Leonard Smith
Jun 19, 2011
Kenosha, Wisc.--Leonard Pershing Smith, recently of Kenosha Wisc., died in his sleep on Father's Day morning, June 19, 2011, at the age of 91. Leonard was born on Sept. 25, 1919, in Saltillo, the youngest of seven children of Lewis Pinckney (aka Pink) Smith and the last to die. He served in the Army during WWII in Persia where he...
Harold Franklin Baldwyn
Jun 17, 2011
TUPELO - Harold F. Baldwyn, 75, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at Community Hospice in Verona. He was born July 3, 1935, to Roy and Flora Baldwyn in Saltillo. He was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with family and his beloved dog, "Buck." He served four years in the U.S. Navy. Services with military honors will be...
Martha "`" Mckinney
Jun 9, 2011
SHANNON - Martha McKinney, 81, died Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born April 18, 1930, in Greenville to Burney and Mary Lou Robbins. She was a longtime insurance agent in Okolona. She was a faithful member of Shannon United Methodist Church where she served on the administrative board, taught...
Mason David King
Jun 1, 2011
Mooreville--Master Mason David King, infant son of Michael King and Shaina Graham died June 1, 2011. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2011 at Lee Memorial Park with Bro. Danny Horton officiating, Lee Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include his parents; an older brother, Nate King; his grandparents; aunts and uncles.
Carrie Kelly
May 22, 2011
PLANTERSVILLE - Carrie Lee Kelly, 94, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the Cedar's Greenhouses. She was born Sept. 7, 1916, in Pontotoc County to Robert Wesley and Frances Pairlee Holcomb. She was a longtime seamstress, retiring from Sadler Industries. She was a longtime member of Verona Church of Christ. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, attending her church...
Kenneth Taylor
May 20, 2011
CORDOVA, Tenn. - Kenneth Taylor, 72, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at Methodist Germantown Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 21, 1939, in West Point to Wiley Wicks and Callie Elizabeth Taylor. He was a graduate of West Point High School and Mississippi State University and a member of Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity. He was a...
Diana Lynn Krutz
May 19, 2011
TUPELO - Diana Lynn Krutz, 57, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 19, 2011. A native of Adrian, Mich., she was born Feb. 16, 1954, to Louis Albert and Mary Ann Krutz. She had been a resident of Tupelo since 1998 and worked for Namco at the Mall at Barnes Crossing. She truly loved...
Christine Gordon
May 17, 2011
PONTOTOC - Christine Gordon, 80, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born June 11, 1930, in Belmont to John Henry and Dela Credille. She was a graduate of Belmont High School. She retired as an inspector from Daybrite Lighting after many years of service. She was a member of New Bethel Church of...
Brenda Smart
May 14, 2011
NETTLETON - Brenda Lee Smart, 47, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 14, 2011. She was born May 14, 1964, in Sulligent, Ala., to Russell and Hazel Mayes. She was a member of Doty Chapel Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, her pets and cooking for her family, friends and for church gatherings. She...