OBITUARIES

Martha P. Hunt

Martha P. Hunt

June 22, 2023

Martha P. Hunt Eggville Community- Martha Pearl Brown Hunt, 85, went to her eternal Heavenly home on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was the daughter of Cecil Nelph Brown and Lola Barber Brown, born on May 11, 1938, in Itawamba. On April 18, 1954, at the age of 15 years old, she married Joe Earl Hunt. They spent 68 years...

Elizabeth Craig

Elizabeth Craig

June 22, 2023

Tupelo, formerly of Natchez-- Mary Elizabeth Wilson Craig passed peacefully in her sleep in her home on June 22, 2023. Born in Collins, on August 20,1939, she was the daughter of George Macon Wilson and Myra Speed Wilson. Elizabeth had a happy childhood in Collins and at the tender age of 17, she began her radiology technician career at the...

Barbara Marshall

Barbara Marshall

June 22, 2023

Barbara Marshall Iuka formerly of Olive Branch- Barbara Gail Clark Marshall died Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Tupelo, she was born on October 10, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois to Mary Kathleen Clark and Sim Stewart Clark. She grew up in Memphis and attended Whitehaven High School Class of 1970, from there she served in the Army Reserves and attended the...

Melinda B. Lee

Melinda B. Lee

June 18, 2023

Melinda B. Lee Saltillo- Melinda Ann Bryant Lee, 65, died Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home. She was born September 27, 1957 in Jackson to William Bryant and Bettie Johnston Bryant. She graduated from Jim Hill High School in 1975. She then graduated in 1979 from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s in Education, and her career flourished as...

Eva Webb

Eva Webb

June 17, 2023

Eva Webb Saltillo—Eva May Spearman Webb passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her daughter’s home. She was 87. Born June 5, 1936 in Saltillo, she was the daughter of Ernest Lee and Velma Lee Parker Spearman. Eva worked as a sales clerk in a shoe store for many years. She was the widow of Lawrence Webb and they enjoyed...

Ms. Maurice Swinney Gibson

Ms. Maurice Swinney Gibson

June 16, 2023

Maurice Swinney Gibson of Starkville passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. Maurice was graduate of Tupelo High School and went on to study at Mississippi State University, where she received her Masters Degree. Ms. Gibson went on to teach for 37 years at various Mississippi school districts, ending her career with the Starkville School District....

Jean Pittman

Jean Pittman

June 16, 2023

Catherine Jean Pittman, 90, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Baptist Hospital in Oxford. She was born November 4, 1932 in North Augusta, South Caroline to Emery Platt-Howard Ruland and Mildred Kennedy Ruland. Jean was the wife of James H. Pittman and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage before his passing in 2012. Jean spent most of her...

PJ McKnatt

PJ McKnatt

June 15, 2023

Tupelo—Peggy Jean “PJ” McKnatt passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was 72 years old. She was born in California on June 28, 1958, the daughter of John C. McKnatt and Miranda McKnatt. Before she became disabled, PJ worked in housekeeping for several hotels. A true people person, PJ loved to help others and...

June C. Mitchell

June C. Mitchell

June 13, 2023

June Claire Mitchell passed away at her home at the age of 80. She was born January 5, 1943 in Water Valley, the daughter of Carl Franklin Davidson and Minnie Margaret Pipkins Davidson. After her graduation from Oakland High School, she then attended Northwest Mississippi Junior College, where she received her Certificate in Secretarial Science in 1962. June worked for...

Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

June 13, 2023

Steve Johnson Senatobia formerly of Tupelo – George Stephen “Steve” Johnson, 64, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the son of James and Delores Featherston, born on October 9, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a proud veteran who served in the 155th Armored Brigade of the Army National Guard....

Ralph H. Stone

Ralph H. Stone

June 12, 2023

Ralph H. Stone, age 95, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss. He was born December 22, 1927 in Plattsburg to Albert and Lillian Stone. Ralph was a graduate of Plattsburg High School where he was captain of the football team. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and worked many years...

Jeanette “Jeanne” Lummus

Jeanette “Jeanne” Lummus

June 11, 2023

Jeanne Lummus Tupelo- Jeanette “Jeanne” Moak Lummus, 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Greenhouses of Tupelo under Sanctuary Hospice care. Jeanne was born September 24, 1937, in Natchez, Mississippi, to the late J.T. and Mary Louise Moak. She was a graduate of Central High School in Jackson, Mississippi, and received a Bachelor...

Patty Tucker

Patty Tucker

June 10, 2023

Patty Tucker Tupelo- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Jean Tucker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Patricia left this world on June 10, 2023, from Sanctuary Hospice House. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was born in Tupelo on June 2, 1951, to William F. Waters and Betty...

Doris Beard

Doris Beard

June 7, 2023

Tupelo—Doris Tucker Beard died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a life well spent. There will be no visitation or services. She appreciated each and every person that touched her life and was thankful for all you added. She is survived by two sons, Jamey Beard (Tiffany) of Cleveland, Ohio and Kevin Beard (Christy) of Tupelo;...

Major General (Ret.) T. K. Moffett

Major General (Ret.) T. K. Moffett

June 5, 2023

Major General (Ret.) T. K. Moffett Tupelo- Terrill Kay Moffett, 73, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. You may have known T. K. Moffett as an Attorney, a Major General, a Judge, a restaurant owner, a Professor, a City Prosecutor, a Deacon, a Music/Youth Minister, an Author, an Army West Point Rabble...

David Anderson

David Anderson

June 5, 2023

Saltillo - David Lee Anderson, 78, went to his eternal home Monday, June 5, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born April 17, 1945, in New Albany to Hansel and Maurine Stroud Anderson. He grew up in New Albany and was a 1964 graduate of W. P. Daniel High School. After high school, he attended Northeast...

Jack Thomas Timmons

Jack Thomas Timmons

June 3, 2023

Jack Thomas Timmons was born straight into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 3, 2023. His family was looking forward to meeting him with great anticipation. They take comfort in knowing Jack is in heaven and will never have to experience the hurts and disappointments of life here on earth. Jack leaves behind his mother, Caylyn Burcham and his...

Neal C. Houston

Neal C. Houston

June 2, 2023

Neal Crawford Houston, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023, at his home after an extended illness. He was born March 31, 1929 in Saltillo to the late Humpy and Ozell Houston. Neal grew up in East Tupelo and lived on Old Saltillo Road all of his life. He worked on the family farm in his early years...

Betty Long

Betty Long

May 31, 2023

Betty Long Saltillo- Lucy Elizabeth “Betty” Cobb Long, 83, a bright light that found joy in making others smile died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born July 6, 1939 in Tupelo; she was one of three children of John Simpson Cobb and Brown “Brownie” Elkin Taylor Cobb. In 1957 Betty graduated from Tupelo High...

Colleen Morgan Zuber

Colleen Morgan Zuber

May 26, 2023

Colleen Morgan Zuber, 80 passed away May 26, 2023 at her home in Tupelo. Born September 28, 1942, she was the daughter of Edward and Elois Morgan. Colleen was a 1960 graduate of Hernando High School, Hernando. She worked as an office manager/administrative assistant in the public school system and veterinary office. She was an avid reader, she loved working...