OBITUARIES
Dorothy "Fido" Riddle
Mar 26, 2023
Guntown--Dorothy Elizabeth Riddle, affectionately known as “Fido,” passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the Longwood Nursing Facility in Booneville. She was 89 years old. A lifelong resident of Guntown, she was born August 8, 1933 to Cundiff and Eula Rowland Tyndall. Dorothy grew up on a farm and knew the value of hard work. She continued farming most of...
Hazel Hall
Mar 26, 2023
Tupelo--Martha Hazel Hall passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the Sunshine Healthcare Facility in Pontotoc after a lengthy illness. She was 95 years old. Born January 14, 1928 Hazel was the daughter of William Owen Sheffield and Amanda Holland Sheffield. She was a longtime resident of Verona and the widow of Henry Eugene Hall to whom she was married...
Lela Dunaway Hutcheson
Mar 25, 2023
Saltillo—Lela Dunaway Hutcheson passed away at her home on March 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born August 29, 1941 in Lee County to Ben Dunaway and Ressie Mae Mink Dunaway. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She knew Jesus Christ as her Savior who died on the cross for the redemption of our...
Nathen E. Williams
Mar 25, 2023
Mantachie—Nathen Eugene Williams passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was 61 years old. Born May 26, 1961 in Lee County, he was the son of Elmer and Jettie Lansdell Williams. He married the love of his life, Denise Clayton Williams, and they enjoyed the past 14 years together. Nathen loved riding his...
Bobby H. Russell
Mar 22, 2023
Saltillo—Bobby Harce Russell, age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. Born in Franklin County, Alabama, on September 11, 1942, he was the son of John Wilburn Russell and Lovie Rogers Russell. Bobby grew up in the Unity Community and graduated from Mantachie High School. He worked as a route salesman at Hardin’s Bakery...
James “Jim” M. Carter
Mar 21, 2023
James Mayo Carter, 79, of Huntsville died Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Francis Carter, Sr., mother, Geraldine Mayo Carter, and brother, Thomas Francis Carter, Jr. He is survived by his wife, the former Anna Monette Allen; children, Christi Leigh Carter Houston of Farmersville, TX, James Mayo Carter, Jr. of Saltillo, MS, and...
Kenneth “Midnight” Harris
Mar 20, 2023
Kenneth Wayne “Midnight” Harris, age 60, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born January 16, 1963 in Baldwyn, the son of Leon Wayne Harris and Nancy Louise Towery Harris. Kenneth worked for over 15 years as a welder for Allsteel Manufacturing. He was a member of Living Waters...
Charles Wren
Mar 18, 2023
Charles Wren Dickson- Charles Melvin Wren, 91, passed away peacefully at the Veterans Home in Oxford after a long, happy, and productive life. He was the son of Herbert Henry Wren and Lillian Beatrice Howell Wren. Charles is survived by one son, Charles Wren, II, and his wife, Kristi, of Belden; and five grandchildren, Alden, Sophie, Marliee, Rory, and Kaeleigh...
Beryl Carson
Mar 18, 2023
Beryl Carson Shannon- Beryl Juanita Carson, 91, died Saturday, March 18, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center. Beryl was born December 26, 1931, to Sam and Christine Sargeant Benson. She attended Shannon High School, after which she married her husband of 68 years, Bennie Ray Carson, who died in 2017. The family they created together was what Beryl cherished most...
Connie Kennedy
Mar 17, 2023
Connie Kennedy Pontotoc- Connie Kennedy was born March 14, 1958 to Ottis and Virginia Kennedy. She passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was reared in Furrs, Mississippi. She graduated from Pontotoc City School with the Bicentenal Class of 1976. She continued her education at Itawamba Junior College and the University of Mississippi....
Naomi "Mimi" Moss VanDevender
Mar 16, 2023
Naomi "Mimi" Moss VanDevender Naomi Ruth Moss VanDevender, known as Mimi to her friends and family, passed away Thursday morning, March 16, 2023, after an extended illness. Born April 11, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Charles and Louise Moss, she was the twin to her brother David. She was raised in Cleveland and attended Ohio University majoring in accounting. She...
Midge Earnest
Mar 16, 2023
Midge Earnest Tupelo- Margaret “Midge” Bradley Earnest, 78, passed from this world peacefully Thursday afternoon, March 16, 2023. She was surrounded by her beloved husband and two precious daughters who knew when she drew her last breath; she met her Savior face to face. They have no doubt Midge ran, not walked, to kneel at the feet of Jesus. Midge...
Coline Merritt
Mar 16, 2023
Saltillo-Frances Coline Smith Merritt, 81, met her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo following a short illness. Born in the Jug Fork Community on June 10, 1941, Coline was the only daughter of James Burress Smith and Lottie Mary McNutt Smith. At the tender age of 16, Coline married Malone Merritt on...
Dr. Marvin Murphy
Mar 11, 2023
Dr. Lindsey Marvin Murphy, age 78, went to his eternal home in heaven, on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House. He was born May 1, 1944 in Lee County, the son of Lindsey Woodrow Murphy and Tempest Dewdrop Young Murphy. At a young age Marvin professed his faith in Christ and answered the call to ministry. Following...
Pearlie Loftin Parker
Mar 6, 2023
Verona—Pearlie Loftin Parker, age 81, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born November 8, 1941 in Tupelo, the daughter of James Farris Loftin and Mildred Turner Stembridge. Pearlie worked as a hair stylist for many years. She also enjoyed different forms of needlework including crocheting, and trips to Tunica. Pearlie leaves behind...
Bobby Stone
Mar 2, 2023
Saltillo- Bobby Joe Stone, 71, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home. He was born in Baldwyn on July 22, 1951 to Loraine and J. B. Stone. The majority of his working life he was a skilled plumber. Bobby loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Bobby is survived by his children, Leslie Kline and her...
Sherry Ann Sheffield
Feb 27, 2023
Sherry Ann Sheffield Mooreville- Sherry Ann Sheffield went to her Heavenly home Monday, February 27, 2023. Sherry Ann was born March 31, 1964 in Tupelo. She is the only child of Jack Thomas Sheffield and the late Clara J. Cochran Sheffield. Sherry Ann was a strong sweet soul, who never let her circumstances negatively affect her attitude. She brought joy...
Robert H. Stanley
Feb 22, 2023
Tupelo—Robert H. Stanley departed this life at the age of 85 on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Baptist Hospital in New Albany. He was born in Tupelo on December 26, 1937, the son of Luther and Dorothy Stanley. Bob grew up in Tacoma, Washington where his father built ships for the U.S. Navy. He served in the Army National...
Chuck Cochran
Feb 20, 2023
William Chuck Cochran, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 20, 2023 in Booneville. Chuck was born June 18, 1975 in Tupelo, the son of Danny and Brenda Woodruff Cochran. After graduating from high school he began his career in pest control. He later began working in residential construction and was the owner of Cochran Construction for over 20 years....
Jake Morris
Feb 19, 2023
Jake Morris Nettleton- Andrew Jackson “Jake” Morris died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his grandson’s home in Tremont after a short illness. He was born on May 6, 1935, in Berry, Alabama to Columbus Washington Morris, Sr., and Arra Kizzire Morris. In August of 1954, he married Grace Morris; they shared 52 years together before her death in 2006. He...
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