OBITUARIES
John Mark Jeffreys
Oct 30, 2023
Tupelo—John Mark Jeffreys, age 56, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. Born February 17, 1967 in Sardis, he was the son of Rev. James A. Jeffreys and Louise Hamblett Jeffreys. John Mark currently worked as a maintenance supervisor for NDS Asset Management. Earlier in his career, he worked 15 years for Comfort Engineering. Whatever his tasks were for the day,...
Paul Perkins
Oct 28, 2023
Paul Perkins Saltillo- James Paul Perkins, 81, died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Traceway Greenhouses in Tupelo. He was born November 12, 1941, in Marks, Mississippi to Birtee Perkins, and Mary Louise Leaton Perkins. On December 17, 1971, he married Shirley Tidwell Perkins. Paul was a devoted husband and dedicated father over any hobbies or ventures. He was extremely...
William "Tommy" Harris
Oct 28, 2023
William “Tommy” Harris Richmond Community- William Roy “Tommy” Harris, Jr., 78, left this world for his heavenly home on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1945, in Batesville, Arkansas; he was the son of William Roy Harris and Delpha Ruth Flippo Harris. Tommy was in the United States Army National Guard for several years. He was...
James Cameron Fancher
Oct 28, 2023
James Cameron Fancher New Chapel Community- James Cameron Fancher, 86, died Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was a lifelong New Chapel Community resident, born on November 6, 1936, to James Buchanan Fancher and Lessie Geneva Morris Fancher. James Cameron spent the majority of his professional career as an IT manager. In his personal life he enjoyed camping, cross country motorcycle...
Nell Moore
Oct 26, 2023
Nell Moore Saltillo- Vern Nell Moore at the age of 69 died after a short illness on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her son’s home in Fulton. She was born on July 20, 1954, to Jesse Blocker and Mildred Kathryn Oldham Blocker. Nell was a devoted caretaker and especially enjoyed molding the young minds of children. She spent her career...
Patricia Ann Murphy
Oct 23, 2023
Guntown--Patricia Ann Murphy, 84, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born August 25, 1939, in the charming town of Asco, West Virginia, to her loving parents, Virginia Lou O’Neal and Noble Allen O’Neal. Patricia possessed a strong work ethic. She spent the better part of her career at Superior Products...
Jimmy Powers
Oct 22, 2023
Guntown—Jimmy Dale Powers, 69, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his home in Guntown. He was born November 16, 1953 in Lackland, Texas, the son of Jack and Francis Ivy Powers. Jimmy grew up primarily in Memphis, Tennessee. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic. He was the widower of...
Amanda White
Oct 19, 2023
Saltillo-Amanda Gail White passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after an unexpected illness. She was 41 years old. Amanda was born in Tupelo on June 18, 1982 and was the daughter of Billy and Barbara Coggins. Even as a child, Amanda possessed a kind and giving spirit which remained in her as an adult,...
Jack Keene
Oct 16, 2023
Tupelo—Jack Laurence Keene went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was 78 years old. Jack was born in Metairie, Louisiana on March 3, 1945, the son of Sidney Anderson Keene and Elizabeth Daspit Myers Keene. Jack became involved in the Boy Scouts of America when his children were young...
Jerry Cermack
Oct 15, 2023
Jerry Cermack Tupelo- Jerry Frank Cermack, 84, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born IN Bowling Green, Kentucky to Henry Cermack and Patsy Smith Cermack on May 30, 1939. Shortly following his birth, they moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where he grew up. While at Howell High School, he met his future wife, Rita Cermack....
Gloria Jane Smith
Oct 12, 2023
Gloria Jane Smith Belden- Gloria Jane Finney Smith, 69, died at North Mississippi Medical Center on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was born August 18, 1954, to Alvis Everett Finney and Melba McGregor Finney. Gloria Jane was a devoted wife, to William “Odell” Smith for over 50 years, and mother to her three children. She spent the majority of her...
JoAnn Marks
Oct 12, 2023
JoAnn Marks Saltillo- JoAnn Russell Marks, 73, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was the only daughter of James Russell and Bobbie Sue Mabry Russell. She was born on November 20, 1949. She was a Saltillo High School graduate and after a long successful career, she retired in 2007 from Action Industries. She...
Lawrence Pritchard
Oct 11, 2023
Lawrence Pritchard Saltillo- Lawrence Alpha Pritchard died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the age of 90. Lawrence, or to many of his friends Larry, was born on September 2, 1933, in Tallahatchie County. He was the only son of Lawrence C. Pritchard and Mollie McCullough Pritchard. Lawrence graduated from West Tallahatchie County High School and proudly served his country in...
Jean Palmer
Oct 7, 2023
Jean Palmer Tupelo- Doris Jean Palmer, 82, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born on July 4, 1941, to Grady Stanford and Willie Pearce Stanford. Jean in her younger years enjoyed camping and skiing with her three children. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and caretaker. Throughout her life, Jean's true passion was taking...
Beverly Cobb
Oct 6, 2023
Beverly Cobb Tupelo- Beverly Ruth Cobb, 61, passed away October 6, 2023, at her home in Tupelo. She was born January 26, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of James B. Cobb and Mary Alice Rial Cobb. Beverly worked as a dedicated billing clerk for North Mississippi Medical Center, where her attention to detail and caring nature made a...
Terry Wilson
Oct 5, 2023
Saltillo-Terry Lynn Wilson, age 48, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born May 27, 1975 in Tupelo to Lavert and Martha Fleming Wilson. Terry attended Saltillo High School. He was a faithful member of Agape Ministries in Saltillo. Terry enjoyed playing video games, reading, adult coloring books. He loved spending time with...
Billy D. Jordan
Oct 5, 2023
Verona- Billy Douglas Jordan, 91, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born May 4, 1932, in Isola, to Willie E. and Nora Mae Caraway Jordan. Billy’s journey began in the Delta, where he attended and graduated from Moorehead High School. Billy married the love of his life, the late Mary...
Betty Warren
Oct 3, 2023
Betty Warren Tupelo- Betty Harville Warren passed peacefully in her home Tuesday, October 3, 2023, evening surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren. She had battled a long illness and was on home hospice for the third time. Betty was a devout Christian and steadfast in her faith. She was a faithful member of Whitehaven Primitive Baptist church for...
Pauline Bedford
Sep 30, 2023
Pauline Bedford Pauline Malone Bedford, age 93, was called home to Jesus on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born to James and Mittie Jane Malone in Tupelo, Mississippi, in 1929. Pauline loved gardening and quilting. She was a lifelong resident of Tupelo except for the last two years of her life when she lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was...
Suzy Strain
Sep 29, 2023
Suzy Strain Faytema Jane “Suzy” Treloar Strain, 80, widow of Clark Goodlett Strain, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at Traceway Manor. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Lee Memorial Park in Verona with Rev. Matt Powell officiating. Suzy was born November 4, 1942, in Bristol, Connecticut, and grew up in Water Valley, Mississippi. She...
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