Mar 25, 2024

David Shane Collins, 45, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at his home in Verona.  He was born October 22, 1978 to William Everett Collins and Marshalene Williams Anderson. He was a coal miner. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and loved his family.

He is survived by two daughters, Brooklynn Collins and Camryn Collins; his parents; and...

Mar 24, 2024

Betsy Diane Riley Smith was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on November 19, 1945. She went to be with Jesus on March 24, 2024, after a brief illness. The family is rejoicing knowing that she is in the presence of our Lord, praising Him for His grace and mercy in her life.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March...

Mar 5, 2024

Wanda R. Gilmore, 85, stepped into the arms of Jesus for her Heavenly Homecoming, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born October 16, 1938 in Belden to Henry F. and Georgia Colvin Roberts. She graduated from Belden High School. She retired from Lane Furniture as an inspector after over 28 years of service. She was...

Mar 2, 2024

James Thomas Wilson, 78, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his residence in Blue Springs.  He was born May 3, 1945 to James Henry Wilson and Ruby Hobson Wilson in Bruce, MS. He enjoyed watching Nascar; he was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan, fishing, hunting, fabricating, welding, and catching wild hogs. He is survived by his wife, Linda...

Feb 27, 2024

Wayne Hilliard, 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Sanctuary Hospice House. He was born September 12, 1937 in Bemis, Tennessee to Gilbert and Louise Hilliard. He was a graduate of Corinth High School and served his country in the United States Army. He was a salesman at Furniture Center for many years. He was a faithful...

Feb 17, 2024

Gwyn Wilson Whitaker, 95, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  He was born January 10, 1929 to Russell Barlow Whitaker and Bonnie Clayton Whitaker. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing, automobiles,...

Feb 17, 2024

James Roy Presley, the last of the "East Tupelo Presley Boys", left this world on February 17,2024 at NMMC after a brief illness. He passed peacefully surrounded by members of his family that loved and

adored him.

James Roy was born in East Tupelo, MS on November 1 st , 1946, to Noah and Christine...

Feb 15, 2024

Johnny Wilson Johnson, 78, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  He was born May 28, 1945 to Woodrow Wilson Johnson and Mattie Mae Alexander Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Martha Johnson of Nettleton; two children, Lisa Wilson (Matthew) of Aberdeen and Robert Johnson (Mickie) of Shannon; 6 grandchildren, Tabitha Johnson...

Jan 30, 2024

Patricia Elaine Tomason, age 81, of Nettleton, passed away January 30, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born August 8, 1942 in Albany, CA to Woodrow E. Bell and Marie Vermillion Bell.  She was known as a homebody and she kept a tidy home. She loved bowling and spending time with family and friends. She...

Jan 26, 2024

Gail Rutland Geno, 81, passed from this earthly realm on January 26, 2024 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS.  Mrs. Geno was born to H.B. "Red" Rutland and Annis Stovall Rutland at Tupelo Hospital, now North Mississippi Medical Center on May 26, 1942.  Mrs. Geno was a 1960 graduate of Tupelo High School where she was a stand-out...