OBITUARIES
Melinda B. Lee
June 18, 2023
Melinda B. Lee Saltillo- Melinda Ann Bryant Lee, 65, died Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home. She was born September 27, 1957 in Jackson to William Bryant and Bettie Johnston Bryant. She graduated from Jim Hill High School in 1975. She then graduated in 1979 from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s in Education, and her career flourished as...
Eva Webb
June 17, 2023
Eva Webb Saltillo—Eva May Spearman Webb passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her daughter’s home. She was 87. Born June 5, 1936 in Saltillo, she was the daughter of Ernest Lee and Velma Lee Parker Spearman. Eva worked as a sales clerk in a shoe store for many years. She was the widow of Lawrence Webb and they enjoyed...
Jean Pittman
June 16, 2023
Catherine Jean Pittman, 90, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Baptist Hospital in Oxford. She was born November 4, 1932 in North Augusta, South Caroline to Emery Platt-Howard Ruland and Mildred Kennedy Ruland. Jean was the wife of James H. Pittman and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage before his passing in 2012. Jean spent most of her...
Ms. Maurice Swinney Gibson
June 16, 2023
Maurice Swinney Gibson of Starkville passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. Maurice was graduate of Tupelo High School and went on to study at Mississippi State University, where she received her Masters Degree. Ms. Gibson went on to teach for 37 years at various Mississippi school districts, ending her career with the Starkville School District....
PJ McKnatt
June 15, 2023
Tupelo—Peggy Jean “PJ” McKnatt passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was 72 years old. She was born in California on June 28, 1958, the daughter of John C. McKnatt and Miranda McKnatt. Before she became disabled, PJ worked in housekeeping for several hotels. A true people person, PJ loved to help others and...
June C. Mitchell
June 13, 2023
June Claire Mitchell passed away at her home at the age of 80. She was born January 5, 1943 in Water Valley, the daughter of Carl Franklin Davidson and Minnie Margaret Pipkins Davidson. After her graduation from Oakland High School, she then attended Northwest Mississippi Junior College, where she received her Certificate in Secretarial Science in 1962. June worked for...
Steve Johnson
June 13, 2023
Steve Johnson Senatobia formerly of Tupelo – George Stephen “Steve” Johnson, 64, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the son of James and Delores Featherston, born on October 9, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a proud veteran who served in the 155th Armored Brigade of the Army National Guard....
Ralph H. Stone
June 12, 2023
Ralph H. Stone, age 95, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss. He was born December 22, 1927 in Plattsburg to Albert and Lillian Stone. Ralph was a graduate of Plattsburg High School where he was captain of the football team. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and worked many years...
Jeanette “Jeanne” Lummus
June 11, 2023
Jeanne Lummus Tupelo- Jeanette “Jeanne” Moak Lummus, 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Greenhouses of Tupelo under Sanctuary Hospice care. Jeanne was born September 24, 1937, in Natchez, Mississippi, to the late J.T. and Mary Louise Moak. She was a graduate of Central High School in Jackson, Mississippi, and received a Bachelor...
Patty Tucker
June 10, 2023
Patty Tucker Tupelo- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Jean Tucker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Patricia left this world on June 10, 2023, from Sanctuary Hospice House. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was born in Tupelo on June 2, 1951, to William F. Waters and Betty...
Doris Beard
June 7, 2023
Tupelo—Doris Tucker Beard died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a life well spent. There will be no visitation or services. She appreciated each and every person that touched her life and was thankful for all you added. She is survived by two sons, Jamey Beard (Tiffany) of Cleveland, Ohio and Kevin Beard (Christy) of Tupelo;...
Major General (Ret.) T. K. Moffett
June 5, 2023
Major General (Ret.) T. K. Moffett Tupelo- Terrill Kay Moffett, 73, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. You may have known T. K. Moffett as an Attorney, a Major General, a Judge, a restaurant owner, a Professor, a City Prosecutor, a Deacon, a Music/Youth Minister, an Author, an Army West Point Rabble...
David Anderson
June 5, 2023
Saltillo - David Lee Anderson, 78, went to his eternal home Monday, June 5, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born April 17, 1945, in New Albany to Hansel and Maurine Stroud Anderson. He grew up in New Albany and was a 1964 graduate of W. P. Daniel High School. After high school, he attended Northeast...
Jack Thomas Timmons
June 3, 2023
Jack Thomas Timmons was born straight into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 3, 2023. His family was looking forward to meeting him with great anticipation. They take comfort in knowing Jack is in heaven and will never have to experience the hurts and disappointments of life here on earth. Jack leaves behind his mother, Caylyn Burcham and his...
Neal C. Houston
June 2, 2023
Neal Crawford Houston, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023, at his home after an extended illness. He was born March 31, 1929 in Saltillo to the late Humpy and Ozell Houston. Neal grew up in East Tupelo and lived on Old Saltillo Road all of his life. He worked on the family farm in his early years...
Betty Long
May 31, 2023
Betty Long Saltillo- Lucy Elizabeth “Betty” Cobb Long, 83, a bright light that found joy in making others smile died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born July 6, 1939 in Tupelo; she was one of three children of John Simpson Cobb and Brown “Brownie” Elkin Taylor Cobb. In 1957 Betty graduated from Tupelo High...
Colleen Morgan Zuber
May 26, 2023
Colleen Morgan Zuber, 80 passed away May 26, 2023 at her home in Tupelo. Born September 28, 1942, she was the daughter of Edward and Elois Morgan. Colleen was a 1960 graduate of Hernando High School, Hernando. She worked as an office manager/administrative assistant in the public school system and veterinary office. She was an avid reader, she loved working...
Claudia Neelly
May 25, 2023
Surrounded by her family, Claudia Perry Neelly, 79, quietly passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Generations Senior Living. She was born at her family home in Grenada, MS, on October 5, 1943, to her parents Dit and Tucker Johnson. She graduated from John Rundle High School in Grenada where she was a member of the Sub-Deb Cotillion and...
J. W. "Frog" Holder
May 25, 2023
J. W. “Frog” Holder Sherman--J. W. “Frog” Holder, 87, dies Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center ER. He was born June 14, 1935 to Walter Lee Holder and Mary Sue Scruggs Holder in Union county. He was a lifelong resident of Sherman, Mississippi. He graduated from Sherman High School. He was a faithful member of Sherman...
Milton F Parker
May 25, 2023
Milton F. Parker TUPELO - Milton Franklin Parker, 86, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home. Born December 17, 1936, he was the son of Walker and Jerushia Gory Parker. Milton grew up in Belden and was a 1959 graduate of Mooreville High School. He proudly served his country in the Mississippi National Guard for 29 years. On...
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