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Melissa Poores

September 16, 1975 — March 12, 2020

Melissa Newcomb Poores, 44, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born September 16, 1975 in Tupelo, the daughter of Ernest and Judy Newcomb.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her special TV shows.

Survivors include two daughters, Miranda Newcomb and Danielle Poores-Craig and husband, Richard; her father, Earnest Newcomb; one sister, April Baker and her husband, Tommy; two brothers, Alan Newcomb and his wife Ruby of Mantachie, Derrick Hill and his wife, Elizabeth of Water Valley; a host of nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Lisa Thrasher; and several grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother; a grandchild; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Visitation will be 5-8 Saturday at the Saltillo Chapel.

Services honoring her life will be 1 p.m. Sunday at the Saltillo Chapel with Rev. Neal Ramage officiating.  Burial will be in Hills Chapel Cemetery

Pallbearers will be Richard Norman, Alan Newcomb, Daniel Newcomb, Derrick Hill, Austin Hill and Terry Newcomb.

Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
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