OBITUARIES
Wilson Reeder
Sep 16, 2017
WILSON REEDER Tupelo - Robert Wilson Reeder passed away surrounded by his family and friends at North Mississippi Medical Center on September 14, 2017, at the age of 24. Wilson was born on July 13, 1993, in Tupelo, to Jeff and Lee Reeder. Wilson was beloved by everyone who knew him. His smile could light up a room and make...
Wanda Cantrell
Sep 15, 2017
WANDA CANTRELL Tupelo - Wanda Farris Cantrell, 89, passed away September 15, 2017 at the Meadows in Fulton. She was born October 8, 1927 to Jessie Troy and Jimmie Lee Tammel Farris. She was married to J. B. Cantrell until his passing on December 16, 1989. She was a resident of Tupelo and a long-time member of First Baptist Church...
Al Laney
Sep 15, 2017
AL LANEY Evergreen Community - Alfred A. Laney, Jr., 48, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born in Amory on February 15, 1969, to Alfred and Jodie McDaniel Laney. He graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School. Al worked at Evan's Lumber for numerous years at varies positions until his retirement. He also did...
Dr. R.B. "Rud" Robison
Sep 15, 2017
R. B. “RUD” ROBISON Tupelo - Dr. R. B. “Rud” Robison beloved by family, friends, colleagues and patients has passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 15, 2017. Considered an icon of old school medicine, he was a pillar of strength, compassion, wisdom and unconditional love to all who knew him. But it will be those two words...
David M. Pannell
Sep 15, 2017
DAVID M. PANNELL Saltillo - David Pannell, 76, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017, at Diversicare. He was born in Tupelo on September 14, 1941, to Willie Dove and Orelia Lessell Pannell. On February 16, 1972, he married Betty Stanford in Hamilton, Alabama. David owned and operator 45 BBQ and 45 Auto Sales. He enjoyed racing cars in Guntown and...
Wilson Reeder
Sep 14, 2017
WILSON REEDER Tupelo - Robert Wilson Reeder passed away surrounded by his family and friends at North Mississippi Medical Center on September 14, 2017, at the age of 24. Wilson was born on July 13, 1993, in Tupelo, to Jeff and Lee Reeder. Wilson was beloved by everyone who knew him. His smile could light up a room and make...
Betty Raines
Sep 14, 2017
BETTY RAINES Tupelo - Betty Jean Raines, 75, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born September 21, 1941, to Isaac Julius and Vera Blankenship Gable. On February 11, 1955, she married Troy Raines in Tupelo. For all of her working life Betty was a seamstress in clothing and furniture. She retired after 30...
Priscilla "Dottie" McDonald
Sep 13, 2017
Priscilla "Dottie" McDonaldPriscilla McDonald, known by some as Dottie, passed away Sept. 10, 2017 after a brief illness. Born Feb. 9, 1938 to Gordon P. and Louise Irene Henson. She married Paul Edward McDonald Dec. 21, 1956. Paul passed away in 1995. Together they had 5 children. Pamela (Joseph) Eichorn, Jenny (Bruce) Patterson, Kenneth McDonald, Todd (Christie) McDonald, and Keith...
Ann Stokes
Sep 12, 2017
ANN STOKES Belden - Mary Ann Stokes, 83, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center. A life-long resident of Belden, she was born April 30, 1934, to Juan and Alva Herring Stokes. She graduated from Belden High School in the class of 1952 as Valedictorian. During high school, Ann won the Citizenship Medal, was a member...
Mary Vance Wages
Sep 12, 2017
MARY VANCE WAGES Blue Springs – Mary Vance Wages, 84, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Baldwyn. She was born March 18, 1933 to Oscar Lesley and Opal Roberts Lesley. On December 12, 1950, she married L.D. Wages and they were married for 41 years until his passing on September 6, 1992. She was...
Sue Christian
Sep 10, 2017
Sue Christian Tupelo - Nellie Sue Whitehead Christian, 85, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1932 to Chester and Lila May Whitehead in Mississippi. Sue attended Plantersville High School, where she graduated in 1950. On September 5, 1952, she married James William Christian in Long Beach, California while he was...
Priscilla "Dottie" McDonald
Sep 10, 2017
Priscilla "Dottie" McDonald Priscilla McDonald, known by some as Dottie, passed away Sept. 10, 2017 after a brief illness. Born Feb. 9, 1938 to Gordon P. and Louise Irene Henson. She married Paul Edward McDonald Dec. 21, 1956. Paul passed away in 1995. Together they had 5 children. Pamela (Joseph) Eichorn, Jenny (Bruce) Patterson, Kenneth McDonald, Todd (Christie) McDonald, and...
Sheila Gaskin Rowell
Sep 9, 2017
Sheila Gaskin Rowell Aberdeen - Sheila Gaskin Rowell, 59, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1957 to James "Pete" and Roberta Medders Gaskin in Douglas, Georgia. Sheila worked at Sharp Garment in Aberdeen and Pickle Barrel in Amory. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed fishing for crappie and catfish, and...
Mary Alice Millwood Wright
Sep 7, 2017
Mary Alice Millwood Wright Tupelo - Mary Alice Millwood Wright, 83, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the Greenhouses at Traceway. She was born May 6, 1934 to the late Osban and Ethel Davis Smith in Tupelo. Mary Alice spent 30 years working at TKE's drug store and 10 years in the North Mississippi Medical Center gift shop. She...
Bette Joyce Herndon Campbell
Sep 7, 2017
Bette Campbell Tupelo - Bette Joyce Herndon Campbell, 76, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1941 to Ollie and Mavis Hazel Herndon in the Brewer Community. Early in her youth, Bette moved with her family to Tupelo where she graduated from Tupelo High School in 1958. She lived in Kingman, Arizona...
Deborah "Debbie" Shutiok
Sep 7, 2017
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Shutiok Tupelo - Deborah “Debbie” Ann Shutiok, born February 5, 1960 in Ravenna, Ohio died September 7, 2017 at her home in Tupelo. Debbie was a retired/disabled RN. She worked in various areas of care during her career but loved caring for the very old and very young the best. Marching to her own drum and playing...
Robert Wesley "Bobby" Shelton
Sep 5, 2017
Robert Wesley "Bobby" Shelton Jr. West Point - Bobby Shelton, 65, passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Tuesday, September 5, 2017. He was born March 26, 1952 to Robert and Frances Shelton of West Point. Bobby attended West Point High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and track, and graduated in 1970. He was awarded the George...
Donise Smith
Sep 4, 2017
DONISE SMITH Mooreville - Sharon Donise Smith, 47, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017, at Sanctuary Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. She was born January 15, 1970, to Don Umfress and Sharon McAlister. Raised in Fulton, she graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School and received her associates degree from Itawamba Community College. On November 5, 1993, she...
Earl Glenn "Tater" Thompson, Jr.
Sep 1, 2017
EARL GLENN “TATER” THOMPSON, JR. Saltillo – Earl Glenn Thompson, Jr., 59, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at his home. He was born August 18, 1958 to Earl Glenn and Evalyn Long Thompson. Earl was a truck driver for many years until being disabled. He enjoyed working with computers and building them, to which he passed on to his...
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