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Christopher Lawrence Nickson
Aug 21, 1988
Christopher Lawrence Nickson was born on August 21, 1988 in New Albany, MS to Tammie Marie Tucker and Chris Anthony Nickson. Chris confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Royston C.M.E Church. Chris enjoyed playing drums for the church, and he sang in the male chorus. Chris graduated from Ashland High School in Ashland, MS in...
Samuel Jerome Pierce Ii
Jun 8, 1982
Samuel J Pierce II was born on June 8,1982 to Diane Ross and Samuel Pierce. On April 26,2015 Samuel passed away at North Miss Medical Center in Tupelo,Ms after a car accident Saturday morning. Samuel will be truly missed by all that knew him.he leaves to cherish his love his sons:Tamuir and Kamuir Pierce of Purvics,Ms and one daughter Alxeis...
Mr Thurston Joe Weatherspoon
May 27, 1970
Mr Thurston Joe Weatyherspoon affectionately called "JO JO" by his family and close friends was born on May 27,1970 to Marcia Blair and Paulette Weatherspoon.He was reared by his maternal grandmother,the late Julia Lee Weatherspoon.Joe was an outdoors man who enjoyed hunting,fishing and fixing automobiles.He had many others trades such as landscaping,carpentry,and home improvement. Prior to his automobile accident he...
Mr Sean Roger Shumpert
Mar 1, 1969
Mr Sean Roger Shumpert 47 was born on March 1,1969 in Tupelo,Ms to Mr Noble Shumpert and Ora Walker.Sean left this old walk of life behind him to get his new life with the father on January 27,2017 at North Miss Medical Center.Sean leaves to cherish his love his wife Latoya Randle his chldren his parents ,and other family members...
Ms Cynthia Garza
Jun 21, 1966
Ms Cynthia Garza 50 was born on June 21,1966 to Joel Garza and Nidia Gonzalez in Indio Califorina she departed her life at the Santuary Hospice House in Tupelo,Ms on June 21,2016Â Â she was a resident of Corinth ,Ms she leaves her sons to morn her passing
Mr Richard Billups
Jun 30, 1959
Mr Richard Billups 57 was born on June 30 1959 in Baldwyn,Ms to Ellis Billups and Lena Mae Nunn. Richard was a hard worker who loved his family.Richard departed his earthly life on January 23,2017 surrounded by his wife.He married the love of his life Mrs Mary Alice Sampson Billups his children,grandchildren ,sisters,brothers nieces,nephews,Uncle and Aunts and a host of...
Glenda Rose Triplett
May 16, 1958
She was born May 16, 1958 to Katie Shack and John Metcalf. She joined Second Baptist Verona at an early age and later joined Rising Star M.B. Church under the leadership of Pastor Runney D. Patterson. She was a former employee of Ramada Inn and McDonald until she became disable. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Mr. Alvin Triplett...
Mr Seccell Jones
Aug 17, 1954
?Mr Seccell "Cedell"Jones 62 born on August 17,1954 to Mr Ellis Jones and Luvada Myles in Brownsville, Tn.on January 5,2017 he departed his life at North Miss Medical Center .Cedell was a member of the United States Army in 1974 at Fort Polk,LA. HE leaves to cherish his love and memories his son Seccel Jones and other family members .His...
Mr Charles Charles Loving
Jan 20, 1953
?Mr Charles Edward Loving 63 was born on January 20,1953 in Chickasaw Co,Ms to the late Mr George Z Loving and Mrs Bertha Garth he departed his life on January 4,2017 at North Miss Medical Center. he leaves to cherish his love his wife Mrs Angles F Loving his children ,brothers and sisters,Aunts,uncles  other family members and friends .services ws...
Leroy Mckinney
May 6, 1951
On May 6, 1951 in Chesterville, MS he was born to the union Annie Josephine Kimball and Carl Mckinney. he departed from this life on saturday morning, November 24,2012 at North Miss Medical Center after a long extended illness. Both parents: Carl Mckinney and Annie McKinney preceded him in death. He leaves his memory are two Daughters,Lymette and Jatoyn McKinney...
