OBITUARIES
Virginia Nichols
January 5, 2023
Virginia Nichols Saltillo- Virginia Sue Smothers Nichols at the age of 87 died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home in Saltillo. She was born in Lee County on June 11, 1935 to Robert Smothers and Vicki Rogers Smothers. She grew up in Mantachie, and at a young age, she received the nickname “dinner bell”. Virginia worked for 17 years...
Ray Gregory
January 4, 2023
Saltillo- William Ray Gregory at the age of 71 died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home at Courtyards Community Nursing Home. He was born April 6, 1951 in Tupelo to Dorris O. Gregory and Maxine Irene Johnson Gregory. At a young age it was obvious Ray was special. Although different from most, he enjoyed a fulfilled life. He enjoyed...
Reva Dyson
January 3, 2023
Reva Dyson Guntown- Reva Mae Green Dyson, 67, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born on March 15, 1955 to Walton and Florence Green in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Reva was a character, straightforward, never held in an opinion this earned her the nickname from her grandchildren, as “gangster granny”. She never apologized for being herself....
Marilyn Schaper
January 2, 2023
Belden--Marilyn Schaper, age 89, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home in Belden. She was born in Assumption, Illinois to Wayne and Evelyn Brackett. Marilyn moved with her family to Tupelo in 1968. She owned and then sold an employment agency in Tupelo. Marilyn loved watching all sports, but her love was for the game...
Rush Robbins
December 30, 2022
Auburn Community—Lee Rush Robbins, age 91, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home in the Auburn Community. He was born October 26, 1931 in Lee County, the son of Hausie Dearum Robbins and Martha Jane Harris Robbins. Rush was a meter reader for the Mississippi Valley Gas Company for 42 years. He was married 30 years to Jo...
Sgt. 1st Class Dwight B. Cooper
December 30, 2022
Dwight B. Cooper, at the age of 75, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home in the Brewer Community. He was born March 26, 1946, in Cleveland to Audie and Addis Bush Cooper. Dwight proudly served his country in the United States Army and also in the Army National Guard, making this his career for 32 years. After...
Gerald Parker
December 28, 2022
Gerald Wayne Parker passed away on December 28, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center at the age of 83. He was born on September 28, 1939 to Miles Parker and Frances McCarthy Parker (Morrow). He spent the majority of his working career as a truck driver. He drove for Malone & Hyde until the closure of the Tupelo plant...
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...
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