OBITUARIES
Alene Johnson Dabbs
October 9, 2016
Alene Johnson Dabbs Tupelo - Mrs. Alene Johnson Dabs was born June 16, 1922, to John H. Johnson and Eva Sexton Johnson in Tippah County, Mississippi. She departed this life on October 9, 2016. Mrs. Dabbs graduated from Chalybeate High School. She was always an outstanding student. During her senior year in High School, she received the DAR Award, which...
Jim Edwards
October 3, 2016
Jim Edwards Tupelo - James Elliott Edwards, a longtime and faithful member of Harrisburg Baptist Church, 75, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born September 5, 1941, to Elliott Victor and Beatrice Strange Edwards. Mississippi College he received his Bachelor's of Science in Education in 1962, and his Master's Degree in Education from...
Sarah Dye
September 30, 2016
SARAH DYE Saltillo - Sarah Dye, 91, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born in Roanoke, Alabama May 15, 1925, to Escar Lincoln and Sarah Felisha Gross Carden. She was raised in Roanoke and finished high school in Mill Town, Alabama. After high school, Sarah went to nursing school in Birmingham, Alabama....
John T. Shannon
September 29, 2016
John T. Shannon Racine, Wisconsin formally of Tupelo - John Thomas Shannon, 76, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints Inc. in Racine, Wisconsin. He was born May 25, 1940, to Elgie and Effie Morise Shannon. John was married to Arma Mae Rogers for many years until her passing. He was a mechanic...
Jim Benson
September 28, 2016
JIM BENSON Â Tupelo - Jim Benson, faithful husband, father and friend, passed into eternity on September 28, 2016. He was 92 years old and leaves his wife, Virginia Jo. In May the couple celebrated their 70th year of marriage. Â Mr. Benson was the youngest of three children born in Brewer Community to Jim Tom and Quey Benson. He had a...
Donald Jackson
September 27, 2016
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Shaun McLevain
September 26, 2016
Shaun McLevain Shannon - Wesley Shaun McLevain, 36, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016, at his home after an extended illness. He was born June 25, 1980, to Wesley Willard McLevain and Stephanie Ann McCarley. He was a painter by trade, and enjoyed spending time with his family. Shaun loved fishing, Ole Miss football and The Dallas Cowboys. Survivors include...
Dianne West
September 24, 2016
DIANNE WEST Tupelo - Dianne West, 65, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born March 4, 1951, to Lloyd Monroe and Nettie Bula Chesteen Carwyle in Thaxton. She graduated from Thaxton High School in 1969. On December 18, 1971, Dianne married the love of her life, Kevin West. Dianne worked at a...
Steven A. Christopherson
September 24, 2016
Tupelo - Steve, 48, passed away at his family home on September 22, 2016. He was born on March 13, 1968, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was educated in Kenosha and met the love of his life, best friend and wife of 32 years, Kimberly Carrel.
Leroy Utley Hairald
September 16, 2016
LEROY UTLEY HAIRALD Nettleton - Leroy Utley Hairald, 80, gained his Heavenly wings Friday, September 16, 2016, at Countrywood Manor in Mantachie after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his wife, son, some of the staff and Camellia Hospice Nurses who took such loving care of him after a hard fought battle with COPD. He really loved and enjoyed...
Eddie Lester
September 16, 2016
EDDIE LESTER Saltillo - Eddie Lester, 50, passed away after a long battle with cancer Friday, September 16, 2016, at the Sanctuary Hospice House. He was born on February 6, 1966, to Cemous James and Genell Homer Lester. Eddie was a roofer at Wages and Dill Construction. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing Gospel and country music. Eddie loved...
David Martin
September 12, 2016
DAVID MARTIN "POP" Tupelo- Marcus David Martin left his earthly body on Monday, September 12, 2016, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo following an extended illness. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W.E. Pegues with Bro. Bert Harper and Bro. Dave Jensen officiating. A graveside service will follow at Keyes...
Kenneth Lyles
September 11, 2016
KENNETH LYLES Tupelo - Roy Kenneth Lyles, 79, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born June 19, 1937, to Bonnie Holland and Zelma Kelly Lyles. He was a painter by trade. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Living Water Community Church. He enjoyed spending Friday's...
Judy Lawrence
September 10, 2016
JUDY LAWRENCE Â Baldwin - Judy Darlene Lawrence has changed her garments and passed over to the other side. Judy, 63, crossed over at her residence on September 10, 2016.Judy's passing was preceded by her father, Mr. James Stanford.Survivors include her son, David Jerome Lawrence; her mother, Lorene Stanford; her sisters, Shalom (Kay) Morrison, Joy Hazard, Louise Riley and Barbara Wesson;...
Leon Gann
September 8, 2016
LEON GANN Mantachie - Wendell Leon Gann, 67, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016, at his home in Mantachie. Leon was born in Red Bay, Alabama on June 23, 1949, to Coanes and Willie Marie Rayburn Gann. He was involved in the Assembly of God Faith. Leon was an avid net fisherman, and enjoyed race cars and working on automobiles....
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