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Amy Galloway
July 16, 2025
Amy Galloway
Tupelo- Amy Galloway, 56, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by all her family. She was born January 21, 1969, the daughter of Howard Monroe Galloway and Sara Elizabeth Logan Griffin. For 30 years, Amy worked as a dedicated seamstress in the furniture manufacturing industry, where her attention to detail and strong work...
Ann Sheffield Hussey
July 16, 2025
Ann Hussey
Mooreville - Ann Sheffield Hussey was born on August 19, 1943, to Franklin “Todd” and Corene Stovall Sheffield, at the Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi, and passed away into the welcoming arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Ann was the youngest of three children and was a part of a wonderful and loving home, which consisted of...
Roger Hendrix
July 15, 2025
Saltillo – Roger Hendrix, age 74, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Born on May 24, 1951, in Corinth, Mississippi, he was the beloved son of Mabrine McAnally Hendrix and Nelson T. Hendrix.
A devoted husband, faithful friend, and creative soul, Roger lived a life marked by kindness, craftsmanship, and quiet strength. He spent his career...
Andy Lagrone
July 14, 2025
Andy LaGrone
New Albany – Andy LaGrone, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1956, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Andrew Pollard LaGrone Jr. and Wilma Irene Walker.
Andy was a vibrant soul with a heart full of joy and a personality that lit up every room. Known for his quick wit and love of...
Joyce White Smith
July 12, 2025
Mooreville—Joyce Evonne White Smith passed away at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2025 after a brief illness. She was 81 years old. Joyce was born in Lee County on November 1, 1943, the daughter of Leoma Gray. She worked as a seamstress for many years. A woman of deep abiding faith, Joyce was a faithful member of Boguefala Baptist...
Gladys Mann
July 12, 2025
Tupelo—Gladys Eulene Mann passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at her home in Tupelo. She was 90 years old. Gladys was born on July 7, 1935 in Hamilton, Alabama to Grady and Ethel Feltman Parmer. After her high school graduation, she married Roy Mann Sr. in 1952 and they celebrated 64 years together before his passing on March 17, 2017....
Peggy Gray
July 10, 2025
Peggy Gray
Of Tupelo Mississippi, formerly of Texarkana, Texas- Peggy Jean Penny Gray, age 97, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, in Saltillo, Mississippi at Generations Assisted Living. She was born on March 17, 1928, in Linden, Texas, to James Sloan Penny and Ruth Ford Penny. Peggy lived a full and joyful life centered on family, faith, education, and creativity....
Robert H. Womack
July 10, 2025
Tupelo- Robert Henry Womack passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Leeper Greenhouse of Traceway Retirement Community. He was 83 years old. Robert was born in Magee, Mississippi on June 11, 1942, the son of Willis H. Womack and Earnestine Maddox Womack. After his graduation from Magee High School, he earned an Associate’s Degree from Co-Lin Community College. On...
Patricia Wheeler
July 9, 2025
Phoenix, Arizona—Afectionately known by many as Miss Pat, Patricia Ann Wheeler passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Northwest Medical Center in La Porte, Indiana after a brief illness. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Born June 15, 1935 in Michigan City, Indiana, Pat was the daughter of Louis and Hazel Westphal. In 1954, she married William Curtis...
Cameron Lee
July 6, 2025
Greenville—Cameron Anthony Lee passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Mooreville, while visiting with family for the holiday. He was 57 years old. Cameron was born in Leland on January 8, 1968 to Phillip and Sandra Lee. After his high school graduation, he attended technical school where he obtained training in HVAC. He would eventually open his own business, Lee...
Col. Carlyle Smith Harris, USAF Ret.
July 6, 2025
Col. Carlyle Smith Harris, USAF Ret.
Colonel Carlyle Smith “Smitty” Harris, USAF Ret., 96, of Tupelo, Mississippi passed away at Sanctuary Hospice House on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born on April 11, 1929, the son of Robin Smith Harris and Early Joseph Harris, Smitty grew up in Preston, Maryland along with his brother, Joseph “Joe”. He graduated from Charlotte Hall Military...
Robert "Bob" Phyfer
July 6, 2025
Robert “Bob” Phyfer
Mountain Brook, Alabama- Robert “Bob” Sisco Phyfer, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Born on May 21, 1949, to Mary Rachel Sandlin Phyfer and Sisco Knox Phyfer, Bob grew up with a deep appreciation for the simple joys in life and a boundless love for his family. His...
Liz Hanlon
July 4, 2025
Liz Hanlon
Silverhill, Alabama – Elizabeth Ellen Hanlon, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born on September 8, 1960, in Racine, Wisconsin, and spent her informative years in Galesville, Wisconsin; Liz was the beloved daughter of Zonette Schreiner. From a young age, Liz radiated creativity, warmth, and a deep love for music...
Jerry Chadwick Sr.
June 28, 2025
Blue Springs—Jerry Russell Chadwick Sr. passed away June 28, 2025 at his home in Blue Springs at the age of 75. He was born August 24, 1949, in Crossett, Arkansas to Aubrey and Reba Glover Chadwick. Jerry primarily grew up in Monroe, Louisiana. He worked as a welder in the construction industry and through his job, he met his wife...
Theresa Brewer
June 28, 2025
Theresa Ann “Tessie” Brewer passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her home in Guntown after an extended illness. She was 72 years old. Born February 8, 1953 in Cleveland, Tessie was the daughter of Mary Helen Brown Loftin. She was raised in Greenville where she resided until her health began to decline. At that time, she moved to Lee...
Teresa Mitchell
June 27, 2025
Mooreville--Teresa Ann Mitchell passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 68 years old. A Lee County native and lifelong resident, she was born January 31, 1957 to Gaston and Betty Dozier Morgan. After her high school graduation and earning her Associates Degree from Itawamba Junior College, Teresa...
Sydney R. Limerick
June 23, 2025
Sydney R. Limerick
TUPELO- Sydney R. Limerick, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on March 7, 1949 to Marie and James Limerick in Meridian.
Sydney received his Master’s degree in mathematics from Mississippi State University before going on to work as a technology executive until his retirement.
Sydney married his lovely wife Deborah...
Annie Laura Irvin
June 18, 2025
Annie Laura Irvin
Annie Laura Irvin was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on May 5, 1930 one of seven children, and lived a full and meaningful life of 95 years until she passed away on June 19, 2025. She resided with her husband, William Irvin, in Memphis, Tennessee until his retirement, and then they relocated to Ocala, Florida.
She is survived by her...
Joan Elizabeth Walter
June 17, 2025
JOAN ELIZABETH WALTER
FULTON — Joan Elizabeth Walter, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, after an extended and courageous battle with dementia.
Joan was born on September 12, 1938, in Paterson, New Jersey, to John and Jeannette Leonard. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education and went on to complete a Master’s degree in Reading, which served her well...
Jacob Cole Hudson
June 13, 2025
Skyline Community--Jacob Cole Hudson passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 13, 2025 at his home. A lifelong Lee County resident, Jacob was born March 22, 2000 the son of Gena Cunningham Bailey and Mark Hudson. He was a graduate of Saltillo High School and went on to earn his Associates Degree in Nursing from Itawamba Community College. Jacob served families...
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