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About Culpepper Funeral Home Canton

Culpepper Funeral Home Canton is a trusted and respected funeral home located at 3434 North Liberty St., Canton, MS, 39046. For many years, the funeral home has been providing compassionate and professional funeral services to the families of Canton and surrounding areas. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on personalized care, Culpepper Funeral Home Canton has earned a reputation as one of the top funeral homes in the region.

A History of Excellence

Culpepper Funeral Home Canton has a rich history of serving the community with dignity and respect. The funeral home was founded on the principles of compassion, integrity, and exceptional service. Over the years, the funeral home has continued to grow and evolve, staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the funeral industry. Despite its growth, Culpepper Funeral Home Canton remains committed to its core values of providing personalized care and attention to detail.

Culpepper Funeral Home Canton

Address: 3434 North Liberty St., Canton, MS, 39046
Phone Number: 662-859-2031
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Lillian Moudy - November 27, 2019 - February 03, 2023

Departed: 02/03/2023 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Lillian Moudy.
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Elizabeth Maddox - July 07, 1944 - September 07, 2022

Departed: 09/07/2022 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Elizabeth Maddox, 78, passed away Wednesday September 7, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Funeral services are 2:00 PM Friday September 9, 2022, at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton, MS.
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time at 2:00 also at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Canton City Cemetery.
Elizabeth is survived by her son Jimmy Maddox (Lisa), brother Doug, sister Barbara Lavender, grandson Jonathan (Aiesha) and great-grandchildren Cody Craft, Ava, and Orion.
She was preceded in death by her husband James A Maddox, parents Hoyt and Annie Sue Gibson Sanders, and her brother Ronald Sanders.
Larry Saxton will officiate the services.
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Birdie Ellis - February 01, 1934 - July 23, 2022

Departed: 07/23/2022 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Birdie Ann EllisBirdie Ellis, 88, passed away Saturday at Magnolia Senior Care in Jackson, MS.Funeral services are 2:00 pm Monday, July 25, 2022, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Canton, MS. Visitation will began at 1:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. Interment is private.Ms Birdie is survived by her sons Robert Ellis (Shan) and Jerry Ellis (Tammy), her daughter Dena Ellis, 3 grandchildren Christopher (Nade), Tayvi and Brittany and 3 great grandchildren Ryan, John Maris and Sonny Mayes.She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Vern Ellis and her parents John and Ella Mae Gant Cook.For online condolences visit culpepperfuneralhome.com.
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Don Hicks - February 22, 1951 - July 07, 2022

Departed: 07/07/2022 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Don Hicks, 71, passed away Thursday July 7, 2022 at home in Canton, MS, surrounded by his family.A Celebration of Life will be held 11:30 am Monday, July 11, 2022 at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Canton. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am Monday at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton. Don is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances Jerkins Hicks, his son Don Hicks, Jr. (Victoria), his daughters Bethany Sears (Wayne) and Anna Phillips (Eric), his brother Jimmy Hicks (Pam) and his sister Barbara Hathorne.Don is also survived by his grandchildren Peyton Pigg (Jamie), Caleb Hicks (Halle), Kolton Pigg (Sarah), Grayson Hicks, McKenzie Clements (Austin), Anna Grace Corcoran and Callie Phillips, his great grandchildren Brayden, Kasen, Dawson, Blakely, Aidan and Eli and his four legged companion Libby.Most of his adult life Don worked as a mechanic and then retired from the City of Canton as the assistant Public Works Director in 2009. He was a member of the Mississippi National Guard during the Vietnam Conflict and also a former member of the American Legion.Don loved all of his family and his little piece of land, “Sunshine Acres”, his home of 25 yearsHe was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Annie Mae Hicks, his brothers Darrell, Willie Jr, Carl, Allen, Marvin, Bobby and his sister Janie.The family would like to thank AccentCare (StaHome) Home Health and Hospice. A special thanks to his nurses Chris Bass and Amber Aylesworth, social worker Angela Golden, and Chaplain Julie Orr.
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Frank H. Frazier - November 04, 1937 - April 30, 2022

