Grayson-Porter's Mortuary

William Allen Shack passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family in Verona, Mississippi. A member of Blackland M.B. Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon Board, Church Clerk, Brotherhood Ministry Secretary, Youth Bible Teacher, Training Union Director. On October 19, 1992 he became the Associate Pastor at St. Paul Outreach Missionary Baptist Church serving proudly for twenty-three years. Early education he attended Mary C. Wade School , George Washington Carver High School later to graduate from Tupelo High School with the class of 1971 . He attended many schools where he received various awards for outstanding...

Rev. William Shack , 68, passed away on July 22, 2021, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. in Tupelo,MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Grayson-Porter's Mortuary.

Dorothy Jean Dean-Hill passed away at her home surrounded by her family on July 14, 2021. She was 81 years old. A member of Red Oak Grove M.B. Church. A 1962 graduate of George Washington Carver High School. She had a love for gardening, helping others a special love for the babies and children she cared for over the years. She was a former employee for East Heights Nursery, Dot Ruff, North Mississippi Medical Center Childcare this is where she retired with many years of service. Her Life Celebration Service will be Friday, July 23, 2021 at noon at Red Oak M.B. Church with Rev. Jeffery Gladney, Officiating with the interment following in the church cemetery. Wal-Through...

Dorothy Jean Hill , 81, passed away on July 14, 2021, at her home in Tupelo, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Grayson-Porter's Mortuary.

Ezra Brandon , 76, passed away on July 13, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Grayson-Porter's Mortuary.

Saddie Marie Cummings Rogers passed away on July 12, 2021 at Tupelo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was a member Red Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Tupelo, Mississippi. 1960 graduate of Plantersville Colored High School where she played basketball and softball. She was an avid sports fan of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Cubs being two of her favorite teams. A former employee with TKE Drug, retired with Tupelo Public School District. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a great cook . Saddie has always loved fashionable clothing and adored jewelry. She was preceded in death by one infant son, James Steven Rogers;...

Saddie Marie Cummings Rogers , 81, passed away on July 12, 2021, at Tupelo Nursing and Rehab in Tupelo, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Grayson-Porter's Mortuary.

Milton Howard, 90, passed away Saturday, July 03, 2021, at Home surrounded by his family in Tupelo, MS . Services will be on Saturday, 10, 2021 at 1:00 at Inspirational Community Baptist Church. Visitation will be on One hour prior to service on Saturday Burial will follow at Porter's Memorial Park .

Cassandra Crump Groves, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at her resident in Tupelo, MS. Services will be on Saturdays, June 26, 2021 at 11:00 at Red Oak Church Cemetery, Tupelo . Visitation will be on 6:30 / 8:30 on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Grayson-Porter's Mortuary . Burial will follow at Church Cemetery .

Warren George Gardner, 86, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Cedars Health Care Center at the Reed Green House in Tupelo, MS. Services will be on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00 at Pleasant Grove M.B. Church Cemetery , Houston, MS 38851, . Visitation will be on 3:00 until 5:00 on Friday, April 30, 2021 at The J.W. Porter's Chapel at Grayson-Porter's Mortuary. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery.

Elie Franklin, 53, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, at His home surrounded by his family in Verona, MS. Services will be on April 24, 2021, Saturday at 11:00 at White Hill M.B. Church . Visitation will be on Friday April 23, 2021, 3:00 until 5:00 with a Walk-Through Viewing at J.W. Porter's Chapel at Grayson-Porter's Mortuary . Burial will follow at Porter's Memorial Park.

Michael Partlow Sr. ,66 passed away on April 13, 2021. Michael Partlow, Sr. was born to Willie Partlow and Doris Owens on June 28, 1954, in Tupelo, MS. He was raised from age three by grandmother, Jessie Edwards, then his parents Willie and Christine Partlow. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined Second Baptist M. B. Church, Verona, MS. Michael graduated from Tupelo High School in 1972, where he was a member of the football team, the drama club and the choir. He also attended Itawamba Junior College and MS State University. Michael joined the US Army in 1975 and served faithfully for 20 years. He was a Gulf War veteran. He also had duty assignments in Germany, Korea...

Hattlie Pearl Jones, 63, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Mother Hattie Pearl Jones was born on September 17, 1957 to Clarence Bynum and Louzia Scott. She grew up in Winona, MS and later moved to Crittenden county, Arkansas. Hattie Pearl married Johnny Lee Jones and two sons were born from this union. She was a devoted mother, sister, and a true friend. Her lifetime career was a certified nursing assistant. She loved working with children and was one that gave freely. Enjoyed reading and studying her bible and praised God every chance she got. One of her favorite past times was reading novels. She was a people person, faithful and...

Mr. Lonnie Green Jr. passed away on March 18, 2021 at the Veterans Nursing Home in Oxford, MS. . A member of Pine Grove M. B. Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces. After the Army he settled in New Haven, Connecticut where he worked for The CT Steel Co. and Kramer Iron Works as an Iron Mason. A proud member of the Local Union No. 532, International Association of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers. He had many hobbies and enjoyed spending time with family by hosting family reunions. Life Celebration Service will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Pine Grove Church Cemetery, 11:00 with viewing one hour prior to service and Military...

Lonnie Green, Jr. , 83, passed away on March 18, 2021, at Veteran Hospital in Oxford, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Grayson-Porter's Mortuary.

Jimmie L. Gates, Jr., 81, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at his home surrounded by the love of his family in Okolona , MS. Services will be on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Noon at Hope Church, 2094 McCullough Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38801. Visitation will be on Saturday, one hour prior to service at 11:00 at the Church . Burial will follow at Center Hill Church Cemetery, Houlka, MS 38850.

Jimmie L. Gates, Jr. , 82, passed away on March 14, 2021, at home in Okolona, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Grayson-Porter's Mortuary.

Larry Johnson Morris, 66, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2021, at his home in Tupelo,MS. Services will be on private at the request of the family . Visitation will be on a Walk-Through Viewing will be at 10:30 until 12:30 Sunday, March 21, 2021 at at the J.W. Porter's Chapel at Grayson-Porter's Mortuary . Burial will follow at Porter's Memorial Park .

Gregory "GHump" Humphery, 64, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo,MS. Services will be on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:00 at Gum Tree Park, Tupelo,MS. 38804. Visitation will be on Wal-Through Viewing will be 3:00 until 5:00 at Grayson-Porter's Mortuary . Burial will follow at will be held privately .

Lois Ann Trice, 72 passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Tupelo, MS. Lois, the oldest daughter born to Perry and Mary Eliza Bluitt Trice Sr., on June 6, 1948 in Tupelo, MS. She attended school in Tupelo until the death of her mother then she moved to Verona, MS to live with her grandparent's this is where she attended Mary C. Wade and Siggers High School in Shannon, MS., later relocating back to Tupelo, she attended George Washington Carver High School. Lois, was blessed to have one (1) child, Charlotte Trice Copeland, two (2) grandchildren whom she adored, Gary Copeland II and Kaitlin Copeland, one (1) precious great grand baby, Kamila...

West Brenson, 74, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo,MS. Services will be on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 1:00 at Porter's Memorial Park, Tupelo, MS 38804. Visitation will be on Saturday 3:00 until 5:00 at Grayson-Porter's Mortuary.