OBITUARIES

Sidney Finney

Sidney Finney

February 11, 2014

SIDNEY FINNEY Tupelo - Sidney Edward Finney, 73, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2014 in Jackson. He was born March 1, 1940, to Sidney Finney and Fleeta Gamble in Tupelo. He lived in East Tupelo during his childhood and like to help his grandfather, Luther Gamble, work on cars and trucks. He was disabled. Private graveside services will be held...

Charles Garner

Charles Garner

February 7, 2014

CHARLES GARNER Fulton - Charles L. Garner, 82, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, at his residence at Highland Home in Ridgeland. He was born in Canton on April 13, 1931. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served during the Korean War. He retired to Fulton, MS after a long career in sales. He attended Pleasant Valley...

Charlene Weathers

Charlene Weathers

February 6, 2014

CHARLENE WEATHERS Tupelo - Charlene Clayton Weathers, 93, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the Sanctuary Hospice House after an extended illness. Born and raised in Itawamba County, before moving to Tupelo. She was born December 28, 1920, to Prentiss and Myrtle Martin Clayton. In earlier years she was an Accounts Payable Clerk with Sears in Atlanta, GA. After...

Althea Jones

Althea Jones

February 6, 2014

Tupelo - Althea M. Jones, 89, died Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Community Hospice House at Darlington Oaks. She was born and raised in New Jersey on May 24, 1924, to William R. and Martha Jones. She graduated Panzer College of Montclair State College. She went on to study physical therapy at New York Hospital For Special Surgery. Althea went...

Althea M. Jones

Althea M. Jones

February 6, 2014

Tupelo - Althea M. Jones, 89, died Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Community Hospice House at Darlington Oaks. She was born and raised in New Jersey on May 24, 1924, to William R. and Martha Jones. She graduated Panzer College of Montclair State College. She went on to study physical therapy at New York Hospital For Special Surgery. Althea went...

Charlene Clayton Weathers

Charlene Clayton Weathers

February 6, 2014

CHARLENE WEATHERS Tupelo - Charlene Clayton Weathers, 93, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the Sanctuary Hospice House after an extended illness. Born and raised in Itawamba County, before moving to Tupelo. She was born December 28, 1920, to Prentiss and Myrtle Martin Clayton. In earlier years she was an Accounts Payable Clerk with Sears in Atlanta, GA. After...

James Gunter

James Gunter

February 5, 2014

JAMES CLINTON GUNTER Tupelo - James Clinton Gunter, 88, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at the Sanctuary Hospice House. He was born September 5, 1925, to Glen and Janie Kelly Gunter. He was a 1944 graduate of Mooreville High School, he then served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. After returning home from the war, he attended Itawamba...

James C. Gunter

James C. Gunter

February 5, 2014

JAMES CLINTON GUNTER Tupelo - James Clinton Gunter, 88, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at the Sanctuary Hospice House. He was born September 5, 1925, to Glen and Janie Kelly Gunter. He was a 1944 graduate of Mooreville High School, he then served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. After returning home from the war, he attended Itawamba...

Barbara Bibighaus

Barbara Bibighaus

February 5, 2014

BARBARA BIBIGHAUS Barbara Lynn Lewis Bibighaus, 67, died on February 5, 2014, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi, after a more than two-year illness. During her illness, as throughout her life, Barbara was courageous, strong-minded, loving, thoughtful, selfless, generous, and, of course, fashionable. Beloved wife, mother, and sister, Barbara treasured and loved her family throughout her life. She...

Lottie Mallette

Lottie Mallette

February 3, 2014

LOTTIE LUREE MALLETTE Saltillo ? Lottie Luree Mallette, 79, died Monday, February 3, 2014, at her residence in the Hebron Community after a brief illness. A Cullman, Alabama native, she was born May 30, 1939, and had resided in the Hebron Community near Saltillo since 1950. She was married to Roy Neal Mallette who preceded her in death March 7,...

