New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care

On Sunday morning, July 25, 2021, Terry Newman Westmoreland, 59, resident of Blue Mountain, passed away peacefully at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany following an extended illness. Funeral Services honoring the life of Mrs. Westmoreland will be at 1 PM Wednesday, July 28 at Lebanon Methodist Church in Potts Camp with Bro. Chris Autry officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements will be provided by The Ripley Funeral Home. Mrs. Westmoreland was born July 23, 1962 in Memphis, TN and is the daughter of Betty Cornelius Newman of Blue Mountain and the late Walter Willie Newman. She received her education in the Holly Springs Public School System and was married...

Ronald "Ronnie" McLelland, 60, resident of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly at his home of natural causes. A Service of Remembrance honoring the life of Ronnie will be at 5PM Thursday, July 29,2021 at Wellington Place, 157 Stricklin Lake Dr. in Oxford. Arrangements will be provided by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care. Born August 17, 1960 in Camden, Arkansas, Ronnie was the son of the late Red and Leona Crews McLelland. He was a graduate of the Fairview Public School System in Camden, Arkansas and was recently employed as a carpenter with Pine Bluff Investments. A Christian, Ronnie was known to quote scripture daily to those he crossed paths with. Known as the "snake man", he was...

Ronald Eugene McLelland, 60, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his Home in Oxford. Services will be on Services are private and will be announced by the family at a later date. at private.

Grover Dwight Thomas, 62, resident of Pontotoc, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Funeral Services will be at 3PM Thursday, July 22 in the Memory Chapel of New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care. Burial will follow in Carey Springs Cemetery near Pontotoc. Mr. Thomas was born on February 3, 1959 in Marks, MS the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Mary Hamilton Thomas. He received his education in the Tupelo Public School System and was a valued employee of Tru Cut, Inc in Pontotoc for 20 years. A Christian, Mr. Thomas was an avid fisherman, reader and enjoyed reading his Bible. A family man, he loved his children and adored his...

Grover Dwight Thomas , 62, passed away on July 19, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Johnny Lemons , 69, passed away on June 29, 2021, at his residence in Myrtle. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Lori Dee Olson , 65, passed away on June 22, 2021, at North Mississippi Medicla Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Lori Dee Olson, 65, resident of New Albany, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. A private family service honoring the life of Ms.Olson will be at a later date. Burial will follow at later date in California. Arrangements will be provided by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care. Lori was born on April 12, 1956 in Oregon to the late Lloyd Donald and Peggy Joyce Sutter Hughes. She received her education in the California Public School System and served as a seamstress for much of her life. An avid reader who enjoyed the outdoors and beach, Ms. Olson had been a resident of New Albany for a number of years where she was an active member of The...

Danny Ray Holland, 64, resident of Hickory Flat for 25 years and retired contractor, died unexpectedly of natural causes Friday evening, June 18, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Funeral Services honoring the life of Mr. Holland will be at 12 noon Tuesday, June 22 in The Memory Chapel of New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care with Bro. Clay Stegall officiating. Burial will follow in McKay Cemetery in Hickory Flat. Mr. Holland was born February 4, 1957 in Memphis, TN and is the son of Rayburn Lonzo Holland of Memphis and the late Dorothy Beliew Holland. A Christian, he received his education at Whitehaven High School in Memphis. Mr. Holland will be remembered as an...

Kevin Jerome Bays, 70, resident of Myrtle, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. The family has requested a private service. Arrangements will be provided by New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care. Mr. Bays was born February 12, 1951 in Cortland, New York, the son of the late Robert and Frances Becker Bays. He was a 1969 graduate of Cortland High School and continued his education at Canton University. A Christian, Mr. Bays attended Ingomar Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and socializing with family and friends. A loving father, grandfather and friend, he will be greatly missed. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Bays and a special...

Kevin Bays , 70, passed away on June 14, 2021, at Baptist Memorial hospital in Oxford. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Mack Arthur "Pete" Pruett Jr., 50, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his home in New Albany. Funeral services honoring the life of Mr. Pruett will be 11 AM Friday June 11, 2021 in the Memory Chapel of the New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care with Rev. Dr. Tim Prather officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery in Union County. Mr. Pruett was born December 16,1970 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Roma Schoffner Pruett and Mack Pruett Sr. A construction worker most of his life, he was employed with Halls Construction and Union Construction until his retirement. He also worked with the traveling Circus, feeding the animals and operated the dart stand each...

Mack Arthur Pruett, 50, passed away Tuesday, June 08, 2021, at his residence in New Albany. Services will be on Friday, June 11 at 11 AM at The Memory Chapel of New Albany Funeral & Cremaion Care. Visitation will be on Friday, June 11 from 9 AM to 11 AM at New Albany Funeral & Cremaion Care. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Union County.

Mack Arthur Pruett , 50, passed away on June 08, 2021, at his residence in New Albany. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Keegan Zimere Howell, precious infant son of Maggie Brown and Zacchius Howell of New Albany, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2021. Born at Baptist Hospital of Union County, Keegan weighed only 11oz and was 1 hour old when he was called home. Services for baby Keegan will be Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 11 AM in the Heritage Chapel of the New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care with Rev. Joseph Newton officiating. "An angel in the book of life wrote down my baby's birth, then whispered as she shut the book... Too beautiful for Earth" Visitation will be from 9 AM until 11 AM, Wednesday June 9, 2021 in The Heritage Chapel of The New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care. Survivors include...

Keegan Zimere Howell , infant son of Maggie Brown and Zacchius Howell, passed away on June 05, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Oscar McKinley Kearns, III, resident of the Sherman Community and retired cabinet maker, departed this life Saturday, May 29, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was 63 years of age and died following an extended illness. A Service of Remembrance at his beloved church, Sherman Apostolic Tabernacle, will be announced at a later date. Arrangements will be provided by New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care. A native of Santa Paula, CA, Mr. Kearns had been a resident of North Mississippi for the past 45 years. He was employed in the cabinet manufacturing industry for most of his life before retiring 2 years ago. A Christian and devoted member of the Apostolic faith, Mr....

Oscar McKinley Kearns III, 63, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Services will be on A Service of Remembrance at Sherman Apostolic Tabernacle will be announced. at Arrangements will be provided by New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care..

Oscar McKinley Kearns III , 63, passed away on May 29, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

John Lee Lamar, 45, of Summerville, SC, and former resident of New Albany, Ms, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Medical University of South Carolina. A Service of Remembrance for John will be at 2 PM Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in the Heritage Chapel of New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care, located at the intersection of Hwy 30 and Bankhead St. Reflections will be given by Family and Friends. Burial will follow in the New Harmony Cemetery in Union County. John was born November 17, 1975 in Tupelo, MS. He was a graduate of Pinewood Preparatory School in Summerville, SC. He went on to attend the University of Mississippi and Winthrop University. John made...

Jerry McWhorter Randle, 81, resident of Blue Springs, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on May 15, 2021, at his residence. A Service of Remembrance will be announced. Arrangements will be provided by New Albany Funeral and Cremation. Mr. Randle was born February 25, 1940 in Lake County, Illinois, the second oldest son of the late Austin and Lorainne Bryan Randle. Mr. Randle proudly served his country in the United States Army and was owner and operator of Randle Drywall Service for 42 years before retiring. A member of Ellistown Baptist Church, Mr. Randle will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, where he rode his 4 wheeler, fished in his pond and worked the land...