Jo Ann Watson Hubert
Jan 18, 2017
Furrs CommunityJo Ann Watson Hubert, 78, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was born January 14, 1939 in Lee County to Willard Dee Watson and Elizabeth Christine Potts Watson. Jo Ann was a hard worker all of her life. She began her working career in the garment and furniture industries and later became the manager...
Rose Strobl
Dec 29, 2016
Rose Denemark Strobl died on December 29th three days following her husband of 62 years, Frank Strobl of Tupelo, MS. Rose was born November 15th, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois and married Frank Strobl on May 29th 1954. She went to beauty culture school and had a beauty shop in her home for many years. While in Chicago, Rose was an...
Bobby Ray Frith
Dec 28, 2016
Bobby Ray Frith, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a lengthy illness. He was born in Louisiana, the son of Charles Henry and Allie Elizabeth Denman Frith. He grew up in South Mississippi. Bobby proudly served his country with a 30 year military career in the U.S. Navy, serving on submarines all over...
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...