OBITUARIES
Sandy Frew
November 24, 2024
Tupelo-Sandra Lynn Frew, 67, passed away peacefully at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born on July 22, 1957, in Clarksdale. Sandy was the daughter of Daniel Willis and Betty Jean Burr Willis. Sandy worked as the office manager in the Cardiopulmonary and Respiratory Therapy department at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, afterward she...
Kathy B. Gann
November 23, 2024
Tupelo- Kathy Boneill Gann died peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, one day shy of her 72nd birthday. She was born in Guin, Alabama to James “Hershel” Gann and Helen Ophilea Nicholson Gann. Kathy had a joyful spirit and enjoyed the simplicities of life. Kathy found joy in drawing, listening to Southern gospel and country music, singing, watching western movies,...
Thom Eason
November 22, 2024
Thompson Graham Eason, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly November 22nd at the age of 63. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi where he spent his formative childhood years, attending Jackson Academy, Saint Andrews, and graduating high school from The Education Center. From an early age, Thom exhibited a precocious talent for music, particularly with the guitar....
Beck Hester
November 22, 2024
Beck Hester
Tupelo- William Beck Hester peacefully joined his late mother, Ree, in Heaven, at the age of 25 years on Friday, November 22, 2024, at his home in Madison next to his well-worn Bible. Beck was born February 15, 1999, to Christopher “Chris” Steven Hester and Ree Twitty Hester.
Beck accepted Christ at a young age and was a faithful child...
Lisa Hoard
November 18, 2024
Tupelo-Lisa Ann Kelley Hoard, 57, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 18, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born December 21, 1966, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to William Ray Kelley and Mary Anita Moran Kelley.
A longtime resident of North Mississippi, Lisa was known for her dedication and hard work as Dock Manager of the...
Sara Smith
November 18, 2024
Sara Louise Smith, 88, passed away on November 18, 2024 at her home in Mantachie. Sara was born to John Frost and Maude Inez Wilder on August 27, 1936 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Sara enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved tending to her flowers and family, and her loving dog, Muffin.
Sara is...
Butch Keith
November 14, 2024
Tupelo—At the age of 71, Butch Keith passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit. A Lee County native and lifelong resident, he was born October 2, 1953, the son of Lemuel Hamilton “Dutch” Keith and Gladys Scruggs Keith. For many years Butch worked in construction as an acoustic ceiling installer. He owned Keith...
Larry Dyson
November 11, 2024
Tupelo—William Larry Dyson, age 68, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at his home in Tupelo. Born March 14, 1957 in New Albany, he was the son of William Monroe Dyson and Bessie Mae Shettles Dyson. Larry worked repairing small engines until his retirement. He was a man of tremendous faith in God and would share his testimony with anyone....
Sue Ellis
November 9, 2024
Sue Ellis
Sherman- Sue Ellis, age 81, peacefully passed away after an extended illness while surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Oxford on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Sue was born August 15, 1943, to Thomas Lane and Margrette Sue McCartney. While at The University of Auburn earning her Sociology degree, she met her future life-long husband, Dr. Tom Ellis....
Sonny Jones
November 6, 2024
Sonny Jones
Tupelo- William Allen “Sonny” Jones, Jr., 68, died following a sudden illness at North Mississippi Medical Center on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Sonny was born in Tupelo on April 29, 1956, to William “Buddy” Allen Jones, Sr. and Ferne Irene Gilstrap Jones. Following graduation from Tupelo High School in 1974, Sonny began his career at Arvin Industries in 1975....
Melanie Vinson
November 5, 2024
Melanie Josephine Vinson, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Melanie was born February 23, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Anthony Sansone and Mary Kathryn Garrett Sansone.
Melanie earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Mississippi State University and was a devoted fan of her beloved Bulldogs, cheering them on with pride. As a...
Charles Davis
November 5, 2024
Charles Davis
Charles Quitman Davis, Jr, at the age of 77, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born February 6, 1947, to Charles Quitman, Sr. and Ruth Ann Walters Davis. On February 4, 1970, he married Sandy Davis. They had 54 cherished years of memories and love. During Charles' working life,...
Sandra Kinkennon Warren
November 4, 2024
Sandra Kinkennon Warren took her savior’s hand on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Sanctuary Hospice House. She was 67 years old. Sandra was born April 19, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to Clifford Price Kinkennon and Lola Reeves Kinkennon. Shortly after her birth Sandra’s family moved to Corinth, where she grew up. On July 1, 1976 she married her best...
Jack Leslie
November 2, 2024
Jack Craig Leslie passed away on Saturday, Nov 2 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born on September 20, 1958 in Tupelo to the late Jack and Ludine. His wonderful journey with his wife, Susan, began over 40 years ago. Throughout his life, Jack worked at Pegues Funeral Home and owned Leslie’s Short Stop in Mooreville, where he...
Dan Scott
October 31, 2024
Tupelo--Dan Robert Scott, age 64, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born July 14, 1960 in Memphis, the son of James and Margaret Scott. Dan worked as a master mechanic rebuilding engines. He found great joy and comfort in horseback riding. Dan enjoyed the simple pleasures of visiting with friends and...
Kathy Reese
October 30, 2024
Polly Katherine Reese, age 88, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. A Tupelo native and lifelong resident, she was born January 26, 1936, the daughter of Delbert and Irene Lloyd Beard. In 1952, Kathy married the love of her life, Joe Reese and they created a family legacy with 72 years of marriage. A...
Jerry Richey
October 25, 2024
Jerry Richey
Tupelo- Ernest Gerald “Jerry” Richey, 81, died peacefully at home Friday, October 25, 2024. Born on December 3, 1942, in Cleveland, Mississippi, to Houston Richey and Mary Alice Smitherman Richey, Jerry grew up in Belden and Saltillo area; but Tupelo is where he spent most of his adult life. He had recently moved to Saltillo to be closer to...
Kay Sheffield
October 23, 2024
Kay Sheffield
Tupelo- Janice Kay Jobe Sheffield, 74, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center. Kay was born February 26, 1950, to Charles Edger Jobe and Willie Mae Edwards. She grew up in the Plantersville and Nettleton area. Kay and her family were members of Temple Grove Baptist Church, where she took a profession of faith in...
Helen Mears
October 23, 2024
Helen Mears
Helen Dean Henderson Mears, born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on October 18, 1932, passed away Wednesday evening Wednesday, October 23, 2024, while surrounded by her family. Helen grew up in Alabama, later moving to Saltillo with her family. She graduated from Saltillo High School and continued her education at Blue Mountain Christian University, where she pursued a degree in education....
Virginia Dickey
October 22, 2024
Virginia Dickey
Mooreville—Virginia Lavelle Dickey passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home in Mooreville. She was 82 years old. Virginia was born February 24, 1942 in Arkansas, the daughter of Haskell and Beatrice Montgomery Hood. She was a graduate of Mooreville High School and a longtime member of Union Grove Church of God of Prophecy. She was the widow...
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