OBITUARIES
Martha Ann Thompson
January 29, 2025
Martha Ann Stone Thompson died on January 29, 2025, at Tupelo Nursing and Rehab after an extended illness. She was born on January 29, 1936, in Tupelo to the late Woodrow and Mae Segars Stone. Her grandparents were the late Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Stone and the late Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Segars. After graduating from Tupelo High...
Kirt Smith
January 26, 2025
Tupelo—Murry Kirt Smith, 51, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Kirt was born in Tupelo on June 30, 1973, to James Murry and Carolyn Orr Smith. He was a graduate of Tupelo High School and then went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in English from Millsaps College in...
James Russell
January 26, 2025
Blue Springs—James Allan Russell passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at his home in Blue Springs. He was 77 years old. James was born January 5, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to James Marr and Betty Reed. After his high school graduation he served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He then earned an associates degree...
Lowry G. Jones
January 24, 2025
Iuka, Formerly of Tupelo—Lowry G. Jones passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama. He was 81 years old. Born August 24, 1943 in Pontotoc, he was the son of Laver and Mary Boland Jones. After his high school graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. On October 28,...
David "Brent" Prather
January 22, 2025
He never met a stranger. David Brent Prather (61), a life-long resident of Tupelo Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, following a brief illness. Brent’s professional career was primarily devoted to service and repair of air compressors and electric tools, but he was a gifted mechanic and skilled handyman able to repair almost any machine including vehicles and...
Doulson Kagen Livingston
January 21, 2025
Mantachie—Doulson Kagen Fisher Livingston, infant son of Samantha White and Corey Livingston, was born directly into the arms of Jesus on January 21, 2025. Although his tiny body could not survive on earth, Doulson will only know the complete joy of living every moment in Heaven with Jesus.
In addition to his parents, Samantha and Corey, he leaves behind his siblings,...
Jason Pearce
January 21, 2025
Tupelo—Jason Lee Pearce passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was 52 years old. The son of Howard Lee Pearce and Marilyn Howard Pearce Walsh, Jason was born in Amory on October 7, 1972. After his graduation from Shannon High School, he earned a bachelors degree at Ole Miss on a full scholarship. For...
Shirley G. Kabban
January 21, 2025
Tupelo- Shirley Geneva Kabban, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her home in Tupelo.
Born January 23, 1937, in Belden, Shirley was the beloved daughter of James Watson Campbell and Ophia Irene Hall Campbell. Shirley grew up grounded in strong family values that guided her throughout her life, shaping her role as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
In...
Aubrey Burns Patterson
January 21, 2025
Longtime businessman and community leader, Aubrey Burns Patterson, Jr. passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 82 at North Mississippi Medical Center. Born in Grenada, Mississippi, on September 25, 1942, to Aubrey B. Patterson and Elizabeth Staten Patterson, Aubrey spent his childhood in Grenada; Water Valley, Mississippi; and Oxford, Mississippi. Aubrey attended and graduated from Oxford University...
Jean Yarborough
January 21, 2025
Jean Yarborough
Tupelo- Dorothy Jean Yarborough, 89, died peacefully on January 21, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born in Corinth on July 19, 1935. She is the daughter of William Russell and Louise Russell Horton. Following her high school graduation, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Mississippi State College for Women. Jean began her professional...
Joanna McFarling Williams
January 20, 2025
Palmetto Community- Joanna McFarling Williams, affectionately known as "Nanner," passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 20, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on August 16, 1970, in the Palmetto Community to Joe McFarling and Carol Witt; Joanna was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. A faithful member of Old Union Baptist Church, Joanna was known...
Faye Lowry
January 20, 2025
Faye Lowry
Tupelo- Faye Lowry, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Landmark in Tupelo, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion. Born October 16, 1933, in the close-knit Fawn Grove Community to James Nolan Franks and Amanda Frances Hankins Franks, she was the only girl in an extended family full of boys and spent...
Anita Maples
January 18, 2025
Anita Maples
Plantersville- Anita Louise Maples, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born October 3, 1937, to William Arthur Herring and Ruth Louise Robison Herring. Anita spent the majority of her career as a seamstress at Hunter-Sadler, where her skill and precision were widely admired. She married Billy Maples, and...
Hazel Riggs
January 17, 2025
Hazel Riggs
Tupelo- Hazel Leslie Riggs, 84, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Born on December 5, 1940, in Ballardsville, Mississippi, Hazel was the daughter of Harrison Leslie and Johnnie Mae Payne Leslie. A dedicated professional, she worked as an accountant for 30 years before retiring from The Southern Group.
Hazel was a devoted member...
Rich Lutz
January 16, 2025
Tupelo- Richard David Lutz, 61, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home in Tupelo. Rich was born October 6, 1963, in California, to Harry Lutz and Deloris Vandinter Lutz.
Rich was best known for his kind heart and generous spirit, always putting the needs of others before his own. An avid motorcyclist, Rich found freedom and joy on...
Roger Hussey
January 15, 2025
Roger Hussey
Mooreville- Roger Allen Hussey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 15, 2025, in Tupelo, Mississippi, at the age of 78. Born on April 4, 1946, in Tupelo, Roger’s life was a testament to dedication, hard work, and love for both his family and his faith.
Roger proudly served his country in the United States Army National...
Richard "Wilson" Ellis
January 13, 2025
Tupelo—Richard “Wilson” Ellis passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. Born March 13, 1945, in Jackson, Mississippi, Wilson was the son of Ormand and Maylor McCann Ellis. He was a 1963 graduate of Provine High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering at...
William Evans "Bill" Doughty Sr.
January 7, 2025
William Evans Doughty entered his eternal home on Monday, January 7, 2024 at Sunshine Health Care in Pontotoc after an extended illness.
William Evans Doughty was born in Starkville on March 21, 1944 to Orus and Mae Doughty. Shortly after they moved to West Point and the family was raised there.
Bill attended West Point Schools where he earned the nickname “Lightning”...
Dickey Hagler
January 6, 2025
Tupelo—Dickey Barnes Hagler, age 83, passed away January 6, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 2, 1941 in Hattiesburg to James and Eula Bustin Hagler. Soon after his high school graduation, Dickey began his career in retail clothing distribution with the Big Yank Corporation in Hattiesburg where he advanced to shipping manager and...
Laverne Presley
January 6, 2025
Fulton—Thelma Laverne Presley passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit at the age of 86. She was born July 12, 1938 in Nettleton, the daughter of Thomas Ellis Plunkett and Martha Worthy Hendon. Laverne attended Nettleton Schools and in 1954 she married her best friend and the love of her life, Milton Leon...
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