Departed: 04/30/2022 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Frank H FrazierFrank Frazier, 84, passed away Saturday April 30, 2022, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.Funeral Services are 10:30 am Saturday May 7, 2022, Graveside at Lottville Cemetery in Farmhaven, MS.Frank is survived by his sister Bobbie Myrick and his mother-in-law Betty Pepper along with several nieces and nephews.Frank was a member of Farmhaven Church and retired from the City of Canton.He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas F. and Lillie Mae Chunn Frazier, his first wife Loretta Lee Frazier and his second wife Juliet Manning Frazier, and 8 siblings.Dr. Sam Hughes will officiate.For online condolences visit culpepperfuneralhome.com
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Joan Farnam - January 27, 1947 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Joan FarnamCanton, MSJoan Farnam, 75, passed away Sunday at St Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson.Funeral Services are 11:00 am Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton with burial to follow at Cooperville Baptist Church Cemetery in Morton, MS. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton, MS.Joan is survived by her husband Bill, her daughter Angela Massey (Bubba), her son Michael Farnam (Marsella), 8 grandchildren Victoria, Taylor, Hunter, Hayden, Rebekah, Anslee, AnnaLeece, and Grayson and great grands Fischer, Charloette and on the way (Valerie).Joan was a member of Center Terrace Baptist Church and retired from Madison Furniture Company. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Ray and Myrtle Everett Bradshaw.For online condolences visit culpepperfuneralhome.com
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John W Emory - July 20, 1931 - November 03, 2020

Departed: 11/03/2020 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: John W. Emory, Jr. 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 3, 2020.
John was born in June of 1931 in Jackson, Mississippi, and resided there for his entire life. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Barbara G. Emory, and his daughter, Paula Pafford. He is survived by his oldest son John W. Emory, III of Jackson, MS, Son Tommy Emory (Brenda) of Michigan, N. Dakota, and daughter Audrey Emory of Jackson, MS., 8 Grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and was an active member of the 31st Dixie Division. He also was an active member of Antique Car Club for over 30 years and enjoyed his 1949 Hudson and 1949 Nash for many years. John was also a member of North Jackson Lions Club for over 30 years, attaining every title and received the Melvin Jones award as the highest honor one could receive. John was an active member of Central High School class of 1949 and was instrumental in leading annual picnics and Christmas parties with his lifelong friend Fred Sanders.
John spent 40 years in the life insurance business at all levels and his one foray into politics was running for Insurance Commissioner in 1976. John was a lifelong active member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church serving as Past Chairman of Deacons and an usher and loved serving his Lord and Savior faithfully every week.
John truly never met a stranger as he would talk with anyone and had an uncanny ability to recall names.
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Gloria Ellington - October 12, 1945 - March 11, 2020

Departed: 03/11/2020 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Gloria Ellington, 74, of Canton, MS passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ellington are 11:00am on Monday, March 16, at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton, MS.
Burial will follow at the Canton City Cemetery in Canton.
Visitation will be on Sunday, March 15, from 1:30pm-3:30pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton and on Monday, March 16, from 9:00am until service time.
Gloria is survived by her husband Homer Ellington; daughter Tamatha “Tammy” Proctor (Billy); sister Patricia King; grandchild Billy Proctor II (Susan); and great-grandchildren Katie Ann and Faith Hart.
She was a member of Center Terrace Baptist Church and had been a factory worker.
Mrs. Ellington is preceded in death by her parents Clarence Sullivan and Cretelia Ellis Crosswhite; and her brothers Jerry Sullivan, Charles Sullivan, and Wayne Sullivan.
Culpepper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Jimmy Lee Rogers - January 24, 1935 - March 03, 2020

