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...
Robert Collins
Jul 12, 2011
Tupelo--Robert D. "Bob" Collins, Sr., 74, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born September 5, 1936, in Philadelphia, Penn. to Alfonzo and Ruth Evelyn Collins. He was raised in Honolulu, Hawaii where he enjoyed surfing and swimming. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He...
Wanda Ford
Jul 11, 2011
Wren--Wand Ford, 80, died Monday, July 11, 2011, at Golden Living Center in Amory after a lengthy illness. She was born November 27, 1930, in Alabama to Will and Daisy Bolen. She was a member of Central Grove Baptist Church. She was an accomplished seamstress, working in the furniture industry for several companies including Action and PeopleLounger. She was a...
Helen Louise Phillips
Jun 27, 2011
Okolona--Helen Louise Phillips, 82, died Monday, June 27, 2011, at Golden Living Center in Amory. She was born August 2, 1928, to Robert and Cordie Lamb. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed cooking, tending to her flowers, gardening, and taking care of her dogs. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was a Baptist. Services...