Paul Farrar
Aug 18, 2014
Greensboro, GA - Paul W. Farrar passed away on August 18, 2014 at the Savannah Court of Lake Oconee. Paul was born March 31, 1928 in Mantachie, MS. He loved traveling in his motor home and there was not a mechanical problem he could not solve. He was a loving father and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in...
William Michael "Mickey" Crowell
Jul 31, 2014
William Michael "Mickey" Crowell passed away after a brief illness on July 31, 2014 at the Sanctuary Hospice House with the family by his side. Mickey, as he was commonly known, was born March 25, 1936 and grew up in Pope, Mississippi. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Navy. After completing his service, Mickey worked in construction building...
David Gillentine
Jul 29, 2014
God has called another member of the Greatest Generation home to heaven. David Gillentine, Jr. passed away on July 29, 2014, at Sanctuary Hospice House at age 88. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, at Tupelo's First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Thursday, July 31, from 3 to 8 pm at the church; a...
Raymond Ford
Jul 27, 2014
Raymond O. Ford, 81, died Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Darlington Oaks. He was born March 13, 1933, in Monroe County to Gann and Maggie Ford. He was a longtime employee of Amory Garment retiring after 45 years of service. He enjoyed guns, playing the guitar and tinkering with lawnmowers and small engines. Graveside services will be 10 AM Tuesday...
Odell Bailey (Mcclung)
Jul 25, 2014
PalmettoOdell Bailey, 90, died Friday at Community Hospice at Darlington Oaks. Odell was born in Fulton, but later moved to Arkansas and met her husband, Jewell Bailey right after WWII. Upon ETS from service, Jewell wasted no time. He went straight to Arkansas, picked up Odell and took her to Corinth where they were married on Jan. 8, 1946. They...
Jesse T. Wilson
Jul 14, 2014
ASHTABULA, OH -Jesse T. Wilson, 88, died Monday July 14, 2014, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1926, in Pontotoc, the son of Ollie and Bertha (Gallaway) Wilson and had been a resident of Ohio for the past 7 years. A veteran of the US Army, he served during World War II, being honorably discharged....
Bonnie Mccarter (Goff)
Jul 7, 2014
Bonnie McCarter, 81, died Monday, July 7, 2014 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born May 5, 1933 in Sardis, Tennessee to Robert Lee and Ozzie Mae Maness Goff. She was a billing clerk for many years in the trucking industry most of those with Thurston Truck Lines. She was a member of West Heights Baptist Church. She...
Lucille Shaffer (Kline)
Jun 15, 2014
Lucille Rose Shaffer, 86, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at The Golden Living Center in Amory after an extended illness. She was born November 28, 1927, in Michigan to William and Anna Kline. She was a homemaker. A private graveside service was held for the family at Lee Memorial Park.
Mary Lou Beard
May 30, 2014
Mary Lou Beard TupeloMary Lou Beard, 75, died Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born November 15, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Alvi Stanton and Mildred Trigina Haynes. Along with her husband, Elbert, she was the owner of a local restaurant, The Dinner Bell, in Algoma. After living...
Charles Randel Mccain
May 25, 2014
SOUTHAVEN - Charles Randel McCain, 80, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born April 16, 1934, in Ruleville to Lional and Constance McCain. He grew up in the cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta and knew the joy of hard labor. He graduated from Ruleville High School and attended Morehead College. He served...