OBITUARIES
Gary Hamner
February 2, 2017
Gary Stephen Hamner  Gary S. Hamner passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 2, 2017. He was born on February 25, 1953 to F. H. Hamner, Jr. and Lois Hawn Hamner. He graduated from Saltillo High School and furthered his education at Itawamba Community College. Before becoming disabled, he worked for Blue Bell, Inc. and Hickory Springs as a...
Leon Simmons
February 1, 2017
LEON SIMMONS Saltillo - Edward Leon Simmons, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born August 7, 1934, in Itawamba County to Purdie Dalton and Ernestine Burleson Simmons. Leon graduated from Verona High School and served his country in the United States Army. On April 26, 1958, Leon married Mary Vance Hutcheson. He...
Ola Pearl Garrett
January 31, 2017
OLA PEARL GARRETT Â Shannon - Ola Pearl Garrett, life-long resident of Shannon, 86, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1930, to Archie Cummins and Vera B. Ivy Barnes. She married John W. Garrett November 15, 1947, and they were married for 69 years until his passing on January 11, 2017....
Janice W. Caygle
January 30, 2017
Janice W. Caygle Auburn Community - Janice W. Caygle, 71, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at the Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born September 29, 1945 in Seattle, Washington to George Stephen and Warda Perry. She married Robert W. Caygle on October 30, 1965. Janice was a housewife and mother for 51 years, raising her three children while her...
Steven Paul Owens
January 29, 2017
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Helen J. Dye
January 27, 2017
Helen J. Dye Tupelo- Helen J. Dye, 80, died Friday, January 27, 2017, at Sanctuary Hospice House after lengthy illness. She was born August 16, 1936, in Guntown to James Leonard and Ollie Mae Johnson Wigginton. Earlier in her life Helen watched and babysat children of all ages. She was married to Charles Dozier until his death in May 20,...
Mary Ellen Brown
January 24, 2017
Mary Ellen Brown  Mooreville - Mary Ellen Brown, 95, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Sanctuary Hospice after a lengthy illness. She was born November 7, 1921, in Vernon, Alabama to James Knox Taylor and Lonnie D. Hawkins Taylor. Mary Ellen was married over 50 years to Eldridge H. Brown until his passing August 5, 1998. She was a longtime...
Hugh DuVall
January 23, 2017
HUGH DuVALL Â Saltillo - Hugh Douglas DuVall passed from this world into his heavenly home on January 23, 2017. His parents were the late Marvin Duvall, Sr. and Lamoys McMillen Duvall. He was raised in Mantachie and graduated from Mantachie High School. He furthered his education at Itawamba Jr. College and Mississippi State. His 35 year career as a "Telephone...
Louise Long
January 23, 2017
Louise Long  Mooreville - Louise Long, 84, a longtime resident of Mooreville, died Monday, January 23, 2017, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born October 25, 1932, in Verona to Guy T. Spees, Sr. and Lula Spees. Louise spent most of her working life as a seamstress for Reed's Manufacturing but also held numerous secondary jobs. Louise...
Emerie Marie Ann Conway
January 20, 2017
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Thomas Mize, Sr.
January 20, 2017
Thomas Mize, Sr. Â Tupelo - Thomas Duane Mize, Sr., 79, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, at his home. He was born February 9, 1937, to Bennie and Eva Mize. Thomas served his country in the United States Army as a medic for three years. He worked at J and B Services as a trailer mechanic for the last 12...
Wayne Roberts
January 20, 2017
WAYNE ROBERTSSaltillo - Wayne Hobson Roberts, 77, charter member of Faith Baptist Church, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford after a lengthy illness. He was born in the Ellistown Community on June 20, 1939 to Leon and Hellen Hobson Roberts. Wayne served his country in the United States Navy for 5 years....
Virginia Lindsey
January 16, 2017
Virginia Lindsey Mooreville- Virginia Thomason Lindsey, 86, passed away on January 16, 2017, at her residence in Mooreville. She was born March 13, 1930, in the Longview Community of Pontotoc County to John E. and Mamie Hall Thomason. She was a 1948 graduate of Tupelo High School. After graduation Virginia started working for Caldwell Furniture where she met the love...
Anna Bell Atkins
January 14, 2017
Anna Bell Atkins  Tupelo- Anna Bell Atkins, 87, passed away, January 14, 2017, at Traceway Retirement Center. She was born on May 5, 1929, in Lee County, to Guy and Jessie Mae Morgan. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and cooking for her family. Anna worked at BancorpSouth for 40 years until her retirement. She was a longtime and faithful member of...
Mitchell Sanders
January 12, 2017
Mitchell Sanders Saltillo- Mitchell Sanders, 84, died Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Courtyard Community Living Center in Fulton. He was born August 28, 1932, in Iuka, Mississippi to Joe D. and Mattie Sanders. Mitchell was a truck driver by trade and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Tupelo. He loved to spend his days fishing and spending time...
John W. Garrett
January 11, 2017
John W. Garrett Shannon- John W. Garrett, 90, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born April 18, 1926 in Sherman, Mississippi to Clarence Goodman and Minnie Ola Garrett. From 1944 until 1946, John served in the United States Army Air Corps. After serving his country, John worked as a truck driver and was with Super Sagless for 35...
David Lynn Brazeal
January 10, 2017
DAVID LYNN BRAZEAL Tupelo - David Lynn Brazeal, 52, passed away, January 10, 2017 at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born in Yazoo City on August 5, 1964 to Mack N. and Betty Jewel McElroy Brazeal. David Lynn loved his family and never met a stranger. He was very joyful and lived life to the fullest. David Lynn enjoyed...
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