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Mr. Ollie B. Owens

Mr. Ollie B. Owens

Jun 11, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Ollie B. Owens... Ollie B. Owens, Sr. was born October 10, 1942, to Adolphus Owens and Katie Danley in Clarksdale, Arkansas. He was called to heaven on June 11, 2020, at his home. He attended school at Itawamba Community College where he studied construction. He then pursued a career in construction specializing in concrete,...

Quincy Shannon

Quincy Shannon

Jun 7, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Quincy Shannon... Quincy Shannon, 32, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home. Graveside Service: Sunday, June 14, 2020 @ 2pm, Porter's Memorial Park, Tupelo, MS Walk-thru Visitation: Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 4-6 pm, N.L. Jones Funeral Directors Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N.L. Jones...

Robert Isby

Robert Isby

Jun 2, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Robert Isby... Robert Isby, 69 passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Graveside Service: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11am at Porter's Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nlonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N.L. Jones Funeral Directors. "A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need."

Esther Howell

Esther Howell

May 29, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Ms. Esther Howell... Ms. Esther Howell, 89, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home. Graveside Service:  Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 11am at Verona Cemetery in Verona, MS. Pastor Jeffrey Daniels, Officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N.L. Jones Funeral Directors. "A Pillar of Strength in...

Myrna Lauderdale

Myrna Lauderdale

May 24, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Myrna Lauderdale... Myrna Lauderdale passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center. Private Graveside Service: Friday, May 29, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Verona Cemetery, Verona, MS. Walk Thru Visitation: Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook...

James Henry "Manson" Heard

James Henry "Manson" Heard

May 22, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. James Henry Heard... James Henry Heard was the first born to Clarence Heard and Ada Lee in Silver City, MS. He received Christ at an early age at Burns Chapel M.B. Church in Lampkin, MS. James attended the Warmack-Hodge School in Lampkin, MS.  He begin a long life career in construction and enjoyed working...

Johnny Young

Johnny Young

May 16, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember "Ricky" Johnny Young... Johnny Young, 58, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Mercer Hospital in Folsom, CA. Graveside Service: Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 2 p.m at Lee Memorial, Verona, MS. Walk Thru Visitation: Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 4-6pm at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on...

Lisa Lyons

Lisa Lyons

May 14, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Lisa Lyons... Lisa Lyons passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her home. Graveside Service: Friday, May 22, 2020 at 11 a.m at Porter's Memorial Park. Walk Thru Visitation: Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 4-6pm at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N.L. Jones Funeral...

Ortez Markee Williams

Ortez Markee Williams

May 12, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Ortez Markee Williams... Mr. Ortez Markee Williams (Tez) was born July 3, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, to Charles Edward and Luler Lawson Williams.  He departed this life on May 12, 2020 at his home. At a young age Ortez accepted Christ and united with Calvary Baptist Church.  He later attended the Kingdom Hall of...

Anthony E. Garth

Anthony E. Garth

May 10, 2020

Anthony E Garth passed away on May 10, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center inTupelo, MS. He is survived by his wife Mary Cayson (Garth); 3 daughters: Sherri Cayson, Peggy Cayson, JackieWhiteside; 1 son Marteze Whiteside; 9 grandchildren: Lavaris Cayson, Devon Cayson, Damon Cayson, DawonCayson, Tabokis Cayson, Trence Garth, Jessica Whiteside, Ocean Garth, Josh Garth; 5 brothers: Curtis Estes, Melton...

Minister H.E. Gladney

Minister H.E. Gladney

May 8, 2020

Ordained Minister Henry Edward Gladney was born July 22, 1947 to the union of the late Reverend Arzell Gladney and the late Zepporah Jones Gladney.  At the age of seven, Minister Gladney accepted Jesus the Christ as his Lord and Savior and his calling into the Ministry of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. Minister Gladney attended and graduated...

William Counts

William Counts

May 8, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. William Grady Counts... William Grady Counts was born to Fred McCoy and Anna Altson Counts on July 30, 1937, in Haverstraw, NY. He died on May 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife Mary Louise Counts, his children Brenda Lakes (JD), William Counts Jr, Tora Sontosha Quarles (Donald), Jason McCoy Counts (Kyong); his...

Ceciel Mccoy

Ceciel Mccoy

May 6, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Cecila McCoy... Mr. Cecila McCoy of Chicago, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey, IL. He was 88 years old. Graveside Service: Saturday, May 16, 2020 @ 3pm, Camp Creek Cemetery, Guntown, MS Visitation: Walk thru one hour prior to service at the cemetery Expressions of sympathy may...

Mitchell Jerome Scales

Mitchell Jerome Scales

May 5, 2020

With sympathy we remember Mr. Mitchell Jerome Scales... Mitchell Jerome Scales was born May 1, 1975, to Larry and Eulanda Bell. Mitchell Jerome Scales, loving father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many passed away peacefully at his home in Baldwyn, MS on May 5, 2020. He was the father of three boys Khalil, Mahlik, and Jaylan Scales all of...

Mr. Clarence James King, Sr.

Mr. Clarence James King, Sr.

May 4, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Clarence James King, Sr.... Mr. Clarence James King, Sr. (Bo), 81 was born on March 18th 1939 in Marion Alabama to the late Rev. Emmitt & Cora King.  Mr. King (Bo) confessed Christ at an early age and was Baptist in Marion, Alabama.   Mr. King (Bo) moved to Fort Wayne Indiana, joined Greater Progressive...

Bobby Penson

Bobby Penson

May 3, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Bobby Penson... Bobby Penson, son of the late John L. Penson and Grace Penson was born March 25, 1949 in Saltillo, MS. He attended the public schools of Tupelo and was a graduate of Carver High School.  At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus and joined his family church Red Oak...

Rev. Larry Earl Moore

Rev. Larry Earl Moore

Apr 25, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Rev. Larry Earl Moore Jr.... Larry Moore, 65, passed away on April 25, 2020, at Diversicare Nursing in Tupelo, MS. He was born on June 18, 1954 in Columbus, MS to Ezelland Gladys Moore. He worked at Elijer Plumbing until he was injured. He was married to Rose Mae Wallace Moore for 37 years and...

Lindsey Nichole Hallmark

Lindsey Nichole Hallmark

Apr 21, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Lindsey Nichole Hallmark... On April 21, 2020, Lindsey "Nicole" Hallmark life's journey transitioned and she received her wings. Nichole Hallmark was born on  December 17, 1992 to Christi Morgan and Ricky Hughes. She was a loving fiancée', mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Nichole leaves to cherish her memories her loving fiancée Reggie Jones of Okolona,...

Ronnie Johnson

Ronnie Johnson

Apr 18, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Ronnie Johnson... Ronnie "Pete" Johnson, the first and only son to the late Rosie L. Johnson and the late Cleodis McMorris, Jr. entered into this earthly world on January 7, 1957 in Monroe County, MS and he ascended into his eternal home on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 3:30 P.M. at his home in...

Milton Copeland

Milton Copeland

Apr 13, 2020

With deepest sympathy we remember Mr. Milton Copeland... Milton Copeland was born April 27, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois to Leonard Copeland and Annie Pearl Ferguson. "Fly" as he was affectionately known, was the fourth born of six, the eldest of three sons and younger than his three sisters. At a very young age, he gave his life to Christ and...

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