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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...

Curley B. Dixon, Sr.

Curley B. Dixon, Sr.

Aug 31, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Curley B. Dixon, Sr..... Visitation: Friday, August 31, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Whitehill MB Church in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow immediately at Verona Cemetery.  Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at...

Everline Addison

Everline Addison

Aug 27, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Everline Addison...    Everline Addison, 85, died Monday, August 27, 2018 at Sanctuary Hospice.  Everline was born October 16, 1932 to Julia Mae (McGaughy) Addison and Robert L. Addison.    Everline united with Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church, Tupelo, MS. She was a faithful member until her health failed.     She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter...

Everline Addison

Everline Addison

Aug 27, 2018

Everline Addison, 85, died Monday, August 27, 2018 at Sanctuary Hospice.  Everline was born October 16, 1932 to Julia Mae (McGaughy) Addison and Robert L. Addison. Everline united with Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church, Tupelo, MS. She was a faithful member until her health failed. She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter Gloria Joyce Addison; five nieces: Minne Lyles, Earlie...

Curley Dixon, Sr.

Curley Dixon, Sr.

Aug 25, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Curley B. Dixon, Sr..... Visitation: Friday, August 31, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Whitehill MB Church in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow immediately at Verona Cemetery.  Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at...

Charlie Hodges

Charlie Hodges

Aug 17, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Charlie Hodges... Visitation: Friday August 17, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Saturday August 18, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Johnson Chapel MB Church in Shannon, MS. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~

Mary Francis Lipsey

Mary Francis Lipsey

Aug 17, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Mary Lipsey... Funeral: Friday August 17, 2018 at 10 A.M. at Gloster Street Church of Christ in Tupelo, MS. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~

Corwin Santayana Moore

Corwin Santayana Moore

Aug 16, 2018

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 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at N. L....

Kierra Renee` Ransey

Kierra Renee` Ransey

Aug 16, 2018

Kierra Renee' Ransey, born August 18, 1989 to Kelvin Ransey, Sr. and Deborah E. Ransey, transitioned to her eternal gift of life on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Kierra graduated from Ole Miss in 2010 with a B.A. in English and from the Ohio State in 2017 with a J.D., M. A. in Public Policy.  Kierra was a passionate singer, writer,...

Kierra Ransey

Kierra Ransey

Aug 16, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Kierra Ransey... Kierra Renee' Ransey, born August 18, 1989 to Kelvin Ransey, Sr. and Deborah E. Ransey, transitioned to her eternal gift of life on Thursday, August 16, 2018.  Kierra graduated from Ole Miss in 2010 with a B.A. in English and from the Ohio State in 2017 with a J.D., M. A. in...

Mary Lipsey

Mary Lipsey

Aug 10, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Mary Lipsey... Funeral: Friday August 17, 2018 at 10 A.M. at Gloster Street Church of Christ in Tupelo, MS. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~

Charlie Hodges

Charlie Hodges

Aug 9, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Charlie Hodges... Visitation: Friday August 17, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors.Funeral: Saturday August 18, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Johnson Chapel MB Church in Shannon, MS. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~

Corwin Moore

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

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

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

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...

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