OBITUARIES
Ron Cook
March 2, 2024
Ron Cook, a beloved friend, father and grandfather, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born in Iowa on September 11, 1951. Ron dedicated himself to a fulfilling career as a broadcast journalist for American Family Radio, where he touched the lives of many through his work.Ron had two great...
Charlie Brown
March 2, 2024
Charlie Brown
Charlie F. Brown, Jr, age 91, of Guntown, died Saturday, March 2, 2024, in hospice care at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born July 17, 1932, in Pontotoc County to Charlie, Sr. and Fannie B. Brown.
Following his Algoma High School graduation in 1949, he joined the United States Air Force in 1950. After a 20-year military...
C. B. Davis
February 26, 2024
C. B. Davis
Clinton Bryon Davis, Jr. died Monday, February 26, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. C.B. recently celebrated his 100th birthday, February 22 surrounded by family and friends. He is the son of the late Clinton Bryon Davis, Sr. and Nola Mae Brummet Davis and widow of Roberta Garner Davis. C. B. was a proud...
Cindy McCollum
February 24, 2024
Mooreville—Cynthia Kaye “Cindy” McCollum, age 65, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit after an extended illness. Cindy was born in Tupelo on March 30, 1958, the daughter of Eugene and Sylvia Howle Rayburn. She enjoyed simple activities such as working in her yard and spending time with friends and family.
Cindy leaves behind...
Saundra Scott
February 23, 2024
Belden--Saundra Jo Scott passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Sanctuary Hospice house after an extended illness. She was 78 years old. Born April 19, 1945 in Tupelo, she was the daughter of B.O. Brown and Josephine Simmons Brown. Not long after her high school graduation, she began working at BancorpSouth (now Cadence Bank), retiring with over 40 years...
Sandra Weaver Simmons
February 20, 2024
Sandra Weaver Simmons
Tupelo--Sandra Alicia Weaver Simmons, a native Floridian, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit. She was born October 6, 1945, in Panama City, Florida to Charles Melvin Weaver and Mae Gertrude Williams Weaver. She was one of 15 children. In the 1950s, the family resided in a 19th...
Emily Lamons
February 19, 2024
Emily Lamons, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Creekside Manor in Saltillo. She was 86. Born April 22, 1937, she was the daughter of Lewis Smith and Sadie McKissick Smith. Emily was a longtime resident of the Auburn Community where she and her husband raised their children. On January 3, 1956, she married the love of her life,...
Tommy Allen Smith
February 18, 2024
Guntown-- Tommy Allen Smith, 85, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. He was born on August 27, 1938, to Thomas Earl Smith and Dollie Mae Smith. Mr. Smith served in the United States Army. He enjoyed gardening and drinking coffee with his buddies. He loved and cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his...
Lowery Tackett
February 17, 2024
Skyline Community- Lowery Irvin Tackett, 93, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born April 25, 1930, to Oscar Lee Tackett and Erin “Era” Irene Horton Tackett.
Following his 1949 graduation from Moorville High School, Lowery enlisted in the US Army, he was a Korean War veteran. He married the love of his life...
Ron Casner
February 14, 2024
Ronald James Casner, 80, of Guntown, Mississippi, passed away February 14, 2024 at Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to James Leo and Mary Marguerite Browning Casner. After graduating from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, he served in the US Navy as a jet mechanic...
Neal Dorroh Sr.
February 11, 2024
Gerald O’Neal “Neal” Dorroh, Sr., 100, of Tupelo, Mississippi peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 11, surrounded by family. Neal was born to James Zachary and Lois George Dorroh on September 21, 1923, in Tupelo. A graduate of Saltillo High School, Neal faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine...
Walter F. French, III
February 10, 2024
Columbus-- Walter F. French III, 50, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born January 11, 1974, to Walter F. French, Jr. and Nang C Le’. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing his guitar.
He is survived by his two brothers, Sheppard French and Johnny French
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Expressions of sympathy may be left at...
Michele Stanford
February 8, 2024
Guntown--Michele Hardy Stanford, age 56, crossed into Heaven on Thursday, February 8, 2024 after a short but intense battle with cancer. She was born December 7, 1967 in Normandy, Missouri to Pete Hardy and Mary Frances Harrelson. In 1991 she married the love of her life, Michael Stanford and they were blessed to share 32 years together. Michele was very...
Douglas E. Wagner
February 6, 2024
Douglas E. Wagner, born September 21, 1942, died February 6, 2024. He wanted to stay longer but it was not to be. See you in my dreams, big guy. Wife Donna of 62 years and son, D. Michael and family.
Don Six
February 5, 2024
Don Six
Saltillo- Donald Orcen Six, son of the late Charles W. Six, Sr. and Pearl Oyler Six, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born in Cunningham, Kansas on May 20, 1931. Don proudly served his country on an LST ship in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. On September 13,...
James Ray Williams
February 4, 2024
Mr. James Ray Williams
Saltillo-- James Ray Williams, 60, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. James Ray was born April 25, 1963, to James Thomas Williams, Sr. and Helen Faye Cunningham Williams in Tupelo.
He was a jack-of-all-trades. Whether it was painting or working as a dispatcher for the cab company, James Ray approached each...
Jerry Lee
February 4, 2024
Jerry Lee
Columbus formerly of Nettleton- Jerry Lee died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Baptist Hospital in Columbus. He along with his twin sister, Jean were born on November 29, 1942, to Thomas Jefferson “Buddy” Lee and Velma Phillips Lee. Jerry earned his Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Mississippi. He began his career at Tupelo Hospital and retired...
Dan Dan Craig
February 3, 2024
Dan Dan Craig
Mantachie- Daniel Ray Craig the beloved and self-proclaimed “legend” was found dead on February 3, 2024, following an accidental drowning. Daniel, commonly called “Dan Dan” by his friends and family, was one-of-a-kind. He was born July 27, 1992, in New Albany to Rickey Hallmark and Nora Craig. Although he was far from perfect, his love for his family...
Larry L. Boren
January 29, 2024
Larry Lamar Boren, age 69, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born December 1, 1954 in Tupelo, the son of Herrell Jack and Ruby Storms Boren. He was a 1973 graduate of Mooreville High School where he played football and basketball. Larry worked in the tire finishing department of Cooper Tire until...
Jessie Mae Campbell Hughes
January 28, 2024
Jessie Mae Campbell Hughes passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Diversicare Nursing Facility. She was 97 years old. She was born July 19, 1926 in Mantachie to Tom and Jimmy Fennell. Jessie worked a few years in a milk processing plant; however her life’s purpose was devoted to taking care of others. She was a caring, giving, compassionate...
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