OBITUARIES
Michael Alexander Tkacz
July 21, 2019
Michael Alexander Tkacz, 97, passed away at his home Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born July 15, 1922, in Novosilka, Ukraine, he was detained in Germany during World War II, where he worked as a mechanical engineer. After being wounded in the war and then subsequently identified as a potential citizen with needed skills by the U.S., he sailed from Germany...
Clarence Oxner
July 16, 2019
Mooreville- Clarence Marlin Oxner, 76, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Clarence was born January 29, 1943 to Samuel Luther Oxner and Mary Ella Hussey Oxner. He worked for Evan's Lumber Yard for over 40 years before their closing. He retired from Tri-State Lumber. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and...
Martha Owens Booth
July 13, 2019
Tupelo- Mrs. Martha Owens Booth, 95, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Avonlea Assisted Living where she was a resident for almost 15 years. She was born in Amory, August 3, 1923 to Walton Green Owens and Erbie Mae Irvin Owens; she was the first of their four children. The Owens family soon moved to Aberdeen where Martha graduated as...
Sammy Thomas Rice
July 13, 2019
Sammy Thomas Rice, 79, died Saturday, July 13, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center after a long, courageous battle with cancer. A native and life-long resident of Tupelo, he was born August 12, 1939, the only child of Charles Dabney and Lottie Agnes Green Rice and was a 1957 graduate of Belden High School. After high school, Sammy joined the...
Doug Mattox
July 12, 2019
James Douglas Mattox, 58, died unexpectedly, Friday, July 12, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born in Pontotoc, September 4, 1960, to James Arnold and Frances Louise Dunlap Mattox and was raised in Plantersville where he remained a resident all his life. For a number of years, he owned and operated Bestco Construction Company. Doug loved working, spending...
Connie M. Morgan
July 11, 2019
Connie Mae Hester Morgan, 86, passed peacefully at Sanctuary Hospice House on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Connie was born in Nettleton, March 7, 1933 to Verdo Mansell and Annie Lee Harris Hester. On December 22, 1951, she married John “Hugh” Morgan and they set down permanent roots in Verona. Connie spent much her time gardening and caring for her family. ...
Mitchell Savery
July 10, 2019
James Mitchell Savery, 88, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Tupelo May 18, 1931 to James M. "Ikey" and Beulah Bell Savery. He attended Tupelo City Schools and was a 1950 graduate of Tupelo High School where he participated in football, baseball and track. He received...
Maralyn B. Holcomb
July 9, 2019
Maralyn Benton Holcomb, 84, died peacefully at her home in Jackson July 9, 2019 surrounded by her children following a lengthy illness. She was born in Tupelo October 14, 1934 to William Benton Holcomb, Jr. and Mary Reed Pegues Holcomb. She graduated from Tupelo High School in 1952 and maintained many lifelong friendships with her classmates. An only child who...
Maralyn B. Holcomb
July 9, 2019
Maralyn Benton Holcomb, 84, died peacefully at her home in Jackson July 9, 2019 surrounded by her children following a lengthy illness. She was born in Tupelo October 14, 1934 to William Benton Holcomb, Jr. and Mary Reed Pegues Holcomb. She graduated from Tupelo High School in 1952 and maintained many lifelong friendships with her classmates. An only child who...
Johnny M. Tackitt
July 8, 2019
Pontotoc - Johnny Michael Tackitt, 64, died Monday, July 8, 2019, at his residence surrounded by family. A native of Pontotoc, he was born November 7, 1954, to William Henry and Dora Mae McGloflin Tackett and at a young age moved to Michigan with his family. On December 16, 1978, he married Carol Elaine Hankins in Sister Lakes, Michigan. For...
William "Smokey" Freeman
July 8, 2019
William “Smokey” Freeman Saltillo- William Laverne “Smokey” Freeman, 84, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born in Como, September 10, 1934 to William Henry and Virgie Pauline McAlister Freeman and was a graduate of Como High School. In June of 1960, he married Mary Elizabeth Palmer and together they shared 53 years until...
Sarah Lynn Walker
July 6, 2019
Sarah Lynn Walker was welcomed by her Savior into eternal life on Saturday, July 6, 2019. She died at Sanctuary Hospice House after a brief illness at the age of 82. A native of Pontotoc, she was born May 14, 1937 to Lawrence Oliver and Gladys Ray Orr. She was a 1955 graduate of Tupelo High School. In 1955, Sarah...
Teenie Dean Homan
July 5, 2019
Teenie Dean Homan, 96, died Friday, July 5, 2019, in the Page Greenhouse at Traceway Retirement Community. She was born in Florence, Alabama, September 1, 1922, to Rufus Mordecai and Ethel Jane Whiteside Griffin. She later moved to Mississippi with her family and was a graduate of Belden High School. For over 30 years, she worked for Sadler Manufacturing and...
Frankie Turner
July 4, 2019
Arrangments are incomplete and will be announced later by W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors.
Glenda Spivey
July 3, 2019
Tupelo - Glenda Dale Spivey, 63, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 10, 1956. As an infant, she was adopted by Glen and Dorothy Smith of Saltillo. Glenda graduated from Saltillo High School, where she was involved in numerous activities such as band and majorette. She maintained an active lifestyle throughout her life,...
Dora Rice
July 2, 2019
Dora Whitten Rice, 87, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at her residence in the Cottages at Traceway Retirement Community. She was born in Blue Springs, August 6, 1931, to Langston Agnew and Jessie Mae Potter Whitten and was raised in the Sherman area where she graduated Sherman High School in 1950. On June 30, 1967, she married Tom Rice...
Patricia Ann Turner Roberts
July 2, 2019
Baldwyn- Patricia Ann Turner Roberts, 68, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Yazoo City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born March 11, 1951 to Bonnie and Christine Simpson Turner. She was a graduate of Mantachie High School. She later became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Baldwyn Nursing Home Facility for 11 years. Patricia enjoyed listening to and...
Helon C. Lewis
June 30, 2019
Tupelo - Helon C. Lewis, 94, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born in Chalybeate November 8, 1924, to Clyde and Ethyl Tomlinson Hopper. She was raised on her family farm and attended school in Chalybeate. She graduated as valedictorian from Blue Mountain College. Helon was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church...
Mike Hardin
June 30, 2019
Guntown- Bennie Mike Hardin, 72, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born in Pontotoc June 25, 1947 to Andrew Crosely “Andy” and Catherine Lambert Hardin. He was a graduate of Pontotoc High School and attended both Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University. On November 19, 1972, he married Julene Atkins. Mike enjoyed collecting...
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