Obituaries 02-05-26

AUDREY S. CUPIT

May 29, 1944-Jan. 31, 2026

Funeral services for Audrey Raye (Smith) Cupit, 81, will be conducted at 
11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 from First Baptist Church of Bude. 
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 from the 
church, and again from 10:30 a.m. until time of service on Saturday, 
Feb. 7, 2026.

Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Midway 
Cemetery in Meadville.

Born on May 29, 1944 in Copiah County to Barney Smith and Mary Little 
Smith, she died on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband of more than 58 years, Carl Cupit; her 
sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Teresa of McLean, Va., and Brett 
and Dottie of Richmond, Texas; her grandchildren, Maddie, Jack, Ginny, 
Joshua, Josie and Colin; her brother, John M. Smith of Georgetown; her 
sisters and brother-in-law, Nellie B. Smith of Jackson, Ann Crosby of 
Sontag and Margaret Lee and Disney of Magee; and a host of nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Barney Smith, 
Jr., and baby James Herman Smith; and her sisters, Ruth Elise Smith and 
Mary Lois Berry.

Pallbearers will be Jack Cupit, Johnny Smith, Lee Berry III, Tony Pogue, 
Robert Cupit and Caleb Cupit. Honorary pallbearers will be Christ and 
Brett Cupit and John M. Smith.

The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to all those who offered up 
prayers for Audrey and to all those who provided food and support during 
this difficult time.

PENNY PARDUE DELANEY

Aug. 12, 1960-Feb. 1, 2026

Funeral services for Penny Pardue Delaney, 65, of Roxie, were conducted 
on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 from First Baptist Church of Bude, with 
Brother Tyson Windom officiating.

Interment followed at St. James Cemetery in Jefferson County.

Born on Aug. 12, 1960 in Alexandria, La., she was the daughter of Nick 
and Sue Pardue. She graduated from Adams County Christian School in 1978 
then went on to earn an Associates Degree in Respiratory Care.

On Nov. 17, 1989, she married the love her life, Randy Paul Delaney. She 
lived a life marked by compassion, determination and a deep love for her 
family and her faith.

She devoted more than 25 years of her life to the respiratory field, 
caring for others with kindness and compassion. When she became a 
mother, she chose to be a stay-at-home mom, pouring her heath into 
raising her children and creating a loving home.

Never one to be idle, she founded Professional Sitting Service, Inc., 
which she successfully owned and operated for 17 years. After her 
children were grown, she again followed her entrepreneurial spirit and 
began Delaney Boarding Services.

She was always busy, always working hard and always caring for others. 
She found joy in life's simple pleasures — loving her family, working 
with her flowers, trail riding on her horse and riding the motorcycle 
with her husband, Randy Paul. Of all her blessings, nothing brought 
Penny more happiness than her grandchildren. They were her greatest joy, 
her pride and the light of her life.

She died peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026 in Meadville.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 37 years, Randy Paul of Roxie; 
a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Desiree Delaney of Roxie; her 
daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Casey Beach of Roxie; five beautiful 
grandchildren, Salem, Maven and Bowen Delaney and Randi Lynn and Wyatt 
Beach, all of Roxie; her sister and brother-in-law, Carla and Don 
Thompson of Alexandria; and her brother and sister-in-law, Craig and 
Janice Pardue of Natchez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Sue Pardue.

Pallbearers were Louis Thompson, Scout Earls, Drew Hall, Carlton Hall, 
Will Delaney and Jay Gamberi. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Thompson and 
Clayton Delaney.

Above all else, Penny loved her Lord and Savior. Her faith guided her 
life and sustained her through every season. Today, she is free from 
pain and has entered her eternal home, where she now walks the streets 
of gold with her Lord and Savior. "Well done, good and faithful service. 
Enter into the joy of your Lord." (Matthew 25:23).

An online guestbook can be signed at franklinfh.com.

Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville was in charge of arrangements.