Danny Russell Obituary

In loving memory of Danny Russell of Thaxton, Mississippi, who departed this world on January 18, 2026 at the age of 78. Danny leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Moody Earl and Lou Allie Gafford Russell; his sisters, Billie Joyce Bevil of Memphis and Bobbie Roden of Chesterville; his siblings-in-law, Roland Morris, Ray Morris of Pontotoc, Gary Pettit of Thaxton, Cliff Roden of Chesterville, Jerry Bost of Saltillo, Joy Gafford of Thaxton and Jan Russell of Memphis; his grandson Russell Maddox Kentner of Pontotoc; and his nephews, Randy Bevil and Greg Russell of Memphis.

He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Latona "Tonie" Russell; his daughters, Dana Russell Troyer (Chris) of Delaware, OH, Amanda Gaye Ellis (Charles) and Jenna Russell Kentner (Berry) of Pontotoc; his grandsons, Case Troyer (Hailey) of Gahanna, OH, Cole Troyer of Delaware, OH, Reece Kentner (Sydney) of Pontotoc, Ayden Ellis (Rena Claire) of Starkville, Rylan Kentner, Brooks Kentner and Bodhi Earl Ellis of Pontotoc; his great grandchild Benson Michael "Benny" Troyer of Gahanna, OH; his siblings, Donna Pettit of Thaxton and Moody Gay Russell of Pontotoc; and his sisters-in-law, Sue Morris, Doris Deas of Pontotoc and Lynda Bost of Saltillo. He is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donate to Thaxton Baptist Church Building Fund or MS State Veterans Home in Oxford, MS.