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Frank Arthur Williams

Frank Arthur Williams

Jul 3, 2018

Frank Arthur Williams, 70, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS surrounded by his family. He was born to Cornelia Thornton Cummings and the late Mitchell Williams on May 18, 1948. Frank was a 1966 graduate of Belden High School and a biology major at Alcorn State University. He accepted Christ at an early...

Frank Williams

Frank Williams

Jul 3, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Frank A. Williams... Frank Arthur Williams, 70, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS surrounded by his family. He was born to Cornelia Thornton Cummings and the late Mitchell Williams on May 18, 1948. Frank was a 1966 graduate of Belden High School and a biology major at...

Steven Andre` Johnson

Steven Andre` Johnson

Jun 30, 2018

Steven Andre' Johnson, 57, passed away on June 25, 2018 at Diversicare in Tupelo, MS. He was born on August 5, 1960 to William L. and Martha F. Johnson in Laweranceburg, TN. Steven retired from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. He was an avid music lover. He enjoyed singing and he loved antiques. He found excitement in finding old...

Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Jun 25, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Steven Johnson... Steven Andre' Johnson, 57, passed away on June 25, 2018 at Diversicare in Tupelo, MS. He was born on August 5, 1960 to William L. and Martha F. Johnson in Laweranceburg, TN. Steven retired from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. He was an avid music lover. He enjoyed singing and he...

Theodis Foster

Theodis Foster

Jun 25, 2018

Theodis Foster, 65, died on Monday, June 25, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born on November 22, 1952 in Tupelo MS, Lee County to the late George and Katherine Foster.  He was the third of 3 children. Theodis attended Siggers High School and graduated from Shannon High School in Shannon MS. He later attended and graduated from...

Theodis Foster

Theodis Foster

Jun 25, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Theodis Foster... Theodis Foster, 65, died on Monday, June 25, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born on November 22, 1952 in Tupelo MS, Lee County to the late George and Katherine Foster.  He was the third of 3 children.  Theodis attended Siggers High School and graduated from Shannon High School in...

Wilma Jones

Wilma Jones

Jun 21, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Wilma Dixon Jones... Visitation: Wednesday June 20, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Thursday June 21, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. at the Mantachie High School Gymnasium. Burial will follow in the Warren Chapel Church Cemetery.Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N....

Wilma Dixon Jones

Wilma Dixon Jones

Jun 20, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Wilma Dixon Jones... Visitation: Wednesday June 20, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Thursday June 21, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. at the Mantachie High School Gymnasium. Burial will follow in the Warren Chapel Church Cemetery.Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N....

Charles Cedrick Bogan

Charles Cedrick Bogan

Jun 17, 2018

Charles Cedrick Bogan, 45, affectionately known as "Ced" was born June 25, 1972 to Edward Charles Bogan and Marilyn Mayfield Bogan. He departed this life to be with his heavenly father, Sunday June 17, 2018. Charles confessed hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Troy, MS. He graduated Okolona High School Class of...

Charles Bogan

Charles Bogan

Jun 17, 2018

With deepsest sympathy as we remember Charles Cedrick Bogan... Charles Cedrick Bogan, 45, affectionately known as "Ced" was born June 25, 1972 to Edward Charles Bogan and Marilyn Mayfield Bogan. He departed this life to be with his heavenly father, Sunday June 17, 2018. Charles confessed hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in...

Lue Jean Ruff

Lue Jean Ruff

Jun 15, 2018

Lue Jean Ruff passed away surrounded by family on Friday June 15, 2018.  She was born on January 2, 1942 in Plantersville, MS as one of nine children of Henry and Ozella Traylor. Lue Jean met and later married the love of her life Nathaniel Ruff whom proceeded her in death. She leaves to treasure her precious memories three daughters...

Lue Ruff

Lue Ruff

Jun 15, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Lue Jean Ruff... Lue Jean Ruff passed away surrounded by family on Friday June 15, 2018.  She was born on January 2, 1942 in Plantersville, MS as one of nine children of Henry and Ozella Traylor. Lue Jean met and later married the love of her life Nathaniel Ruff whom proceeded her in death....

Joe Louis Thomas Bean Jr.

Joe Louis Thomas Bean Jr.

Jun 10, 2018

Joe Louis Thomas Bean Jr. was born on August 8, 2012 to Janice Lashell Robertson and Joe Louis Bean Sr. at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. This little angel left this earth at the early age of 5 years old on June 5, 2018. Little "Jo-Jo" attended Second Chance Ministry Church in Tupelo, MS. He loved everybody and...

Ray Charles Shumpert

Ray Charles Shumpert

Jun 7, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Ray Charles Shumpert... Visitation: Thursday June 7, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Friday June 8, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Friendship CME Church in Fulton, MS. Burial will follow immediately at Pine Grove cemetery in Fulton, MS.Expressions of sympathy may be left on Facebook at N....

Joe Bean Jr.

Joe Bean Jr.

Jun 5, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Little Joe Louis Thomas Bean Jr. Joe Louis Thomas Bean Jr. was born on August 8, 2012 to Janice Lashell Robertson and Joe Louis Bean Sr. at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. This little angel left this earth at the early age of 5 years old on June 5, 2018. Little "Jo-Jo"...

Ray Shumpert

Ray Shumpert

Jun 4, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Ray Charles Shumpert... Visitation: Thursday June 7, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Friday June 8, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Friendship CME Church in Fulton, MS. Burial will follow immediately at Pine Grove cemetery in Fulton, MS.Expressions of sympathy may be left on Facebook at N....

Elder George Leonard Hadley Jr.

Elder George Leonard Hadley Jr.

May 19, 2018

We deepest sympathy as we remember Elder Hadley... Visitation: Saturday May 19, 2018 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors. Funeral: Sunday May 20, 2018 at 11 A.M. at Global Pacific Diocese Center in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow at Chapel Grove cemetery in Pontotoc, MS. Expressions of sympathy may be left on Facebook at...

Kevin Shumpert

Kevin Shumpert

May 18, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Kevin... Visitation: Friday May 18, 2018 from 3:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Saturday May 19, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Pleasant MB Church in Chesterville, MS. Burial will follow at Porter's Memorial. Body will lie in state one hour prior to service. Expressions of sympathy may be...

Martha Ann Rogers

Martha Ann Rogers

May 18, 2018

Martha Ann Rogers, 68, passed away May 11, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was born April 5, 1950, to the late Murphy and Susannah Cole. She was a member of the First New Bethel Church in Plantersville, MS. Survivors include her husband, Oneal Rogers of Plantersville; one daughter, Prescilla Adams of Saltillo; two sons Rodney...

Victoria Edwards

Victoria Edwards

May 18, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Victoria... Visitation: Friday May 18, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral DirectorsFuneral: Saturday May 19, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Whitehill MB Church in Tupelo, MS. Body will lie in state one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Verona cemetery.  ~A Pillar of Strength in Time...

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