OBITUARIES
Murl E. Ford
June 12, 2025
Tupelo- Murl Edwin Ford, 89, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at The Manor in Tupelo. Murl was born October 14, 1935, in Tremont to Edward and Lila Bell Ford.
Murl proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 21 years, retiring in 1975 after a distinguished career that included service during the Vietnam War. Following his military...
Betty Sue Bass
June 11, 2025
Saltillo—Betty Sue Bass passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a lengthy illness. She was 81 years old. Longtime resident of Saltillo, Betty Sue was born December 18, 1943, to the Rev. Cecil Bass and Mary Kathryn McCollum Bass. For 15 years, she worked at Daybrite Lighting, serving in many areas and capacities, always willing...
Donnie Smith
June 10, 2025
DONNIE SMITH
BLUE SPRINGS – Donnie Farris Smith, age 68, passed away after an extended illness on June 10, 2025. He was born on December 25, 1956, to Don and Ada Smith.
A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Donnie served his country honorably as a Lance Corporal stationed in Okinawa. His service was cut short when he was medically discharged due to...
Chasney Glass
June 9, 2025
MOOREVILLE – Chasney Glass, 48, passed away on June 9, 2025. Born on February 15, 1977, in Amory, Mississippi, to Kenneth Gilmore and Brenda Jernigan, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community.
Chasney was a dedicated restaurant manager whose warmth and hard work touched everyone she worked with. Outside of her professional life, she was...
Anita Posey
June 8, 2025
ANITA POSEY
OKOLONA – Anita Posey, age 58, passed away on June 8, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1966, to Ray and Carol Posey.
Anita was a vibrant spirit who lived life fully and on her own terms. She had a deep love for the outdoors—riding four-wheelers, hunting (especially deer), and casting a line on peaceful fishing trips. Her adventurous...
Zak Coats
June 4, 2025
ZAKARY PAUL COATS
SALTILLO- Zakary Paul Coats, age 43, passed away on June 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, loving father, loyal son, and cherished friend, Zak leaves behind a legacy of deep love, lasting memories, and unwavering faith.
Zak was born on November 25, 1981, to Ricky Coats and Celia Lindley in Red Bay, Alabama....
Clyde Porter
June 3, 2025
ENDVILLE – Clyde Clement Porter Jr., a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, respected builder, and faithful servant of God, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born on September 15, 1938, in New Albany, Mississippi, Clyde was the son of the late Clyde Clement Porter and Vivian Grace Wilson. He spent the majority of his...
David Cantrell
June 3, 2025
DAVID CANTRELL
Saltillo – David Rodney Cantrell, 69, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital, following an extended illness. Born on June 22, 1955, to the late Clarence John “Hoppy” Cantrell and Frances Ruth Robbins Cantrell, he lived a life rooted in family, faith, and simple joys.
A lifelong Mississippian and proud resident of Saltillo for over 40...
Ken Jeter
May 26, 2025
Kenneth Duane Jeter Sr., age 86, entered his eternal home with Jesus on May 26, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1938, to James Crosby Jeter and Jessie Mae Welch Jeter in Tippah County, Mississippi.
The youngest of five children, Ken graduated high school in Tippah County in 1956. Like his brothers, he left the cotton fields and entered the...
Roy Christian
May 17, 2025
Auburn Community--Roy Lynn Christian passed away at his home on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born July 23, 1949 in Tupelo, the son of Roy Roden Christian and Mildred Fowler Christian. For his entire career, Roy worked at Super Sagless, retiring after 46 years of service. He loved working with his beautiful roses, watching...
Doyle Martin
May 16, 2025
Saltillo- Doyle Martin, a simple, honest, and hardworking man, gladly entered Heaven’s gates on Friday, May 16, 2025. There, he was reunited with the love of his life and his wife of 55 years, Bobbie Gail. Doyle was born on July 31, 1950, to Claudie and Willie Mae (Lamb) Martin. Bobbie and Doyle married while both were still teens, and...
George Richardson
May 14, 2025
George Richardson, 64 of Tupelo left his earthy home for his heavenly home on May 14, 2025.. A private service was held at Pegues Funeral Directors in Tupelo. One of his favorite Bible verses was I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13. His happiest of times were taking trips to Florida with family, Carols by...
Charles Hankins
May 14, 2025
Charles Hankins passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born October 13, 1931 in Lee County to Elzie Hankins and Edna Phillips Hankins. In 1957 he married his soul mate Ruth Glenn Hankins and they treasured the 67 years spent together. During the Korean War, Charles proudly served his country in the United States...
Linda Bowlin
May 11, 2025
Linda Bowlin
Tupelo- Linda Wiley Bowlin passed away at home on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a short illness with family by her side. She was born February 6, 1946, in New Albany, Mississippi, to Thomas Lamar and Pearl Robbins Wiley. She graduated from Tupelo High School in 1964 and then graduated cum laude from Mississippi State College for Women in...
John Thomas "Tommy" Carr
May 3, 2025
Tupelo--John Thomas “Tommy” Carr passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the North Mississippi Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Tupelo, Tommy was born March 27, 1937 to Oscar Thomas Carr and Suzanne Poole Carr. He was a 1955 graduate of Tupelo High School and attended Mississippi State University. In 1958 he married his best...
Joyce Witt
May 1, 2025
Tupelo--Joyce Ann Witt, age 71, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Tupelo Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Tupelo on June 17, 1953 to Hillary Dean “Hill” Witt and Geneva Wilson Witt. Joyce had an outgoing personality and loved being around people.
She is survived by her uncle and aunt who took care of her for many...
Sherri West Lazore
April 28, 2025
Sherri Lynn West Lazore died Monday, April 28, 2025, at her home in Tupelo. She was born in Washington DC on October 3, 1962, the daughter of John William “Bill” West and Bonnie Sue Workman West. A graduate of Tupelo High School, Sherri went on to earn both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in education. In 1987 she married Michael...
Kenzie Holland
April 25, 2025
Kenzie Holland
Tupelo- Kenzie Holland passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 25, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born in Lee County to Thomas Earl Holland and Angela Dawn Deaton Nance, and from a young age, her stepfather, Chris, was a constant and supportive presence in her life. Kenzie had a special gift for connecting with people — she...
Jo Reed
April 22, 2025
Jo Doris Reeder Reed, 87, passed away on April 22, 2025, at her beloved Mitchell Center in Traceway. Born on June 6, 1937, in Smithville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Clarence Edward Reeder and Nevelene Redmon Reeder. A proud graduate of DeKalb County High School, Jo was both a standout basketball player and Homecoming Queen during her senior year....
Tammy McCray
April 21, 2025
Tammy McCray
Fulton- Tammy Sue White McCray, 58, passed away on April 21, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after an extended illness. She was born August 11, 1966, in Amory, Mississippi, to Robert White and Pauline Starling White. A graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School, Tammy was a devoted and loving mother who found joy in life’s simple...
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