Verlie Tune
Oct 4, 2011
Belden--Verlie Tune, 90, died Tuesday October 4, 2011 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a brief illness. She was born in Savannah, Tenn on March 26, 1921, to John and Lizzie Smith. she was of the Baptist faith. She worked as a nurse's aide and a private sitter for many years for Hardin County and Park's Rest Nursing Homes. A...
Mattie Dale Farris
Sep 29, 2011
Tupelo--Mattie Dale Farris, 73, died Thursayk Sept. 29, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1937, to Delvie L. (Dick) and Emma Lula Christian Davis. She was a lifelong resident of Lee County. She was a 1955 graduate of Mooreville High School where she was a member of the basketball team...
Virgil Spearman
Sep 1, 2011
Shannon--Virgin Spearmann, 89, died Thursday, September 1, 2011, at Darlington Oaks Community Hospice after a brief illness. He was born in Saltillo on November 18, 1921, to James and Maudie Spearman. He was a World War II United States Army Veteran, serving as a tail gunner on a B 24. He was a longtime farmer and carpenter and a member...
Jesse Lee Shelton, Jr.
Aug 25, 2011
Tupelo--Lee Shelton, 64, died August 25, 2011, at his residence. He was born May 20, 1947, to Jesse Lee and Nancy Shelton. He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the United States Army. He was retired from BellSouth. A private service will be held at a later date.l Lee Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Entombment...
Birdie Phillips
Aug 17, 2011
Okolona--Birdie Phillips, 91, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Chickasaw County on September 6, 1919, to Jim and Maudie Cruse. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Okolona. She was an accomplished seamstress working for Delta Trouser/Indian Creek until they closed. She enjoyed tending...
James House
Aug 6, 2011
Shannon--James Elgin House, 769, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born Oct 2, 1934, to Joe and Myrtle Louise House in Montgomery, Ala. He was a Baptist and a retired carpenter. he enjoyed working in the yard, fishing, and playing with hiss grandchildren. Services were 2 p.m. Sunday at lee Memorial Funeral...
Billy D. Scott
Aug 6, 2011
Tupelo--Billy D. Scott, 73, died August 6, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born March 13, 1938, to Coker Eugen and Veela Mae Scott in Tishomingo, He was a member off Bissell Baptist Church. he was a truck driver and in the National Guard. He enjoyed his garden and will always be remembered...