Herbert Ralph Ashmore, 87, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his home in Booneville, MS. He was born February 1, 1936, to Claude and Ethel (Hughes) Ashmore. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and woodworking. Mr. Herbert loved his family and being able to spoil his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a Deacon at Little Brown Freewill Baptist Church. Herbert married the love of his life, JoRene (Shackelford) Ashmore, 67 years ago.
A Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Little Brown Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Leonard Ball and Bro. Brent Crow officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McMillan Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, JoRene Ashmore; two daughters, Debra Newell (Nick) and Wanda Crow (Doug); four grandchildren, Beth Stacks (Andy), Drew Newell (Heather), Brent Crow (Monica), and Dillon Newell (Brittany); eight great-grandchildren, Madalyn Crow, Mylee Stacks, Brayley Crow, Beckett Stacks, Bristol Stacks, Westyn Newell, Paxton Newell, and Ellori Newell; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Hubert Ashmore, Wade Ashmore, and Kenneth Ashmore; and one grandson, Devin Newell.
Pallbearers will be Drew Newell, Brent Crow, Dillon Newell, Andy Stacks, Beckett Stacks, Westyn Newell, and Paxton Newell.
Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Little Brown Freewill Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Hope Cemetery Fund by taking donations to Renasant Bank.
Condolences may be left at www.mcmillanfuneralhome.com.