OBITUARIES
Billy Farris
December 13, 2014
BILLY FARRIS Tupelo - Billy Ray Farris, 73, died Saturday, December 13, 2014, at his home in the Palmetto Community. He was born in Tupelo on March 12, 1941, to Ray and Robbie Christene Oswalt Farris. He loved riding his motorcycle, hunting, playing his piano and spending time with his family. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2014...
Harold Gambrell
December 13, 2014
HAROLD GAMBRELL Tupelo - Harold Ross Gambrell, 74, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, East in Memphis. He was born February 24, 1940, to Harry Ross and Cora Robison Gambrell. Harold enjoyed reading, watching Westerns, Fox News and was an avid deer hunter and lover of nature. He was known as...
D. L. Byrd
December 13, 2014
D. L. BYRD Unity Community - Dillion L. Byrd, 91, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at Baldwyn Nursing Facility after a brief illness. He was born on July 16, 1923 to William Lafayette and Mary Belle Adams Byrd. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during WWII. Flying model airplanes,...
Al Wallace, III
December 12, 2014
Alfred Henry Wallace, III Tupelo- Alfred Henry Wallace, III, affectionately known by all who knew him as "Big Al," died on December 12, 2014, in Tupelo, Mississippi, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at the First Presbyterian Church in Tupelo, beginning at 12:30 p.m., with funeral services to follow at 3:00 p.m. W....
Mike Kirby
December 10, 2014
MIKE KIRBY Tupelo - Michael Charles Kirby, 66, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Newton on September 7, 1948 to Kermit and Odessa Kirby. In 1967, Mike graduated Bibb County High School. He was a well trained sewing machine mechanic and troubleshooter. Mike was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan....
Cleo Marie Hindman
December 9, 2014
Cleo Marie Hindman, 93, of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Maple Park Village in Westfield. She was born on October 18, 1921 to Joe Willis and Cassie Carolyn (Wages) Richey in Tupelo, Mississippi.Cleo was a quilter for John J. Madden Manufacturing for over 40 years. She was a member of Rosie's Riveters during WWII; and also...
Lawrence Stanley
December 8, 2014
Lawrence Stanley Tupelo- Lawrence Mitchell Stanley, 85, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on December 8, 2014 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born to Walter and Ruth Stanley on September 6, 1929 in Saltillo, Mississippi. Upon graduation from Saltillo High School in 1946 he moved to Tupelo and became one of Tupelo's greatest ambassadors....
Ann Norton
December 7, 2014
ANN NORTON Tupelo - Ann Katherine Norton, 98, died Sunday, December 7, 2014, at Sanctuary Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born October 6, 1916 to the late Dan H. and Mary E. Rhodes Long. Ann found beauty in flowers and loved working in her yard. She worked in the retail industry including the Gizmo, and also managed...
Evelyn Douglass Perry
December 6, 2014
Evelyn Douglass Perry Tupelo- Evelyn Douglass Perry, aged 90, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Cedars Rehab Clinic. She has been a resident of Traceway Manor for the last three years. Prior to that, she lived in Johnson City, Tennessee after retiring from W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors in Tupelo. Evelyn was a member of Verona Christian Church,...
Juanita Wilson Dunaway
December 6, 2014
JUANITA WILSON DUNAWAY Fulton- Juanita Dunaway, 65, of Fulton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. Mrs. Dunaway was born on December 22, 1948, in Lambert, Mississippi to James H. and Ruby Wilson. Services will be 3 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2014 at the...
Frances Kahlstorf Gowdy
December 6, 2014
FRANCES KAHLSTORF GOWDY Tupelo - Frances Kahlstorf Gowdy went peacefully to be with her Lord on December 6 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born in Cleveland, Mississippi February 26, 1918, to the late William and Lula Brannon. She moved to Greenville, Mississippi at the age of 13. Frances graduated from Greenville High School in 1938 and married...
Newell Williams
December 5, 2014
NEWELL WILLIAMS Mooreville - Newell Williams, 76, died Friday, December 5, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1938 to William Davis and Minnie Mae Dykes Williams. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors with Rev. David Perry officiating. Burial will be...
Dr. Darrell Blain
December 4, 2014
DR. DARRELL BLAIN Tupelo - Dr. Darrell Blain, 67, went to be with his heavenly father on Thursday December 4, 2014, surrounded by his wife and son. He was born in Lima, Ohio to the late Howard Blain and Isabelle Huffer. He devoted his life to his family and friends. Dr. Darrell loved painting, martial arts, working on his family...
Betty K. Gault
December 3, 2014
BETTY RIAL GAULT Tupelo - Betty K. Gault, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Hospice Unit. She was born in Tupelo on July 26, 1931 to A. A. "Andy" and Hallie Vinson Rial. She was a member of Gloster Street Church of Christ. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2014 at The...
Beverly White
December 2, 2014
BEVERLY WHITE Tupelo - Beverly Kay White, 65, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 10, 1949 in Tupelo, Mississippi. She devoted her life to her family and friends and always looked out for the other person. Beverly loved fishing, golfing and traveling. She was a member...
Jewell Brown
December 1, 2014
JEWELL BREAZEALE BROWN Saltillo - Jewell Breazeale Brown passed away December 1, 2014, at her daughter's home in Saltillo, MS. She was born March 28, 1924, to Charlie and Lula Burchfield Breazeale in Ethel, MS. After graduating from Ethel High School, Jewell attended Blue Mountain College. She then moved to Jackson, MS, and met William Thomas Brown, Jr., formerly of...
Steve Thomas Johnson
November 30, 2014
STEVE JOHNSON Peacefull Valley - Steve Thomas Johnson, 56, died peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2014, at his home. On September 24, 1958, he was born to the late Joseph Ross and Zera Mae Butler Johnson. Steve was an avid hunter. He enjoyed riding his pontoon boat on the Tennessee Waterway with family and friends. He ran the greenhouse operation for...
Glenn Easterling
November 30, 2014
GLENN ALLEN EASTERLING Tupelo - Glenn Allen Easterling, 67, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014, at his residence. He was born October 4, 1947, to Clayton and Magdalene Easterling. He was employed at Day-Brite Lighting for 42 years. Glenn was a faithful member of Cross Pointe Ministries of Tupelo. Glenn leaves behind his wife, Mary Easterling; stepdaughters, Brianna and Brittanica...
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