Linda Denise Spencer, age 66, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born on December 5, 1959, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Oscar and Florene Spencer.Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She had a creative spirit and found happiness in crafting,...
Teddy G. Hendrix June 1, 1956 – July 21, 2026
Teddy G. Hendrix, 70, passed away on July 21, 2026, in Florence, Alabama.
Born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Teddy graduated from Tremper High School before attending barber school at MATC. He went on to spend 40 years in the car business, where he earned the nickname "Car King".
Teddy never met a...
Stephanie Phillips Cayson, 57, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the North MS Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born in Columbus, MS to Dr. Walter E. Phillips, Jr. and Barbara Ann Taylor Benton. She graduated from Brandon High School and Mississippi State University. She earned her Master's Degree in Education from Mississippi College. She taught math...
Mary Ann (Young) Wood, a resident of the Palmetto community, was called home on Sunday, July 5th 2026. After a nearly 20-year battle with breast and bone cancer, she received her hard-fought hallelujah. Mary was born on August 4th, 1944, in Lafayette County to Herman and Mamie Young. She often told stories about her humble beginnings and the time she...
Brenda Jackson-Mann, 79, left her earthly home on July 5, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center following a lengthy illness.Born on October 3, 1946, in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, Brenda was the daughter of Ralph Watson Paull and Ollie Lee Harlan Paull. She dedicated many years of her life to the banking industry, beginning her career at New Farmers National Bank...
James Ray Beaty, 82, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, surrounded by his family, at Shearer Richardson Nursing Home after a short battle with cancer. He was born March 2, 1944, in Dumas, MS, to the late James Clifton Beaty and Ruth Dale Hodges Beaty. He graduated from Okolona High School in 1964. He married Jo Ann Wilson Beaty on...
Mary Margaret Smith
Mooreville – Mary Margaret Smith, 83, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1943, in Baldwyn to Odell and Nattie Mae Quinn Hester. She was a member of Green Street Baptist Church. She was a Registered Nurse and worked at the North MS Medical Center for...
Phillip McCoy Johnson, 74, of Shannon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, after a long illness.
Phillip (Phil) was born on December 29, 1951. He attended Arkansas State University, where he furthered his education. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for six years. Following his military service, he dedicated 30 years of hard work and...
Elaine “Skeeter” Brannon left her Earthly home Sunday, June 28, 2026, leaving behind family and friends that will miss her dearly. Elaine was born August 18, 1948, to M. E. and Virginia Whisenant. She was raised in the “country” way of life such as her mom making her clothes, country cooking, picking cotton with her memaw, and sometimes getting to...
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mary "Sissy" Fleming age 72. She passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt.
Mary took great joy in the simple pleasures of life such as sitting on the porch with a glass...