Amy Robins , 39, passed away on May 13, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo.

Barbara Jane Shook Miles, 75, transformed from this life to her life eternal from her home in the Palmetto Community of Lee County on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Barbara, a delightful lady whose love for her God and her family will be her legacy, was born in Prentiss County on Feb. 5, 1946, the youngest of 5 children of the late John Daniel Shook and Emma Thomas Shook. She grew up in Prentiss County and married Jerry Miles on December 29, 1962. They moved to Lee County in 1972 where they primarily raised their family. Barbara spent her working life as a nurse's aid at North Miss. Medical Center and Urology Clinic. A woman whose qualities to care for others was a gift from God, she became a...

Barbara J. Miles , 75, passed away on May 12, 2021, at her residence in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo.

Rickey Lynn "Rick" Daniel, 61, departed this life unexpectedly at his residence in Verona on Monday, May 10, 2021. Rick was born on June 17, 1959 in New Albany to the late Rev. Dr. Robert Daniel, a longtime Baptist Minister, and Barbara Ann Bailey Daniel. He graduated from Tupelo High School in 1977. Rick worked in building trades and was skilled as a carpenter, electrician and HVAC man. His workmanship endeared himself to many in this area that he worked for. Rick married Dottie Mae Tartt on August 30, 1988 and she survives. A fine "shade tree" mechanic, Rick loved cars of all kinds. He was an avid NASCAR fan especially cheering for Bill Elliott and a race fan. He loved his Harley, was...

Rick Daniel, 61, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2021, at his residence in Verona. Services will be on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 2 PM at Tupelo Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1 PM until service time only at Holland Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Charlene Wood Edmondson, after a long, blessed life, departed her earthly pilgrimage for her home in eternity from Sanctuary Hospice House on Sunday afternoon, May 9, 2021. Mrs. Edmondson was born in Calhoun County, MS. on April 6, l925 to the late Joseph V. Wood and Ivy Baker Wood. She grew up in Dyess, Arkansas and graduated from Dyess High School in l943. She met and married George Ira Edmondson on August 22, 1954. George and Charlene made Shannon their home the rest of their lives. The two co-owned and operated Edmondson Drug Store in Shannon for many years. Charlene used her skills learned in Business School and served as Office Manager and in sales while George was the...

James Ward Simmons passed away Saturday night, May 8, 2021, on his 38th wedding anniversary at Baldwyn Nursing Facility after an extended illness. James was born July 12, 1956, in Tupelo to George Ward and Reba Simmons. He received his education at Tupelo Public Schools and later excelled in drafting courses. James was an employee of Day Brite Lighting Co for twenty years before medical conditions forced his retirement. James was a loyal member of the Brewer United Methodist Church and was often the first one there. He loved his church family and they loved him. He had a tremendous faith and loved reading and studying his Bible. He enjoyed drawing, painting and writing love...

Ottie Lee Westbrook Martin, age 90, passed away to be with her Lord on May 6, 2021, at Traceway Manor in Tupelo, MS. A native of Chickasaw County, MS, she was born on November 14, 1930. Mrs. Martin was a kindergarten teacher in the Arvada, CO Public Schools for over 25 years. She received her education at Mississippi State University where she earned Bachelors, Masters, and Specialist degrees in elementary education and early childhood development. Mrs. Martin and her late husband, Derrell, were married on March 24, 1950 and were elementary education teachers. They loved children and provided a solid foundation for youngsters to seek a lifelong desire to learn. Mrs. Martin was an avid...

Ronald 'R.J.' Smitherman, Jr., 37, passed away Tuesday, May 04, 2021, at his residence in Greenwood Springs. Services will be on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 5 PM at First Assembly of God Church in Amory. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 PM to service time at the church.

Mr. Eddie Anthony Pitts, age 57, retired his earthly body on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbus on August 21, 1963 to Edwin and Linda Woolbright Pitts. He grew up there and graduated from New Hope High School in 1981. Eddie later moved to Tupelo and started a long and fulfilling career as a salesman with Mitchell Distributing. Eddie took great pride in his work and over a 25 year career, he was awarded salesman of the year numerous times. Being quite an accomplished woodworker, Eddie became a master designer and builder of in- store displays and was often sought out by coworkers to help with ideas and suggestions for their own projects....

