OBITUARIES
Judy Annette Kennene
November 17, 2023
Southaven—Judy Annette Kennene, 75, born May 4, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, died Friday, November 17, 2023. Private Family Services. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at PeguesFuneralHome.com.
Shelia Evelyn Boyd
November 17, 2023
Shelia Evelyn Boyd, age 74, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born in Baldwyn on April 12, 1949 to Willard Hutcheson and Jewell Collie Hutcheson. Shelia worked as an associate for Walmart until her retirement. She was also a licensed beautician. Shelia was a dedicated member of Belden Baptist Church for many years....
Betty Jo Young
November 16, 2023
Betty Jo Kitchen Young, 93, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit after an extended illness. Prior to her passing, she was able to remain in her home with the love and care of her daughters and numerous caregivers. She was born April 3, 1930 in Tupelo to Richard Alvin Kitchen and Vernie...
Hon. James Robert “Bob” Gilfoy, IV
November 16, 2023
Hon. James Robert “Bob” Gilfoy, IV Saltillo-James Robert “Bob” Gilfoy IV passed on to Heaven on November 16, 2023. Bob was born in Jackson, MS on September 17, 1941 where it was his good fortune to spend his childhood under the Christian rearing of his parents, the late Sheriff J. R. Gilfoy and Pearl Gilfoy, both of whom predeceased him....
Vincenza (Vivian) Cioffi
November 13, 2023
On November 13, 2023, Vincenza (Vivian) Cioffi went to be with angels and saints in heaven. She was born in Gioia del Colle (Bari), Italy on August 16, 1934. She was a devout follower of the Catholic faith and in years past a regular parishioner at the Immaculate Heart of Mary church in Scarsdale, New York. She was a devoted...
Archie Opiela
November 12, 2023
Archie Opiela Archie Opiela, 91, of Karnes City, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Morgan City, Louisiana. He was born on December 8, 1931. Archie was a man whose warm smile illuminated every room he entered. He held a deep love for his family and had an uncanny ability to leave a lasting impression on everyone he encountered....
The Rev. Mildred Board Grubbs
November 11, 2023
The Rev. Mildred Grubbs Tupelo- The Rev. Mildred Board Grubbs, 2800 West Main Street, Tupelo, Mississippi died Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born November 18, 1917, in rural Cascade, Iowa to Leroy E. and Bertha Fober Board and was married to William L. Grubbs on September 2, 1945. She received her B.A. Degree from the University of Dubuque, Iowa,...
Lydia Louise Kinard Neal
November 11, 2023
Tupelo- Lydia Louise Kinard Neal, 93, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1930, in Forrest County, Mississippi to George Forrest Kinard and Anne Elva Lee Kinard. She grew up in Meridian, Lumberton, and Hattiesburg. On December 1, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama she married Maynard C. Neal. They were married for 67...
Roy Logan
November 9, 2023
Roy Logan Saltillo- Lorenzo Columbus “Roy” Logan, Jr. passed on to his Heavenly home at the age of 92 on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his home in Saltillo after a brief illness. He was born April 30, 1931, to L.C. and Lillie Downs Logan in Moorhead, Mississippi. Mr. Logan served his country during the Korean War in the United...
Donna Lee Gilbert
November 9, 2023
Donna Lee Gilbert, age 75, of Waynesboro, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Gertrude Dickerson. She is survived by her children Matthew P. Gilbert (Jessica); Lori G. Redd; and John D. Gilbert; grandchildren Cory Hatcher, Devan Harrison, Savanna Bradham, Gilbert Gosset, Matthew Gilbert, Arthur Gilbert, Elanor Gilbert, and...
David “Davey” Michael Riley
November 8, 2023
David “Davey” Michael Riley Saltillo- David Michael Riley, 42, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Saltillo on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. David was born in Columbus on August 3, 1981; he is the son of Kim Riley. Because his favorite uncle was named David, “Little David” was his family nickname even when he reached adulthood. He graduated from Saltillo...
Charles "Buddy" Thomas Davis
November 6, 2023
Charles “Buddy” Thomas Davis, 85, went home to the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS, after a brief illness. Born in Tupelo, on August 27, 1938 to Homer Gay and Kate Williams Davis, Buddy was raised in Tupelo where he graduated from Tupelo High School with the class of 1957....
Norma Fay Ray
November 5, 2023
Tupelo—Norma Fay Presley Ray, 73, died November 5, 2023 at Baldwyn Nursing Facility after a brief illness. She was born September 4, 1950 in Tupelo to the late Noah Edward Presley and the late Mary Christine Houston Presley (Roberts). Norma Fay lived most of her life in Tupelo where she enjoyed traveling, cooking for family, and visiting with friends. Survivors...
Sammie T Pannell
November 3, 2023
Sammie T. Pannell Verona—Sammie T. Pannell, age 73, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility. He was born March 23, 1950 in Lee County, the son of Johnny Pannell and Sally Blair Pannell. Over the years Sammie worked in many capacities in the furniture industry and then retired from Kruger Industries. He also served as a...
Mary Payne Hairald
November 1, 2023
Mary Payne Hairald, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born February 25, 1936, in Tupelo, the daughter of Will Burney Payne and Ivey Berryhill Payne. She attended and graduated from Nettleton High School in 1953 and from the University of Mississippi in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and a...
John Mark Jeffreys
October 30, 2023
Tupelo—John Mark Jeffreys, age 56, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. Born February 17, 1967 in Sardis, he was the son of Rev. James A. Jeffreys and Louise Hamblett Jeffreys. John Mark currently worked as a maintenance supervisor for NDS Asset Management. Earlier in his career, he worked 15 years for Comfort Engineering. Whatever his tasks were for the day,...
Paul Perkins
October 28, 2023
Paul Perkins Saltillo- James Paul Perkins, 81, died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Traceway Greenhouses in Tupelo. He was born November 12, 1941, in Marks, Mississippi to Birtee Perkins, and Mary Louise Leaton Perkins. On December 17, 1971, he married Shirley Tidwell Perkins. Paul was a devoted husband and dedicated father over any hobbies or ventures. He was extremely...
William "Tommy" Harris
October 28, 2023
William “Tommy” Harris Richmond Community- William Roy “Tommy” Harris, Jr., 78, left this world for his heavenly home on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1945, in Batesville, Arkansas; he was the son of William Roy Harris and Delpha Ruth Flippo Harris. Tommy was in the United States Army National Guard for several years. He was...
James Cameron Fancher
October 28, 2023
James Cameron Fancher New Chapel Community- James Cameron Fancher, 86, died Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was a lifelong New Chapel Community resident, born on November 6, 1936, to James Buchanan Fancher and Lessie Geneva Morris Fancher. James Cameron spent the majority of his professional career as an IT manager. In his personal life he enjoyed camping, cross country motorcycle...
Nell Moore
October 26, 2023
Nell Moore Saltillo- Vern Nell Moore at the age of 69 died after a short illness on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her son’s home in Fulton. She was born on July 20, 1954, to Jesse Blocker and Mildred Kathryn Oldham Blocker. Nell was a devoted caretaker and especially enjoyed molding the young minds of children. She spent her career...
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