OBITUARIES
Randy Attaway
December 28, 2022
Randy Attaway Saltillo—Randy Attaway, 63, died on his birthday, December 28, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in the Lberty Community of Itawamba County to Herbert Reed Attaway and Treauvor Nell Berryman Attaway. Earlier in his life, he enjoyed riding his four wheeler, fishing, and skiing. He was a member of Liberty...
Jerry "Hoppy" McKissick
December 27, 2022
Unity Community—Jerry Cratis “Hoppy” McKissick, at the age of 77, passed away December 27, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born March 18, 1945 in Tupelo to Clarence “Bill” and Lila Mullenix McKissick. Even as a young boy, Hoppy had a strong work ethic which continued into adulthood. Following his graduation from high...
Betty Jo Harville
December 26, 2022
Tupelo- Betty Jo Harville surrounded by her family peacefully passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at her home. Known as Ms. Betty, she was born April 18, 1933 to Floyd and Louie Bell Baughman. She married the love of her life, Murrell T. Harville and they were together for 64 years before his passing. Betty had five children, Linda...
Rowland Geddie
December 26, 2022
Rowland Geddie Tupelo- Rowland Hill Geddie, Jr. October 17th, 1932 ~ December 26th, 2022. “Hello, All You Lucky People, The Noble Father is Home!” This was how Rowland would enter the house at the end of the day. Today, he is Home indeed. It is often said that life is not about the two dates that define one’s birth and...
Johnny Boling
December 26, 2022
Mantachie—Johnny D. Boling, age 68, passed away at the North Mississippi Medical Center on December 26, 2022. He was born in Clarksdale to Jimmy and Bobbie Nale Pettit Boling. For many years he worked as a security guard for Superior Products. Johnny enjoyed fishing and was a talented artist, drawing pictures for friends and family to enjoy. He is survived...
Dr. Tom Ellis
December 25, 2022
Dr. Tom Ellis Sherman- Dr. Thomas Mastin Ellis, 79, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was born on June 11, 1943. Dr. Tom earned his degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University after graduating from Banks High School in Birmingham, Alabama. While at Auburn, he met his future wife, Sue McCartney, and...
Mark “Moot” Johnson
December 25, 2022
Mark “Moot” Johnson Tupelo- Mark Anthony “Moot” Johnson, 61, passed away on Christmas Day, 2022 at his home. He was born August 15, 1961, in Knoxville, Tennessee; he is the son of Samuel Ray Johnson and Gloria Maples Johnson. A self-proclaimed mountain hippie, Moot was a free spirit and always enjoyed hiking and making friends. As a construction worker, he...
Pat "Granny" Tuggle
December 23, 2022
Brewer Community--Patricia Ann Tuggle, died December 23, 2022, at her home. She was born on August 18, 1939, in New Albany, the daughter of Rufus Henry Dye and Irmagine Carnathan Dye. On December 27, 1954, she married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Curry Tuggle; they shared 57 years before his death on February 27, 2012. Pat was best...
Julie Walsh Seiler
December 23, 2022
TUPELO – Julie Walsh Seiler, 64, died December 23, 2023 at The Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo following an extended illness. The saying, “Some people make the world brighter just by being in it” is how Julie lived. She saw goodness in everyone she met even if she didn't know them well. She was a Christian disciple and mentor of...
Ellar Faye Turner
December 22, 2022
Ellar Faye Turner Saltillo- Ellar Faye Turner, 85, died at North Mississippi Medical Center on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was born December 3, 1937, in Mississippi to Freedman and Sara Gattis. She married Vaudery O’Neal Turner, Sr. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. Ellar Faye enjoyed flowers, fishing, quilting, and animals, especially her dog, spot. Ellar Faye...
James Hairston
December 20, 2022
On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, James Elliott Hairston passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. James Elliott Hairston was born on October 6, 1957, to Clarence and Ruby Hairston, in Smithville, Mississippi. He was the youngest of five children: Clara, Norma, James Robert, and Wanda. He is survived by his mother, Ruby of Amory; his son, Justin Hairston...
Angela Fay "Angie" Wilson
December 17, 2022
Nettleton—Angela Fay “Angie” Wilson passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 49 years old. She was born in Tupelo on September 8, 1973 to James Thomas and Linda Croft Wilson. Angie graduated from Nettleton High School. She loved children and before her health failed she worked at several daycare centers. She enjoyed cross...
Phil Youngblood
December 16, 2022
Tupelo—Philip Glen “Phil” Youngblood, age 75, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 1, 1947 to Harold and Edith Youngblood in Jackson. Phil was raised in Crystal springs with his brothers, Lindy, Jerry, and Don and graduated from Crystal Springs High School. After graduation, Phil served in the 82nd...
Catherine McGregor Mathis
December 16, 2022
Tupelo—Catherine Marie McGregor Mathis passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was 87 years old. Born September 14, 1935 in Oxford, she was the daughter of Fred Evans McGregor and Vivian Low McGregor. In 1950 she married the love of her life, John T. Mathis and they enjoyed 64 wonderful years together. Catherine’s life...
Thomas Lee Scott
December 16, 2022
Tupelo—Thomas Lee Scott , at the age of 70, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center surrounded by his adoring family. A Tupelo native and lifelong resident, he was born May 15, 1952 to J.T. and Annie Lou McMullen Scott. He was a graduate of Tupelo High School and Itawamba Community College. On July 2,...
Joy Whiteside Bell
December 15, 2022
Tupelo—Joy Whiteside Bell, at the age of 73, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her home after an extended illness. She was born March 30, 1949, the daughter of Kelly and Lucille Whiteside. She was a graduate of Hickory Flat High School and Northwest Community College. Joy worked for over 20 years as a secretary at Hancock Fabric. Her...
Magdalen Irwin
December 14, 2022
Saltillo--Magdalen McMullan Irwin, 93, went to be with her Savior Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. Born February 28, 1929, she was the second child of Weaver and Maude Houston McMullan. She lived in the Birmingham Ridge Community most of her life and graduated from Saltillo High School in 1947. She married William Love “Billy”...
Jewel Smith
December 12, 2022
Tupelo—Jewel Smith, at the age of 89, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 19, 1932 in Booneville, the daughter of Noel and Delzie Hutchins Bumpers. Jewel for 28 years at Brown Shoe until their closing and then for Carrozza Furniture until her retirement. Her life revolved around her family and...
Jackie Hester
December 11, 2022
Jackie Hester Saltillo- Jackie Faye Hester died December 11, 2022, at her home. She was born July 27, 1944, in Lee County. She is the daughter of Jimmy Lee “Buck” Fowler, and Hazel Juanita Hunt Fowler. Jackie married Ben Earl Hester and they were married for 45 years until his death. Jackie was a seamstress and supervision at Lee Sportswear...
Mildred Fay Kidd
December 10, 2022
Tupelo- Mildred Fay Kidd passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born July 15, 1939, to Namon G. Bryant and Minnie Lee Montgomery Bryant. She was a lifelong resident of Tupelo. Mildred Fay retired after 27 years from Todd’s Big Star Grocery. Mildred leaves behind her husband, James Kidd; two sons, David Kidd...
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