OBITUARIES
James Ray Williams
Feb 4, 2024
Mr. James Ray Williams
Saltillo-- James Ray Williams, 60, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. James Ray was born April 25, 1963, to James Thomas Williams, Sr. and Helen Faye Cunningham Williams in Tupelo.
He was a jack-of-all-trades. Whether it was painting or working as a dispatcher for the cab company, James Ray approached each...
Jerry Lee
Feb 4, 2024
Jerry Lee
Columbus formerly of Nettleton- Jerry Lee died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Baptist Hospital in Columbus. He along with his twin sister, Jean were born on November 29, 1942, to Thomas Jefferson “Buddy” Lee and Velma Phillips Lee. Jerry earned his Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Mississippi. He began his career at Tupelo Hospital and retired...
Dan Dan Craig
Feb 3, 2024
Dan Dan Craig
Mantachie- Daniel Ray Craig the beloved and self-proclaimed “legend” was found dead on February 3, 2024, following an accidental drowning. Daniel, commonly called “Dan Dan” by his friends and family, was one-of-a-kind. He was born July 27, 1992, in New Albany to Rickey Hallmark and Nora Craig. Although he was far from perfect, his love for his family...
Larry L. Boren
Jan 29, 2024
Larry Lamar Boren, age 69, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born December 1, 1954 in Tupelo, the son of Herrell Jack and Ruby Storms Boren. He was a 1973 graduate of Mooreville High School where he played football and basketball. Larry worked in the tire finishing department of Cooper Tire until...
Jessie Mae Campbell Hughes
Jan 28, 2024
Jessie Mae Campbell Hughes passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Diversicare Nursing Facility. She was 97 years old. She was born July 19, 1926 in Mantachie to Tom and Jimmy Fennell. Jessie worked a few years in a milk processing plant; however her life’s purpose was devoted to taking care of others. She was a caring, giving, compassionate...
Jameson "Jay Winston" Hood
Jan 27, 2024
Pontotoc—Jameson “Jay Winston” Hood, infant son of Jordan and Jessica Hood, was born directly into the arms of Jesus on January 27, 2024. Perfect in every way, Jay Winston will never have to feel the pain and suffering we know on this earth. He will only know the complete joy of living every moment with his Heavenly Savior.
He leaves behind...
George M. Taylor
Jan 27, 2024
George Malcolm Taylor, 83, died January 27, 2024, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. He was born June 20, 1940, in Philadelphia, MS, the third of three children to the late Raleigh Vernon Taylor and Claribel George Taylor. He attended elementary school in Philadelphia before moving to Houston, MS during Junior High School. He graduated from Houston High...
Jesse Clift
Jan 20, 2024
Jesse Clift
Tupelo- Jesse Charles Clift, 96, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born September 9, 1927, in Anadarko, Oklahoma to the late Charles Weaver Clift and late Dora Delphia Lewis Clift. Jesse at the age of 16, enlisted in the United States Navy to serve during World War II. During his 28 years...
Sally James
Jan 20, 2024
Sally James
Birmingham Ridge Community- Sally Rebekah Vaughan James, 46, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at her residence in Lee County. Sally was born in Natchez on March 15, 1977. She lived most of her life in Shannon but has been living in the Birmingham Ridge Community for the last several years. Sally was outgoing; she never met a stranger...
Joe Palmertree
Jan 19, 2024
Joe Palmertree
Tupelo- Joseph “Joe” Daniel Palmertree died January 19, 2024, at Tupelo Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born March 21, 1952, in Panola County in the Orwood Community to Bert Palmertree and Kathleen Perry Palmertree. He spent his working life on Tugboats working the Mississippi River. He loved working with and breaking in horses.
Joe is survived by his two sons,...
Darcy Strickland
Jan 18, 2024
Catherine Darcy Strickland
January 31, 1934 — January 18, 2024
Catherine Darcy Strickland, Tupelo, MS – Darcy died peacefully, surrounded by family at her home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, just 13 days before her 90th birthday. She was born January 31, 1934, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada to Elmer Robertson Puddington and Katherine Huntress Dyer.
Darcy had the grades to graduate...
Norma C. Pegues
Jan 16, 2024
Norma C. Pegues, at the age of 90, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in the Hospice unit of North Mississippi Medical Center.
Norma Jeane Crockett was born, in the midst of the great depression, on March 22, 1933, in Jackson, Tennessee; she was the youngest child of Mary Pauline “Polly” Grant Crockett and John Wesley Crockett.
When Norma was in...
Leontine "Tene" Tomasetti
Jan 13, 2024
Leontine “Tene” Tomasetti passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina
Tene was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 18, 1916. She adored her family: her mother, father and her four brothers, and they loved her. She was so close to her mother and would often say, “I wish Mama was here. She would know the right thing to...
Jimmy W. Jones
Jan 13, 2024
SERVICES FOR MR. JONES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 11 A.M. FRIDAY AT THE JEFFERSON STREET CHAPEL WITH VISITATION 10 A.M. UNTIL SERVICE TIME.
Tupelo--Jimmy Wayne Jones, 73, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit. Mr. Jones was born in Tupelo on December 16, 1950 to Alfred Herbert Jones and Varnell Enlow Jones. He grew...
Beverly Ann Chambers
Jan 13, 2024
Beverly Ann Chambers, 89, Transitioned into the Savior’s sweet presence on Saturday, January 13, 2023 at her home in Tupelo. She was born August 19, 1934 in Brice Missouri at a CC camp to Cecile Layton and Enoch Gilley. She was the youngest of nine children. She grew up in the Midwest and came to Tupelo in 1962 where she...
Barbara Ann Cartwright
Jan 11, 2024
Barbara Cartwright
Auburn Community—Barbara Ann Cartwright, age 76, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham after a sudden illness. She was born February 4, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee to Calvin Leon Lamb and Virginia Ruth White. A longtime resident of Lee County, Barbara was a graduate Tupelo High School. She worked...
Brian "Butter" Lofton
Jan 9, 2024
James Brian “Butter” Lofton, 53, of the Richmond Community, passed away on January 9, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, with his daughter, mom, sister, aunt, and many family and friends by his side. He was born October 26, 1970 in Tupelo to Doyle and Carolyn Lofton.
Brian had one daughter, Anna Grace. He attended Mooreville School and...
Pamela B. Price
Jan 8, 2024
Saltillo—Pamela B. Price, age 59, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at her home. She was born December 28, 1964 in Greenville, the daughter of Vernon and Etta May White. Pam was a loving homemaker who cherished every moment she spent with her family, especially her three grandchildren. She also enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and camping.
Pamela leaves behind her...
Joyce Windham
Jan 7, 2024
Tremont-- Joyce Lenore Windham, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Born on November 26, 1941, in Tremont, Joyce was the beloved daughter of Underwood Harrell and Beulah Grady Harrell.
Joyce was a proud alumna of the University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Joyce’s pursuit of knowledge...
Cora Lee Pierce
Jan 7, 2024
Cora Lee Young Pierce passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was 86 years old. Born July 4, 1937 in Panola County, Cora Lee was the daughter of Leroy and Ella Ruth Epps Young. She was formerly a resident of Haleyville, Alabama before relocating to Belden in order to be closer to family. A...
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