Lottie L. Mallette

Lottie L. Mallette

February 3, 2014

LOTTIE LUREE MALLETTE Saltillo - Lottie Luree Mallette, 79, died Monday, February 3, 2014, at her residence in the Hebron Community after a brief illness. A Cullman, Alabama native, she was born May 30, 1939, and had resided in the Hebron Community near Saltillo since 1950. She was married to Roy Neal Mallette who preceded her in death March 7,...

Evelyn

Evelyn

February 2, 2014

EVELYN FRANKS IVY Tupelo - on February 2, 2014, in the early hours of the morning, Evelyn Ivy age 84 went home to be with her Lord. Evelyn was born in Tishimingo County, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. Mrs. J.M. Franks from Belmont, Mississippi, sister, Vernia, five brothers, Lexton, Eithel, Edward, Edgar and Letrel and...

Martha Spradling

Martha Spradling

February 2, 2014

MARTHA JO SPRADLING Tupelo - Martha Jo Spradling, 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2014, at Sanctuary Hospice House. A life-long resident of Tupelo, MS, she was born December 18, 1927. Her parents were Ada Page Carney and Roy C. Carney Martha was a faithful Christian with a love for volunteering. She was awarded North...

Evelyn Franks Ivy

Evelyn Franks Ivy

February 2, 2014

EVELYN FRANKS IVY Tupelo - on February 2, 2014, in the early hours of the morning, Evelyn Ivy age 84 went home to be with her Lord. Evelyn was born in Tishimingo County, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. Mrs. J.M. Franks from Belmont, Mississippi, sister, Vernia, five brothers, Lexton, Eithel, Edward, Edgar and Letrel and...

Martha Jo Spradling

Martha Jo Spradling

February 2, 2014

MARTHA JO SPRADLING Tupelo - Martha Jo Spradling, 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2014, at Sanctuary Hospice House. A life-long resident of Tupelo, MS, she was born December 18, 1927. Her parents were Ada Page Carney and Roy C. Carney Martha was a faithful Christian with a love for volunteering. She was awarded North...

Bama Faust  Strawn

Bama Faust Strawn

February 2, 2014

BAMA STRAWN Tupelo ? Bama Ree Faust Strawn, 81, died Sunday, February 2, 2014, at The Franks Greenhouse at Traceway Manor after a long illness. She was born on May 29, 1932, in Union County to A.K. and Josephine Faust. She married Charles Hughe Strawn on June 4, 1950. She graduated from Macedonia in 1950 where she was voted Most...

Bama Ree Faust Strawn

Bama Ree Faust Strawn

February 2, 2014

BAMA STRAWN Tupelo - Bama Ree Faust Strawn, 81, died Sunday, February 2, 2014, at The Franks Greenhouse at Traceway Manor after a long illness. She was born on May 29, 1932, in Union County to A.K. and Josephine Faust. She married Charles Hughe Strawn on June 4, 1950. She graduated from Macedonia in 1950 where she was voted Most...

Bobbye Franks Jones

Bobbye Franks Jones

February 1, 2014

BOBBYE FRANKS JONES Tupelo - Bobbye Franks Jones, 82, died Sat., Feb. 1, after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 26, 1931, in the Auburn Community to William Tracy and Luna Duvall Franks. She moved to Tupelo at an early age and attended Church Street Elementary, Milam Jr. High, Tupelo High School and Calvary Baptist Church. Following high school...

Mary Hollie

Mary Hollie

February 1, 2014

MARY ANN HOLLIE Tupelo - Mary Ann Hollie, 78, went to be with her Lord and savior on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at her home. She was born October 13, 1935, in Louisiana. Drawing, coloring and most of all, playing with her baby dolls were her favorite hobbies. She was an avid wrestling fan, never missing Monday night RAW and...

Bobbye Jones

Bobbye Jones

February 1, 2014

BOBBYE FRANKS JONES Tupelo - Bobbye Franks Jones, 82, died Sat., Feb. 1, after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 26, 1931, in the Auburn Community to William Tracy and Luna Duvall Franks. She moved to Tupelo at an early age and attended Church Street Elementary, Milam Jr. High, Tupelo High School and Calvary Baptist Church. Following high school...