Cathy cherished her family and loved spending time with them. She had extensive knowledge of vintage glassware and a passion for all things vintage especially collecting costume jewelry. She was also a devoted Ole Miss fan who loved cheering on the team. Cathy leaves behind her children Reed Wallace Sydney and Hunter White Victoria eight grandchildren her parents Mitchell and Debbie Morphis and her sisters Kim Walker Jim Christy Belk Chris of Pontotoc MS and Kayla Love Charlie of Mantachie MS. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Shed and Polly Watts and Osborn and Estelle Morphis of Pontotoc MS. A funeral service will be…
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