OBITUARIES
Malcolm D. McAuley
Sep 18, 2024
Dr. Malcolm Deaton McAuley Junior went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo at the age of 85, one month shy of his 86th birthday. He was born October 18, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Malcolm Deaton McAuley and Grace Towery McAuley of Byhalia. He grew up in...
Josh Mallette
Sep 15, 2024
Josh Mallette
Saltillo—Joshua David “Josh” Mallette passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, as the result of a drowning accident. He was 37 years old. He was born August 27, 1987, in Washington, North Carolina to David Mallette and Jennifer Hardee Ratliff. After attending Saltillo High School, Josh entered the Army National Guard. A young man with a strong work ethic, he...
Dan Sullivan
Sep 14, 2024
Dan Sullivan
Saltillo- Daniel Witt Sullivan, Sr., 85, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House. He was born November 12, 1938, to Adrian “Earl” Sullivan and Elizabeth Witt Sullivan. He was raised in the Birmingham Ridge Community. After Saltillo High School graduation, Dan earned his Political Science Bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University. He farmed for over 20 years...
Imogene Oswalt Hill
Sep 14, 2024
Imogene Oswalt Hill
Imogene Jenkins Oswalt Hill was born November 2, 1939, in Cullman County, Alabama to Eugene C. Jenkins and Florence Vest Jenkins.
Imogene focused her life on family and loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren tremendously.
She was preceded in death by her son, Darrell Lynn Oswalt; five sisters, Hythen Watson, Marie Wilson, Mary Sue Jenkins, Shirley Alvis, and Nancy McCollum;...
Lee Johnson
Sep 11, 2024
Lee Johnson
Charles Lee Johnson, a lifelong resident of Tupelo, made his final journey from this life to his heavenly home to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
Lee was the son of Muller and Cleo Ray Johnson of Tupelo. Lee was a graduate of Tupelo High School, Itawamba Junior College (now, ICC), and Mississippi State University where...
Faye Swan
Sep 11, 2024
Faye Swan
Saltillo—Faye Swan, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born in Marion County, Alabama on October 21, 1937, to James Heward and Stella Colburn Riggan. In 1965, she met and married the love of her life, James Grady Swan and they enjoyed 59 wonderful years together. Faye will be remembered...
Robyn Taylor Cruz
Sep 6, 2024
Golden-- Robyn Nichole Taylor Cruz, 40, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on January 14, 1984, in New Albany, she was the beloved daughter of Benny Charles Taylor and Betty Faye Causey Taylor.
An artist at heart, Robyn found great joy in expressing herself through art and music. Her creativity shone through...
Auria Stephens
Sep 4, 2024
MRS. AURIA STEPHENS
Mandeville, Louisiana, formerly of Tupelo – Auria Wilson Stephens, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Greenbriar Community Care Center in Slidell, Louisiana.
Auria was born January 2, 1935, in Peterborough, England, to the late Arthur and Doris Wilson. She later moved to the United States, where she and her beloved husband, Kenneth K. Stephens, built...
John Jolly
Sep 1, 2024
Pontotoc—On Sunday, September 1, 2024 John Mack Jolly was ushered by the angels into the arms of his Lord and Savior. He was 60 years old. John was born February 10, 1964 in Tupelo, the son of Charles T. Jolly and Mildred Fae Littlejohn Jolly. He was a member of Sherman Baptist Church and recently had recommitted his life to...
Michael E. Walden Sr.
Aug 31, 2024
Michael E. Walden Sr.
Columbus—Michael Eugene Walden Sr. passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. A Mississippi native, he was born July 25, 1956 to Melvin E. Walden and Gloria Norris Walden Waltman. Michael made the United States Navy his career, achieving the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class. He enjoyed spending time with family and tinkering on engines and carpentry projects.
Michael...
Elizabeth Timms
Aug 31, 2024
Elizabeth Timms
Saltillo- Sadie Elizabeth Timms, 92, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning on August 31, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House. Elizabeth was born on January 17, 1932, to Luther Edger Russell and Tiny Dovie Hester Russell. She was a loving and supportive spouse to her late husband of 55 years, Marcus David Lee Timms, and an attentive mother to their...
Laura Boyd
Aug 18, 2024
Tupelo- Laura Caldonia Dulaney Boyd was called home to Jesus on August 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Laura was the daughter of Elgar and Faye Dulaney, born January 6, 1941, in Fulton, Mississippi.
Laura attended Itawamba Junior College where she was voted most beautiful. After attending Itawamba Junior College, she became a receptionist at AirCap and a seamstress, sewing cheerleading...
Jimmy Woodruff
Aug 15, 2024
Bro. Jimmy Woodruff
Tupelo- Jimmy Lee Woodruff, 66, died Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born January 6, 1958, in Oklahoma; he was the son of Henry and Edith Springer Woodruff. Following his Red Oak High School graduation, Jimmy had a vast career including construction, equipment operations and after obtaining his professional certification at Itawamba Community College, a...
Mike Ballard
Aug 14, 2024
Mike Ballard
Saltillo- Michael Elliott Ballard, 74, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo.
He was born in Tupelo on July 13, 1950. He was the son of Wilna Elliot and William Austin Ballard. He was the light of their lives. His grandparents were John and Lucille Clayton Elliot, and G.C. and Erin Austin Ballard. He was brought up...
Jewel G. Martin
Aug 13, 2024
Jewel G. Martin
Saltillo- Jewel Glen Martin, 95, went to be with her Savior Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born November 20, 1928, to John and Esther Martin. She was a devoted wife to her husband, William Homer Martin, who preceded her in death after 66 years together.
She was a dedicated Christian and homemaker. Over the years, she worked tirelessly...
Velva Johnston
Aug 13, 2024
Velva Johnston
Tupelo- Velva Lee Weaver Johnston, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Baldwyn Nursing Home. Velva was born September 7, 1929, in Menyard, Arkansas, to James Andrew Weaver and Fronia Townsley Weaver.
Velva was a woman of warmth and grace, someone who was truly easy to love. She dedicated her life to creating a nurturing home where...
Josephine Davis
Aug 6, 2024
Josephine Wollam Davis passed away at her residence on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 after declining health. She was 96 years old, born on November 12, 1927 to Ellis Clayton and Lula Holmes Wollam in Tupelo. She graduated from Tupelo High School and Mississippi College for women. She then earned a Master’s degree in Secretarial Science from the University of Mississippi....
Betty Shumpert
Aug 5, 2024
Betty Sue (Payne) Shumpert
Tupelo--Betty Sue Shumpert, aged 98, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024 at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, Mississippi. Betty Sue was born on March 27, 1926 in Tupelo and spent the majority of her later life in West Point. Betty Sue was a graduate of Mooreville High School where she played on the 1940 basketball team...
Bill "Paw" Carter
Aug 1, 2024
Bill Carter – Tupelo, MS
Bill “Paw” Carter, 81, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home in Tupelo. He was born February 23, 1943, to Ed and Ruby Carter. He was a member of the All State Basketball team at East Union High School from which he graduated in 1962. Bill drove a truck for over 40 years for...
Tommy Gardner
Jul 31, 2024
Tommy Gardner – Tupelo, MS
Thomas Joseph Gardner IV, “Little” Tommy, 56, was born on April 29, 1968, and passed away on July 31, 2024, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was a devoted son, husband and father, and the best girl dad and uncle ever. He had a sense of adventure and was always ready to try something new. He was an...
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