OBITUARIES
James Kemp
Nov 21, 2023
James Kemp Brandon previously of Saltillo- James Robert Kemp, born January 24, 1948, to Robert Lealon Kemp and Clytie Orsborn Kemp, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in Brandon after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. While attending Saltillo High School, James was an all-around athlete on the basketball, football, and was part of the 1965 Baseball Championship team. Following...
Mavis McBrayer Mallette
Nov 19, 2023
Mavis McBrayer Mallette, age 80, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. A Lee County native and lifelong resident she was born March 21, 1943, to Royce and Christine Hutcheson McBrayer. On December 23, 1960, Mavis married her high school sweetheart, Wayne "Mutt" Mallette and they enjoyed 62 wonderful years together. She provided care for...
Vernon Ethridge
Nov 18, 2023
Vernon Ethridge Saltillo- William Vernon Ethridge, 81, died Saturday, November 18, 2023at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1942, to Horace Frank Ethridge and Ruby Jewel Watson Ethridge. When asked, Vernon always said he was from Sarasota, Florida although they moved around a good bit in his younger years. In 1964, he married the former Frances Taylor,...
Tracy Stacks
Nov 18, 2023
Tracy Stacks Saltillo- Tracy Lynn Stacks, 57, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his home in Saltillo. He and his twin brother, Stacy, were born in Tupelo on December 27, 1965, to LC Stacks and Betty Jo McKissick Stacks. Following graduating Itawamba Agricultural High School, Tracy pursued a career as an Electrician. He proudly served in Iraq as an Electrical...
Josephine Turner
Nov 17, 2023
Josephine Turner
Tupelo- Josephine Mitchell Turner, 99, joined her husband, Haley Turner, and daughter, Kathleen Falgout, in Heaven on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Jefferson Street Chapel of Pegues, 535 W. Jefferson Street, Tupelo, with Rev. Jim Yates officiating. Graveside services will follow in Lee Memorial...
Judy Annette Kennene
Nov 17, 2023
Southaven—Judy Annette Kennene, 75, born May 4, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, died Friday, November 17, 2023. Private Family Services. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at PeguesFuneralHome.com.
Shelia Evelyn Boyd
Nov 17, 2023
Shelia Evelyn Boyd, age 74, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born in Baldwyn on April 12, 1949 to Willard Hutcheson and Jewell Collie Hutcheson. Shelia worked as an associate for Walmart until her retirement. She was also a licensed beautician. Shelia was a dedicated member of Belden Baptist Church for many years....
Betty Jo Young
Nov 16, 2023
Betty Jo Kitchen Young, 93, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit after an extended illness. Prior to her passing, she was able to remain in her home with the love and care of her daughters and numerous caregivers. She was born April 3, 1930 in Tupelo to Richard Alvin Kitchen and Vernie...
Hon. James Robert “Bob” Gilfoy, IV
Nov 16, 2023
Hon. James Robert “Bob” Gilfoy, IV Saltillo-James Robert “Bob” Gilfoy IV passed on to Heaven on November 16, 2023. Bob was born in Jackson, MS on September 17, 1941 where it was his good fortune to spend his childhood under the Christian rearing of his parents, the late Sheriff J. R. Gilfoy and Pearl Gilfoy, both of whom predeceased him....
Vincenza (Vivian) Cioffi
Nov 13, 2023
On November 13, 2023, Vincenza (Vivian) Cioffi went to be with angels and saints in heaven. She was born in Gioia del Colle (Bari), Italy on August 16, 1934. She was a devout follower of the Catholic faith and in years past a regular parishioner at the Immaculate Heart of Mary church in Scarsdale, New York. She was a devoted...
Archie Opiela
Nov 12, 2023
Archie Opiela Archie Opiela, 91, of Karnes City, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Morgan City, Louisiana. He was born on December 8, 1931. Archie was a man whose warm smile illuminated every room he entered. He held a deep love for his family and had an uncanny ability to leave a lasting impression on everyone he encountered....
The Rev. Mildred Board Grubbs
Nov 11, 2023
The Rev. Mildred Grubbs Tupelo- The Rev. Mildred Board Grubbs, 2800 West Main Street, Tupelo, Mississippi died Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born November 18, 1917, in rural Cascade, Iowa to Leroy E. and Bertha Fober Board and was married to William L. Grubbs on September 2, 1945. She received her B.A. Degree from the University of Dubuque, Iowa,...
Lydia Louise Kinard Neal
Nov 11, 2023
Tupelo- Lydia Louise Kinard Neal, 93, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1930, in Forrest County, Mississippi to George Forrest Kinard and Anne Elva Lee Kinard. She grew up in Meridian, Lumberton, and Hattiesburg. On December 1, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama she married Maynard C. Neal. They were married for 67...
Roy Logan
Nov 9, 2023
Roy Logan Saltillo- Lorenzo Columbus “Roy” Logan, Jr. passed on to his Heavenly home at the age of 92 on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his home in Saltillo after a brief illness. He was born April 30, 1931, to L.C. and Lillie Downs Logan in Moorhead, Mississippi. Mr. Logan served his country during the Korean War in the United...
Donna Lee Gilbert
Nov 9, 2023
Donna Lee Gilbert, age 75, of Waynesboro, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Gertrude Dickerson. She is survived by her children Matthew P. Gilbert (Jessica); Lori G. Redd; and John D. Gilbert; grandchildren Cory Hatcher, Devan Harrison, Savanna Bradham, Gilbert Gosset, Matthew Gilbert, Arthur Gilbert, Elanor Gilbert, and...
David “Davey” Michael Riley
Nov 8, 2023
David “Davey” Michael Riley Saltillo- David Michael Riley, 42, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Saltillo on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. David was born in Columbus on August 3, 1981; he is the son of Kim Riley. Because his favorite uncle was named David, “Little David” was his family nickname even when he reached adulthood. He graduated from Saltillo...
Charles "Buddy" Thomas Davis
Nov 6, 2023
Charles “Buddy” Thomas Davis, 85, went home to the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS, after a brief illness. Born in Tupelo, on August 27, 1938 to Homer Gay and Kate Williams Davis, Buddy was raised in Tupelo where he graduated from Tupelo High School with the class of 1957....
Norma Fay Ray
Nov 5, 2023
Tupelo—Norma Fay Presley Ray, 73, died November 5, 2023 at Baldwyn Nursing Facility after a brief illness. She was born September 4, 1950 in Tupelo to the late Noah Edward Presley and the late Mary Christine Houston Presley (Roberts). Norma Fay lived most of her life in Tupelo where she enjoyed traveling, cooking for family, and visiting with friends. Survivors...
Sammie T Pannell
Nov 3, 2023
Sammie T. Pannell Verona—Sammie T. Pannell, age 73, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility. He was born March 23, 1950 in Lee County, the son of Johnny Pannell and Sally Blair Pannell. Over the years Sammie worked in many capacities in the furniture industry and then retired from Kruger Industries. He also served as a...
Mary Payne Hairald
Nov 1, 2023
Mary Payne Hairald, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born February 25, 1936, in Tupelo, the daughter of Will Burney Payne and Ivey Berryhill Payne. She attended and graduated from Nettleton High School in 1953 and from the University of Mississippi in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and a...
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