OBITUARIES
Hassell H. Franklin
Jan 22, 2023
Houston--Hassell Henry Franklin, chairman and CEO of Franklin Corporation in Houston, died peacefully at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo on January 22, 2023. Not only was he a leader in the furniture industry, he also was involved in the economic development in Northeast Mississippi and was a lifelong supporter of higher education. Hassell was the son of Robert Walter Franklin...
Craig Caygle
Jan 21, 2023
Craig Caygle Tupelo--Samuel Craig Caygle, affectionately known as “Papa C”, went to his Heavenly home on January 21, 2023. He was born to William Dewey and Dorothy Davis Caygle on March 1, 1960, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Mooreville High School where he lettered in football, baseball, and basketball. He was a two-time state baseball champion (1976...
Dale Cummings
Jan 19, 2023
Dale Cummings Tupelo-Lula "Dale" Cummings, 81, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Traceway Manor in Tupelo. Dale was born in Arkansas on September 6, 1941, to Cleveland and Raby “Ruby” Petty Wehunt. She was a member of Boguefala Baptist Church, where she was an active member of the Golden Agers group. Dale loved going on trips or outings with...
William L. Brazeal
Jan 19, 2023
William Brazeal Saltillo- William Lee Brazeal, 71, entered this life on January 9, 1952 and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2023 after battling three types of cancers for at least seven years. William’s best days were spent watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a hard working, loyal and reliable man. He would be there...
Mary Gattis Finney
Jan 18, 2023
Belden- Mary Alice Gattis Finney, 87, entered her eternal home Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born in Lee County on January 24, 1935, to Sydney Freeman Gattis and Sarah Isabelle Whitaker. On March 21, 1953, she married Ezra Lee Finney, they would be celebrating their 70th anniversary this March. Mary was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She took...
David Johnson
Jan 16, 2023
Austin, Texas--David Curtis Johnson was born January 6, 1956, in Tupelo. He died January 16, 2023 at his home in Austin, Texas. He was the middle of three boys and was an active and sporty kid. He played High School football at Tupelo High School. He went on to serve in the US Coastguard. Dave then lived in many places...
Charles "Charlie" W. Long
Jan 16, 2023
Charles “Charlie” W. Long Dorsey Community- Charles “Charlie” Wilson Long, 85, died Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home. He was the eldest child of Woodrow Wilson and Pansey Clytee Ramsey Long born on January 29, 1937, in Vardaman. On June 22, 1996, Charlie married Cathy Clark Long. Charlie could often be quoted saying “It’s the Long way or the...
Betty Stults
Jan 15, 2023
Mooreville—Betty Jean Stults passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home in Mooreville. A lifelong resident of Lee County, she was born March 8, 1941 to Jimmy Lee “Buck” Fowler and Hazel Hunt Fowler. Betty worked as a seamstress for Hunter Saddler for many years. Since her retirement she has enjoyed sitting on...
Lisa Marie Presley
Jan 12, 2023
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal published January 18, 2023 Lisa Marie Presley, a singer and songwriter and the daughter of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, died Jan. 12, 2023, at a hospital in the Los Angeles area. She was 54. Presley was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 1, 1968. She grew up in Los Angeles with her mother. She is...
Leroy "Bubby" Fleming
Jan 11, 2023
Leroy “Bubby” Fleming Jr. passed away January 11, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 59 years old. He was born December 20, 1963 in Turrell, Arkansas to Leroy and Flora May Hawkins Fleming. Bubby was an insulation installer for Mitchell Insulation and later for Renfro Insulation. He loved riding 4-wheelers and fishing. Bubby could...
Janie Davis
Jan 9, 2023
Saltillo—Janie Cullum Davis passed away Monday January 9, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was 70 years old. Janie was born in Tupelo on June 16, 1952, the daughter of Vance and Mary Robbins Cullum. She graduated from Saltillo High School. Janie worked as a marketing services specialist for Action Industries, retiring after 23 years. She was a...
Dennis Charles “Chris” Crisco
Jan 6, 2023
Dennis Charles “Chris” Crisco Tupelo- Dennis Charles “Chris” Crisco, 89, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on Christmas Day in 1933 to David and Lela Davis Crisco. Chris was a veteran of the U.S. Army and spent most of his career in the furniture business. He...
Virginia Nichols
Jan 5, 2023
Virginia Nichols Saltillo- Virginia Sue Smothers Nichols at the age of 87 died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home in Saltillo. She was born in Lee County on June 11, 1935 to Robert Smothers and Vicki Rogers Smothers. She grew up in Mantachie, and at a young age, she received the nickname “dinner bell”. Virginia worked for 17 years...
Ray Gregory
Jan 4, 2023
Saltillo- William Ray Gregory at the age of 71 died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home at Courtyards Community Nursing Home. He was born April 6, 1951 in Tupelo to Dorris O. Gregory and Maxine Irene Johnson Gregory. At a young age it was obvious Ray was special. Although different from most, he enjoyed a fulfilled life. He enjoyed...
Reva Dyson
Jan 3, 2023
Reva Dyson Guntown- Reva Mae Green Dyson, 67, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born on March 15, 1955 to Walton and Florence Green in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Reva was a character, straightforward, never held in an opinion this earned her the nickname from her grandchildren, as “gangster granny”. She never apologized for being herself....
Marilyn Schaper
Jan 2, 2023
Belden--Marilyn Schaper, age 89, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home in Belden. She was born in Assumption, Illinois to Wayne and Evelyn Brackett. Marilyn moved with her family to Tupelo in 1968. She owned and then sold an employment agency in Tupelo. Marilyn loved watching all sports, but her love was for the game...
Rush Robbins
Dec 30, 2022
Auburn Community—Lee Rush Robbins, age 91, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home in the Auburn Community. He was born October 26, 1931 in Lee County, the son of Hausie Dearum Robbins and Martha Jane Harris Robbins. Rush was a meter reader for the Mississippi Valley Gas Company for 42 years. He was married 30 years to Jo...
Sgt. 1st Class Dwight B. Cooper
Dec 30, 2022
Dwight B. Cooper, at the age of 75, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home in the Brewer Community. He was born March 26, 1946, in Cleveland to Audie and Addis Bush Cooper. Dwight proudly served his country in the United States Army and also in the Army National Guard, making this his career for 32 years. After...
Gerald Parker
Dec 28, 2022
Gerald Wayne Parker passed away on December 28, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center at the age of 83. He was born on September 28, 1939 to Miles Parker and Frances McCarthy Parker (Morrow). He spent the majority of his working career as a truck driver. He drove for Malone & Hyde until the closure of the Tupelo plant...
Randy Attaway
Dec 28, 2022
Randy Attaway Saltillo—Randy Attaway, 63, died on his birthday, December 28, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in the Lberty Community of Itawamba County to Herbert Reed Attaway and Treauvor Nell Berryman Attaway. Earlier in his life, he enjoyed riding his four wheeler, fishing, and skiing. He was a member of Liberty...
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