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Corwin Moore
Aug 9, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember Corwin Moore... Corwin Santayana Moore, the son of Mr. James Willie Pickens and Dr. Teresa Moore Price, departed this life on August 9, 2018. Corwin was a graduate of Okolona High School, member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, and lifelong member of the Okolona Community. Visitation will be Thursday August 16, 2018 from...
Betty Word
Aug 6, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember Betty Word... Funeral: Monday, August 6, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Faith Deliverance Apostolic Church in Chesterville, MS. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation: The body will lie in state one hour prior to services on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Faith Deliverance Apostolic Church. ~A Pillar in Strength in Time of...
Satoria Denise Martin
Aug 3, 2018
Satoria Denise Martin 22, daughter of Scherella Myles and Le'Keino Weatherspoon and Herman and Gwenda Martin passed away July 30, 2018 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Satoria was born January 25, 1996 in Tupelo, Mississippi. She attended Tupelo Public schools graduating from Tupelo High School in 2014. At an early age she professed her faith and was...
Betty Word
Aug 2, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember Betty Word... Funeral: Monday, August 6, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Faith Deliverance Apostolic Church in Chesterville, MS. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation: The body will lie in state one hour prior to services on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Faith Deliverance Apostolic Church. ~A Pillar in Strength in Time of...
Satoria Martin
Jul 30, 2018
With our deepest sympathy as we remember Satoria Martin... Satoria Denise Martin 22, daughter of Scherella Myles and Le'Keino Weatherspoon and Herman and Gwenda Martin passed away July 30, 2018 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Satoria was born January 25, 1996 in Tupelo, Mississippi. She attended Tupelo Public schools graduating from Tupelo High School in 2014. At...
Elaine Laverne Smith
Jul 28, 2018
Elaine LaVerne Smith was born to the late Mary Lois Sims on January 31, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri. She gained her heavenly wings on July 22, 2018 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS at the age of 70 years old. She confessed Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age and joined New Prospect M.B. Church in Nettleton,...
Ellis Billups
Jul 27, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember Ellis Billups... Visitation: Friday July 27, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Saturday July 28, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Olive M.B. Church in Baldwyn, MS. Burial will follow in church cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N. L....
Elaine Smith
Jul 22, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember Elaine LaVerne Smith... Elaine LaVerne Smith was born to the late Mary Lois Sims on January 31, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri. She gained her heavenly wings on July 22, 2018 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS at the age of 70 years old. She confessed Christ as Lord and Savior at an early...
Ellis Billups
Jul 21, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember Ellis Billups... Visitation: Friday July 27, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Saturday July 28, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Olive M.B. Church in Baldwyn, MS. Burial will follow in church cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N. L....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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