OBITUARIES
Doris Beard
Jun 7, 2023
Tupelo—Doris Tucker Beard died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a life well spent. There will be no visitation or services. She appreciated each and every person that touched her life and was thankful for all you added. She is survived by two sons, Jamey Beard (Tiffany) of Cleveland, Ohio and Kevin Beard (Christy) of Tupelo;...
Major General (Ret.) T. K. Moffett
Jun 5, 2023
Major General (Ret.) T. K. Moffett Tupelo- Terrill Kay Moffett, 73, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. You may have known T. K. Moffett as an Attorney, a Major General, a Judge, a restaurant owner, a Professor, a City Prosecutor, a Deacon, a Music/Youth Minister, an Author, an Army West Point Rabble...
David Anderson
Jun 5, 2023
Saltillo - David Lee Anderson, 78, went to his eternal home Monday, June 5, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born April 17, 1945, in New Albany to Hansel and Maurine Stroud Anderson. He grew up in New Albany and was a 1964 graduate of W. P. Daniel High School. After high school, he attended Northeast...
Jack Thomas Timmons
Jun 3, 2023
Jack Thomas Timmons was born straight into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 3, 2023. His family was looking forward to meeting him with great anticipation. They take comfort in knowing Jack is in heaven and will never have to experience the hurts and disappointments of life here on earth. Jack leaves behind his mother, Caylyn Burcham and his...
Neal C. Houston
Jun 2, 2023
Neal Crawford Houston, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023, at his home after an extended illness. He was born March 31, 1929 in Saltillo to the late Humpy and Ozell Houston. Neal grew up in East Tupelo and lived on Old Saltillo Road all of his life. He worked on the family farm in his early years...
Betty Long
May 31, 2023
Betty Long Saltillo- Lucy Elizabeth “Betty” Cobb Long, 83, a bright light that found joy in making others smile died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born July 6, 1939 in Tupelo; she was one of three children of John Simpson Cobb and Brown “Brownie” Elkin Taylor Cobb. In 1957 Betty graduated from Tupelo High...
Colleen Morgan Zuber
May 26, 2023
Colleen Morgan Zuber, 80 passed away May 26, 2023 at her home in Tupelo. Born September 28, 1942, she was the daughter of Edward and Elois Morgan. Colleen was a 1960 graduate of Hernando High School, Hernando. She worked as an office manager/administrative assistant in the public school system and veterinary office. She was an avid reader, she loved working...
Claudia Neelly
May 25, 2023
Surrounded by her family, Claudia Perry Neelly, 79, quietly passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Generations Senior Living. She was born at her family home in Grenada, MS, on October 5, 1943, to her parents Dit and Tucker Johnson. She graduated from John Rundle High School in Grenada where she was a member of the Sub-Deb Cotillion and...
J. W. "Frog" Holder
May 25, 2023
J. W. “Frog” Holder Sherman--J. W. “Frog” Holder, 87, dies Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center ER. He was born June 14, 1935 to Walter Lee Holder and Mary Sue Scruggs Holder in Union county. He was a lifelong resident of Sherman, Mississippi. He graduated from Sherman High School. He was a faithful member of Sherman...
Milton F Parker
May 25, 2023
Milton F. Parker TUPELO - Milton Franklin Parker, 86, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home. Born December 17, 1936, he was the son of Walker and Jerushia Gory Parker. Milton grew up in Belden and was a 1959 graduate of Mooreville High School. He proudly served his country in the Mississippi National Guard for 29 years. On...
Gary Enis
May 25, 2023
Gary Enis Sr. Tupelo—Gary Alan Enis Sr. passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was 70 years old. Born September 4, 1952 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he was the son of Fredrick McEllis (Mack) Enis and Ruth Knautz Enis. He was a 1970 graduate of Tupelo High School where he lettered in football and baseball....
Tommy Carruth
May 23, 2023
Belden—Tommy Carruth passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was 57 years old. A lifelong resident of Belden, he was born October 20, 1965 to Richard and Louise Morgan Carruth. After graduating from Mooreville High School in 1983, Tommy then went on to Mississippi State University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in animal...
James E. Wilemon
May 23, 2023
James E. Wilemon, lifelong resident of Itawamba and Lee counties, died Monday, May 22 from a heart attack. James was a successful businessman, he enjoyed traveling, and he loved gardening. But, his passion was serving the Lord. All of his adult life was spent serving the Lord as Deacon, Sunday School Adult teacher, and youth leader. His greatest joy was...
Mary Frances Loyd
May 20, 2023
Eggville Community—Mary Frances Loyd, 90 years old, of Eggville Community passed from this life on May 20, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born in Tupelo on April 3, 1933, to William Auther and Edith Evelyn Dickerson. She married the love of her life, Artis Luvan Loyd, Sr., on June 1, 1951. They were married 51 years....
Mary Connor Adcock
May 20, 2023
Tupelo--Mary Connor McCullough Adcock passed away shortly after midnight on Saturday morning, surrounded by her loving family. A sixth-generation Mississippian, she was born on July 10, 1959 in Tupelo to Glenn and Lanier Hudson McCullough. Her absence will be felt greatly by many, from all backgrounds and life experiences. Her thoughtfulness will remain unsurpassed among the world she leaves behind....
John P. Swan Jr.
May 19, 2023
Guntown--John P. Swan Jr., age 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Guntown of May 19, 2023. He was born October 26, 1947 to John and Elizabeth Swan of Corinth. He became a member of the First Methodist Church in Corinth in 1959. John loved his family, his dog, and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Betty; children,...
Winnie Partin
May 17, 2023
Winnie Claire Partin, age 94, left this world for her heavenly home on May 17, 2023. She was born November 7, 1928 in Tate County, Mississippi, the daughter of Lizzie and Gus O’Neal Sr. Winnie was employed by the William Carter Company for 20 years before becoming a house parent for the Baptist Children’s Village in Jackson. She enjoyed 15yrs...
Shelby Jean Fleming
May 16, 2023
Mooreville—Shelby Jean Fleming went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Baptist Hospital in Booneville. She was 84 years old. Born May 19, 1938 in Itawamba County, she was the daughter of Preston and Laurene Funderburk Davis. Shelby Jean worked over 20 years for Eljer Industries. She loved spending time with her family, especially the grandkids...
James Doyle "Toby" Lofton
May 15, 2023
James Doyle “Toby” Lofton, 76, of the Richmond Community, passed away on May 15, 2023 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, with his children by his side, after an extended battle with Dementia. He was born March 14, 1947 in Tupelo to Rayvon and Winnie Ruth Lofton. On November 12, 1965 he married the love of his life, Carolyn Parmer,...
James H. Warren
May 15, 2023
James H. Warren Saltillo—James Harrison Warren, 87, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Lee County, he was born July 30, 1935 to James Alex Warren and Maggie Wilson Warren. James worked for many years as a diesel mechanic for Marshal Durbin. He proudly served...
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