William Robert Romito
Aug 22, 2015
TupeloWilliam Robert Romito, 87, died Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his home. He was born January 5, 1928 to Leopold and Palma Romito in Ravenna, Ohio. He had lived in the Lee County area for over 50 years and was the owner of RD Seating. William was a licensed pilot and he enjoyed flying. He had served in the National...
Millie Alred (Knight)
Aug 21, 2015
NettletonMillie Alred, 82, passed away Friday, August 22, 2015 at Darlington Oaks in Verona. A lifelong resident of Nettleton, she was born March 6, 1933, the daughter of Charlie and Addie Dillard Knight. She was an active member of Nettleton Pentecostal Church and spent her life serving others and taking care of her family. She enjoyed working in her flower...
Bonnie Downing
Aug 7, 2015
New AlbanyBonnie Lynn Downing, 71, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at the North MS Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born September 29, 1943 to John and Helen Downing. She grew up in Westminster, MD where she graduated High School. In the mid 70's she and her sons headed south to Houston, MS and later moved to...
David Gordon
Jul 14, 2015
SHANNON - William David Gordon, 66, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at his home. He was born June 14, 1949, in Cleveland to Walter and Mary Gordon. He graduated from Greenville High School, attended Mississippi Delta Junior College and earned his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Southern Illinois University. He served his country for 10 years in the U.S....
Stella Laney Wilbanks
Jul 5, 2015
TupeloStella Laney Wilbanks, 96, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the Rosewood Residence after an extended illness. She was born March 14, 1919 in Monroe County, the daughter of Earl and Erin Viola Thompson Laney. She worked as a nurse for over 40 years. A lifelong member of the Methodist Church, she attended Bethlehem Methodist in New Albany. She...
Bobby Morgan
Jul 2, 2015
SaltilloBobby (Robert Preston) Morgan, age 80, passed from this life into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2015. He was born on July 16, 1934 at his grandparents' home. Bobby was a child all his life, and brought cheer to everyone he met. For as long as he was able, Bobby rode his...
Dorothy M. "Granny" Morgan (Mink)
Jun 30, 2015
MoorevilleDorothy "Granny" Morgan, 84, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Pioneer Hospital in Aberdeen after a lengthy illness. She was born April 9, 1931, in Booneville, the daughter of Custer E. and Hetty VonCannon Mink. She was the owner of Granny's Restaurant in Tupelo and a member of Skyline Baptist Church. She loved taking care of folks and loved...
Elaine M. Rakestraw (Mayben)
Jun 24, 2015
SaltilloElaine Mayben Rakestraw, 74, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at the Sanctuary Hospice House after an extended illness. A longtime resident of Saltillo, she was born March 2, 1941 in Union County to Leonard and Opal Warren Mayben. She worked for many years at McRae's and Belk Department Store. She enjoyed reading books and was an avid doll collector. Elaine...
Hal Hicks
Jun 21, 2015
SHANNON - Hal Hicks, 68, died Sunday, June 21, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1947, in West Point, Alabama, to Leonard and Mona Hicks. He was of the Baptist faith and a diehard Alabama Crimson Tide fan, Roll Tide. He retired from Cooper Tire after 25 years of service. He enjoyed camping and...