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Leontine "Tene" Tomasetti

Leontine "Tene" Tomasetti

Jan 13, 2024

Leontine “Tene” Tomasetti passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina

 Tene was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 18, 1916. She adored her family: her mother, father and her four brothers, and they loved her. She was so close to her mother and would often say, “I wish Mama was here.  She would know the right thing to...

Jimmy W. Jones

Jimmy W. Jones

Jan 13, 2024

SERVICES FOR MR. JONES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 11 A.M. FRIDAY AT THE JEFFERSON STREET CHAPEL WITH VISITATION 10 A.M. UNTIL SERVICE TIME.

Tupelo--Jimmy Wayne Jones, 73, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit.  Mr. Jones was born in Tupelo on December 16, 1950 to Alfred Herbert Jones and Varnell Enlow Jones.  He grew...

Beverly Ann Chambers

Beverly Ann Chambers

Jan 13, 2024

Beverly Ann Chambers, 89,  Transitioned into the Savior’s sweet presence on Saturday, January 13, 2023 at her home in Tupelo.  She was born August 19, 1934 in Brice Missouri at a CC camp to Cecile Layton and Enoch Gilley.  She was the youngest of nine children.  She grew up in the Midwest and came to Tupelo in 1962 where she...

Barbara Ann Cartwright

Barbara Ann Cartwright

Jan 11, 2024

 

Barbara Cartwright

Auburn Community—Barbara Ann Cartwright, age 76, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham after a sudden illness.  She was born February 4, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee to Calvin Leon Lamb and Virginia Ruth White.  A longtime resident of Lee County, Barbara was a graduate Tupelo High School.  She worked...

Brian "Butter" Lofton

Brian "Butter" Lofton

Jan 9, 2024

James Brian “Butter” Lofton, 53, of the Richmond Community, passed away on January 9, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, with his daughter, mom, sister, aunt, and many family and friends by his side. He was born October 26, 1970 in Tupelo to Doyle and Carolyn Lofton. 

Brian had one daughter, Anna Grace. He attended Mooreville School and...

Pamela B. Price

Pamela B. Price

Jan 8, 2024

Saltillo—Pamela B. Price, age 59, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at her home.  She was born December 28, 1964 in Greenville, the daughter of Vernon and Etta May White.  Pam was a loving homemaker who cherished every moment she spent with her family, especially her three grandchildren.  She also enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and camping.

Pamela leaves behind her...

Joyce Windham

Joyce Windham

Jan 7, 2024

 

Tremont-- Joyce Lenore Windham, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Born on November 26, 1941, in Tremont, Joyce was the beloved daughter of Underwood Harrell and Beulah Grady Harrell. 

Joyce was a proud alumna of the University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Joyce’s pursuit of knowledge...

Cora Lee Pierce

Cora Lee Pierce

Jan 7, 2024

Cora Lee Young Pierce passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center.  She was 86 years old.  Born July 4, 1937 in Panola County, Cora Lee was the daughter of Leroy and Ella Ruth Epps Young.  She was formerly a resident of Haleyville, Alabama before relocating to Belden in order to be closer to family.  A...

Robbie Oswalt

Robbie Oswalt

Jan 6, 2024

 

Robbie Oswalt

Mooreville- Robbie Lynn Bennett Tutor Oswalt, 58, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born on August 1, 1965, to Charles Bennett and Ann Henderson Bennett. Robbie is the widow of Stanley Tutor after 38 years of marriage. She later married Claude Oswalt on October 1, 2019. Robbie was a longtime Certified...

Jerry Comstock

Jerry Comstock

Jan 5, 2024

 

Tupelo-- Jerry Dean Comstock, 76, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at his home in Tupelo. Jerry was born on March 5, 1947, to Jean Comstock and Alova Nadyne Garrison Comstock in Portland, Oregon.

 

On July 20, 1968, Jerry married the love of his life, Carolyn Francis Comstock, embarking on a journey that spanned over five decades....

