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Rommie Johnson

Rommie Johnson

Aug 21, 2020

Rommie Johnson was born December 14, 1944 to his parents Curtis and Margie Johnson. He joined St. John M.B. Church in Shannon.

Bedford "Swano" Scales Jr.

Bedford "Swano" Scales Jr.

Aug 10, 2020

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Colandrea R. James-Grimes

Colandrea R. James-Grimes

Aug 10, 2020

Colandrea R. James-Grimes was born in Westland, MI on July 16, 1978 to Mrs. Ruth Ann Jamesand Warren James Sr. She attended Eliot Elementary School. She accepted Christ at an early age at Christian VictoryCenter in Inkster, MI under the leadership of Pastor Jiles Bugess . Her family moved to Nettleton, MS at the age of 15 where she continued...

Leonard Stovall Jr.

Leonard Stovall Jr.

Aug 9, 2020

Leonard Stovall, Jr. born on January 15, 1944 and he passed away on August 9, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi, he was 76 years old. He was married to the love of his, "Beyonce", Lola Bell Montgomery Stovall for 59 years. He was a retired chemist of Southern Imperial. He leaves to cherish his loving wife...

Devon A. Fears

Devon A. Fears

Aug 7, 2020

Mr. Devon A. Fears was born February 21, 1995 to Crispus Fears and Ronda Banks. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Red Hill M.B. Church. He was a graduate of East Union High School and attended Northeast Mississippi Community College. Devon transitioned from this life August 7, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memories...

Ben Ruff

Ben Ruff

Aug 5, 2020

Ben C. Ruff was born January 7, 1934 in Lee county in Mississippi to William and Roberta Springer Ruff. Ben departed this life on August 5, 2020 and entered into his eternal life. At an early age, he professed his faith and joined New Bethel M.B. Church. He later became a member of First New Bethel M.B. Church where he...

Willie Lipsey Jr.

Willie Lipsey Jr.

Jul 31, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Willie Lipsey, Jr. Memorial Service: Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 1pm at Plantersville Community Center. Drive-Up Viewing: Friday, August 7, 2020 from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

Lillian Simmons

Lillian Simmons

Jul 28, 2020

Lillian Simmons was born to her parents Angelo Sanders and Helen Gibbs on July 23, 1934. She departed this life Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memories ten children: Rosalyn (James) Montgomery of Plantersville, MS, Alease Bradley, Patsy (Larry) Allen, L.C. Simmons, Larry Simmons, Donell Simmons and Kerry Simmons, all of Tupelo, MS, Shirley (Arits) Montgomery of...

Tommy Lee Osborne Jr.

Tommy Lee Osborne Jr.

Jul 22, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Tommy Osborne, Jr.... Graveside Service: Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 10 am at Verona Cemetery

D'Andre Hughes

D'Andre Hughes

Jul 20, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember D'Andre Hughes... D'Andre Lamont Hughes was born on April 23, 1986, to his biological mother Deloris Hughes in Canton, MS. After her untimely death in January 1988, D'Andre was left in the care of O'Floyd and Elizabeth Turner. D'Andre gained his heavenly wings on July 20, 2020. D'Andre, who was affectionally known as "Dre," was...

Alfredia Miller

Alfredia Miller

Jul 19, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Ms. Alfredia Miller... Alfredia (Freda) Miller was born 1 July 1958 to the late Deloise Gardner and Mary Helen Clay. On 19 July 2020 Freda's heavenly father called her home. Freda confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was a member of Palestine United Methodist Church in Nettleton MS. She was educated...

Micheal Mcmillian

Micheal Mcmillian

Jul 17, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Micheal McMillian... Memorial Service: Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 4 pm at Gateway Church, Verona, MS 23 balloon release immediately following at Front Street Park

Alicetine Collier

Alicetine Collier

Jul 15, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Ms. Alicetine Collier... Alicetine Collier was born in Tupelo, MS, to Christine and Robert Collier Jr. on February 17, 1954. Alicetine was affectionately known as Alice. Alice departed life at Northeast Mississippi Medical Center (hospice) on July 15, 2020 at 11:01 am after her battle with liver cancer.  She was 66 years old. Alice lived...

Amy Montgomery

Amy Montgomery

Jul 14, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mrs. Amy Montgomery... Amy "Reliza" Montgomery was born July 11, 1933. She was the daughter of Frank and Fannie Robinson.  She died peacefully at her home in Pontotoc, MS, age 87, on July 14, 2020. Reliza was united in marriage to George Montgomery on September 23, 1950. Throughout their loving marriage of fifty-seven years, they...

Theotis Morris

Theotis Morris

Jul 14, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Theotis Morris... Graveside Service: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 11 am at Porter's Memorial Park, Tupelo, MS Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N.L.Jones Funeral Directors. "A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need."

Roy Rowe

Roy Rowe

Jul 10, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Roy Lee Rowe... Roy Lee Rowe was born February 25, 1982 unto Helen B. Rowe -Ware and Roy Lee Harris in West Point, Mississippi. Roy was known for his infectious smile. Everyone loved that smile! He also had a magnetic personality.  He never met a stranger.  If you knew him you were drawn to...

Kiera Williams

Kiera Williams

Jul 6, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Ms. Kiera Alexus Williams... Graveside Service: Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 3 pm at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Aberdeen, MS Walk-Thru Visitation: Friday, July 10, 2020 from 6-8 pm Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N.L. Jones Funeral Directors "A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need."

Lenora Sorrell

Lenora Sorrell

Jul 6, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Ms. Lenora Sorrell... Graveside Service: Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11 am at Mt. Pleasant Chesterville Church Cemetery, Tupelo, MS. Walk-Thru Visitation: Friday, July 10, 2020 from 4-6 pm at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N.L. Jones Funeral Directors. "A Pillar of Strength in Time...

Clytee Stone

Clytee Stone

Jul 6, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mrs. Clytee Moore Stone... Her Journey Begins... Clytee Moore Stone was born July 8, 1932 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Willie Moore Sr. and Minnie L. Cunningham Moore. She was the ninth child of ten children born to this union. In January of 1956, Clytee was united in Holy Matrimony to Nathaniel Stone Sr. from this...

Walter Fields

Walter Fields

Jul 5, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Walter Lee Fields... Walter Lee Fields was born January 14, 1938 to Jospeh and Ira Bell Conway Fields. He was a member of Poplar Springs C.M.E. Church where he was a member of the male chorus. Walter loved to sing and enjoyed singing with the Crowns of Harmony for eighteen (18) years and the...

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