Departed: 03/03/2020 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Jimmy Lee Rogers, 85 passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his residence in Madison, MS.
Funeral services are 2:00pm Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, MS.
Burial will follow at the Canton City Cemetery in Canton, MS.
Visitation will be at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton on Friday from 5:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday at Broadmoor Baptist Church from 12:30pm until service time at 2:00pm.
Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife of 65 years Margaret Rogers; son Jimmy Rogers (Stephanie); daughters Renee Rogers Dennis and Sabrena Rogers Patrick (Mike); sister Linda Maddox (Bob); grandchildren Samuel “Beau” Dennis (Kayleigh), Jesse Drew Dennis (Kira), Michael Wesley Patrick Jr, Molly Grace Patrick, Austin James Rogers and Wyatt Hudson Rogers; one great-grandchild Lyla.
Jimmy was a lifelong member of Broadmoor Baptist Church. He was an independent insurance agent and owner of Jimmy Rogers Agency for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the US Air Force.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents Lee Rogers and Clara Kennedy.
Special thanks to St Joseph’s Hospice, especially Natalie, Odetta and Reverend Chapman.
Culpepper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas Vance - November 11, 1946 - February 27, 2020

Departed: 02/27/2020 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Thomas Bailey Vance, 73, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his residence in Madison, Mississippi. He was born November 11, 1946 in Canton, Mississippi.
Graveside Services will be 11:00 am Thursday, March 5, 2020 with burial in the Canton City Cemetery.
Mr. Vance is survived by his nephew Reid Vance of Clinton, MS.
He was a salesman for Strong Auto Parts.
He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Reid Vance and Annie Ethel McNeer Vance.
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Aubrey Summerlin - September 14, 1956 - February 06, 2020

Departed: 02/06/2020 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Aubrey Nathan Summerlin, 63 passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his residence in Canton, MS.
Funeral services are 11:00 am Monday, February 10, 2020 at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton, MS.
Burial will follow at the Canton Cemetery in Canton, MS.
Visitation will be at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton on Monday beginning at 9:30am until service time there at 11:00am.
Aubrey is survived by daughters Rachel Summerlin, and Hannah Summerlin; mother Walterine Boutwell Summerlin; son Brent Sutherland; brothers Paul Summerlin Jr. (Linda), George Summerlin (Marian); grandchild Lucy Maples; and many nieces and nephews.
He was of the Baptist Faith and was a retired truck driver and welder. His interests included cows and motorcycles.
Aubrey was proceeded in death by his father Paul Summerlin, brother Sam, and sister Paula.
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Rebecca Leamond - February 26, 1948 - February 01, 2020

Departed: 02/01/2020 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Rebecca (Becky) Leamond, 71, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Choctaw Residential Home in Choctaw, MS.
Funeral services are 10:00 am Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton, MS.
Burial will follow at the Michie Cemetery in Carroll County.
Visitation will be at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton on Tuesday, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm and on Wednesday from 9:00am until service time there at 10:00am.
Mrs. Leamond is survived by her sons Frank Leamond (Melissa) and Jeffrey Leamond; brothers Jimmy Dale Warren (Gail), Tom Warren (Betty), and Paul Warren (Patricia); sisters JoAnn Turner, Claudia Wren, and Linda Sprayberry (Quinton); brother-in-law Bill Leamond (Jan), sister-in-law Margo Donnelson; grandchildren Devin (Victoria) Porter, Josh (Charity) Leamond, Quince Porter, Britney Leamond, and Connor Gatlin Leamond; great-grandchildren Annie, Isabella, Hadleigh, and Waylon; and many nieces and nephews.
She was of the Pentecostal Faith and had been the Head Office Manager at Leamond Vending Company.
Mrs. Leamond was proceeded in death by her parents Edward Claudel Warren and Josie Eloise Saxton Warren; husband Frank Leamond Jr; sister Brenda; and granddaughter Avery Leamond.
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Arthur Everhart - October 10, 1937 - January 03, 2020

Departed: 01/03/2020 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Mr. Arthur L. Everhart passed away Friday January 3, 2020 at the State Veterans Home in Jackson Mississippi.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Canton. Burial will follow at Canton City Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 am until service time there at 11:00 am.
Mr. Everhart is survived by his sons David Everhart (Nekia), and Daniel Everhart and grandchildren Wyatt, Hannah, Ezekiel, and Benjamin. He is also survived by his brother Gregory Everhart and sisters Brenda Bolinger and Mary Ann Gomez.
He was a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church and had been a Postal Carrier. Mr. Everhart was retired from the US Air Force.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Alfred Everhart and Alberta Adkins Everhart; brother James Everhart brother Raymond Everhart and sister Barbara.
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Linda Hill - August 18, 1949 - September 28, 2019

