Robert L. Dyson, 91

Leora Avenell Edwards, 91

Visit Funeral Home Website Leora Avenell Edwards, 91 February 21, 1934 – April 17, 2025 Leora Avenell Edwards was born on February 21, 1934, to Lawrence and Fannie Edwards of Palmetto, MS.  She confessed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and joined the Palmetto C.M.E. Church. Leora was a 1954 graduate from George Washington Carver High School in Tupelo, MS, where she played on the girl’s basketball team and sang in the school choir.  She…

Robert L. Dyson, 91

Robert L. Dyson, 91, a longtime resident of Poneto and Albion, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025, at Miller’s Oak Pointe in Columbia City.  He was born on Aug. 29, 1933, in Wabash County, Indiana to Floyd L. and Mildred (Eads) Dyson. He graduated from Linlawn High School in 1953.  On Jan. 31, 1954, in Wells County, Robert and Patricia (Watson) Dyson were married. They shared almost 70 years of marriage before she preceded him in dea…