Mooreville - Carl David Jackson, 65, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born September 9, 1947 in Barren County, Kentucky to Paul and Wanda Jackson. He graduated from Temple Hill High School in 1965. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the H.B. Grant Masonic Lodge #610 in Etoile, KY....
TupeloWilliam E. "Billy" Cochran, 75, died Friday, May 03, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born May 28, 1937 in Florence, Alabama to Edgar and Eva Phillips Cochran. He worked at Penn Tire and Daybrite until his retirements. He enjoyed reading, fishing, and riding around and visiting with his two brothers. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the...
TupeloRoy Quay Bryant, 69, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a long illness. He was born June 16, 1943 in Pontotoc County to Roy Lee and Erlene LaVey Bryant. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves, 323 Engineering Company out of Camp Shelby. A computer technologist, he worked for First Tennessee Bank for many years...
Shannon - Robin Filgo died at home on April 28th after a long bout with cancer. Robin was a people person and a well know raconteur who loved entertaining people, especially children. He had a fine bass voice and loved singing. He adored his pets and they him. Robin was born on July 7, 1921 and grew up in Shannon,...
EcruGarry Lynn Tate, 61, died Friday, April 19, 2013 at his residence in Ecru. He was born August 28, 1951 in Scottsboro, Alabama to Lacy and Lila Mae Whitaker Tate. He was an exceptional singer, a wonderful father and a well respected friend to many. He owned and operated a longtime family restaurant, Tate's Barbeque for over 20 years. He...
Tupelo - Harold Franklin McMinn, 76, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 15, 1936 in Weir to Charles Preston and Ethel Nason McMinn. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 17 and served for over 20 years as a jet engine mechanic and instructor....
Tupelo - Kerion Russell, 94, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at The Meadows in Fulton. She was born in Union County on October 24, 1918 to Henry and Georgie Roberts. She was a longtime resident of the Macedonia Community until moving to Tupelo several years ago. She was a member of Tupelo Freewill Baptist Church. She was an accomplished seamstress...
Verona - Elizabeth Fairchild, 63, died Sunday, April 7, 2013. She was born February 16, 1950 to Rodney and Norma Parks. She served 3 years in the United States Army as a Licensed Practical nurse, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Following her discharge from military duty, she remained active in civic organizations as a member of the VFW, the DAV...
BrewerJimmy Roberts, 72, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Darlington Oaks after an extended illness. He was born April 8, 1940 to Dewey and Lula Prather Roberts. A graduate of Jericho High School, he served six years in the National Guard. He worked as a supervisor in the receiving department of Blue Bell Industries, retiring after 40 years of service....
SaltilloRuth Davis, 75, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at the North MS Medical Center. She was born March 23, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Roy and Lethey Wright. She was a homemaker and worked several years in the food court at the Mall at Barnes Crossing. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....