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Mike Ellis

Mike Ellis

September 20, 2020

Booneville- Michael Zane Ellis, 49, died at his home Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Booneville. He was born in Baldwyn, Mississippi to William Zane Ellis and Shelia Outlaw Ellis on August 4, 1971. Mike graduated from Wheeler High School. In his free time he would read and listen to music. Mike also enjoyed tinkering on computers and electronics. He will...

Joyce Doleac

Joyce Doleac

September 19, 2020

Joyce Doleac Lilah Joyce Hopper Doleac, age 90, of Gulfport passed away peacefully on September 19, 2020. Mrs. Doleac was born in Hattiesburg on June 9, 1930 to Beulah and Robert S. Hopper. Joyce was a Christian who loved the Lord and the Church. Earlier in life, she was an active member of Trinity Methodist Church in Gulfport, where she...

Elsie G. Parmer

Elsie G. Parmer

September 18, 2020

Elsie Mae Griffin Parmer, 91, died Friday, September 18, 2020 at Generations Senior Living. A native and life-long resident of Lee County, she was born August 31, 1929 to Tracy Nathaniel and Minnie Nash Griffin. On October 11, 1951, she married Herman “Les” Parmer and together they have 5 children. She retired from BancorpSouth as an accounting officer after a...

Yancy Fisher

Yancy Fisher

September 15, 2020

Travis “Yancy” Fisher, 48, of Tupelo, Mississippi, passed away September 15, 2020. He was born July 29, 1972, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the son of Dr. Janet (Sinclair) Fisher. Yancy graduated from Hinds Community College and then received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi and became a Registered Nurse. On February...

Alma Jo Ingram

Alma Jo Ingram

September 13, 2020

Alma Jo Wood Rayburn Ingram was born to Wylie Bran Wood and Alma Irene Powell Wood on October 24, 1927. She graduated from Pontotoc High School in 1945 with honors. She served as treasurer and was the salutatorian of her of her class. She attended Mississippi College for Women for two years before transferring to the University of Mississippi. She...

Shirley Henry Partain

Shirley Henry Partain

September 12, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Henry Partian passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her residence in Baldwyn. She was born July 16, 1955 to Arthur and Myrtice Henry. Shirley worked as a sealer operator for LNC Industries. She leaves behind her son, Joseph, two daughters, Patsy Gonzales and Connie McPhilony, and many other family members who will miss her. A visitation will...

Carl Vinson

Carl Vinson

September 12, 2020

Carl Vinson, 78, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Sanctuary Hospice House following a brief illness. He was born May 5, 1942 in the Brewer Community, the son of James Oliver Vinson and Betsy Jane Delozier Vinson. Carl was a graduate of Shannon High School and attended Itawamba Community College. During his career, he worked for the Northeast...

Mary Valentine Catron

Mary Valentine Catron

September 11, 2020

Mary Valentine Catron, 84, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020. She was born to the late Sophrona Elizabeth and Preston Maples Valentine on July 3, 1936, in Newport, Tennessee. Mary graduated from Cocke County High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She later obtained her Master of Science...

Barry Bratton

Barry Bratton

September 9, 2020

Steven Barrett “Barry” Bratton, 70, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. A native of Tupelo, he was born November 8, 1949, the son of Alton E. and Marion Barrett Bratton. Barry was a proud American and served his country during the Vietnam War. He then worked for over 20 years in the finance industry...

Ruth Ann Wilcox

Ruth Ann Wilcox

September 6, 2020

Ruth Ann Wilcox Tupelo- Ruth Ann Wilcox, 93, passed away from natural causes in her home Sunday morning, September 6, 2020. A resident of Tupelo since 1960, Ruth Ann was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio. Her parents were, George Wallace Fox, Sr. and Golda (Stull) Fox. Ruth Ann had an older brother, George, Jr. who passed away in 2016....

Bobbie Bumpers

Bobbie Bumpers

September 6, 2020

Bobbie Bumpers Saltillo- Bobbie Bumpers, 77, went to her heavenly home, Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was born December 15, 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Earnest and Helen Matteson. On July 26, 1957, she married W. T. Bumpers in DeRidder, Louisiana. Bobbie loved the Lord with all of her heart, and she along with her husband, are charter members of...

Laura Lard

Laura Lard

August 31, 2020

Saltillo-Laura Elizabeth Lard, 62, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 15, 1958 to Sydney and Martha Poindexter. Laura worked at Todd’s Big Star in Saltillo as a cook and deli manager. She was known for making the best chicken tenders around. Laura...

Ken R. Phillips

Ken R. Phillips

August 27, 2020

Kenneth Ray Phillips, 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 27, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1948 in Mooreville to Jim “Slick” Phillips and Nannie Lou Oswalt Phillips. Ken graduated from high school, and was then called upon to serve his country in the United States Army during the...

Norman Barnhart

Norman Barnhart

August 26, 2020

Plantersville—Norman Monroe Barnhart Sr., 71, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1949 in Maryland, the son of Clarence Barnhart and Naomi Wagner Barnhart Jurotavac. Known as “Polock” to friends and family, he moved to Lee County in 1976 and worked as a truck driver for Shannon Steel for 30...

Julian L. Morgan

Julian L. Morgan

August 25, 2020

Saltillo—Julian Leo Morgan, 81, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory following a brief illness. He was born July 30, 1939 in Calhoun County, the son of Leo and Marie Bollinger Morgan. Julian worked for Daybrite Industries as an industrial engineer, retiring after 35 years of service. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed...

Ricky L. Hallmark

Ricky L. Hallmark

August 23, 2020

Ricky Lee Hallmark, 58, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his residence. A native and life-long resident of Saltillo, he was born August 6, 1962 to Elbert Lee and Wanda Lou Swinney Hallmark and was a 1980 graduate of Saltillo High School. He served in the Mississippi Air Force National Guard for several years and had worked as a carpenter...

Marilyn Fritsch

Marilyn Fritsch

August 22, 2020

Marilyn Marie Fritsch, 84, passed away at home, Saturday, August 22, 2020 from a terminal illness. She was born in Michigan, May 12, 1936 to John and Winnie Stancliff Weesner. Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed going fishing. Survivors include two daughters, Trina Callahan and Lisa Gunn; two sons, David Heath and his wife, Lisa and...

Wilma Bass

Wilma Bass

August 19, 2020

Wilma Dean Sheffield Bass, 85, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Pontotoc after a short illness. A native and life-long resident of Itawamba County, she was born August 28, 1934 to Lexie and Marie Barrett Sheffield and attended Fulton High School. On March 20, 1954, she married Carl Richard Bass. For a number of years,...

James Merle Baker

James Merle Baker

August 18, 2020

Saltillo- James Merle Baker, Sr., 86, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Merle was born July 16, 1934 to James Austin Baker and Eppie Moore Baker in Lee County. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. On December 28, 1956, he married the former Margaret Ann Wren. Merle retired in 1998, after...

Connie B. Hopkins

Connie B. Hopkins

August 17, 2020

Connie B. Hopkins, 61, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at her home. She was born March 11, 1959 in Tupelo to Grady Hopkins and Eileen Thompson. Connie accomplished many things in her lifetime, including receiving a Masters Degree from the University of Alabama. She was a licensed health care administrator. Connie retired from her position as Vice President of...