Laverne Henley

Jun 29, 2009

Hattiesburg - Mrs. Laverne Henley, 83, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg. She was born January 15, 1926 in Lee County to Audie and Ellie McCollum Richards. She enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles and spent many hours putting together jigsaw puzzles. She was a member of Park Haven Baptist Church in Laurel. Graveside Services will...

John T. Ragland

Jun 29, 2009

Memphis, TN - John T. Ragland, Jr., 65, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at his home in Smithville. He was born to the late John, Sr. and Mary Ragland on January 22, 1944. He was a lifelong resident of Memphis. He was employed by The Commercial Appeal for nearly fifty years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with his...

Louis M. Vanlandingham

Jun 20, 2009

Okolona - Louis M. Vanlandingham, 68, died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1940 in Bruce to the late Wesley and Lorene Vanlandingham. He was a member of Egypt Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Navy and was a Vietnam War Veteran. His greatest joy was being actively involved...

Haley Cooper Bennett

Jun 18, 2009

Saltillo - Haley Cooper Bennett went to heaven to play with her big brother, Will, on Thursday, June 18, 2009. She was the precious daughter of Michael Carter Bennett and Kristi Parham Bennett. We were blessed to hold her and see her sweet little face and beautiful red hair; we will cherish those memories until the day we see her...

Ricky D. Boyotte

Jun 1, 2009

Tupelo - Ricky D. Boyette, 42, died suddenly Monday, June 1, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1966 in Tupelo to Henry and Faye Boyette. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. He was employed in the furniture industry and with several fine dining restaurants. In earlier years, he enjoyed water sports. He enjoyed maintaining his...

Alvie Finney Lyons

May 31, 2009

Guntown - Alvie Finney Lyons, 88, died Sunday, May 31, 2009 at the Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born May 30, 1931 in Itawamba County to Tobe Shields and Celie Shields Sheffield. She loved gardening, cooking, spending time with family and playing with her grandchildren. She attended Mayfield Church of Christ and formerly attended Second Baptist Church of Tupelo. She...

Charlie Putt

May 31, 2009

Saltillo - Mr. Charlie Putt, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born to Edgar and Bessie Willis Putt in Baldwyn on April 17, 1931. He loved to fish, spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed gardening. He was a member of Northeast Church of...

Lora Belle Parker

May 22, 2009

Houlka - Lora Belle Barker, 85, died Saturday, May 22, 2009 at Darlington Oaks Hospice in Verona after a brief illness. She was born April 11, 1924 to James and Maudie Cruse. She was a lifelong resident of Chickasaw County. She was a seamstress for Seville Furniture Company and attended the Church of God of Prophecy. She enjoyed fishing, playing...

Virginia Parker

May 19, 2009

Verona - Virginia Parker, 76, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born September 19, 1932 in Fett, AL to Hollis and Ida Mae Perkins. She was a housewife and was employed by a nursing home in Illinois prior to moving to Verona. She attended East Heights Baptist Church and her greatest joy was her...

Debbie Lynn Barber Lindsey

May 18, 2009

Mooreville - Debbie Lynn Barber Lindsey, 51, died Monday, May 18, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis. She was born September 19, 1957 in Tupelo to Charles M. (Pete) and Bertha Lee Barber. She was a graduate of Mooreville High School and Itawamba Junior College and attended Mississippi State University. She was employed by Lane Industries prior to...