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Christopher Marion Patton
Apr 2, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember Chris...   Christopher Marion Patton was born on April 17, 1991 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Charlie and Bernice Patton. Chris professed his faith in Christ at an early age at Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church in Chesterville, MS. Chris graduated from Mooreville High School in 2009. He participated in football, band, and the cheerleading squad. After...
Mary A. Ross
Mar 28, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember Mary Anna... Visitation: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors and one hour prior to service at the church. Funeral: Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at New Bethel MB Church in Plantersville, MS. Burial will follow the service at Centerhill cemetery. ~A Pillar...
Detective Steven Wade
Mar 27, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember the life of Detective Steven Wade... Detective Steven Wade, 37, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at his home in Pontotoc, MS. He was a graduate East Union High School, class of 1999 where he made many life long friends. He was a faithful member of Jesus New Testament Holiness Church where...
Detective Steven Wade
Mar 27, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember the life of Detective Steven Wade... Detective Steven Wade, 37, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at his home in Pontotoc, MS. He was a graduate East Union High School, class of 1999 where he made many life long friends. He was a faithful member of Jesus New Testament Holiness Church where...
Mary Ross
Mar 22, 2018
With deepest sympathy as we remember Mary Anna... Visitation: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors and one hour prior to service at the church. Funeral: Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at New Bethel MB Church in Plantersville, MS. Burial will follow the service at Centerhill cemetery. ~A Pillar...
Alfred Mcgee
Mar 16, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember Alfred... Visitation: Friday, March 16, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors. Funeral: Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. at New Tabernacle MB Church in Baldwyn, MS. Burial will follow immediately at the church cemetery. ~ A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
Lena Mae Blackmon
Mar 15, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember Lena Mae... Visitation: Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors. Funeral: Friday, March 16, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Paul United Methodist Church Christian Life Center in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow immediately at Porters Memorial. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
Lena Blackmon
Mar 9, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember Lena Mae... Visitation: Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors. Funeral: Friday, March 16, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Paul United Methodist Church Christian Life Center in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow immediately at Porters Memorial. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
James Lee "Poncho" Simmons
Mar 9, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember James Lee "Poncho"... Visitation: Friday, March 9, 2018 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors. Funeral: Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Inspirational Community Baptist Church at 1:30 P.M. Burial will follow at Porters Memorial. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
Alfred Mcgee
Mar 8, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember Alfred... Visitation: Friday, March 16, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors. Funeral: Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. at New Tabernacle MB Church in Baldwyn, MS. Burial will follow immediately at the church cemetery. ~ A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
James Lee Simmons
Mar 5, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember James Lee "Poncho"... Visitation: Friday, March 9, 2018 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors. Funeral: Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Inspirational Community Baptist Church at 1:30 P.M. Burial will follow at Porters Memorial. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
Tommy L Arnold
Mar 2, 2018
Tommy L. Arnold was born to Arine and Lucian Arnold Jr. on August 5, 1947. Death came quietly and closed Tommy's eyes at North Mississippi Medical Center on February 22, 2018, after a brief illness.    Tommy grew up in Nettleton, MS and attended Sims High School. He was a member of Springhill M.B. Church, where he remained until death. He...
Sylvester Crump
Feb 24, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember Sylvester... Visitation: Saturday, February 24, 2018 one prior to service at the church. Funeral: Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Life Changing Ministries in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow immediately after service at Kimble Chapel Church cemetery. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
Donnie Crump
Feb 24, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember Donnie... Visitation:Â Saturday, February 24, 2018 one prior to service at the church. Funeral:Â Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Life Changing Ministries in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow immediately after service at Kimble Chapel Church cemetery. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
Lena Mae Gray
Feb 24, 2018
Lena Mae Gray was the fourth of nine children born to the late Ed and Julia Gray on January 5, 1938 in Macon, MS. Lena was an active member of New Providence M.B. Church in Tupelo, MS. As a teenager, Lena was the lead singer of her family's gospel group, The Gray Sisters. The group performed with The Staples Singers,...
Tommy Arnold
Feb 22, 2018
Tommy L. Arnold was born to Arine and Lucian Arnold Jr. on August 5, 1947. Death came quietly and closed Tommy's eyes at North Mississippi Medical Center on February 22, 2018, after a brief illness.    Tommy grew up in Nettleton, MS and attended Sims High School. He was a member of Springhill M.B. Church, where he remained until death. He...
Sylvester Crump
Feb 21, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember Sylvester... Visitation: Saturday, February 24, 2018 one prior to service at the church. Funeral: Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Life Changing Ministries in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow immediately after service at Kimble Chapel Church cemetery. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
Donnie Crump
Feb 17, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember Donnie... Visitation:Â Saturday, February 24, 2018 one prior to service at the church. Funeral:Â Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Life Changing Ministries in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow immediately after service at Kimble Chapel Church cemetery. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
John Eddie Martin
Feb 17, 2018
With deepest sympathy as you remember John Eddie... Visitation: Saturday, February 17, 2018 one hour prior to service at Springhill M.B. Church. Funeral: Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Springhill M.B. Church in Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow immediately at Mt. Zion cemetery in Verona, MS. ~A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need~
Lena Gray
Feb 16, 2018
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart... Lena Mae Gray Lena Mae Gray was the fourth of nine children born to the late Ed and Julia Gray on January 5, 1938 in Macon, MS. Lena was an active member of New Providence M.B. Church in Tupelo,...
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