OBITUARIES
Lynette Partlow Brown
Sep 5, 2023
Claudia Lynette Partlow Brown, age 79, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brandon, Mississippi. Lynette was born October 27, 1944 in Tupelo to Buford and Irene Young Partlow. She was a graduate of Tupelo High School and then attended Itawamba Junior College (now ICC) and Mississippi University for Women (now The W)....
Sandra Ford
Sep 2, 2023
Sandra Ford Tupelo- Sandra Kay Ford, 78, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, peacefully at Magnolia Manor in Tupelo. She was born June 8, 1945, to William Jasper Thomas and Annie Maurine Paseur Thomas in Memphis, Tennessee. Sandra was best known as a waitress in the prime of the Executive Inn in Tupelo. After meeting and marrying Jerry Ford, she became...
Elmer Ray Clay, Sr.
Sep 2, 2023
Elmer Ray Clay, Sr. Guntown previously of Waukegan, Illinois- Elmer Ray Clay, Sr. died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. He was born on August 16, 1952, to Arthur Ray Clay and Louise Levich Clay. He was a life love native of Waukegan, Illinois until the death of his wife, Diane Kowski Clay and his health began...
Vilicia Woolard
Sep 1, 2023
Vilicia Woolard Saltillo- Vilicia Marie Raines Woolard, 60, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Friday, September 1, 2023. Vilicia was born August 24, 1963, in Horn Lake to Jerry Dale Raines and Arnita Marie Glosson Raines. She grew up on a strawberry farm, learning the importance of hard work at a young age. Vilicia had many talents...
Wilson Nettleton
Aug 30, 2023
Tupelo--Wilson Joseph Nettleton, III, 69, of Tupelo, MS passed away on August 30, 2023. He was born January 30, 1954, to Wilson Joseph Nettleton, Jr., and Marie (Hottinger) Nettleton in Metairie, Louisiana. Wilson, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, is survived by his wife, Vickie; son, Wil (Mary) Nettleton; daughters, Elizabeth Nettleton, and Michelle (Darrell) Cleveland; grandsons, Walker and Graham...
Jerry Robertson
Aug 29, 2023
Jerry Robertson Saltillo— Jerry Thomas Robertson, 76, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his home in Saltillo. Jerry was born February 24, 1947, in Tupelo to Thomas Bowen and Jeffie Elizabeth Porter Robertson. A lifelong Lee County native, Jerry graduated from Tupelo High School. Prior to his retirement, he had a long and successful career in dirt and bulldozer...
Ronny Gibson
Aug 28, 2023
Ronny Gibson Tupelo- Ronald “Ronny” Thomas Gibson, 71, died Monday, August 28, 2023, at the State Veterans Home in Oxford. Ronny was a character that was irreplaceable to his family and friends. He had an unmated humor and kind heart. He was born July 22, 1952, in Tupelo to Thomas Ashcraft Gibson and Virginia Elizabeth Vinson Gibson. Following his 1970...
Barry Brand
Aug 26, 2023
Tupelo—Barry Brand passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Diversicare Health Care Facility following a lengthy illness. He was 82 years old. Born September 16, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, Barry was the son of Harold and Rieva Rosenberg Brand. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. While stationed in Daytona Beach, Florida, Barry met the...
David "Dent" Schumpert
Aug 25, 2023
David Dennis "Dent" Schumpert passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home due to a tragic accident. He was born February 25, 1934 in Itawamba County to Coy and Retha Tindall Schumpert. After his high school graduation, Dent served his country in the National Guard. The majority of Dent's working career was spent as a punch press operator for...
Sue Sudduth
Aug 24, 2023
Asheville, North Carolina-- Mary Sue Sudduth passed away after a short illness on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at The Lodge Health and Rehab in Mills River, North Carolina. She was born December 7, 1932 in Tupelo Mississippi, the daughter of Dexter Walter Christian and Mattie Vola Pierce Christian. After high school she attended college and began her career as a...
Susie Ray
Aug 19, 2023
Tupelo-- Susie Ray, a vibrant soul with an indomitable spirit, left this world on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the age of 61. She passed away peacefully at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born February 7, 1962, to James and Delores Featherston in Atlanta, Georgia. Susie was one of a kind. She lived each day as a...
Sue Herring
Aug 18, 2023
Saltillo-- Mattie Sue Herring, 79, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at The Meadows in Fulton. Sue was born to Alvis Wilson Hall and Nona Estelle Wren Hall on August 1, 1944, in Saltillo. Sue had a strong work ethic. She spent many fulfilling years as a dedicated worker at Hancock Fabrics until her well-earned retirement. She was a dedicated...
Margaret Johnson
Aug 16, 2023
Ozark Community-- Margaret Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her home in Marietta. She was born June 30, 1953 to Johnnie Franks and Lorene Reece Franks. Margaret’s warm and loving nature left an enduring mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Margaret’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family. She...
Rose Wilson Fleming
Aug 8, 2023
Rose Wilson Fleming, 88, of Atlanta, and formerly of Tupelo and Okolona passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. A graduate of Ole Miss, Ms. Fleming was an educator who worked in several educational positions in Okolona and Tupelo. In the late 1970s, she relocated to Georgia and retired in 1999 as a high school media specialist from Douglas County...
Steve Austin Kelly
Aug 7, 2023
Tupelo-- Steve Austin Kelly, 84, passed away early Monday morning, August 7, 2023, at his home in Tupelo. Steve was born July 23, 1939 in Lee County to Woodrow Wilson and Louise Austin Kelly. He was a faithful Christian man who loved his family dearly. He graduated Shannon High School in 1957. Steve spent most of his professional life working...
Peggy Ramsey
Aug 7, 2023
Corinth, formerly of Tupelo—Peggy Bullard Ramsey passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at the Stoneridge of Farmington Assisted Living. She was born September 17, 1931, the only child of Lawrence and Ercell Bullard of Iuka. She graduated from, Iuka High School and Draughn’s Business College in Memphis, Tennessee. She married Clifton Earl Ramsey May 6, 1950. Peggy was Assistant to...
Arlie Henry
Aug 3, 2023
Arlie Henry Saltillo- Arlie Edward Henry, 77, died Thursday, August 3, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born on February 19, 1946 in Lee County; he was the son of Millard Henry and Clara Mae Hickman Henry. Arlie married Gladys Faye Ray on March 17, 1967. He was a family man who enjoyed time with his grandchildren. He...
Harry "Buddy" Walker Moore
Aug 2, 2023
Harry “Buddy” Walker Moore Kosciusko, MS – January 7, 1928, to August 2, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry Walker Moore, who departed this world on August 2, 2023, to be with his loving wife, Billie Fae. He was born on January 7, 1928, in Tupelo, MS to Harry Walker Moore, Sr. and...
Heaven Hogue
Aug 1, 2023
Plantersville-- Heaven Gabrielle Hogue, 28, left this world much too soon on August 1, 2023, at her home in Plantersville. Her bright spirit and infectious laughter will be forever etched on the hearts of those who had the privilege to know her. Heaven was born February 27, 1995, in New Albany, to John Joseph Price and Jennifer Irene Comstock Watson....
Shirley Young
Jul 31, 2023
Plantersville—Shirley Diane Young, age 74, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home in Plantersville. She was born July 3, 1949 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles and Katherine Rogers Wilson. Shirley’s family later moved to Mississippi and settled in Nettleton where she graduated from High School. In June 16, 1967, she married the love of her...
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