OBITUARIES
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 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....
Henry F. Arnold
September 1, 2016
Henry F. Arnold Mooreville - Henry F. Arnold, 79, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born November 13, 1936, to Ruffus and Edna Box Arnold. Henry served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a truck driver for numerous companies. Henry married Mary Bishop Hamm on October 4, 1974. He...
John Evans
August 28, 2016
JOHN AUSTIN EVANS Master craftsman, John Austin Evans, age 71 of Blue Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. His passion of restoring antique furniture and building fine reproductions resulted in him being a one-of-a-kind woodworker. Johnny, born on June 30, 1945, to the late Robert E. Evans and the late Maureen Evans of Tupelo, graduated from Tupelo...
Linda Hall Morse
August 26, 2016
LINDA HALL MORSE Shannon- Linda Hall Morse, 72, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016, at her home. She was born February 5, 1944, to Charlie and Clete McKissick Hall in the Fellowship Community of Saltillo. She retired from the Department of Human Services, Child Support Division in 2009. Linda was a charter member of the Saltillo Historical Society. She was...
James Robbins
August 16, 2016
A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Virginia Hester
August 11, 2016
Virginia HesterTupelo - Virginia Hester, 75, a lifelong resident of Lee County, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016, at the Meadows after a lengthy illness. She was born November 22, 1940, to Monroe and Mary Newcomb Tackett. She married Quitman Bert Hester in 1960, and they were married 45 years before his passing in 2006. Together they had four children...
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