Lennon Blake Hester spent his 40th birthday on February 6, 2021 in Gatlinburg, TN enjoying the Smoky Mountains and sharing time with his beloved family. He came home to Tupelo and fought a gallant battle with brain cancer, spending his last week at Sanctuary Hospice House. He met his Creator at 11:45 pm on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Born in Pontotoc, he attended Tupelo Public Schools graduating from Tupelo High School in 1999. Born with an ear for music of all genres, he mastered several instruments over the years including the guitar, piano and drums, among others. His senior year at THS, he played Jim in "To Kill A Mockingbird." Blake's passion for film, music and theatre led him to...

Nobia Jane Watts McCormick completed her earthly pilgrimage and entered eternity in her sleep on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was 77. Jane was a lifelong beloved resident of the Brewer Community, born on July 20, 1943 to the late Fred Watts and Myrtle Rogers Watts. She graduated from Shannon High School in 1961 and married the late Harvie Lee McCormick on Nov. 28, 1963. Jane worked in the office at Malone and Hyde, Allied Furniture, Bank of Mississippi and Carolina Covers. Her office skills combined with her vivacious personality endeared her to many friends throughout her career. Jane was first and foremost a child of God, followed closely by...

Eugene Mosby "Gene" Clement died peacefully in his sleep after a long period of declining health on Monday, April 26, in Tupelo, Mississippi at the home of his daughter. The 11th of 12 children, Gene was born on May 5, 1931, in Pontotoc to Dr. George Lowery and Annie (Dempsey) Clement in their home right off the Courthouse Square by the Methodist Church. His early life was filled with fun as he played up and down the city streets. When he was thirteen years old, Gene's mother died which had a great impact on his life. His father instilled in him a lifelong love of fishing, and they made many memories at "The Clubhouse" (now known as the Nettleton Fox Hunting and Fishing Club). In his last...

Gene Clement, 89, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at his daughter's residence in Tupelo. Services will be on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4 PM at Tupelo Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 2 PM- service time at Holland, Tupelo.

Mrs. Nixie Franks Washington, age 84, died Sunday, April 25, 2021 from Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home where she had resided the past few months. She was born January 2, 1937 in Chickasaw county, Mississippi, to Charles Hubert Franks and Mary Lou Jolly Franks. After graduating high school, Nixie continued to study, attending college. During her earlier adult working career, she was a caregiver for Stacey Hogatt. She married Bro. Loyale Washington and served alongside him at Zion Assembly of God Church in Okolona sharing the word of the God, teaching Sunday school and serving as church treasurer for many years. More recently Nixie was a member of Vicksburg Assembly of God...

Nixie Washington, 84, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home in Okolona. Services will be on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 6 PM at Okolona Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors. Visitation will be on Friday, May 7th from 5 PM to service time only. A full obituary will follow at a later date. Condolences to the family may be posted at hollandfuneraldirectors.com

Mrs. Sara Carr Baker took her heavenly flight on April 23, 2021, at her residence in Verona, MS., after an extended illness. She was born May 14, 1936, in Cullman, AL, to William Oliver Carr and Clem Susie Bowen Carr. She graduated high school in Cold Springs, Alabama, and worked most of her life as a sewing machine operator in garment factories. As a child, she worked on her family's farm, growing food for the family and working in cotton fields. As an adult, she worked in garments factories as a machine operator, sewing garments made of cotton and other materials. She was a woman of strong Christian faith, a faithful and loving wife and mother, and a woman who loved her God, Family,...

Amber Foster Ozbirn, 38, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at NMMC in Tupelo. Services will be on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 1 PM at Lee Memorial Park.

Michael A. Zitnick , 75, passed away on April 21, 2021, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo.

Cory Lynn Stewart was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1991 in Tupelo to Jeffrey Lynn Stewart and April Umfress Guess. He died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, April 20, 2021 at the age of 29. Cory was a lifelong resident of Tupelo except for a brief period of serving in the U. S. Navy. He graduated from Tupelo High School in 2010 having received vocational training in auto body work. He attended ICC and, at his death, was working as a self-employed handy man. He was extremely good with his hands and could perform a multitude of tasks. Good humored and full of life and enjoyment, Cory enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting and collecting arrowheads and his dogs. He enjoyed all...

Rickey Eugene "Rick" Slay, 69, departed this life for his life eternal on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center in Corinth after a period of declining health due to Covid-19. Rick was born in Boise, Idaho on January 13, 1952 to the late Stanley Slay and Gwena Lough Slay. He grew up there and eventually went to college at the College of the Siskiyous in Weed, California. Rick served honorably in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War as a Seabee and was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi. He spent the rest of his life in Mississippi, primarily in the Tupelo area. On May 18, 2013, he married Dorothy Carter Slay and they made their home in the Farmington Community of...