Shirley Ann Hilliard (Roberts)
Apr 25, 2016
Shirley Ann Roberts Hilliard (Big Mama), 82, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after an extended illness. Shirley was born December 14, 1933, in Jackson, TN to Floyd W. Roberts and Virgie Bell Roberts. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1952. She married her high School sweetheart, William L. (Bill) Hilliard on May 9,...
Mary C. Bridges
Apr 25, 2016
TupeloMary Carolyn Bridges, 75, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016, at the North MS Medical Center Hospice after a lengthy illness. She was born May 18, 1940 in Booneville to Roy and Edna Brown. She worked for Rockwell International as an accounting supervisor until she retired. A member of New Chapel Methodist Church, she served in many capacities including teaching...
Joe D. Petty
Apr 22, 2016
Joe David Petty died Friday, April 22, 2016 at the North Mississippi Medical Center at the age of 83. He was born April 30, 1932 to Joe R. Petty and Beulah Langford Petty in Adaton, MS in Oktibbeha County. After graduating from Starkville High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1952. In 1953, during the Korean War,...
Andy Keith
Apr 20, 2016
TupeloRichard Andrew "Andy" Keith, 48, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the North MS Medical Center after a lengthy illness. A longtime resident of Lee County, he was born in Pontotoc, the son of Troy Keith and Martha Keith Dillard. He worked for many years as a commercial and residential contractor. A member of Verona Christian Church, he loved...
Travis Mcgehee
Apr 4, 2016
Travis Glen McGehee, 83, passed away Monday March 4th in Hospice care at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo as a result of a tragic accident while starting an old tractor on his property. Although having been left mildly impaired by a stroke this past November, he was determined to try and carry on a normal life in spite...
Duane Wakeland
Apr 2, 2016
VeronaDuane Erwin Wakeland, 77, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born January 12, 1939 in New Rockford, ND. His working career was spent in service to his county as a 20 year Navy Veteran in telecommunications. He served in Vietnam. Duane enjoyed deep sea fishing and loved spending time with his...
Royce Vinson Ellis
Mar 30, 2016
TupeloRoyce Vinson Ellis, 64, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at his home after an extended illness. A Tupelo native, he was born Nov. 6, 1951 to Richard A. and Bernice Pannell Ellis. Royce enjoyed landscaping, playing dominoes, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Rising Star M.B. Church. Services will be 2 pm Saturday...
Bobby Joe Harlow
Mar 28, 2016
ShannonBobby Joe Harlow, 61, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Lee County on January 30, 1955 to Dooley and Lounell Hood Harlow. He worked in construction as an electrician. Bobby Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sitting on his porch having a good time with his friends and family. A...
Robert Lynn Wright
Mar 23, 2016
Robert L. Wright, 60, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born January 12, 1956 in Union County to Robert M. Wright and Mary Wright Hubert. He worked in Facility Operations for North Mississippi Medical Center for many years. He attended Tupelo Church of God. He played and coached softball for many years and...
Thurman L. Hardin
Mar 21, 2016
Thurman L. Hardin, 74, died Monday, March 21, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center, Hospice Unit. He was born November 22, 1941 in Tupelo to Clarence Hardin and Dewdrop Burleson Hardin Stone. He was a truck driver for many years driving for Flying H and WalMart. After he retired, he drove a school bus for Lee County Schools. He...