OBITUARIES
Auria Stephens
Sep 4, 2024
MRS. AURIA STEPHENS
Mandeville, Louisiana, formerly of Tupelo – Auria Wilson Stephens, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Greenbriar Community Care Center in Slidell, Louisiana.
Auria was born January 2, 1935, in Peterborough, England, to the late Arthur and Doris Wilson. She later moved to the United States, where she and her beloved husband, Kenneth K. Stephens, built...
John Jolly
Sep 1, 2024
Pontotoc—On Sunday, September 1, 2024 John Mack Jolly was ushered by the angels into the arms of his Lord and Savior. He was 60 years old. John was born February 10, 1964 in Tupelo, the son of Charles T. Jolly and Mildred Fae Littlejohn Jolly. He was a member of Sherman Baptist Church and recently had recommitted his life to...
Michael E. Walden Sr.
Aug 31, 2024
Michael E. Walden Sr.
Columbus—Michael Eugene Walden Sr. passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. A Mississippi native, he was born July 25, 1956 to Melvin E. Walden and Gloria Norris Walden Waltman. Michael made the United States Navy his career, achieving the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class. He enjoyed spending time with family and tinkering on engines and carpentry projects.
Michael...
Elizabeth Timms
Aug 31, 2024
Elizabeth Timms
Saltillo- Sadie Elizabeth Timms, 92, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning on August 31, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House. Elizabeth was born on January 17, 1932, to Luther Edger Russell and Tiny Dovie Hester Russell. She was a loving and supportive spouse to her late husband of 55 years, Marcus David Lee Timms, and an attentive mother to their...
Laura Boyd
Aug 18, 2024
Tupelo- Laura Caldonia Dulaney Boyd was called home to Jesus on August 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Laura was the daughter of Elgar and Faye Dulaney, born January 6, 1941, in Fulton, Mississippi.
Laura attended Itawamba Junior College where she was voted most beautiful. After attending Itawamba Junior College, she became a receptionist at AirCap and a seamstress, sewing cheerleading...
Jimmy Woodruff
Aug 15, 2024
Bro. Jimmy Woodruff
Tupelo- Jimmy Lee Woodruff, 66, died Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born January 6, 1958, in Oklahoma; he was the son of Henry and Edith Springer Woodruff. Following his Red Oak High School graduation, Jimmy had a vast career including construction, equipment operations and after obtaining his professional certification at Itawamba Community College, a...
Mike Ballard
Aug 14, 2024
Mike Ballard
Saltillo- Michael Elliott Ballard, 74, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo.
He was born in Tupelo on July 13, 1950. He was the son of Wilna Elliot and William Austin Ballard. He was the light of their lives. His grandparents were John and Lucille Clayton Elliot, and G.C. and Erin Austin Ballard. He was brought up...
Jewel G. Martin
Aug 13, 2024
Jewel G. Martin
Saltillo- Jewel Glen Martin, 95, went to be with her Savior Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born November 20, 1928, to John and Esther Martin. She was a devoted wife to her husband, William Homer Martin, who preceded her in death after 66 years together.
She was a dedicated Christian and homemaker. Over the years, she worked tirelessly...
Velva Johnston
Aug 13, 2024
Velva Johnston
Tupelo- Velva Lee Weaver Johnston, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Baldwyn Nursing Home. Velva was born September 7, 1929, in Menyard, Arkansas, to James Andrew Weaver and Fronia Townsley Weaver.
Velva was a woman of warmth and grace, someone who was truly easy to love. She dedicated her life to creating a nurturing home where...
Josephine Davis
Aug 6, 2024
Josephine Wollam Davis passed away at her residence on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 after declining health. She was 96 years old, born on November 12, 1927 to Ellis Clayton and Lula Holmes Wollam in Tupelo. She graduated from Tupelo High School and Mississippi College for women. She then earned a Master’s degree in Secretarial Science from the University of Mississippi....
Betty Shumpert
Aug 5, 2024
Betty Sue (Payne) Shumpert
Tupelo--Betty Sue Shumpert, aged 98, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024 at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, Mississippi. Betty Sue was born on March 27, 1926 in Tupelo and spent the majority of her later life in West Point. Betty Sue was a graduate of Mooreville High School where she played on the 1940 basketball team...
Bill "Paw" Carter
Aug 1, 2024
Bill Carter – Tupelo, MS
Bill “Paw” Carter, 81, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home in Tupelo. He was born February 23, 1943, to Ed and Ruby Carter. He was a member of the All State Basketball team at East Union High School from which he graduated in 1962. Bill drove a truck for over 40 years for...
Tommy Gardner
Jul 31, 2024
Tommy Gardner – Tupelo, MS
Thomas Joseph Gardner IV, “Little” Tommy, 56, was born on April 29, 1968, and passed away on July 31, 2024, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was a devoted son, husband and father, and the best girl dad and uncle ever. He had a sense of adventure and was always ready to try something new. He was an...
Brian Porter
Jul 31, 2024
Brian Porter – Saltillo, MS
Brian Stovall Porter, 53, of Saltillo, MS passed away peacefully July 31, 2024. He was the son of Bill Porter and the late Dianne Puckett Porter.
Surviving are his wife, Karen Porter; children, Will, Alli, Logan, and Leah; brother, Ben (Aimee); nephews, Barrett and Ethan; and a host of close cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death...
Martha Jo "Susie" Mansell
Jul 28, 2024
Saltillo—Martha Jo Poteet Mansell, affectionately known as Susie, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was 86 years old. Susie was born July 30, 1937 in Itawamba County, the daughter of Whitt and Fern Stevens Poteet. Her life was devoted to caring for her family and home. On July 24, 1957 she married the...
William P. Putt
Jul 28, 2024
Baldwyn—Just three days shy of his 81st birthday, William Perry “Butch” Putt passed away at his home in Baldwyn on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born in Tupelo on July 31, 1943 to Cleveland and Regina Rogers Putt. William was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a very talented musician. He was a lifelong tradesman who loved working...
Janice Hamblin
Jul 22, 2024
Janice Gwendolyn Hamblin, 87, of Tupelo, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at the Sanctuary Hospice House. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Janice was born on April 20, 1937, in Booneville to Rowdy Joshua Floyd and Ira Martin Floyd. She was one of six children, with three brothers and two sisters. She grew up in Prentiss County and...
Shirley Newcomb
Jul 21, 2024
Shirley Newcomb
Mantachie--Shirley Ann Newcomb, 74, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Traceway Manor Green House in Tupelo, MS. She was born April 28, 1950, to Jess and Cordie Mae Newcomb. Shirley enjoyed putting puzzles together, taking care of her baby doll, Peggy Sue, and playing bingo with her friends at the Green House. If you saw her,...
Dr. Charles Edward Moore
Jul 20, 2024
Dr. Charles Edward Moore, Sr.
Tupelo--Dr. Charles Edward Moore, Sr., son of Verna Ann Martin Moore and Archie Asbury Moore, departed this world on July 20, 2024, due to cardiac and other health issues. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Azalia Smith Moore; by his four children, Dr. Charles Edward Moore, Jr., Martha Lynn Moore Ray, Michael Andrew Moore, and...
Lynn "Nana" Stanton
Jul 15, 2024
Lynn Stanton – Guntown, MS
Patricia Lynn “Nana” Stanton, 67, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home in Guntown, MS. She was born June 27, 1957, to Phil and Barbara Payne of Clinton, TN. In the earlier part of her life, Lynn attended the First Baptist Church of Clinton, TN. In her...
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