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...
Ruby Nell Greer
Aug 2, 2011
Brewer--Ruby "Mama II" Greer, 80, died Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at the West Point Community Living Center after a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 10, 1930, to John Henry and Annie Pearl Nicholson. She was a lifelong resident of Lee County. She was a sales associate for many years and worked for Black's Department Store and Warehouse Liquidators. She...