OBITUARIES
Nan Barnes
April 1, 2023
Nan Barnes Tupelo- Mary Nan Barnes, 82, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at her home in the Auburn Community after a sudden illness. She was the first-born child of the late Robert Lonzo Bass and Mary Ruth Bass of Pontotoc County, on March 8, 1941. Survivors include her husband, JM Barnes; daughter, Rita Holloway (Joe), both of Tupelo; four sisters,...
Braxton Carlock
March 31, 2023
Braxton Carlock Guntown- Jason Braxton Carlock, 22, succumbed to his injuries from a solo automobile accident, Friday, March 31, 2023. Braxton was beloved by everyone; he never met a stranger and had a heart of gold. Although he was a reliable and organized hard worker, he was also the “life to the party” who would light up a room as...
Freida Fletcher
March 28, 2023
Freida Fletcher Tupelo- Freida Jean Fletcher, 72, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. The daughter of Fredrick Euwing Deaver and Belva Reed Deaver, she was born December 7, 1950, in Center Point, Alabama. Before she graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School in Alabama, she began her 25-year career in cosmetology at the...
Dorothy "Fido" Riddle
March 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...
Dorothy Jean "Dot" Lyons
March 26, 2023
Dorothy Jean “Dot” Lyons TUPELO – Dorothy Jean “Dot” Lyons went to her heavenly home on March 26, 2023, at the Martin House in Tupelo at the youthful age of 89. Dot was born on August 7, 1933, in Guntown. Dot graduated from Cedar Hill High School in 1952 where she was a forward on her high school basketball team....
Hazel Hall
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
