OBITUARIES
Faye Morton
September 16, 2023
Faye Morton Tupelo- Faye Morton, 92, graced Earth on June 26, 1931, to Florence and PC Smith, and blessed Heaven on September 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Faye knew no stranger and blessed all with her warm smile. She was well known for her proficiency in the kitchen and willingness to share her expertise. Faye inspired others with...
Stephanie Carpenter Williams
September 14, 2023
Saltillo-- Stephanie Carpenter Williams, 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in the comfort of her home in Saltillo. She was born January 13, 1962, to Gerald Carpenter and Martha Smith Carpenter in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Animals held a special place in Stephanie’s heart, with horses reigning supreme. Another great love of Stephanie’s was flowers, and she dedicated her...
Milton "Mick" Lamons
September 13, 2023
Ballardsville Community-- Milton Edwin Lamons, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Milton was born May 29, 1938, to Olena Lamons in Lee County. He spent a lifetime demonstrating the values of hard work, faith, and family. Mick spent the majority of his working years as a tube mill operator for Krueger Metal...
Ellen Barnes
September 12, 2023
Tupelo—Hildreth Ellen Barnes, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Green Houses of Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo. She was born July 9, 1929, to the late C. B. Strickland and Myrtle Williams Strickland in Itawamba County. Ellen married the love of her life, Billy C. Barnes, in 1947. They shared 60 beautiful years together until...
Jeffie L. Gatlin
September 11, 2023
Jeffie L. Gatlin, 84, of Tupelo, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at the Page House in the Traceway Retirement Community on Sunday, September 11 , 2023. Jeffie was originally from Water Valley, where she played guard on the high school varsity basketball team. This led to her being a lifelong sports fan. Jeffie and her...
Jackie Derreberry
September 10, 2023
Mantachie—Jacqueline Denise “Jackie” Derreberry passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 56 years old. Jackie was born July 3, 1967 in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of Jack Bedale Derreberry and Geraldine Walker Good. She lived in many places during her lifetime, settling in Mantachie in 1995. Even...
Patricia Ann Weaver Hood
September 7, 2023
Patricia Ann Weaver Hood peacefully passed away Thursday, September 8, 2023, at her home at The Villages, Tupelo, Mississippi, among family and friends. Her joyful laughter and bright smile will be missed by all who knew her. A lifelong resident of Tupelo, Patricia was born May 8, 1939, the only child of the late Emma Lou Temple Weaver and the...
Lynette Partlow Brown
September 5, 2023
Claudia Lynette Partlow Brown, age 79, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brandon, Mississippi. Lynette was born October 27, 1944 in Tupelo to Buford and Irene Young Partlow. She was a graduate of Tupelo High School and then attended Itawamba Junior College (now ICC) and Mississippi University for Women (now The W)....
Elmer Ray Clay, Sr.
September 2, 2023
Elmer Ray Clay, Sr. Guntown previously of Waukegan, Illinois- Elmer Ray Clay, Sr. died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. He was born on August 16, 1952, to Arthur Ray Clay and Louise Levich Clay. He was a life love native of Waukegan, Illinois until the death of his wife, Diane Kowski Clay and his health began...
Sandra Ford
September 2, 2023
Sandra Ford Tupelo- Sandra Kay Ford, 78, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, peacefully at Magnolia Manor in Tupelo. She was born June 8, 1945, to William Jasper Thomas and Annie Maurine Paseur Thomas in Memphis, Tennessee. Sandra was best known as a waitress in the prime of the Executive Inn in Tupelo. After meeting and marrying Jerry Ford, she became...
Vilicia Woolard
September 1, 2023
Vilicia Woolard Saltillo- Vilicia Marie Raines Woolard, 60, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Friday, September 1, 2023. Vilicia was born August 24, 1963, in Horn Lake to Jerry Dale Raines and Arnita Marie Glosson Raines. She grew up on a strawberry farm, learning the importance of hard work at a young age. Vilicia had many talents...
Wilson Nettleton
August 30, 2023
Tupelo--Wilson Joseph Nettleton, III, 69, of Tupelo, MS passed away on August 30, 2023. He was born January 30, 1954, to Wilson Joseph Nettleton, Jr., and Marie (Hottinger) Nettleton in Metairie, Louisiana. Wilson, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, is survived by his wife, Vickie; son, Wil (Mary) Nettleton; daughters, Elizabeth Nettleton, and Michelle (Darrell) Cleveland; grandsons, Walker and Graham...
Jerry Robertson
August 29, 2023
Jerry Robertson Saltillo— Jerry Thomas Robertson, 76, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his home in Saltillo. Jerry was born February 24, 1947, in Tupelo to Thomas Bowen and Jeffie Elizabeth Porter Robertson. A lifelong Lee County native, Jerry graduated from Tupelo High School. Prior to his retirement, he had a long and successful career in dirt and bulldozer...
Ronny Gibson
August 28, 2023
Ronny Gibson Tupelo- Ronald “Ronny” Thomas Gibson, 71, died Monday, August 28, 2023, at the State Veterans Home in Oxford. Ronny was a character that was irreplaceable to his family and friends. He had an unmated humor and kind heart. He was born July 22, 1952, in Tupelo to Thomas Ashcraft Gibson and Virginia Elizabeth Vinson Gibson. Following his 1970...
Barry Brand
August 26, 2023
Tupelo—Barry Brand passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Diversicare Health Care Facility following a lengthy illness. He was 82 years old. Born September 16, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, Barry was the son of Harold and Rieva Rosenberg Brand. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. While stationed in Daytona Beach, Florida, Barry met the...
David "Dent" Schumpert
August 25, 2023
David Dennis "Dent" Schumpert passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home due to a tragic accident. He was born February 25, 1934 in Itawamba County to Coy and Retha Tindall Schumpert. After his high school graduation, Dent served his country in the National Guard. The majority of Dent's working career was spent as a punch press operator for...
Sue Sudduth
August 24, 2023
Asheville, North Carolina-- Mary Sue Sudduth passed away after a short illness on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at The Lodge Health and Rehab in Mills River, North Carolina. She was born December 7, 1932 in Tupelo Mississippi, the daughter of Dexter Walter Christian and Mattie Vola Pierce Christian. After high school she attended college and began her career as a...
Susie Ray
August 19, 2023
Tupelo-- Susie Ray, a vibrant soul with an indomitable spirit, left this world on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the age of 61. She passed away peacefully at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born February 7, 1962, to James and Delores Featherston in Atlanta, Georgia. Susie was one of a kind. She lived each day as a...
Sue Herring
August 18, 2023
Saltillo-- Mattie Sue Herring, 79, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at The Meadows in Fulton. Sue was born to Alvis Wilson Hall and Nona Estelle Wren Hall on August 1, 1944, in Saltillo. Sue had a strong work ethic. She spent many fulfilling years as a dedicated worker at Hancock Fabrics until her well-earned retirement. She was a dedicated...
Margaret Johnson
August 16, 2023
Ozark Community-- Margaret Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her home in Marietta. She was born June 30, 1953 to Johnnie Franks and Lorene Reece Franks. Margaret’s warm and loving nature left an enduring mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Margaret’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family. She...
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