Mr Stacy D Lowery
Nov 22, 1947
?Mr Stacy D Lowery 68 died at Trinty Nursing Home in Holly Springs,Ms he was born on November 22,1947 in Booneville Msto the late Mr J.B.Lowery and Christine Washington.He leaves to cherish his lov his daughter Mary Lowery of Pontotoc,Msa grand daughter and other family membersThe funeral was held at Church of Christ in Booneville,Ms with the burial in Wolf...
Mrs Jo Ann O'Neal
Jul 16, 1947
Mrs JoAnn O'neal 69 was born on July 16,1947 to Mr Willie Lee Bradley and Beatrice Johnson in Tupelo,Ms on February 16,2017 the lord sent one of his Angels down to bring Mrs Jo Ann back home with them her time on this earth was done. She leaves her love her childern ,grandchildren, Aunts Uncles and a host of other...
Mr Willie Earl Thomas Sr
Jan 14, 1947
?Mr Willie Earl Thomas Sr 69 was born on January 14,1947 in Tupelo,Ms to the late Elijah Thomas and Earlene McPherson.Willie was a retired constuction worker Will departed this earthly life on January 10,2017 at North Miss Medical Center.he leaves to cherish his love his wife Matlean Metcalf his children,grandchildren,sisters and brothers aunts and uncle a host of other family...
Charles William Staples
Jun 29, 1941
Charles Staples was born on June 29,1941 to the late J.C. and Irene Staples. He was the oldest child out of six children. There were three brothers; Sammy(Annie) ,Carnell,and Floyd T.Staples all of Tupelo MS; two sisters; Minnie(Darrell)Cousin and Carolyn Martin both of Tupelo ,MS. As a young country boy, Charles began to sing Gosple music and during his music...
Carrie Mae Word
Dec 10, 1936
Mrs Carrie Mae Word was born on December 10,1936 in Monroe County. she was the second child born to the late Irie John and Annie Jannie Griffin.Carrie Mae grew up in Wren community and attended the Wren Colored School. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Union Grove United Methodist Church.As a young woman, she met and...
Mrs Sarah Huddleston
Nov 25, 1936
?Mrs Sarah Huddleston 80 was born on November 25,1936 in Tupelo,Ms to Mr Garland and Sadie Dennis in Tupelo,Ms Sarah was a homemaker .She departed her earthly life on February 7,2017 at North Miss Medical Center.She leaves to cherish her love her son Bill Huddleston and other family members.her service was held on February 11,2017 at Second Baptist Church at...
Mr Ethel Dancer
Sep 6, 1935
Mr Ethel Dancer 80 was born on September 6,1935 to the late Obie and Mary Dancer in Okolona,Ms.On July 24,2016 at Gilmore Hospital in Amory,Ms he departed his earthly life.He was married to Mrs Sallie Dancer,the funeral was held on July 31,2016 at 1:30pm at Greater New Prospect M.B Church with the Burial in the church cemetery.
Dovie D Crayton
Mar 30, 1935
Dovie D. Crayton was born March 30, 1935 to Elder Booker T. Wortham and Elder Emma Mayes in Tula, MS in Lafayette County. Se joined the Church of The Living God-Tupelo at an early age. She moved to Chicago, IL and returned back to Tupelo, and rejoined the Church in 1988, where she remained until her death. She attended Carver...
George William Johnson
Dec 12, 1931
George Johnson was on December 12, 1931 in New Orleans, Louisiana to William Henry and Lillie Mono Johnson. He was christened at St. Peter Clavar Catholic Church of New Orleans, LA where George attended St. Peter Clavar Catholic School completing elementary through middle school. Afterwards, he graduated from Joseph S. Clark Senior High School of New Orleans, LA, with the...
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