OBITUARIES
Gwen Garrett
Jun 17, 2016
GWEN GARRETT Tupelo- Joyce Gwendolyn Morgan Garrett, 82, passed away Friday, June 17th, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1934, in Tupelo to Fermon and Eula Morgan. Gwen graduated from Tupelo High School in 1951. She then attended Wood Junior college where she met her husband, Gene Garrett. They later attended Mississippi State together where...
Agnes Willis Smith
Jun 13, 2016
AGNES WILLIS SMITH Tupelo - Agnes Smith, 87, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Hospice. She was born December 18, 1928, to William Teennie and Alma Beatrice McCullough Willis. She worked as a substitute teacher for Mooreville School District. She was a homemaker for years and loved her children and grandchildren. She was a member...
Ann Warford Ivy
Jun 13, 2016
ANN WARFORD IVY Ethelsville, Alabama - Ava Ann Ivy, 59, passed away in her home in Ethelsville, Alabama. She was born October 21, 1956, to William and Hazel Campbell Warford. Ann loved gardening and working in the yard with her flowers. Survivors include daughter, Maggie Marlar (Brad) of Tupelo; grandchildren, Caden and Will; sister, Beverly Logan (Terry) of Greenwood. She...
Charley Bennett
Jun 13, 2016
Charles “Charley” Eugene Bennett passed away June 13th, 2016 in Tupelo, MS.He was born March 6th, 1936 in Blackton, AR to the late Elmer and Mary Bennett.After graduating high school, he left Holly Grove, AR and he moved to Memphis, TN where hestarted working in the Printing industry. Shortly thereafter he started his own printing business: C & C Printing...
Alvin Lee Vinson
Jun 11, 2016
Alvin Lee Vinson Saltillo - Alvin Lee Vinson, 84, went to his heavenly home Saturday, June 11, 2016, at his home. He was born November 29, 1931, to Delmer Lee and Eunie Clytee Morgan Vinson. Alvin was the Co-Owner of Loden and Vinson Garage and Wrecker Service for 37 years. Alvin enjoyed driving cars and fishing. He loved spending time...
Laverne Clayton
Jun 9, 2016
LAVERNE CLAYTON Tupelo - Jewel Laverne Clayton, 83, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Courtyards Community Living Center. She was born July 6, 1932 to William "Bill" Murphy and Doshia Ann Robbins Farrar. She worked for a while at Elvis Presley's Birth Place, but Laverne was most proud of being a homemaker and taking care of children. She loved...
Grace Sanders
Jun 7, 2016
GRACE SANDERS Corinth - Grace Sanders, 95, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at the Mississippi Care Center. She was born December 7, 1920, one of eight children, to Morris and Della Wilson Tranum. Grace was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She was a member of Tate Street Baptist Church in Corinth. Survivors include one daughter,...
Tommy Estes
Jun 6, 2016
Tommy Estes Mooreville - Tommy J. Estes, 73, the owner of Estes Electrical Heat and Air Service, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born June 3, 1943, to E. H. and Verbal Mae Dozier Estes. After graduating in 1963 from Mooreville High School, he began a 17 year career at Pennsylvania...
Alvin Stephens
Jun 5, 2016
ALVIN STEPHENS Tupelo - Alvin Taylor Stephens, son of the late Dave Early Stephens and Lila Mae Crump Stephens, born on December 18, 1932 in Golden, Mississippi. Alvin was called to eternal rest at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. He attended Tupelo High School and served four years in the...
Terry Pocklington
Jun 1, 2016
TERRY POCKLINGTON Sugarland, Texas - Terence William Pocklington, 81, passed away June 1, 2016, at Silverado Living Center in Sugarland, Texas, with his beloved son Brian and daughter-in-law Amanda at his side. Terry, as he was known, was born in Brigg, England, on May 15, 1935 to the late Charles Frances and Sybil Pocklington. Terry spent most of his adult...
Tom Rice
May 27, 2016
TOM RICE Tupelo - Thomas Allen Rice, 89, died Friday, May 27, 2016, at Cedars at Traceway. He was born in Baldwyn on September 16, 1926, to Allen Judson and Gladys Estha Sartian Rice. Tom loved to learn and took many classes even after graduating with his associates degree. Tom married Dora Whitten June 30, 1967. He started his working...
David Gardner
May 27, 2016
DAVID MILLER GARDNER Tupelo - David Miller Gardner, 71, formerly of Memphis, died May 27, 2016. He was born July, 13, 1944, in Jackson, Mississippi, the youngest son of T.J. and Emily Thornton. He was a graduate of Murrah High School (1963), and of the University of Southern Mississippi; he also served in the United States Army. He was married...
James "Ray" Altom
May 26, 2016
JAMES "RAY" ALTOM Chesterville - James Ray Altom, 55, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Sanctuary Hospice House. A lifelong resident of Lee County, he was born July 10, 1960, to Jimmie H. and Pauline Hayes Altom. Ray attended Belden High School and worked for Independent Furniture Supply. He enjoyed to play pool and enjoyed life with family and...
Tammy Whitten
May 26, 2016
TAMMY RENA WHITTEN Saltillo - Tammy Rena Whitten, 54, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at her home. She was born April 28, 1962, to Bonnie Burleson. Tammy enjoyed fishing. She was free spirited and fun loving. Tammy had a heart the sized of Texas and loved everyone. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at the Saltillo...
Adam Roberts
May 26, 2016
ADAM ROBERTS Shannon - Adam Ray Roberts, 8, died Thursday, May 26, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born December 27, 2007, to Tiffany Dempster. Adam lived with his grandmother and grandfather, Paul and Vick Hotard. Adam loved to fish and play with his Ninja Turtles. He went to Shannon Elementary and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in...
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