Departed: 09/28/2019 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Linda Hill.
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Margie Farnsley - August 22, 1927 - September 20, 2019

Departed: 09/20/2019 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Margie Farnsley. 92, passed away September 20, 2019 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Funeral services are 11:00am, Monday, September 23, 2019 at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Canton, MS with interment to follow at Canton City Cemetery. Visitation is 3:00pm - 5:00pm Sunday, September 22, 2019 and after 9:30 am Monday at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton.
She is survived by two sons, Tommy David Farnsley and Chester Lee Farnsley, two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Margie is preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Farnsley, parents, J. Hugh and Sallie Nicholson, sisters Gladys and Lessie, brothers, Ollisa (Nick), Darl, Marvin (Twin brother), Archie, J. Wallace, Donald, Cloy and Deemer and one grandchild. Margie retired from Dickie and Thomas Brother Factories and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Byram
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Albert Turner - November 28, 1927 - August 20, 2019

Departed: 08/20/2019 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Albert R. Turner, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his residence’s in Canton, Ms. Funeral services are 11:00am Friday, August 23, 2019 at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Canton, MS with interment to follow at Caldwell Cemetery in Carthage, MS. Visitation is 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Thursday, August 22nd at Culpepper Funeral Home Canton.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Turner and three sons, Louis Turner, Kenneth Turner and Lee Turner. He also has three grandchildren, Kristen, Mandy and Hunter and six great-grandchildren.
Albert is preceded in death by his parents, W. J. and Emie Jean Turner, one son, Terry Joe and two brothers, Ferris and Bryant.
Mr. Turner was the former owner of Steen and Turner Amusements.
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Shirley Johnston - January 15, 1946 - July 25, 2019

Departed: 07/25/2019 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Shirley Johnston, 73, passed away, Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her residence in Canton, MS. Funeral services are 3:00pm, Sunday, July 28th at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Canton, MS, with interment to follow at Benton Baptist Church Cemetery in Benton, MS. Visitation is 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Sunday, July 28th at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton.
Shirley is survived by one daughter, Sandra Page (Ricky) and two sons, Marty Johnston (Paula) and Billy Johnston (Melissa), seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert C. Johnston, her parents, Annie and Christa Martin and two brothers, Bobby Martin and Robert Martin.
Shirley was a member of the Fellowship Christian Assembly Church and a housewife and homemaker.
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Mike Lawrence - December 22, 1962 - June 13, 2014

Departed: 06/13/2014 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Michael Lawrence, 51, of Canton passed away June 13, 2014. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 17 at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel Canton. Interment at Lottville Cemetery. Visitation will Tuesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. He is survived by this brothers Ken Lawrence and wife Loretta, Lee Lawrence, Phil Lawrence and wife Kristie, and Allen Lawrence and wife Tracie. He was preceded in death by his parents Therel (Diddle) and Ruth Margaret Trainham Lawrence and Brother Thomas G Lawrence.
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Ronnie Gill - August 27, 1960 - June 10, 2014

Departed: 06/10/2014 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Ronnie Gill, 53, of Ridgeland MS passed away at his residence on June 10, 2014. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, June 13 at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Canton. Interment will be at Canton City Cemetery. Visitation will begin 5:00PM – 8:00PM Thursday. He is survived by his mother Edith Gill, father James Gill of Union, MS. Son Blake Gill of Arkansas. Sisters Belinda Bell and husband Randy. Brenda Edwards and husband Joe and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his brother Larry Gill and sister Gina Gill.
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Gina Allen - October 10, 1963 - April 19, 2014

Departed: 04/19/2014 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Gina Allen, 50, of Canton MS passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. Funeral Services will be Tuesday April 22, 2014 at Scotland Baptist Church 2:00 PM. Visitation will be Monday, April 21, 2014 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Culpepper Funeral Home Canton and after 1:00 PM Tuesday at the Church Burial following at Rehobeth Cemetery. Gina is survived by her brother Glenn Allen and his wife Sue, Nieces Abbye Allen and Lydia Allen, and Nephews Paul Allen and Phillip Allen. She is preceded in death by her parents Willie Clyde Allen and Dorothy Faye Tagert Allen.
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Stella Renfrow - October 20, 1925 - April 17, 2014

