Jimmie Lee Young Jr.
May 10, 2021
On Monday, May 10, 2021, Jimmie Lee Young, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep. Jimmie L. "Baye" Young, Jr. was born on Tuesday, October 15, 1935 to Jimmie Lee and Ruby Odea Smith Young in Tupelo, Mississippi. Baptized into Saint Paul United Methodist Church at an early age, Baye remained a devoted and faithful member of the congregation who...
Cora Bell Smith
Apr 2, 2021
Mother Cora Bell Johnson Smith was born in Itawamba County unto the late Troy Sr. and Malanda Whiteside Johnson on May 18, 1923. She departed this life at North Mississippi Medical Center on April 2, 2021. She was 97. She attended school in Itawamba, MS. She joined the membership of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Dorsey, MS at an...
John Witherspoon
Mar 12, 2021
John Witherspoon, 55 passed away on March 12, 2021 after a sudden illness. He was a member of Whitehill Missionary Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS. He was employed at Cooper Tire for 21 years. He enjoyed going to church, fishing, going to sports events and spending time with his family. John was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan and LA Lakers...
Billy Wayne Griffin
Feb 19, 2021
Billy Wayne Griffin was born on May 20, 1961 to the late Erskin and Ollie Griffin. He was the eighth born of nine children. Billy began his Christian journey at an early age. During his childhood, he attended Union Grove United Methodist Church. Later as an adult, he became a member of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership...
