OBITUARIES
Jerry Robertson
August 29, 2023
Jerry Robertson Saltillo— Jerry Thomas Robertson, 76, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his home in Saltillo. Jerry was born February 24, 1947, in Tupelo to Thomas Bowen and Jeffie Elizabeth Porter Robertson. A lifelong Lee County native, Jerry graduated from Tupelo High School. Prior to his retirement, he had a long and successful career in dirt and bulldozer...
Ronny Gibson
August 28, 2023
Ronny Gibson Tupelo- Ronald “Ronny” Thomas Gibson, 71, died Monday, August 28, 2023, at the State Veterans Home in Oxford. Ronny was a character that was irreplaceable to his family and friends. He had an unmated humor and kind heart. He was born July 22, 1952, in Tupelo to Thomas Ashcraft Gibson and Virginia Elizabeth Vinson Gibson. Following his 1970...
Barry Brand
August 26, 2023
Tupelo—Barry Brand passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Diversicare Health Care Facility following a lengthy illness. He was 82 years old. Born September 16, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, Barry was the son of Harold and Rieva Rosenberg Brand. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. While stationed in Daytona Beach, Florida, Barry met the...
David "Dent" Schumpert
August 25, 2023
David Dennis "Dent" Schumpert passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home due to a tragic accident. He was born February 25, 1934 in Itawamba County to Coy and Retha Tindall Schumpert. After his high school graduation, Dent served his country in the National Guard. The majority of Dent's working career was spent as a punch press operator for...
Sue Sudduth
August 24, 2023
Asheville, North Carolina-- Mary Sue Sudduth passed away after a short illness on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at The Lodge Health and Rehab in Mills River, North Carolina. She was born December 7, 1932 in Tupelo Mississippi, the daughter of Dexter Walter Christian and Mattie Vola Pierce Christian. After high school she attended college and began her career as a...
Susie Ray
August 19, 2023
Tupelo-- Susie Ray, a vibrant soul with an indomitable spirit, left this world on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the age of 61. She passed away peacefully at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born February 7, 1962, to James and Delores Featherston in Atlanta, Georgia. Susie was one of a kind. She lived each day as a...
Sue Herring
August 18, 2023
Saltillo-- Mattie Sue Herring, 79, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at The Meadows in Fulton. Sue was born to Alvis Wilson Hall and Nona Estelle Wren Hall on August 1, 1944, in Saltillo. Sue had a strong work ethic. She spent many fulfilling years as a dedicated worker at Hancock Fabrics until her well-earned retirement. She was a dedicated...
Margaret Johnson
August 16, 2023
Ozark Community-- Margaret Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her home in Marietta. She was born June 30, 1953 to Johnnie Franks and Lorene Reece Franks. Margaret’s warm and loving nature left an enduring mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Margaret’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family. She...
Rose Wilson Fleming
August 8, 2023
Rose Wilson Fleming, 88, of Atlanta, and formerly of Tupelo and Okolona passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. A graduate of Ole Miss, Ms. Fleming was an educator who worked in several educational positions in Okolona and Tupelo. In the late 1970s, she relocated to Georgia and retired in 1999 as a high school media specialist from Douglas County...
Steve Austin Kelly
August 7, 2023
Tupelo-- Steve Austin Kelly, 84, passed away early Monday morning, August 7, 2023, at his home in Tupelo. Steve was born July 23, 1939 in Lee County to Woodrow Wilson and Louise Austin Kelly. He was a faithful Christian man who loved his family dearly. He graduated Shannon High School in 1957. Steve spent most of his professional life working...
Peggy Ramsey
August 7, 2023
Corinth, formerly of Tupelo—Peggy Bullard Ramsey passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at the Stoneridge of Farmington Assisted Living. She was born September 17, 1931, the only child of Lawrence and Ercell Bullard of Iuka. She graduated from, Iuka High School and Draughn’s Business College in Memphis, Tennessee. She married Clifton Earl Ramsey May 6, 1950. Peggy was Assistant to...
Arlie Henry
August 3, 2023
Arlie Henry Saltillo- Arlie Edward Henry, 77, died Thursday, August 3, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born on February 19, 1946 in Lee County; he was the son of Millard Henry and Clara Mae Hickman Henry. Arlie married Gladys Faye Ray on March 17, 1967. He was a family man who enjoyed time with his grandchildren. He...
Harry "Buddy" Walker Moore
August 2, 2023
Harry “Buddy” Walker Moore Kosciusko, MS – January 7, 1928, to August 2, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry Walker Moore, who departed this world on August 2, 2023, to be with his loving wife, Billie Fae. He was born on January 7, 1928, in Tupelo, MS to Harry Walker Moore, Sr. and...
Heaven Hogue
August 1, 2023
Plantersville-- Heaven Gabrielle Hogue, 28, left this world much too soon on August 1, 2023, at her home in Plantersville. Her bright spirit and infectious laughter will be forever etched on the hearts of those who had the privilege to know her. Heaven was born February 27, 1995, in New Albany, to John Joseph Price and Jennifer Irene Comstock Watson....
Shirley Young
July 31, 2023
Plantersville—Shirley Diane Young, age 74, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home in Plantersville. She was born July 3, 1949 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles and Katherine Rogers Wilson. Shirley’s family later moved to Mississippi and settled in Nettleton where she graduated from High School. In June 16, 1967, she married the love of her...
Richard Gatlin
July 27, 2023
Tupelo-- Richard L. Gatlin, 87, went to meet his Lord and Savior July 27, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Richard was originally from Myrtle. After graduating high school, Richard enlisted in the Air Force, serving for 3 years including a tour in Labrador. Post enlistment, he attended Mississippi State University and then began a life-long career as a...
Eva Turner Mencl
July 27, 2023
Tupelo--Eva Lou Turner Mencl, 76, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at her home in the Ballardsville Community. Eva was born June 17, 1947 in Tupelo, the daughter of Clyde and Verna Brown Turner. For many years she worked in several different furniture factories before realizing her dream of attending cosmetology school. Eva then became a hair stylist for J.C....
Catherine Louise High Stegall
July 27, 2023
Catherine Louise High Stegall, a kind and compassionate soul, left us all too soon on July 27, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer at North Mississippi Medical Center. Born in Memphis, Tennessee on April 24, 1979, she touched the lives of many during her time on this earth. Catherine’s journey was one of love, dedication, and selflessness. She was...
Don “Donnie” Dickerson
July 27, 2023
Tupelo— Don Dickerson, 67, passed away July 27, 2023, at his home. He is survived by 2 daughters, Amy Bivins (Aaron), Ginger Dearman (James); sisters, Jean Webb and Billie Cole; brother, Jimmy Dickerson. 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews, 2 of which he was very close to, Terry and Greg Dickerson. He is preceded in death...
Joyce Hudson
July 24, 2023
Joyce Hudson Tupelo- Joyce McDaniel Hudson just one day shy of her 76th birthday, died unexpectedly Monday, July 24, 2023, at her home. Joyce was born on July 25, 1947. She was one of the six daughters of John and Viola Cherry McDaniel. Joyce had a larger-than-life personality who cherished her time spent with family and friends. She was a...
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