Departed: 04/17/2014 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Stella Renfrow, 88 passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at her home in Pontotoc, MS. Services will be at 10:00am Saturday, April 19 at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton, MS. Burial will follow in the Canton Cemetery.
She was born October 20, 1925 in Yazoo County to Dumas and Lizzie Adams. She was a lifelong resident of Canton, MS until 1994 when she moved to Pontotoc, MS after her husband of 49 years, Leroy, passed away. She was a committed Christian, wife and mother. She was baptized by Rev. Sollie Smith and a member of Center Terrace Baptist Church in Canton, then moved her letter to First Baptist Church Pontotoc MS. Nothing gave her more pleasure than to visit with and cook for her family. She was a prayer warrior and loved to send cards to the sick. She was affectionally called GG by her great-grandchildren. She has traveled all over the country and loved every minute of it, but was always glad to get home.
She is survived by two daughters Gwen Renfrow of Pontotoc, MS and Mary Booker of Byrum, MS. Three sons, Don (Joan) of San Jose, CA, Tom (Teresa) of Columbus, GA, Jeff (Suzanne) of Ridgeland, MS. Twelve grand children Donna Akers (Grant), Jalane Householder both of Pontotoc, Rob Renfrow (Brenda) Manteca, CA, John Renfrow (Lucy) Clinton, MS, Rusty Aster of Newport Beach, CA, Aaron Aster (Jenny) of Fresno, CA, Lance Renfrow and Heather Renfrow both of Columbus, GA, Ashlee Bunch (Derrick), Gluckstadt, MS, Eric Renfrow, Ridgeland, MS, Micheal Booker, Jackson, MS, Shiloh Booker of San Marcos, TX. Fourteen great-grandchildren, Dylan, Evan, Georgia, and Rhett Akers, Annalisa Householder, Austin Renfrow, Kelsi Cresap, Caiden and Layla Miley, Sophia Booker, Luke and Nate Renfrow, Gage and Gavin Aster, Ty and Aaron Teal, and her namesake Stella Kate Bunch, and one brother Norman Adams (Martha Bell) of Madison, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leroy Renfrow, a daughter Cheryl Dean and a son Douglas Steven, four brothers, Melvin, Lamar, Billy, and David Adams, two sisters, Mamie McCurdy and Linnie Kate Davis.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons.
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Phillip Meyer - March 14, 1989 - April 13, 2014

Departed: 04/13/2014 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Phillip Meyer, 25, passed away April 13, 2014. Funeral Services are 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Culpepper Funeral Home Canton. Burial will be at Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation is 5:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 16, 2014 and after 9:00 AM Thursday at Culpepper Funeral Home Canton. Phillip is survived by his wife Shannon Meyer, Parents David and Lisa Meyer, Sons Rylan and Klayton Meyer, Daughter Raynee and soon to be Kalynn Meyer, Grandparents Ronald and Betty Meyer, Audrey and Eddie Mauldin, Brothers David Meyer Jr and his wife Cassie and Cody Meyer, Sisters Ashley Meyer (Matthew), Jennifer Meyer (Josh), Dawn Meyer (Bobby), Misty Pace and her husband Jason. Mother and Father in Law Dewayne and Teresa Steadham, Grandparent in Laws JImmy Steadham and Fran Shoemaker. Also nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his father Ronnie Meyer Jr.
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Gordin Lehner - Unknown - April 08, 2014

Departed: 04/08/2014 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Gordin M. Lehner, 69, passed away at his residence on April 8, 2014. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Saturday at Culpepper Funeral Home in Canton with burial at Camden Cemetery. Visitation is 5 - 7 pm Friday and after 9:00 am Saturday at Culpepper Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Myrtle Lehner, Sons Mark Allen Lehner, Otis Rayburn, and Kelly Johnson and daughter Dawn Edwards, his Brother William Robert Lehner and ten grandchildren. Mr. Lehner was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Lehner and Ruby Cain Lehner and his son Walt Rayburn. Memorials to be made to Camden Cemetery Fund, Shrine Hospital or Burn Center.
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James Bates - June 15, 1941 - August 18, 2010

