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Norma Dilworth

Norma Dilworth

Apr 25, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Norma Jean... Visitation: Sunday April 29, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at N. L. Jones Funeral Directors. Body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service on Monday April 30, 2018. Funeral: Monday April 30, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Union Grove United Methodist Church in Nettleton, MS....

Tressa Moncial Spears

Tressa Moncial Spears

Apr 21, 2018

Tressa Moncial Spears was born in Plantersville, Lee County Mississippi January 3, 1968 to the late Rush Lyons and Mattie Bell Lyons. She departed this life Saturday, April 21, 2018, 3:45 P.M. at the age of 50. She was preceded in death by her father Rush Lyons; brothers Derrick Lyons, Keith Spears, R.C. Lyons, Rush Lyons, Jr., Tony Lyons and...

Tressa Spears

Tressa Spears

Apr 21, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Tressa Spears... Tressa Moncial Spears was born in Plantersville, Lee County Mississippi January 3, 1968 to the late Rush Lyons and Mattie Bell Lyons. She departed this life Saturday, April 21, 2018, 3:45 P.M. at the age of 50. She was preceded in death by her father Rush Lyons; brothers Derrick Lyons, Keith Spears,...

Shirley Jean Marshall

Shirley Jean Marshall

Apr 20, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Shirley Jean... Shirley Jean Morris-Marshall, 73, ended her earthly journey at her daughter's home in Holly Springs, MS on April 20, 2018. She was the youngest child born to Robert Lee Morris and Willie Mae Mabry-Morris on February 26, 1945, known to friends and family by "Juga Wuga" and "Bab."  She professed her faith...

Ollie Johnson

Ollie Johnson

Apr 18, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Ollie Mae Johnson...    Ollie Mae Standifer Johnson, 85, of Tupelo, MS, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018.   The daughter of Chalmus Standifer and Amanda Beane, she was born April 23, 1932, in Lee County. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Tupelo, MS.   She is survived by seven children, Carlotta Gill...

Ollie Mae Johnson

Ollie Mae Johnson

Apr 18, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember Ollie Mae Johnson...    Ollie Mae Standifer Johnson, 85, of Tupelo, MS, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018.   The daughter of Chalmus Standifer and Amanda Beane, she was born April 23, 1932, in Lee County. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Tupelo, MS.   She is survived by seven children, Carlotta Gill...

Lee "L.C." Crayton

Lee "L.C." Crayton

Apr 16, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember L.C. Crayton...    Lee "L.C." Crayton, 77, passed away on Monday April 16, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born on April 18, 1940 to Rufus Crayton and Rennie Mosley Crayton.  L.C. loved singing and sang with various local quartet groups. L.C. also worked for Delta for 32 years.  He...

Lee Crayton

Lee Crayton

Apr 16, 2018

With deepest sympathy as we remember L.C. Crayton...    Lee "L.C." Crayton, 77, passed away on Monday April 16, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born on April 18, 1940 to Rufus Crayton and Rennie Mosley Crayton.  L.C. loved singing and sang with various local quartet groups. L.C. also worked for Delta for 32 years.  He...

Christopher Patton

Christopher 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...

Christopher Marion Patton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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~

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