John Gardner Mcmullan
May 31, 2017
John Gardner McMullan, 25, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Southaven due to a motorcycle accident. He was born October 21, 1991 to Malcolm and Inita McMullan. He was a graduate of Tupelo High School and attended the University of Mississippi earning a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at Tom Barrows Company in Memphis as a Sales...
Larry Joe Oliver
May 12, 2017
Larry Joe Oliver, 61, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home in Tupelo. He was born October 10, 1956 in Red Bay, AL to Oneal and Ida Ashley Oliver. He lived in the Tupelo area since 1972 and was a self-employed contractor. He was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan and enjoyed computers. Larry was a generous person...
Eron Laverne Dearman
May 10, 2017
Eron Laverne Dearman, 86, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Diversicare Nursing Facility after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Lee County, she was born November 1, 1930, the daughter of Lewis and Miley Garner. She graduated from Saltillo High School. A devoted mother and homemaker, Eron was known for her wonderful cooking and service to others....
Harold Rakestraw
May 2, 2017
SaltilloHarold Rakestraw passed away Tuesday, May 02, 2017 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Northeast Mississippi, He was born July 8, 1936 in the Jericho Community of Union County to Herman and Alice Epting Rakestraw. He worked in the grocery business for 61 years. Harold was a member of Saltillo First Baptist Church...
Mary Carnathan
May 1, 2017
MoorevilleMary Carnathan, 67, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born February 1, 1950, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. L.C. Edwards. Mary was a member of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church where she served as pianist for over 40 years. She was active in the United Methodist Women's group, loved attending church events...
Donna Whitaker
Apr 21, 2017
Donna Whitaker went home with Jesus Friday, April 21, 2017. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on August 8, 1959. She lived throughout Central and North Mississippi and in the Memphis area. Donna's close friends are grateful for the nursing and hospice caregivers who were so kind to her. She was buried in Lee Memorial Park in Verona. A service...
L. J. "Jay" Otts
Apr 18, 2017
Louis Jackson "Jay" Otts, 93, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1924, in Lamar County, Alabama to Robert Houston and Carrie Abigail Dudley Otts. He served his country during World War II serving in the United States Navy. He farmed most of his life but later in his life, took...
Oma Hall
Apr 14, 2017
Oma Hall, 75, died Friday, April 14, 2017, at the New Albany Health and Rehab. Services are private.
Eddie L. Black
Apr 1, 2017
MoorevilleEddie Lee Black, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 27, 1938 in Union County, the son of Julius Edwin "Ed" Black and Ever Lee Black. Eddie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired from the Army Reserves as First Sergeant....
Billy "Bill" Reed
Mar 31, 2017
Billy Dan (Bill) Reed, 85, died Friday, March 31, 2017, at Sanctuary Hospice House after a brief illness. He was born August 29, 1931, in the Auburn Community of Lee County to Cecil and Grace Holland Turner Reed. He completed high school at Shannon Consolidated High School and attended Itawamba Junior College. In 1951, he joined the United States Navy...