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Franklin D. Graham

Franklin D. Graham

Apr 28, 2020

Tupelo, Mississippi formerly of Lexa - Franklin D. Graham, age 82, passed away on April 28, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born in Marianna July 12, 1937 to Walter and Velma Graham. On February 14, 1988, he married Ozella Barnes. While he was living in Arkansas, Franklin worked for the Arkansas Highway Department. Later in...

Frank Raines

Frank Raines

Apr 28, 2020

Saltillo- Frank James Raines, 69, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born in Baldwyn September 7, 1950 to Joe and Opal Marie Hughes Raines. He served his country in the United States Army from 1971 until he was honorably discharged in 1972. Following his time in the Military, he became a “jack...

Al Linley

Al Linley

Apr 28, 2020

Richmond Community- Thomas Alton “Al” Linley, 77, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1942 to Thomas O’Neal and Lona Walker Linley. For many years, he worked as a truck driver for Preston Dobbs trucking and retired from JJ Rogers and Sons after a 14 year career. Al enjoyed riding his motorcycle, gardening, watching...

Betty Jane Witcher

Betty Jane Witcher

Apr 27, 2020

Saltillo—Betty Jane Witcher, 80, passed away April 27, 2020 at The Meadows after an extended illness.  She was born August 22, 1939 in Saltillo to Ervin and Helen Stanford.  Betty earned her nursing degree and worked in the medical field for many years until her retirement.  She was a member of the Mayfield Church of Christ.  She enjoyed traveling and...

James E. Marcy

James E. Marcy

Apr 25, 2020

James Earnest “J.E.” Marcy, 74, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center.  He was born January 8, 1946, in Lee County, the son of John E. and Clytee Lummus Marcy.  J.E attended Mooreville High School.  He served as a Lee County Supervisor for years and later served as manager of Lee County Solid Waste until...

Scotty Lee

Scotty Lee

Apr 23, 2020

Scotty James Lee, 40, passed away April 23, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness.  He was born April 1, 1980 in Senatobia, the son of Jimmy Lee and Patricia Ann White.  He worked as a truck driver and also at Lane Industries.  He also served in the National Guard and enjoyed cooking. Scotty leaves behind...

Barbara Gurley

Barbara Gurley

Apr 23, 2020

Guntown—Barbara Lee Gurley, 66, passed away April 23, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center.  She was born July 10, 1953, in Camp Pendleton, California, the daughter of Alton Lee Thornton and Myrtle Lee Goodson Thornton. She was a longtime resident of the Lee County area.  She and her husband, Terry made their home and raised their children in Guntown. ...

Kenneth H. Umphers

Kenneth H. Umphers

Apr 22, 2020

Kenneth H. Umphers, 74, passed away April 22, 2020 at his home in Saltillo.  He was born February  7, 1946, in Randolph, Miss.,  the son of Allen and Laura Wilson Umphers.   He graduated from Memphis State University with a bachelor’s degree in business.  Kenneth served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy.  He worked as an accountant in several different...

Bruce Maurer

Bruce Maurer

Apr 21, 2020

Tupelo- Bruce Ray Maurer, 64, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born in Hood River, Oregon September 23, 1955 to Ronald Henry and Azalea Barnett Maurer and was a 1974 graduate of Hood River Valley High School. On May 14, 1977, he married Debra McQueen and together they had three children. In 2005, they...

Aubry L. Hays

Aubry L. Hays

Apr 21, 2020

Tupelo—Aubry Lynch Hays, 95, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 25, 1924 in Selma, Arkansas, the son of Chester Lee Hays and Lillie Iris Whittaker Hays. Aubry earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Arkansas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. A...

Helen Louise Gable

Helen Louise Gable

Apr 21, 2020

Helen Louise Gable, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was born in Lee County August 9, 1939 to Hubert and Ripple Gillentine.  Helen worked as a seamstress in the garment industry and later worked as a nurses’ aid at the hospital.  She loved being outside tending to her...

Angie Ferrero

Angie Ferrero

Apr 20, 2020

Tupelo--Angelynn Kay “Angie” Ferrero, 70, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Tupelo Nursing and Rehab.  She was born October 23, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to Tony and Frances Armstrong Ferrero.  A longtime resident of Lee County, Angie was a social worker for the Department of Human Services for 40 years.  She was a faithful member of St. James Catholic...

Charlie Ruth Hallmark

Charlie Ruth Hallmark

Apr 20, 2020

Tupelo- Charlie Ruth Hallmark passed from this life into her eternal home early on the morning of April 20, 2020 at the Hallmark family farm in Eggville. Appropriately, her husband of 72 years, Carester Hallmark, was by her side. Born on February 28, 1930 to John and Nevada Webb of the Auburn community, Charlie Ruth graduated from Mooreville High School,...

Clint Rusoe

Clint Rusoe

Apr 16, 2020

Tupelo- Clinton D. “Clint” Rusoe, 88, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born in Amory, June 19, 1931 to Posey A. and Essie Mae McAnally Rusoe. He served his country in the United States Army as a young man and later retired from Custom Foam as a foreman. After retirement, he enjoyed camping with...

Jimmy Worthy

Jimmy Worthy

Apr 16, 2020

Jimmy Worthy, 44, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Brad Dillard

Brad Dillard

Apr 16, 2020

Brad Dillard Tupelo- Lamar Bradley “Brad” Dillard, 50, passed on April 16, 2020 at his parents’ home after a courageous battle with cancer since September, 2019. He was surrounded by his family who loved him so much. Brad graduated from Saltillo High School in 1988 and then from Itawamba Community College and the University of Mississippi. He graduated from the...

April Ruth Miller Turner

April Ruth Miller Turner

Apr 15, 2020

Pontotoc—April Ruth Miller Turner, 36, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at her home. She was born July 11, 1983 in Columbus, the daughter of William Franklin Miller and Judy Wren Wallace. April worked as a Traffic Coordinator for WTVA and was a member of Discovery Church. She showed her strong faith in Christ through many unselfish acts and through...

Sue Kelly Wilson

Sue Kelly Wilson

Apr 15, 2020

Laura Sue Kelly Wilson went to Heaven on April 15, 2020, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Maury Wilson, and her grandsons, Lee Mathew Wilson, and Coleman Parker Wilson. She was survived by her three children, Harry Maury Wilson Jr., Celia Leigh Wilson Curtis, and John Kelly Wilson, and her grandchildren, Harry Maury Wilson...

James T. Davis

James T. Davis

Apr 14, 2020

James T. Davis, 80, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born in Starkville, August 6, 1939 to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Davis. He was a graduate of Mississippi State University. James retired from Entergy Corporation after 25 years and from the Mississippi National Guard after 21 years. Survivors include his...

Gertrude Duffie

Gertrude Duffie

Apr 13, 2020

Furrs Community—Gertrude Ann Duffie, 80, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born July 31, 1939 in Stevenville, Newfoundland, Canada, the daughter of Donald and Gene Rose. Gertrude married Calvin Duffie who she met through his military service. They made their home in the Furrs Community where they raised their four children. She...

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