OBITUARIES
George Summerford
Oct 3, 2014
GEORGE SUMMERFORD Newton - George Summerford, 77 died at his residence, Friday, October 3, 2014. When I'm Gone When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done....
Geneva Reedy Collins
Oct 2, 2014
GENEVA REEDY COLLINS Tupelo - Geneva Reedy Collins died Thursday October 2, 2014, at Rosewood Residence. She was born March 16, 1919, to Newsom Luther and Purney Scribner Reedy. She was a lifelong resident of Tupelo and a faithful member of First Baptist Church. She retired after a 38 year career as a telephone operator. Services will be 3 p.m....
Joyce McCrary Miller
Oct 2, 2014
JOYCE MILLER Our precious Mother passed from this life to the next on October 2, 2014. Born November 10, 1925, to Frances Shackelford and Eubanks McCrary in Lowndes County, Mississippi, she graduated from Lee High School in Columbus, Mississippi and attended Mississippi State College for Women. She worked for Merchants and Farmers Bank in Columbus. She married John Wiley Miller...
Melvin D. Burt
Oct 1, 2014
MELVIN D. BURT Tupelo - Melvin Douglas Burt, 66, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at his home. He was born November 16, 1947 to Douglas and Claudia Ruth Burt. Melvin was a United States Navy veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his family and reading. He spent a lot of time on his computer, talking to friends, reading and...
Mary T. Deaton
Oct 1, 2014
MARY T. DEATON Birmingham Ridge Community - Mary T. Deaton, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at the Countrywood Plantation. She was born July 15, 1928 to Samuel and Elizabeth Taylor. She is described by her family as a wonderful cook, avid reader and fiercely independent woman. She enjoyed her pets and flowers. She was a member of Birmingham...
Annie Mitchell
Sep 30, 2014
ANNIE MITCHELL Annie Kathryn Morris Mitchell went to be with her Lord on September 30, 2014, at the age of 88. She had been a long time resident of Sherman, and was a resident of Laney House at Traceway Retirement Community at the time of her death. She was a member of Sherman Baptist Church where she served lovingly in...
Helen Hinds
Sep 25, 2014
HELEN HINDS Tupelo- Helen Hinds, 85, of East Tupelo, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1929 in Itawamba County to Carrol Parham and Jewel Estes Parham. She married Leonard L. Hinds on January 19, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 29, 2014. She owned and operated Helen's...
Kathryn Morgan
Sep 24, 2014
KATHRYN MORGAN Tupelo - Sara Kathryn Morgan, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born December 8, 1926 to John Wade and Marie Faulkner Vaughn. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Kathryn was a talented artisan whose artwork is cherished by her family....
Betty Clement McNutt
Sep 24, 2014
Betty C. McNutt Tupelo - Betty Clement McNutt entered her heavenly home on September 24, 2014. She was born July 28, 1928, in the Birmingham Ridge Community to Jess Miles and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clement. She graduated from Saltillo High School in 1945. She and her family lived in many places such as Hurricane, New Harmony, Ellistown, New Albany, Saltillo and...
Jackie Earline Witcher
Sep 23, 2014
"Jackie" Earline Witcher Tupelo- "Jackie" Earline Witcher, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014, after an extended illness. She was born to the late Ovie and Ed Harville. Retiring from Kruger Metal Company, she enjoyed raising dogs and took pride in serving delicious meals. Earline was a lifelong resident of Lee County where she was a member of Ecculatubba Baptist Church. Services...
Kenneth Montgomery
Sep 22, 2014
Kenneth Montgomery Toccopola Community- On September 22, 2014, Kenneth Montgomery went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior. He was 69 years old. He was born of the late Emsley and Hilda Montgomery. He was a husband, father, Pappa, Pop, Papaw, and a Daddy he didn't have to be. He was as genuine as the rarest of gems, and...
Jack P. Hagins, Jr.
Sep 19, 2014
JACK HAGINS, JR. New Albany - Jack Patrick Hagins, 80, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany after an extended illness. He was born in Columbus, Georgia on May 24, 1934, to Jack Patrick Hagins, Sr. and Charlotte Virginia Wilson Hagins. After graduating from Holly Springs High School, he attended the University of Mississippi,...
Velma Grace McDougal
Sep 19, 2014
VELMA GRACE MCDOUGAL Plantersville - Velma Grace McDougal, 64, died Friday, September 19, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Marks, Mississippi on August 21, 1950, to William Ervin and Clenton Franklin Cook Cranford. She was a former employee of Walmart Distribution Center in New Albany. Her greatest enjoyment was being with her family and grandchildren. Services will be...
Donald K. "Don" Lanphere
Sep 19, 2014
DONALD K. LANPHERE Saltillo - Donald Kenneth "Don" Lanphere, 88, of Fellowship Community, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center, Hospice Unit. Don's life struggles were finished and his spirit has joined with God. He was born August 26, 1926, the son of the late Robert Clayton and Winnie Baggett Lanphere. Don served as a...
Kelly Putt
Sep 18, 2014
KELLY PUTT Tupelo - Kelly Clark Putt, 30, died Thursday, September 18, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born November 22, 1983, to Douglas Earl and Grace Strickland Clark. Kelly loved life and spending time with family and friends. She loved her children dearly. She was a member of First United...
Dalton Rice
Sep 16, 2014
JAMES DALTON CODY RICE Tupelo - James Dalton Cody Rice, 20, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center. A New Albany native, he was born October 21, 1993 to Cristal Cody and Jeffrey Rice. He was a graduate of Mooreville High School, he then went on to Itawamba Community College where he graduated with an Associates of...
Kenneth Kennedy
Sep 16, 2014
Kenneth Kayes Kennedy Tupelo - Kenneth Hayes Kennedy, 88, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at his residence after an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Tupelo, he was born March 24 1926, to the late B. C. Kennedy and Lillian Greer Kennedy. He was a member of Harrisburg Baptist Church for 74 years. On December 24, 1943, he...
Ernie L. Clayton
Sep 13, 2014
Mantachie - Ernie L. Clayton, 71, died Saturday, September 13, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born July 27, 1943 in Mississippi. Services will be 11 a.m Monday, September 15, 2014 at the Jefferson Street Chapel with Bro. Gerald Gann officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Garden. W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors is...
Audrey Rial
Sep 12, 2014
AUDREY RIAL Tupelo - Audrey Rial died September 12, 2014 at Cedars Heathcare Center after an extended illness. She was born to the late Bryant and Lilly Michael Ivey. As a seamstress, she took pride in her work and loved to sew for anyone. She retired after twenty-five plus years at Reeds Manufacturing. She was a member of Belden Baptist...
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