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Malcolm Jackson Jr.

Malcolm Jackson Jr.

Oct 20, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Malcolm Earl Jackson Jr.  Malcolm Earl Jackson Jr., 67, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his son's home in Arlington TN.  A native and life-long resident of Tupelo, he was born October 27, 1950 to the late Malcolm Earl Jackson Sr. and Mrs. Leona Hughes Jackson. In 1968, he graduated from George Washington...

Malcolm Earl Jackson Jr.

Malcolm Earl Jackson Jr.

Oct 20, 2018

Malcolm Earl Jackson Jr., 67, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his son's home in Arlington TN.  A native and life-long resident of Tupelo, he was born October 27, 1950 to the late Malcolm Earl Jackson Sr. and Mrs. Leona Hughes Jackson. In 1968, he graduated from George Washington Carver High School then served two years in the United...

Darlene Freeman

Darlene Freeman

Oct 12, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Darlene Freeman... Visitation: Friday, October 12, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Second Baptist Church in Verona, MS. Burial will follow at Verona cemetery.Expressions of sympathy may be left on Facebook at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.  ~A Pillar...

Kenneth Townsend

Kenneth Townsend

Oct 6, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Kenneth Townsend... Funeral: Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Chapel. Body will lie in state from 9:30 A.M. until service time.Expressions of sympathy may be left on Facebook at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~

Darlene Freeman

Darlene Freeman

Oct 3, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Darlene Freeman... Visitation: Friday, October 12, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Second Baptist Church in Verona, MS. Burial will follow at Verona cemetery.Expressions of sympathy may be left on Facebook at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.  ~A Pillar...

Kenneth Townsend

Kenneth Townsend

Oct 1, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Kenneth Townsend... Funeral: Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Chapel. Body will lie in state from 9:30 A.M. until service time.Expressions of sympathy may be left on Facebook at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~

Phillip Dilworth

Phillip Dilworth

Sep 26, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Phillip Dilworth... Visitation: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.  Funeral: Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Temple of Compassion & Deliverance. Burial will follow at Mullen Cemetery in Nettleton, MS.  Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at...

Janice Weatherspoon Sims

Janice Weatherspoon Sims

Sep 22, 2018

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~

Janice Sims

Janice Sims

Sep 22, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Janice Sims... Janice Marie Weatherspoon Sims was born on June 2, 1961 in Nettleton, MS to Charles and Mary Weatherspoon. She departed this life on September 22, 2018.    She was member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Verona, MS.   Services will be Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Mt. Zion Missionary...

Doratha Edwards

Doratha Edwards

Sep 21, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Doratha Edwards... Visitation: Friday, September 21, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors in the main chapel.  Funeral: Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Whitehill MB Church in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow at Verona Cemetery.  Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on...

David Gene Rupert

David Gene Rupert

Sep 21, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember David Rupert... Visitation: Friday, September 21, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors in the north chapel.  Funeral: Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Gateway Baptist Church in Verona, MS. Burial will follow at Porters Memorial.  Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on...

Phillip Dilworth

Phillip Dilworth

Sep 19, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Phillip Dilworth... Visitation: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.  Funeral: Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Temple of Compassion & Deliverance. Burial will follow at Mullen Cemetery in Nettleton, MS.  Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at...

Doratha Edwards

Doratha Edwards

Sep 17, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Doratha Edwards... Visitation: Friday, September 21, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors in the main chapel.  Funeral: Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Whitehill MB Church in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow at Verona Cemetery.  Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on...

William Damontae` Anderson

William Damontae` Anderson

Sep 15, 2018

"The young man with the contagious smile." On May 6, 2003, the Lord decided to let a great creation be born into the world.  A beautiful 6lbs 12oz baby boy was born to Vida Contrell Anderson and to the late Rodrick A. Miller.  On March 9, 2012, Jamarcus Tannell Smith became the father to live in his home.When William was...

Priscilla Kay Owens

Priscilla Kay Owens

Sep 14, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Priscilla Kay Owens... Visitation: Friday September 14, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral:  Saturday September 15, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. at North Green Street Church of Christ in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow at Porter's Memorial. Body will lie in state one hour prior to service. Expressions...

David Rupert

David Rupert

Sep 12, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember David Rupert... Visitation: Friday, September 21, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors in the north chapel.  Funeral: Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Gateway Baptist Church in Verona, MS. Burial will follow at Porters Memorial.  Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on...

Priscilla Owens

Priscilla Owens

Sep 11, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Priscilla Kay Owens... Visitation: Friday September 14, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral:  Saturday September 15, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. at North Green Street Church of Christ in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow at Porter's Memorial. Body will lie in state one hour prior to service. Expressions...

William Anderson

William Anderson

Sep 10, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember William Anderson... "The young man with the contagious smile." On May 6, 2003, the Lord decided to let a great creation be born into the world.  A beautiful 6lbs 12oz baby boy was born to Vida Contrell Anderson and to the late Rodrick A. Miller.  On March 9, 2012, Jamarcus Tannell Smith became the...

Roy Lee Depriest

Roy Lee Depriest

Sep 8, 2018

Roy Lee DePriest was born in Lee County, MS on January 7, 1954, to the late Ross and Martha DePriest.  Roy was the eighth of nine children. On August 31, 2018, Roy transitioned from his earthly life into his eternal resting place. Roy was introduced to Jesus Christ at a young age and accepted Him as his personal Savior. He...

Roy Depriest

Roy Depriest

Aug 31, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Roy DePriest... Roy Lee DePriest was born in Lee County, MS on January 7, 1954, to the late Ross and Martha DePriest.  Roy was the eighth of nine children. On August 31, 2018, Roy transitioned from his earthly life into his eternal resting place. Roy was introduced to Jesus Christ at a young age...

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