Frank Strobl
Dec 26, 2016
Frank Strobl, a resident of Tupelo, died peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2016, surrounded by his family. Frank Strobl was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 20, 1928. Frank served in the army and was based in Alaska from 1946-1948. He later attended Northwestern University in Chicago and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. He began his career at...
Myrtis Adam
Dec 20, 2016
Cabot, ArkansasMyrtis Lea Adam, 92, passed away, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Greystone Rehab Center in Cabot, Ark. She was born June 21, 1924, the daughter of Clifton and Tera Wilson Lea. She worked for many years at Leader Federal Bank as a personal assistant to the president. After her retirement, she and her husband Leo, enjoyed many years...
Emilie Tackett
Dec 15, 2016
Emilie Baisden Tackett, 74, died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born February 13, 1942 in Kirk, West Virginia to Albert and Laura Belle Baisden. She was a homemaker and worked for Joe's Pillow Factory for many years. Her hobbies included crocheting, dancing, baking cookies and arts and crafts. Nothing was more important to her than...
Lyle Edward Bishop
Dec 14, 2016
Lyle E. Bishop, 69, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1947 in Hinchcliff, MS to Claud and Inez Bishop. He worked at Super Sagless for over 35 years and after retiring, he worked for the county for another 5 years. He attended West Mooreville Baptist Church and was an avid...
Tommy K. Hudson
Dec 9, 2016
Tommy K Hudson, 75, a long resident of Tupelo went to be with his lord on December 9th 2016 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. Born and raised in Thaxton, he was the son of Thomas "Hub" Hudson and Mary Inez Carwile Hudson. Tommy was one of five siblings and a lifelong resident of Mississippi. Mr. Hudson believed passionately in...
Jimmy Crawford
Dec 8, 2016
Jimmy Harrison Crawford, 67, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Memphis. He was born June 27, 1949 in Wilson, Arkansas, the son of Aubrey and Charlene Springer Crawford. Jimmy proudly served his country with four years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, six years in the Army National Guard and two years...
Mary Nell Mask
Nov 23, 2016
PontocolaMary Nell Mask, 84, left this life for a better one on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the NMMC Hospice. A Pontotoc County native and lifelong resident, she was born Jan. 13, 1932 to Bill and Ruby Rackley Jenkins. Mary Nell graduated from Pontotoc High School in 1952 and married her late husband, Homer Mask. She worked 37 years as...
Chastity J. Oliver
Nov 18, 2016
CorinthChastity Jolene Oliver, 41, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at her home in Corinth. She was born in Tupelo May 23, 1975 to Gerald and Donna Akers Oliver. She was a graduate of Tupelo High School and worked as a certified nursing assistant at Mississippi Care Center in Corinth. Chasity enjoyed cooking, fishing and taking care of her family...
Ken Pickens
Nov 16, 2016
Bro. Kenneth Wayne Pickens, 86, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at the Sanctuary Hospice House. He was born in Lee County on Jan.3, 1930, the son of William and Annie Duke Pickens. Bro. Ken graduated from East Tupelo High School in 1947 before earning his B.A. degree from Mississippi College in 1962. He then earned his Masters of Theology...
Glen Riggs
Nov 8, 2016
Glen Riggs, 72, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home. He was born December 31, 1943 in Lee County to Marshall and Mamie Riggs. He was a 1962 graduate of Mooreville High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Mississippi. He was a lab technician at FXI for 33 years and a member of Harmony Primitive...