OBITUARIES
Mark Ledbetter
June 1, 2024
Robert Mark Ledbetter, a revered broadcasting executive and longtime resident of Tupelo, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the age of 83. Mark was born April 15, 1941, in Vina, Alabama, to Robert and Helen Pate Ledbetter. After graduating from high school, he attended Clark Memorial Junior College and Mississippi College. Mark later furthered...
Iva Jean Clayton Stewart
June 1, 2024
Iva Jean Clayton Stewart
Town Creek, Alabama, formerly of Batavia, Illinois- Iva Jean Clayton Stewart, 85, died peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center’s Hospice Unit surrounded by family. She was born January 24, 1939 in Booneville, Mississippi to Clint Clayton and Linnie Vivian Hutchen Clayton. When she was sixteen Iva Jean moved to the Chicago, Illinois...
Margaret Anne Cooper Murphey
June 1, 2024
Margaret Anne Cooper Murphey 10/21/1925 – 6/1/2024
Margaret Anne Cooper Murphey passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in hospice care at North Mississippi Medical Center at the age of 98. She left this world quietly and peacefully surrounded by loving family, friends, and devoted caregivers. She was blessed to spend her final days visiting with loved ones.
Margaret Anne was...
Vickey Harris Lyle
May 31, 2024
Tupelo-- Vickey Harris Lyle, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at her home in Tupelo. Born on July 31, 1949, in Baldwyn, Vickey was daughter of Carl B. Harris and Nora Mauvalene Wimbs Harris.
Vickey found joy and enrichment in her deep Christian faith, Elvis Presley’s music, and solving crossword puzzles. She proudly displayed her patriotism through her...
James Barnes
May 30, 2024
James Barnes
Mooreville- James Rolon Barnes, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 30, 2024. James was born in Lee County on January 22, 1934; he was the son of Annie Faye Barnes. A loving husband, father and grandfather, James enjoyed spending time with his family. Deer hunting, working on his farm, faithfully studying the word...
Ralph Lacks
May 28, 2024
Ralph Lacks
Tupelo- James Ralph Lacks, 87, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center. Born on October 24, 1936, on Straight Mountain in Alabama, he is the son of John and Ethel Moses Lacks. Soon after graduating from Altonna High School, he joined the Blue Bell Manufacturing team. In 1956, he enlisted in the United States Air Force....
Chuck Imbler, Sr.
May 26, 2024
The Patriarch of the Imbler family passed away on May 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Charles “Chuck” V. Imbler Sr. was born October 8, 1931, in Macon, Missouri. He was born to Anna and Virgil Brooks. He lost his dad at age three. His mother later married Randall Imbler, who adopted Chuck, and together they raised their only...
CD Peters
May 24, 2024
CD (Clarance Denmon) Peters was called home by his Lord & Savior on May 24, 2024. Born on September 13, 1940, he was the third-born to a family of 7 children to James Carroll Peters and Virginia Grace Jamieson Peters. He was one of five boys and two sisters. His mother was widowed at an early age; he and one...
Helen Adderholt
May 22, 2024
Helen Adderholt, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at her nieces’ home in Saltillo, MS. She was born Wednesday, November 28, 1945, to Clifford and Lenora Deaton. Ms. Adderholt was a faithful member of Priceville Baptist Church where served in many areas. The highlight of her life was being able to spoil her grandchildren.She is survived by her two...
Robert C. "Buster" Kingsley
May 19, 2024
Robert Clinton Kingsley departed this earthly life for his eternal home on May 19, 2024 at his home on East Main Street in Tupelo at the age of 86. Robert, also known as “Buster” was born to James Robert and Katie Lee Kingsley on September 8, 1937 in Tupelo. After marrying the love of his life, Betty Jo Turner, on...
Mary Estes Sullivan
May 15, 2024
Mary Sullivan, 90, passed away on May 15, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 26, 1934 and was the middle child of eleven raised by Grady Lee Richardson and Trudy Whitlock Richardson in Nettleton. She attended Nettleton schools. Following school, she worked several years at Hunter Sadler before pursuing her passion in...
Joe Joe Wallace
May 15, 2024
Joe H. Wallace, 89, fondly known as ‘Joe Joe’ to family and friends, passed away May 15, 2024. Born on May 14, 1935, Joe was a life-long resident of Tupelo, Mississippi. He grew up on Highland Circle and graduated from Tupelo High School in 1953, and later enrolled at Mississippi State University. Joe was a gregarious, happy person who was...
Alan Langford
May 11, 2024
Alan Lee Langford – Tupelo, MS
Alan Lee Langford, 42, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born August 31, 1981 to Keith and Judy Langford. Alan was a veteran of the Army National Guard with one tour of duty in 2005 to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He faithfully attended church at West Jackson Street Baptist Church with his...
Beverly Haynes Cobb
May 8, 2024
Beverly Haynes Cobb
Roswell, Georgia- Beverly Haynes Cobb, 88 years old, passed away surrounded by her children and grandchildren on May 8, 2024, following a brief illness.
Beverly was born in Selmer, Tennessee but spent her high school years in Tupelo, Mississippi where she was involved in many activities and was deemed a “beauty” by vote. She then attended business school in Memphis,...
Jane Starnes Allen
May 7, 2024
Jane Starnes Allen, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born on September 14, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to her late parents, Von and Vestle Starnes. Jane's journey was one of love and adventure. After graduating from Blytheville High School, she met her cherished husband, Pat Allen, with whom she...
Brenda Lynn Fish
May 6, 2024
We regretfully announce the passing of Brenda Lynn Fish, 75, of Tupelo, MS. Brenda passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born January 22, 1949, to James and Effie Duff in Heidrick, KY. She was married in March of 1972 to her former spouse, Alan Fish. Though their relationship was not permanent, they did have...
Perry Markel Whittington
May 3, 2024
Markel Whittington, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024. He was 74 years old.
Born on August 17, 1949 at home in Braxton, Mississippi to Charles Hansford Whittington and Della Pierce Whittington, Markel and his twin brother Mark were the youngest of 10 children.
After graduating from Harrisville High School in 1967, Markel earned his degree in business...
Candido "Cachas” Matias
May 3, 2024
Tupelo--Candido “Cachas” Matias passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was 37 years old. Cachas was born in Guerrero, Mexico on February 2, 1987 to his beautiful mother, Señora Rita. At the age of 14 he immigrated to the United States, and made North Mississippi home. Cachas loved gardening and spending time...
Julia Myrick Wright
May 2, 2024
Tupelo—Julia Wright, age 78, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born September 5, 1945, in Greenwood, the daughter of Charles Grantham Myrick and Dorothy Geraldine Armstrong Myrick. Julia was raised in Greenville and Moorehead by her grandmother, Ethel Stephenson Armstrong, with whom she lived until her marriage. She was...
Joan Merriman
April 30, 2024
Nettleton—Carolyn Joan Merriman, age 80, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home in Nettleton. She was born May 7, 1943 in Tupelo, the daughter of J.W. and Maude Herring Cates. Joan was a member of Limestone Baptist Church. For many years, she and her husband, John Allen Merriman, were owners of Merriman’s Grocery. Joan had a great sense...
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