OBITUARIES
James Watts
September 6, 2013
JAMES RICHARD WATTS Baldwyn - James Richard Watts, 66, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013, after a long illness. A Pontotoc County native, he was born August 27, 1947, to Bud and Earlene Watts. For over 40 years Richard served as a truck driver. Spending time outdoors, gardening, and traveling were some of his favorite hobbies. A loving husband, father...
James Richard Watts
September 6, 2013
JAMES RICHARD WATTS Baldwyn - James Richard Watts, 66, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013, after a long illness. A Pontotoc County native, he was born August 27, 1947, to Bud and Earlene Watts. For over 40 years Richard served as a truck driver. Spending time outdoors, gardening, and traveling were some of his favorite hobbies. A loving husband, father...
James Mann
September 6, 2013
JAMES ?JIM? MANN James ?Jim? Mann, 86, died at his home in New Albany, Mississippi on September 6, 2013. He died peacefully after an extended illness with his family and friends at his bedside. A native of LaGrange, Georgia, he was born on May 23, 1927 to Kermit and Alma Mann. He attended Auburn University prior to being called to...
Billie Hamilton Jackson
September 5, 2013
Billie Hamilton Jackson Tupelo- Billie Hamilton Jackson, 93, died September 5, 2013. Born August 4, 1920 to Jo Ella Wilbanks Hamilton and John Henry Hamilton of Oliver, Alabama. She moved to Tupelo from Chattanooga to help open Central Service Association in the 1939. She married James Albert Jackson, July 11, 1945. Billie was a long- time member of Harrisburg Baptist...
Billie Jackson
September 5, 2013
Billie Hamilton Jackson Tupelo- Billie Hamilton Jackson, 93, died September 5, 2013. Born August 4, 1920 to Jo Ella Wilbanks Hamilton and John Henry Hamilton of Oliver, Alabama. She moved to Tupelo from Chattanooga to help open Central Service Association in the 1939. She married James Albert Jackson, July 11, 1945. Billie was a long- time member of Harrisburg Baptist...
Buddy Gilliam
September 5, 2013
BUDDY GILLIAM Plantersville - King W. Buddy' Gilliam, 52, died Thursday, September 5, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer. A native of Tupelo, he was born November 5, 1960, to King W. Gilliam, Sr. and Jena McCollum Gilliam. He attended school in New Albany and was a 1980 graduate of...
Lee Harris
September 1, 2013
LEE HARRIS Mooreville - Lee Harris, 58, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013, at his residence. A Lee County native, he was born March 30, 1955, to Harold Bell and Lillie Ghosie Harris. He served as a truck driver for many years. Lee enjoyed watching western movies and was an immeasurable Elvis Presley fan. He loved his family and cherished...
Jeri Beard
August 31, 2013
JERI BEARD Tupelo ? Jeri Nichols Beard, 83, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born February 23, 1930, in Lee County to Walton and Jessie Nichols. She lived many years in Florida and California and traveled extensively. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors...
Jeri Nichols Beard
August 31, 2013
JERI BEARD Tupelo - Jeri Nichols Beard, 83, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born February 23, 1930, in Lee County to Walton and Jessie Nichols. She lived many years in Florida and California and traveled extensively. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors...
Roy Shelton
August 31, 2013
ROY SHELTON Tupelo - Roy Shelton was born on June 4, 1924, in Houlka, Mississippi to Bob and Alma Prude Shelton. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the age of 89. Roy is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Doris Doss Shelton, his children, Loretta Kanyo (Andre') and Jerry...
Gerald Hand
August 28, 2013
GERALD WAYNE HAND Pontotoc - Gerald Wayne Hand, 65, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at his home surrounded by his wife and children by his side. Gerald was born on January 4, 1948, to Jeffer Nordean and Lourie Marie Berryhill Hand. After he graduated from Saltillo High School, he joined the United States Army and...
Gerald Wayne Hand
August 28, 2013
GERALD WAYNE HAND Pontotoc - Gerald Wayne Hand, 65, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at his home surrounded by his wife and children by his side. Gerald was born on January 4, 1948, to Jeffer Nordean and Lourie Marie Berryhill Hand. After he graduated from Saltillo High School, he joined the United States Army and...
Mary Moore "Missy" Barnett
August 28, 2013
Missy arrived into the loving arms of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on August 28, 2013. Being diabetic most of her life, she battled numerous health challenges with her disease but lived life to its fullest. She fought with an inner strength and steadfast Christian faith this past year and was an inspiration to so many during her lifetime....
Mary "Missy" Barnett
August 28, 2013
Missy arrived into the loving arms of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on August 28, 2013. Being diabetic most of her life, she battled numerous health challenges with her disease but lived life to its fullest. She fought with an inner strength and steadfast Christian faith this past year and was an inspiration to so many during her lifetime....
Naomi Barnes
August 26, 2013
NAOMI BARNES Mooreville - Naomi Barnes, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 26, 2013, after an extended illness. Naomi was born in Lee County on September 21, 1933, to Connie and Hazel Mitchell. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Naomi enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren that she adored. Working...
Annette Mortensen
August 24, 2013
ANNETTE KELLY MORTENSEN Amory - Annette Kelly Mortensen, 68, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013, at her residence. She was born August 28, 1944, in Redbay, Alabama, to Elbert Floyd and Della Mae Burns Daniel. A graduate of Tupelo High school, she then received her degree as a registered nurse from MSCW. As well as being a registered nurse, she...
Annette Kelly Mortensen
August 24, 2013
ANNETTE KELLY MORTENSEN Amory - Annette Kelly Mortensen, 68, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013, at her residence. She was born August 28, 1944, in Redbay, Alabama, to Elbert Floyd and Della Mae Burns Daniel. A graduate of Tupelo High school, she then received her degree as a registered nurse from MSCW. As well as being a registered nurse, she...
Roy Leander Carruth
August 22, 2013
ROY LEANDER CARRUTH Tupelo - Roy Leander Carruth, 74, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville after an extended illness. A Chesterville Community native, he was born August 30, 1938, to Horace Spencer and Leontine Heard Carruth. A graduate of Tupelo High School, he retired as a travel agent after many years of service....
Durard Barnes
August 22, 2013
DURARD BARNES Mantachie - Durard Barnes, 85, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013, at The Meadows in Fulton. He was born January 4, 1928, in Vina, Alabama, to James Ira and Bonner McCulloug Barnes. A high school graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High school he was a recipient of the Balford Award. He attended Ole Miss and then received his Masters...
Roy Carruth
August 22, 2013
ROY LEANDER CARRUTH Tupelo - Roy Leander Carruth, 74, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville after an extended illness. A Chesterville Community native, he was born August 30, 1938, to Horace Spencer and Leontine Heard Carruth. A graduate of Tupelo High School, he retired as a travel agent after many years of service....
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