OBITUARIES
John Locke
Aug 20, 2021
Tupelo—John Ellis Locke passed away August 20, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center at the age of 72. He was born March 7, 1949 in the Mississippi Delta, the son of Hosey and Vera Job Locke. John worked in several different careers before working at Sherwin Williams and then as a locksmith for the Tupelo Public School District. He...
Sara Rutherford
Aug 20, 2021
Shannon—Sara Lynn Rutherford, 67, died Friday August 20, 2021 after a sudden illness at NMMC in Tupelo. Sara was born September 29, 1953 to Herbert Lee Criddle and Mildred Phillips Criddle of Okolona. She married the love of her life, James Rutherford Sr. in 1970; they shared 50 years together. Sara was a ward secretary for NMMC and also a...
Greg Buse
Aug 19, 2021
Nettleton—Lawrence Gregory “Greg” Buse passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center at the age of 55. Greg was born in Tupelo July 17, 1966, the son of Barbara and Paul Smith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and the National Guard, retiring at the rank of Sergeant. Greg was an avid...
Martha Fleming Wilson
Aug 18, 2021
Saltillo--Martha Fleming Wilson passed away on August 18, 2021 at her home in Saltillo. She was born on June 1, 1944, to Whit and Dora Fleming in Pontotoc. On May 28, 1963, she married Lavert Wilson and had four sons whom she loved dearly. She loved Elvis, going to thrift stores, and spending time with friends and family. She carried...
Olen Mitchell
Aug 18, 2021
Tupelo—Olen Wayne Mitchell passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center at the age of 75. He was born July 6, 1946 in Mooreville to J.C. and Myrtie Parker Mitchell. Olen was a graduate of Mooreville High School and also attended Itawamba Junior College. He proudly served his country in the National Guard. He was a...
Betty Castles
Aug 17, 2021
Betty Miller Castles passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Lynnfield Place in Selmer, Tennessee. She was 93. Betty was born February 18, 1928 in Wilmington, North Carolina, the daughter of William Alexander Miller and Audrey Wessel Miller. After her graduation from high school in New York City, Betty attended Bob Jones University and Upsala College. She then began working...
Jason Kirk
Aug 16, 2021
Saltillo- Jason Lee Kirk, at the age of 51, passed away from a brief illness, on Monday, August 16, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center. Jason was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 20, 1970, the son of, Samuel W. Kirk. On October 7, 1999 he married Melinda Kay Braddock, in Savannah, Tennessee. Jason owned a trucking company, although it...
Bradley Johnson
Aug 15, 2021
Myrtle--Bradley Ray Johnson, 57, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lee County on November 18, 1963 to Sonny and Beatrice Turner Johnson. Bradley was not much for hobbies or sports, but was known for his integrity and strong work ethic. For nearly 20 years he worked at Gibson Corrugated...
Brandon Kelly
Aug 14, 2021
Shannon--Brandon Ray Kelly passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the age of 35. He was born March 17, 1986 in Tupelo, the son of Anthony Kelly and Marybeth Gooszen Kelly. He leaves behind his mother, Marybeth Kelly; his father, Andy Kelly; four children, Levi, Jordan, Madeline, Sophia; a brother Barry Kelly and wife Connie; and his nephew Aiden, all...
Leon Edwards
Aug 14, 2021
Tupelo--Leon Edwards went home to be with Jesus August 14, 2021 at The Meadows in Fulton. He was born May 27, 1933 in Nettleton. Raised by his mother Leona Gertrude Edwards and grandparents, Maggie L. and Ben Edwards he was one of six boys. He and his brothers Leroy, David, John, James and Junior lived and worked on the family...
Mildred Jolly
Aug 13, 2021
Sherman—On Friday, August 13, 2021, God sent Jesus and His angels to take Momma, Mildred Fae Jolly, home at the age of 90. Mildred was born in Saltillo on July 8, 1931, the daughter of Oather Leo Littlejohn and Bondie Thompson Littlejohn. She worked for many years in the insurance business, but also made many friends over the years working...
Linda "Sissy" Baker
Aug 13, 2021
Guntown--Linda Joyce Baker, affectionately known as Sissy to many friends and family, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham after a courageous battle with cancer and then Covid-19. She was born December 6, 1964 in Clarksdale to Lewis and Glenda Moore Stacy. Linda worked 25 years for Regions Bank in Tupelo before her health...
Vangie Fields
Aug 10, 2021
Tupelo--Evangeline Deen Fields, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 10, 2021, at the Leeper House of Traceway Retirement Community. Fondly known as Vangie, she was the daughter of O.W. and Altie Deen Fields of Blue Mountain, MS, born August 27, 1927. Vangie was active in her church, Parkway Baptist, and in her community until her health began...
Lawrence Mooneyham
Aug 6, 2021
Lawrence Mooneyham Tupelo- Lawrence Mooneyham passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born in Round Pond, Arkansas to Thornton and Gladys Mooneyham. In 1957, he graduated from West Memphis High School in Arkansas and honorably served his country in the United States Army. Upon completion of Military Service, he attended Northeast Louisiana University....
W.D. Whitehead Jr.
Aug 5, 2021
W. D. Whitehead Jr. Tupelo- Walter Delphi Whitehead, Jr., 86, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Amory. W. D. was born in Plantersville on October 3, 1934 to Walter Delphi and Mary Bell Suggs Whitehead. After graduating from Plantersville High School, he served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. During his four...
Jimmy Dale Green
Aug 5, 2021
Greenville, South Carolina formerly of Tupelo- Jimmy “Jim” Dale Green sadly left this world Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Greenville, South Carolina. Jim was born to Allen Wade and Blanche Green on June 2, 1949, in Tupelo. Everyone who knew Jim, knows he lived his life with love and laughter. He was happiest when he was with his family and...
Wayne Glass
Aug 2, 2021
Plantersville--William Dewayne “Wayne” Glass passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center at the age of 65. Wayne was born November 12, 1955 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, the son of William Edward Glass and Gearldean Sanderson Glass. He worked as a mechanic for many years. Wayne was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He leaves...
Jeane McKinney
Jul 31, 2021
Tupelo--Ila Jeane McKinney, 87, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Baldwyn Rehab Facility. She was born July 24, 1934 to Ben and Fannie McKinney of Mooreville. She graduated from Mooreville High School where she was valedictorian in 1953. Jeane kept children in her home for many years. She was later employed by Savings Oil Company and Hancock Fabrics Incorporated. She...
Jason Heath Till
Jul 31, 2021
Tupelo—Jason Heath Till, 47, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Jason was born May 28, 1974 in Oxford, the son of Christopher Young Till and Teresa Ann Tidwell Till. Jason worked at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts as assistant manager for several years. He enjoyed playing guitar and taking care of his...
John M. Lovorn, Jr.
Jul 28, 2021
Tupelo--John Murrah Lovorn, Jr. was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He had a big personality and an even bigger heart. He passed away, unexpectedly but peacefully, at his home on July 28, 2021, at age 72. Born in Jackson in 1949 and raised in Fairfax, Virginia, he went to the University of Southern Mississippi where he met the love...
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