Departed: 08/18/2010 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Mr. James Warren "Jimmy" Bates, Sr. , 69, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Sat, Aug 21, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Canton with burial following in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery in Madison Co.
Mr. Bates was a retired construction service manager and heavy machine operator for Allied Equipment Industries He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church. He was a former Master Mason and member of the Shriner - Pearl Lodge. He served the Army in the 101st Air Borne. His favorite hobby was crappie fishing.
Mr. Bates is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Bates; sons, Jim and Robbie Bates both of Madison, Tim Bates of Terry, Todd Bates of Sandhill, Scott Bates of Flowood; granddaughters, Nichole, Lisa Marie, & Sydney; grandson, Robert Michael; and great-grandson, Luke.
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Jesse Crawford - May 05, 1955 - May 29, 2010

Departed: 05/29/2010 (Canton)
Obituary Preview: Jesse "Rock" Crawford, 55, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson.
Funeral Services were held at 2:30 pm Tuesday, June 1, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Canton with burial following in Canton City Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, May 30, from 5 - 8 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home and again after 12 noon on Tuesday.
Mr. Crawford was a supervisor for Luvel Dairy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dade & Pauline Crawford.
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At Culpepper Funeral Home Canton, personalized funeral planning is at the heart of everything they do. The funeral home's experienced staff takes the time to listen to families, understanding their unique needs and preferences. They then use this information to create a customized funeral plan that honors the life of their loved one. From selecting music and flowers to choosing a casket or urn, every detail is carefully considered to ensure that the funeral service is truly special.

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What is an obituary?

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How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The time it takes for an obituary to be published can vary depending on the publication's schedule and deadlines. Online platforms may publish immediately, while newspapers may take several days or weeks.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, it's becoming increasingly popular for people to write their own obituaries in advance. This can ensure that your life story is told accurately and with your own voice.

What's the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Obituaries can be a celebration of life, so feel free to include humorous stories or anecdotes that capture the person's personality and spirit.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If you're unsure about including certain information in an obituary, consider consulting with family members or close friends. It's essential to be respectful and sensitive when sharing details about the person's life.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial information in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to honor the person's memory and continue their legacy.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider asking a friend or family member for assistance. You can also consult with a funeral home or crematorium for guidance and support.

Can I republish an obituary at a later date?

In some cases, yes. If you want to republish an obituary on a special anniversary or milestone, check with the original publication or platform for their policies on republication.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can search online archives of newspapers or visit local libraries to access historical records. Many genealogy websites also offer access to archived obituaries.

Can I create a digital archive of my loved one's obituary?

Yes! Many online platforms allow you to save and share digital copies of obituaries. You can also create a digital scrapbook or memorial website to preserve your loved one's memory.

What if I'm not satisfied with the published obituary?

If you're unhappy with the final version of the obituary, contact the publication or platform directly to express your concerns. They may be able to make corrections or adjustments accordingly.

Can I use social media to share an obituary?

Absolutely! Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can be effective ways to share news of a loved one's passing and connect with others who want to pay their respects.

How do I ensure accuracy in an obituary?

What if I need additional support during this difficult time?

DON'T hesitate to reach out to friends, family, or professional counselors for emotional support during this challenging time. There are also many resources available online that can provide guidance and comfort.]

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Jeffery Isleworth is an experienced eulogy and funeral speech writer who has dedicated his career to helping people honor their loved ones in a meaningful way. With a background in writing and public speaking, Jeffery has a keen eye for detail and a talent for crafting heartfelt and authentic tributes that capture the essence of a person's life. Jeffery's passion for writing eulogies and funeral speeches stems from his belief that everyone deserves to be remembered with dignity and respect. He understands that this can be a challenging time for families and friends, and he strives to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Over the years, Jeffery has helped countless families create beautiful and memorable eulogies and funeral speeches. His clients appreciate his warm and empathetic approach, as well as his ability to capture the essence of their loved one's personality and life story. When he's not writing eulogies and funeral speeches, Jeffery enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and traveling. He believes that life is precious and should be celebrated, and he feels honored to help families do just that through his writing.