OBITUARIES
Tommy Joe Russell
Apr 18, 2021
Pontotoc- Tommy Joe Russell, 72, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was one of the six children of Hershel Russell and Anna Lois Morphis Russell; he was born on October 25, 1948 in Lee County, Mississippi. After a successful career in manufacturing, he devoted a lot of time to his hobbies: pony pulling, horseback riding,...
Jean Waldrop Strange
Apr 16, 2021
Jean Waldrop Strange Tupelo- Mary Jean Tedford Waldrop Strange, at the age of 89, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home. Born October 19, 1931 in Pontotoc County, She is the daughter of Noah Nelson and Louella Combs Tedford. She is a Pontotoc High School graduate and attended The University of Mississippi. Jean was married to John Howell Waldrop...
Rose Fischer
Apr 16, 2021
Starkville- Rose Mary Hagmann Fischer, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the age of 89. Rose Mary was born in New Orleans, Louisiana November 17, 1931. She spent the majority of her life in the New Orleans area but after Hurricane Katrina, she relocated to Starkville Mississippi. Rose Mary...
Cpl Ken Hawes
Apr 16, 2021
Cpl Ken Hawes Saltillo- His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of your Lord. Matthew 25:21 Kenneth Ray Hawes, 55, left this temporary home entering Heaven into the eternal presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 16, 2021. Ken passed with the love of his life and his two devoted...
Jessie Sullivan
Apr 16, 2021
Jessie Sullivan Horn Lake formerly of Plantersville- Jessie Dean Holland Holloway Sullivan Robbins, at 83 years old, entered her eternal home Friday, April 16, 2021 at Landmark of Desoto in Horn Lake. The daughter of James Manuel Holland and Eva Allred Holland, Jessie was born on June 27, 1937. Jessie was a Lambert High School Graduate. She spent the majority...
Lucille "Cell" Homer
Apr 14, 2021
Lucille “Cell” Homer Saltillo- Lucille “Cell” Homer, at the age of 89, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Diversicare in Tupelo. She was born April 29, 1932. She was one of the seven children of Ed Homer and Gracie Dunaway Homer. After her mother’s heath fail, she became a full time caretaker. After her mother’s death she took care of...
Annie B. Alexander
Apr 13, 2021
Annie Alexander Tupelo- Annie “Ms. Annie” Chrestine Beckham Alexander, 88, is rejoicing in Heaven after an extended illness on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home. Annie was the sixth of eight children of Edgar J, Sr. and Wondie Mae Beasley Beckham, born on June 25, 1932 in Luxora, Arkansas. Annie father’s earned a living as a share cropper, causing...
Jerry H. Burkett
Apr 10, 2021
Jerry Burkett, 87 years old, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Burkett is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Dover Burkett; their three children Carol Ann Burkett Traynor (Tom), Margaret Alison Burkett Ready, and Jerry Burkett, Jr.; their three grandchildren Candice Ready Pacetti (Vinni), James Edward Ready III...
Sue Howard
Apr 10, 2021
Tupelo--Sarah “Sue” Howard, 87, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 after a sudden illness. Sue was born in Tupelo May 9, 1933, the daughter of Joseph Ike Berryhill and Evelyn Farris Berryhill. Sue worked for the South Central Bell Telephone Company for many years. After retirement, Sue still enjoyed staying active, getting out with family and friends. She was a...
Matt Hughes
Apr 9, 2021
Tupelo-Samuel Matthew Hughes, 46, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 9, 2021 in Tupelo. He was born on February 27, 1975 in Tupelo to Gene and Linda Hughes. Matt was a 1994 graduate of Tupelo High School where he was a member of the 1992 State Championship Football team and is a member of the...
Edward "Reb" Shewbart
Apr 8, 2021
Saltillo--Edward Allen “Reb” Shewbart passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Reb was born March 26, 1961 in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the son of Edgar Mitchell and Elaine Haugen Shewbart. He worked in commercial construction for many years, most recently for Component Builders. He was...
Roy Allen Norris
Apr 6, 2021
Roy Allen Norris, 76, went to his heavenly home on April 6, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. A Lee County native and lifelong resident, Roy was born August 16, 1944 to Columbus Richard Norris and Melverta Hill Norris. During his school years he met the love of his life, Deletha Berryhill whom he married...
Brad Bryson
Apr 5, 2021
Guntown—James Bradley “Brad” Bryson, 45, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home. A lifelong Lee County resident, he was born May 23, 1975 in Tupelo, the son of Jimmy and Donna Bryson. Brad worked as a cabinet builder for Pierce Cabinets for several years. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Brad leaves behind his...
Mary Armstrong Parker O'Neal
Apr 4, 2021
Mary Armstrong Parker O’Neal Tupelo- Mary Armstrong Parker O'Neal, 89, departed this life in the early morning of April 5, 2021 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born in Boynton, Oklahoma on September 5, 1931 to Grady Elzie Armstrong and Allie Creely Armstrong. On April 4, 1952, she married the love of her life, Bobby "Bob" Russell...
Velma Jane Hester
Apr 1, 2021
Velma Jane Hester Lake Piomingo- Velma Jane Hester, the fun and spunky family matriarch, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her home in Saltillo after an extended illness at the age of 72. Velma, the oldest child of Holly Hester and Agnes Bass Hester, was born in a cotton field on July 13, 1948 in Hillhouse, Mississippi. Velma was a...
Fred Smith, Ph.D.
Mar 30, 2021
Fred Smith, Ph.D Saltillo- Freddie “Fred” Carl Smith passed away at his home on March 30, 2021, in Saltillo, Mississippi at the age of 71. Fred was born on August 4, 1949, in Ripley, Mississippi. He served his country in the United States Navy. In 1967, Fred graduated from Tupelo High School and received his bachelor’s and master's degree from...
Kenneth "Ken" L. Seals
Mar 29, 2021
Kenneth “Ken” L. Seals Tupelo- Kenneth “Ken” Lester Seals, 82, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born on June 20, 1938 in Pontotoc, Ken was the only child of M. L. Seals and Viola Laprade Seals. After graduating from Pontotoc High School in 1956, Ken received his associate’s degree from Itawamba Junior College...
Eric Snipes
Mar 28, 2021
Tupelo—Eric Denby Snipes Jr., passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his home at the age of 70. He was born August 30, 1950 in New Albany, the son of Eric Denby Snipes Sr. and Katye Hall Snipes. After his graduation from New Albany High School, he then earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi. His working career...
Tammy Renae Lauderdale Hall
Mar 27, 2021
Auburn Community—Tammy Renae Lauderdale Hall, 51, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021, surrounded by her family after an extended battle with cancer. She was born December 7, 1969 in Tupelo to Charles and Linda Lauderdale. Tammy leaves behind a great legacy of love for others. She was a dedicated mother to her son and embraced every moment spent...
Steve Hester
Mar 27, 2021
Belden—Hoyle Steve Hester, 83, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. Steve was born in Tupelo on October 5, 1937, the son of Herman Hoyle Hester and Willie Merle Sanders Hester. He grew up in Pontotoc, graduating from Pontotoc High School. He then attended Itawamba Junior College where he played football, and earned his bachelor’s...
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