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1947

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2026

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Danny Russell Obituary

THAXTON -- Danny Russell , 78, passed away Sunday, Jan 18, 2026, in Oxford. at MS State Veterans Home Services will be at 2:00pm Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Thaxton Baptist Church Visitation will be at 5-8pm Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and 12pm until service time Wednesday, January 21, 2026 all at Thaxton Baptist Church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Pontotoc Progress from Jan. 21 to Jan. 20, 2026.

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Janie Lofton

January 20, 2026

Sorry to hear about Danny´s passing away. I will be thinking of his family tomorrow. Tomorrow is my birthday and wish I wasn´t so far away so I could be there with you all. I pray he and Jesus are having a great time.

Donna and David Patton

January 19, 2026

Sending love and prayers to this precious family.

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Memorial Events
for Danny Russell

Jan

20

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thaxton Baptist Church

10507 HWY 336, Thaxton, MS 38871

Jan

21

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Thaxton Baptist Church

10507 HWY 336, Thaxton, MS 38871

Jan

21

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Thaxton Baptist Church

10507 HWY 336, Thaxton, MS 38871

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Tutor Memorial Funeral Home - Pontotoc

270 Coffee St., Pontotoc, MS 38863

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