Geraldine Rogers TupeloGeraldine Wiley Rogers, 89, passed away Sunday, July 09, 2017 at Avonlea Assisted Living. She was born October 23, 1927, in Acme, Louisiana to Tom and Callie Wiley. She married Emmitt Rogers in 1948 and lived most of her adult life in Tupelo. Geraldine was previously a member of the United Methodist Church in Whiteville, NC and later...
Katie Mae Belcher, 98, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1919 in Franklin County, Alabama to Judson and Mae McMickin. She was a longtime member of Bethany Church of God of Prophecy. She was a homemaker first, but worked as a seamstress at Itawamba Manufacturing and for years kept many children...
Mr. Ronald Lee Foster, 70, passed away June 30, 2017 at his home in Tupelo. Ron was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. An avid outdoors man, he enjoyed fishing, camping and hiking. He worked in sales for an automobile dealership. A memorial service was held for the family at the Lee Memorial Funeral...
SaltilloElmer Glendon Black, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the North MS Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Ecru on April 28, 1935, the son of Walter and Lilly Corenne Smith Black. Elmer was a graduate of Randolph High School and then served in the U.S. Air Force. The majority of his working career...
James Rodger Sneed, Sr. 65, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the New Albany Health and Rehab center. A Pontotoc native and longtime resident, He was born September 2, 1951 to James Y. Sneed an Barnie McVay Sneed Gann. He worked as a vault setter for Wilbert for over 15 years. James enjoyed motorcycles and was an avid drag...
Susan Lewis, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a lengthy illness. She was born June 28, 1951, to M.L. and Erma Estes. Susan was a 1969 graduate of Belden High School. On April 11, 1970 she married Ricky Lewis who preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 2015. She worked at Reed Manufacturing...
William M. "Bill" Walton, 67, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the North MS Medical Center. He was born February 10, 1950, in Fulton to Jabe and Ersie Parker Walton. He served in the Mississippi National Guard. He was a longtime brick layer and enjoyed watching sports, especially football. A Memorial Service will be 12 PM Tuesday, June 20,...
Barbara Ann Riggs, 72, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at her home. She was born July 11, 1944 in Lee County to James Alex and Maggie Inez Warren. Barbara worked for many years as a seamstress at C & W Embroidery, Prentiss Manufacturing, Reeds Manufacturing, and Blue Bell. She loved sewing and also enjoyed reading, coloring, singing and listening to...
Carlene Tune Davis, 65, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born January 25, 1952 to John Henry and Verlie Smith Tune. She was a graduate of East Union High School. She was a devout Christian and she loved her Lord and Savior. She was a member of Kings Gate Church and enjoyed volunteering for...
Jeff Worthey Saltillo - Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Worthey, 45, died Friday, June 02, 2017, at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit. He was born January 21, 1972 in Aurora, IL to Lee Brandon Worthey and Brenda Guess Perry. He was a line leader at Lane Furniture for 22 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ but...