OBITUARIES
Ruth A. Rainey
May 22, 2017
RUTH A. RAINEY Saltillo - Ruth Aleen Rainey, 91, passed away, May 22, 2017 at Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born in Hollister, Missouri in August 10, 1925 to Harry Richard and Clara Bell Gasser Baublit. On August 7, 1948, she married James Harry Rainey in Piggott, Arkansas. Ruth's working life mostly revolved around fabric and sewing. She did sewing...
Mitchell A. Dickerson
May 22, 2017
MITCHELL A. DICKERSON Auburn Community - Mitchell Allen Dickerson, 66, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1951, to William Odell and Geneva Curbow Dickerson. Mitchell retired after over 30 years from FMC as a machine operator. He was a volunteer firefighter in Mooreville for many years. In April of 1978,...
John Wesley Newell
May 21, 2017
JOHN WESLEY NEWELL Mooreville - John Wesley Newell, 54, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. He was born in Red Bay, Alabama on July 25, 1962, to Johnny Olus and Betty Sue Wilemon Newell. John Wesley owned and operated Newell Brother's Plumbing for many years. He was a hard worker and enjoyed his work. He was...
Mercelle Clem
May 20, 2017
Merelle Clem Baldwyn, Mississippi, formerly of Panama City- Merelle Clem, 76, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. Merelle was born July 26, 1940 in Brisbane, Australia. She married Ted Clem on July 14, 1973. During her working life she was a bookkeeper holding many positions and worked at a number of...
Ryan Tackett
May 16, 2017
Ryan Tackett Guntown- Ryan Lee Tackett, 38, passed away May 16, 2017 at his home. Ryan, an only child, was born September 10, 1978 to Sherrie Overton Tackett. Ryan attended Red Bay schools where he participated in sports from a young age. Ryan’s grandfather gave him a love for baseball that lasted a lifetime. Ryan played baseball at Northwest Shoals...
Donald "Don" L. Worrell
May 16, 2017
Donald "Don" L. Worrell, 67, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. Services will be held at a later date.
Nancy Lumsden
May 14, 2017
NANCY LUMSDEN Saltillo – Nancy Denise Lumsden, 81, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, at her home. She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on January 13, 1936 to Jack and Mattie Henson Bland. In 1957 she married Robert “Bob” Lumsden. Nancy was a founding member of the Lee County Master Gardeners. She was also a longtime contributor to the...
Vaudery "Pea Brain" Turner
May 14, 2017
Vaudery O’Neal Turner, Jr., 57 passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Baldwyn on October 11, 1959 to Vaudery O’Neal, Sr. and Ellar Faye Gattis Turner. He worked for Lee County Solid Waste on the back of the garbage truck for 11 years until he was unable to work. Vaudery,...
Stephen "Steve" Hudson, Sr.
May 13, 2017
STEPHEN "STEVE" HUDSON, SR. Tupelo - Stephen Gregory Hudson, Sr., 68, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1948, to James Truman and Norma June Key Hudson. An entrepreneur, Steve owned and operated multiple businesses during his life including, Crosstown Pawn Shop and a restoration business, Hudco. He was a very...
Jeanette Lowry West
May 11, 2017
JEANETTE LOWRY WEST Tupelo - Jeanette Lowry West, 95, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Greenhouses at Traceway. She was born April 20, 1922, to John Herman and Johnnie Ruth Butler Lowry. She was married to Harry West for 57 years until his passing in 2005. She was a part of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and...
J. B. Payne, Jr.
May 11, 2017
B. PAYNE, JR. Mooreville - J. B. Payne, Jr., 63, passed away, Thursday, May 11, 2017. He was born July 13, 1953 to J. B. and Hazel Brock Payne and was raised in Tater Hills. He drove a truck for a number of years and retired from roofing after 20 years. J. B. was an avid hunter and fisherman. On...
Ronnie "Dead Eye" Stanford
May 10, 2017
RONNIE "DEAD EYE" STANFORD Mooreville - Ronald Neal Stanford, 65, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born March 3, 1952, to Charles and Lorene Brooks Stanford. Ronnie enjoyed riding motorcycles with his friends and participating in charity rides. He loved gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. Ronnie was...
Martha Williams Tanner
May 9, 2017
MARTHA WILLIAMS TANNER Verona, Carr Vista - Martha Ann Williams Tanner, 72, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born May 30, 1944, to Elmer and Jettie Lansdell Williams. She worked for H.I.S. for 26 years, the 5 G's as a supervisor. She then retired to be able to spend time with her grandchildren and...
Sue C. Collins
May 8, 2017
Shannon - Sue Ann Camp Collins, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, May 8, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born in Mantachie on February 4, 1936, to Joseph Luther and Ermye Coggins Camp. She graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School in 1954 and attended IJC. While at IJC, she...
Robert Lawson Myatt, III
May 6, 2017
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by W. E Pegues Funeral Directors.
Lisa Slayton Poole
April 30, 2017
LISA SLAYTON POOLE Tupelo - Lisa Fay Slayton Poole, 56, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Sanctuary Hospice House after a brief struggle with cancer. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 16, 1960, to Rev. Kenneth M. and Margie Milby Slayton. She graduated at the age of 16 from Valley High School. She was a cheerleading coach...
John "Bud" Roberson
April 27, 2017
John "Bud" Roberson- Tupelo- John Roberson, 78, died April 27, 2017 unexpectedly at his home. He was born February 19, 1939. A private family burial has held at Tupelo Memorial Park.
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