OBITUARIES

Tommy Allen Smith

Tommy Allen Smith

Feb 18, 2024

Guntown-- Tommy Allen Smith, 85, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. He was born on August 27, 1938, to Thomas Earl Smith and Dollie Mae Smith. Mr. Smith served in the United States Army. He enjoyed gardening and drinking coffee with his buddies. He loved and cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

He is survived by his...

Lowery Tackett

Lowery Tackett

Feb 17, 2024

Skyline Community- Lowery Irvin Tackett, 93, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born April 25, 1930, to Oscar Lee Tackett and Erin “Era” Irene Horton Tackett. 

Following his 1949 graduation from Moorville High School, Lowery enlisted in the US Army, he was a Korean War veteran. He married the love of his life...

Ron Casner

Ron Casner

Feb 14, 2024

Ronald James Casner, 80, of Guntown, Mississippi, passed away February 14, 2024 at Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to James Leo and Mary Marguerite Browning Casner.  After graduating from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, he served in the US Navy as a jet mechanic...

Neal Dorroh Sr.

Neal Dorroh Sr.

Feb 11, 2024

Gerald O’Neal “Neal” Dorroh, Sr., 100, of Tupelo, Mississippi peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 11, surrounded by family.  Neal was born to James Zachary and Lois George Dorroh on September 21, 1923, in Tupelo. A graduate of Saltillo High School, Neal faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine...

Walter F. French, III

Walter F. French, III

Feb 10, 2024

Columbus-- Walter F. French III, 50, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born January 11, 1974, to Walter F. French, Jr. and Nang C Le’. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing his guitar.

 

He is survived by his two brothers, Sheppard French and Johnny French

 

He is preceded in death by his parents.

 

Expressions of sympathy may be left at...

Michele Stanford

Michele Stanford

Feb 8, 2024

Guntown--Michele Hardy Stanford, age 56, crossed into Heaven on Thursday, February 8, 2024 after a short but intense battle with cancer.  She was born December 7, 1967 in Normandy, Missouri to Pete Hardy and Mary Frances Harrelson.  In 1991 she married the love of her life, Michael Stanford and they were blessed to share 32 years together. Michele was very...

Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner

Feb 6, 2024

Douglas E. Wagner, born September 21, 1942, died February 6, 2024.  He wanted to stay longer but it was not to be.   See you in my dreams, big guy.  Wife Donna of 62 years and son, D. Michael and family.

Don Six

Don Six

Feb 5, 2024

Don Six

Saltillo- Donald Orcen Six, son of the late Charles W. Six, Sr. and Pearl Oyler Six, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born in Cunningham, Kansas on May 20, 1931. Don proudly served his country on an LST ship in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. On September 13,...

James Ray Williams

James Ray Williams

Feb 4, 2024

Mr. James Ray Williams

 

Saltillo-- James Ray Williams, 60, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. James Ray was born April 25, 1963, to James Thomas Williams, Sr. and Helen Faye Cunningham Williams in Tupelo. 

 

He was a jack-of-all-trades. Whether it was painting or working as a dispatcher for the cab company, James Ray approached each...

Jerry Lee

Jerry Lee

Feb 4, 2024

Jerry Lee

Columbus formerly of Nettleton- Jerry Lee died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Baptist Hospital in Columbus. He along with his twin sister, Jean were born on November 29, 1942, to Thomas Jefferson “Buddy” Lee and Velma Phillips Lee. Jerry earned his Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Mississippi. He began his career at Tupelo Hospital and retired...

Dan Dan Craig

Dan Dan Craig

Feb 3, 2024

Dan Dan Craig

Mantachie- Daniel Ray Craig the beloved and self-proclaimed “legend” was found dead on February 3, 2024, following an accidental drowning. Daniel, commonly called “Dan Dan” by his friends and family, was one-of-a-kind. He was born July 27, 1992, in New Albany to Rickey Hallmark and Nora Craig. Although he was far from perfect, his love for his family...

Larry L. Boren

Larry L. Boren

Jan 29, 2024

Larry Lamar Boren, age 69, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center.  He was born December 1, 1954 in Tupelo, the son of Herrell Jack and Ruby Storms Boren.  He was a 1973 graduate of Mooreville High School where he played football and basketball.  Larry worked in the tire finishing department of Cooper Tire until...

Jessie Mae Campbell Hughes

Jessie Mae Campbell Hughes

Jan 28, 2024

Jessie Mae Campbell Hughes passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Diversicare Nursing Facility.  She was 97 years old.  She was born July 19, 1926 in Mantachie to Tom and Jimmy Fennell.  Jessie worked a few years in a milk processing plant; however her life’s purpose was devoted to taking care of others.  She was a caring, giving, compassionate...

Jameson "Jay Winston" Hood

Jameson "Jay Winston" Hood

Jan 27, 2024

Pontotoc—Jameson “Jay Winston” Hood, infant son of Jordan and Jessica Hood, was born directly into the arms of Jesus on January 27, 2024.  Perfect in every way, Jay Winston will never have to feel the pain and suffering we know on this earth.  He will only know the complete joy of living every moment with his Heavenly Savior.

He leaves behind...

George M. Taylor

George M. Taylor

Jan 27, 2024

George Malcolm Taylor, 83, died January 27, 2024, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS.  He was born June 20, 1940, in Philadelphia, MS, the third of three children to the late Raleigh Vernon Taylor and Claribel George Taylor.  He attended elementary school in Philadelphia before moving to Houston, MS during Junior High School.  He graduated from Houston High...

Jesse Clift

Jesse Clift

Jan 20, 2024

Jesse Clift

Tupelo- Jesse Charles Clift, 96, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born September 9, 1927, in Anadarko, Oklahoma to the late Charles Weaver Clift and late Dora Delphia Lewis Clift. Jesse at the age of 16, enlisted in the United States Navy to serve during World War II. During his 28 years...

Sally James

Sally James

Jan 20, 2024

Sally James

Birmingham Ridge Community- Sally Rebekah Vaughan James, 46, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at her residence in Lee County. Sally was born in Natchez on March 15, 1977. She lived most of her life in Shannon but has been living in the Birmingham Ridge Community for the last several years. Sally was outgoing; she never met a stranger...

Joe Palmertree

Joe Palmertree

Jan 19, 2024

Joe Palmertree

Tupelo- Joseph “Joe” Daniel Palmertree died January 19, 2024, at Tupelo Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born March 21, 1952, in Panola County in the Orwood Community to Bert Palmertree and Kathleen Perry Palmertree. He spent his working life on Tugboats working the Mississippi River. He loved working with and breaking in horses. 

Joe is survived by his two sons,...

Darcy Strickland

Darcy Strickland

Jan 18, 2024

Catherine Darcy Strickland

January 31, 1934 — January 18, 2024

Catherine Darcy Strickland, Tupelo, MS – Darcy died peacefully, surrounded by family at her home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, just 13 days before her 90th birthday. She was born January 31, 1934, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada to Elmer Robertson Puddington and Katherine Huntress Dyer.

Darcy had the grades to graduate...

Norma C. Pegues

Norma C. Pegues

Jan 16, 2024

Norma C. Pegues, at the age of 90, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in the Hospice unit of North Mississippi Medical Center.

 

Norma Jeane Crockett was born, in the midst of the great depression, on March 22, 1933, in Jackson, Tennessee; she was the youngest child of Mary Pauline “Polly” Grant Crockett and John Wesley Crockett.

 

When Norma was in...

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