Mary Cliburn Putnam

Mary Cliburn Putnam

Jan 4, 2024

Tupelo- Mary Elizabeth Cliburn Putnam, 93, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her home.  She was born on October 4, 1930, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi to Charles and Addie Cliburn.  Early in life, Mary accepted Jesus as her Savior and she has remained a faithful member of His Church throughout her life.

At Hazlehurst High School, Mary played clarinet in the...

Pat Taylor

Pat Taylor

Jan 4, 2024

 

Patsy Taylor

May 14, 1943 – January 4, 2024

 

After a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia, Patsy Taylor’s faith has been made sight! At 80 years old, Ms. Pat walked into glory with Jesus on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Avonlea Assisted Living Home in Tupelo.

Ms. Pat was born to Kelly and Margaret Ann Moore on...

Anna Yancey

Anna Yancey

Jan 1, 2024

 Tupelo—Anna Elizabeth Yancey, age 77, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on January 1, 2024 at her daughter’s home.  Born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 17, 1946, she was the daughter of Alva and Gladis Orsborn Landers.  Following the unexpected death of Anna’s mother, she was raised by her aunt, Ethel Hankins. Anna earned a degree in  nursing...

Elsie Pryor Rhodes

Elsie Pryor Rhodes

Jan 1, 2024

 

Elsie Pryor Rhodes

 

 (Reidsville, NC) Elsie Pryor Rhodes joined her beloved husband Walter in Heaven on January 1, 2024. Born in Rogers, Arkansas on January 7, 1923, she celebrated her 100th birthday at Penn Nursing Center in Reidsville with her family and friends this past January. 

   

 A private family memorial service will take place at Woodmont United...

Rev. Dr. Donald Ellis Wildmon

Rev. Dr. Donald Ellis Wildmon

Dec 28, 2023

 

Rev. Dr. Donald Ellis Wildmon, one of the legendary leaders of American conservatism, died December 28, 2023, at Tupelo, Mississippi, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

 

Don was born in Dumas, Mississippi, on January 18, 1938, to Bernice and Ellis Wildmon. Don graduated from Ripley High School in 1956 and from Millsaps College in...

Danny Brazil

Danny Brazil

Dec 27, 2023

Tupelo- Danny Louis Brazil, 72, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to Louis Adren Brazil and Faye McCreary Redding. Following his high school graduation, he became a sought-after brick mason. He was also a talented country music singer. In 1971, he married Nada Brazil and they...

Dick Duffy

Dick Duffy

Dec 26, 2023

 

Dick Duffy

 

Tupelo, formerly of Corinth- Richard Louis Duffy died at the age of 86 after a brief illness on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born on September 21, 1937, in Dixon, Illinois to the late Raymond “Ray” Duffy and Helen Kreger Duffy. He spent the majority of his childhood and youth...

Brian Dry

Brian Dry

Dec 26, 2023

 

Brian Dry

 

Amory— Brian Temple Dry, 59, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his home in Amory. He was born March 18, 1964. Brian was a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard, dedicating a significant part of his life in service to his country.

 

A true outdoorsman, Brian could often be found...

Troy Beadles

Troy Beadles

Dec 25, 2023



 

Troy Beadles

Troy David Beadles, 49, of Tupelo, Mississippi died Monday, December 25, 2023, following a lengthy battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was born March 7, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois to his mother, Joyce Ann Jones, and father, Gary Willis Beadles.

Troy was a 1992 graduate of Tupelo High School. He proudly served in the United...

Richard Nelms

Richard Nelms

Dec 20, 2023

 

Reform Community- Richard David Nelms, 72, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home. He was born in Greenwood on August 30, 1951, to Elmer Nelms and Willodine Blake Nelms. Following his high school graduation, Richard had a very long and successful career as a heavy machine operator. He was a retired member of the 624 local chapter of...

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