Jeannette Mckinney
Apr 10, 2009
Verona - Mrs. Jeannette McKinney, 84, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at the Countrywood Plantation in Mantachie after a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lee County having grown up in the Shannon community and later moving to Verona. She had been an active member, Sunday School teacher, and supporter of many activities of the First Baptist Church...
John O'Shields
Apr 6, 2009
Tupelo - John O'Shields, 68, died suddenly Monday, April 6, 2009. He was born June 15, 1941 in Tupelo to Enoch and Mary O'Shields and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Tupelo High School in 1959 and from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1963. While at Southern Miss, he was an active member of the Kappa Alpha Order...
Joseph Lee
Apr 5, 2009
Fulton - Joseph Lee, 71, died Sunday, April 5, 2009 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born January 13, 1938 in Cushing, OK to Ephrian and Lucille Lee. He served in the United States Air Force and was a clerk for the Postal Service for over 28 years. He was a huge University of Oklahoma fan and...
Nancy Bell
Mar 31, 2009
Tupelo - Nancy Bell, 77, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Graceland Nursing Home in Oxford. She was born November 4, 1931 in Shannon to D.W. and Rama Sheppard. She was a longtime employee of Central Service and retired after 35 plus years. She was a member of Furrs Baptist Church. She enjoyed tending flowers and watching hummingbirds. She read...
Brenda Payne
Mar 25, 2009
Plantersville - Mrs. Brenda Payne, 67, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Lee Memorial Funeral Home.
Ruby C. Darling
Mar 25, 2009
Tupelo - Mrs. Ruby C. Darling, 93, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Tupelo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Oct. 23, 1915, in Beulah, MS to Martin and Mary Edwards. She was a resident of Tupelo for 20 years and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs. Private graveside services will be...
Lorrie Godfrey
Mar 22, 2009
Steens - Lorrie Godfrey, 48, died Sunday, March 22, 2009 at her residence. She was born July 31, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Jessie and Jean Tackett. She was a resident of Tupelo prior to moving to Steens 8 years ago. She attended First Pentecostal Church in Columbus. She adored her four grandchildren and enjoyed tending to her flowers, going...
William J. Benefield
Mar 8, 2009
Tupelo - Rev. William J. Benefield, 87, died Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Golden Living Center after a lengthy illness. He was born September 10, 1921 in Lee County to Joseph and Jimmie Benefield. He was a graduate of Unity High School and a member of the first graduating class of Itawamba Junior College. He attended Mississippi State University and...
Benjamin F. "Ben" Gilmore
Mar 3, 2009
Fulton - Benjamin "Ben" F. Gilmore, 74, died Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born March 27, 1934 in Yazoo County to Benjamin and Nellie Gilmore. He was a small engine mechanic and a Baptist. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and spending time with his family. His greatest pleasure was being a Good...
Stacy L. Barber
Feb 21, 2009
MOOREVILLE -Stacy L. Barber, 31, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at University Medical Center in Jackson after a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 26, 1977. She was employed with Lane Industries for over 10 years. She enjoyed playing tennis and golf and was an avid Green Bay Packer and MSU fan. Services will be at 1 p.m. February 24,...