OBITUARIES
Dr. Jeanette Zurawski
Apr 13, 2022
Mooreville- The one-of-a-kind, out-spoken and witty, Dr. Jeanette Zurawski more affectionately known as “Dr. Z”, died Wednesday, April 14, 2022, at The Meadows. Born on June 30, 1951, to Arthur August and Betty Lou Terry Zurawski in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She graduated from P. J. Jacobs High School in Stevens Point where she had a special group of friends, Jane,...
Elbert Dillard
Apr 13, 2022
Elbert Dillard Saltillo- Elbert Cecil Dillard Jr., 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi. He was born on March 12, 1948, in Tupelo to Elbert Cecil Dillard and Mable Estelle Miller Dillard. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart, Brenda Vines Dillard, which he married on February 12, 1970 and they were...
Scott “Captain Lee” Simonsen
Apr 11, 2022
Scott “Captain Lee” Simonsen Iuka- Scott Lee Simonsen or more affectionately called Captain Lee at the age of 72 peacefully died Monday, April 11, 2022 on his beloved boat on Pickwick Lake. Scott was born November 17, 1949 in Peoria, Illinois; he was the son of Edward Lee Simonsen and Beryldine June Simonsen. He was a Woodruff High School graduate...
Bob Arnold
Apr 11, 2022
Bob Arnold Tupelo- Robert W. “Bob” Arnold, 94, gained his new body on Monday, April 11, 2022. Bob was born on September 3, 1927 to Charles C. Arnold and Odie Studards Arnold in Kossuth. Bob was fourth in a family of six. Due to a family situation, Bob and some of his siblings were sent to live with relatives. Bob`s...
Jeff Smith
Apr 9, 2022
Jeff Smith Iuka- Jeffery “Jeff” Marlon Smith, 65, died Saturday April 9, 2022 at his home in Iuka. He was one of nine children of Roy Celester Andrew Smith and Cleo Lena Sartain Smith, he was born on December 31, 1956 in Itawamba County. Jeff was a very intelligent man with a great personality and sense of humor. He was...
Dean Perrin
Apr 9, 2022
Dean Perrin passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center at the age of 82. Dean was born August 23, 1939, in Alliance, Nebraska to James Gerald Perrin and Earlene Hope Purdum Perrin. He grew up primarily in Idaho and graduated from high school in Sterling, Colorado and also earned some college credit as well. Dean...
Virginia Jo Benson
Apr 7, 2022
Virginia Josephine (Jo) Mason Benson, faithful wife, mother, and grandmother passed into eternity on April 7, 2022. She lived 97 years on this earth. Jo was born on February 22, 1925, the only child of John Price and Mary Etta Mason. She grew up on Robins Street in Tupelo. At an early age she fell in love with music. By...
Earlene Spear
Apr 7, 2022
Evelyn Earline Spear passed away on April 7, 2022 in Mobile, Alabama after an extended illness. She was born December 28, 1933. Earlene loved to garden more than anything else, but also loved her needlework before her hands no longer allowed her to do it. Mrs. Spear is survived by two daughters, Paula Spear Brewster (Marcus) of Mobile, Alabama and...
Mary Raines Phyfer
Apr 5, 2022
Blue Springs--Mary Raines Phyfer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center. Born on April 24, 1946, in New Albany, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Robert L. Raines and Helen Pauline Bolen Raines. Mary was a pioneer of women’s and minority rights. Mary was the first female Alderwoman-at-Large in New Albany. She also worked...
Daniel Gordon
Apr 3, 2022
Iuka--Daniel Gordon, 72, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Private family services will be held. W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors is entrusted with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
Kitty Hall
Apr 2, 2022
Kitty Hall passed away April 2, 2022 at the age of 68. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022 at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Inurnment will follow at the church columbarium.
Rev. Robert N. Maxey
Mar 31, 2022
Rev. Robert N. Maxey Evergreen Community- Robert Neal Maxey, founding minister of Evergreen Church of Lord Jesus Christ, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center. Born on April 29, 1933, in Monroe County, he was the eldest child of Cleveland Maxey and Ruby Miller Maxey. In 1954, he married Mattie Florence Bishop Maxey. They lived in many...
Wayne Whipple
Mar 31, 2022
Wayne Allen Whipple Tupelo – Wayne Allen Whipple, 69, passed away Thursday evening, March 31, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on July 6, 1952 to Alma Virgil and Mary Lorraine Whipple. He was raised in Sandy and Granger, Utah, where he graduated from Granger High...
W.G. "Gary" Hughes
Mar 29, 2022
W. G. “Gary” Hughes Tupelo—Gary Hughes passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 8, 1946 in Lee County, the son of William “Robert” Hughes and Christine Wages Hughes. Gary graduated from Shannon High School and then attended Itawamba Junior College. For over 30 years he...
William Willette
Mar 27, 2022
Plantersville--William James Willette was born October 11, 1954, in Amsterdam, New York, to Irma and Edward Willette. “Billy,” as he was affectionately known by his friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2022, at his home in Plantersville. He spent his childhood and most of his adult life in California, and then later relocated to Mississippi, where he...
Charlotte French
Mar 24, 2022
Charlotte French Tupelo- Charlotte Ann Reynolds French passed March 24, 2022, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born a blessing to her parents, Raymond Ray Reynolds and Annie Jewel Adams Reynolds, on June 22, 1953, in Jackson, Mississippi. Her mom and dad, original South Central Bell Pioneers, taught her well to be modern, fair, and hard-working. She...
Rusty Taylor
Mar 24, 2022
Saltillo---Rusty Taylor, 80, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Visitation will be 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022, at W. E. Pegues, Saltillo. Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
Billy "Bones" Parker
Mar 21, 2022
Saltillo—Billy “Bones” Parker passed away at his home in Saltillo on March 21, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born February 25, 1961 in Tupelo to Verdie Elijah Parker and Myrtle Dill Parker. He was an Over The Road truck driver for 35 years. After operating his own trucking company for 20 years, Billy was currently employed by Williams...
Jo Anne Harris
Mar 20, 2022
Tupelo- Jo Anne Stallings Harris died Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born in Meridian, on February 7, 1930, to James Preston Stallings and Bonnie McElroy Stallings. She grew up in Jackson and moved to Tupelo during her high school years. She graduated from Tupelo High School and attended Blue Mountain College. She married Boyce Ervin Harris on October 12,...
Matt Wright
Mar 19, 2022
Tupelo- James Matthew “Matt” Wright, the son of James Edward “Eddie” Wright and Patricia “Tricia” Jo Bray Wright, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 19, 2022, a few days after his 33rd birthday. He was born on March 17, 1989, in Tupelo. He was an optimistic and sweet man who at times enjoyed being goofy. He attended Tupelo High School and Itawamba...
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