Mitchell Orlando Brackett was born March 18, 1988 to Rev. Phillip and Melisa Brackett in Bruce. He departed his early life July 17, 2010 in Bruce.  Mitchell confessed his belief in Christ at Bridges Chapel M.B. Church at an early age. He later joined Together in Christ in Houlka. He just recently joined Springfield M.B. Church in Abbeville.

Thomas M. Smith, 78, of Bruce, died Monday, July 26, 2010 at his home. He was born October 12, 1931 in Calhoun County, the son of Joseph Taylor and Pearl Daniels Smith. He was a retired foreman for Georgia Pacific, and he was a member of Sarepta Baptist Church and Calhoun City Masonic Lodge #506 where he was a third degree Mason.

Mary Williams Steele, 75, died Monday July 26, 2010 at Calhoun Health Services in Calhoun City. She was born August 22, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI, to W.R. and Evelyn Williams. She was a homemaker and devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren, church, and community. She received her bachelor’s degree in Bible Studies from Southwestern in Memphis and then her masters in English from Memphis State. All her life she was actively involved in the community and received the community service award from the Calhoun City Chamber of Commerce. She was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a part of the United Methodist Women’s Group and also a member of the Choir.

Odelle Strickland, 90, of Calhoun City, died Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Calhoun Health Services nursing home. She was born December 12, 1919 in Calhoun County, the daughter of Willis and Ida B. Keeton Brady. She was a homemaker and member of New Gauley Freewill Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.

Samuel W. “Junior” Simpson Jr., 82, died July 21, 2010 at Calhoun Health Services Hospital in Calhoun City. He was born October 6, 1928, the son of Samuel W. and Selena Wilson Simpson in Calhoun County. He was a retired farmer.