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TUPELO Leonard Hansberger ,93, died November 18, 2023, at The Meadows in Fulton. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Lee Memorial Funeral Home .

Melvin E. Kimble, 79, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Sanctuary Hospice House. He was born November 17, 1943, to Milton and Lela Kimble, He worked for Hickory Springs for 27 years. In the 70's and 80's, he was a professional wrestler traveling in most of the South Eastern States. He enjoyed working in the yard, cooking, fishing and hunting. He was adamant about keeping his truck clean and shiny. He loved going to the farmer's market each Saturday and enjoyed his fellowship with his friends eating breakfast at Bam and Chevron in Nettleton. Services will be 1 PM Tuesday at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Tallant officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial...

TUPELO Barbara Grisham ,82, died October 09, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Lee Memorial Funeral Home .

Billy Ray Redden, 73 of Baldwyn, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after a sudden illness. He was born in Round Lake, MS and was the son of Evans Redden and Susie Edward Redden. He worked as a fuelman for 25 years at Union Camp/ International Paper before retiring. He was an avid fisherman and hunter in North Carolina and Mississippi. He was a proud member of Hazelton, Sand Banks, and White Oaks hunting clubs in North Carolina. He loved to garden and enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a "LOVER" of all animals and leaves behind his fur babies, Bebe, Gizzy, Lacey, Jason, and the ones...

Doris Inez Thomas Cook, age 93, of Amory, MS living in Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on October 2, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on July 5, 1930, in Arcola, Mississippi, to the late August Fischer Thomas and the late Evelyn Louise McDuffie Thomas. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Claxton Cook; two sisters, Maurine Neel and Carolyn Mattox. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Cook Burchfield of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and her daughter, Linda Cook Simmons of Tupelo, Mississippi, Grandson, Anthony "Tony" Karl Cook Simmons (Audrey) of Wichita Falls,Texas, her great-grandchildren, Ashton Thomas Simmons and...

Marty Olen Davis Sr., 72, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home in Pontotoc surrounded by his family. He was born on July 24, 1951 in Tupelo to Rubal Calvin Davis and Jackie Nell Patton Williams. He graduated from Tupelo High School. He was the owner of Pontotoc Sales for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed trap shooting, fishing, and golfing. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Davis of Pontotoc; daughter, Tonya Richardson (Alan); son, Marty "Mark" Davis Jr. (Amy); stepdaughter, Bridget Porter (Jody); stepson, Jason Willard (Emily); sister, Sue Kinsey Stokes; twelve grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his...

L B Davis, 97, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the family home in Pearl River County, MS near the Silver Run community on August 11, 1926 to Rob and Allyne Davis. He served his country in WW II in the United States Army in the Philippines and after his discharge he enrolled at Mississippi State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Education and his Master Degree in Entomology, serving for a time as president of the Mississippi Entomological Association. He operated Davis Ag Consultants for many years. He enjoyed raising honeybees and was a member of the American Beekeepers Federation and the...

Joseph Wayne Hutcheson, 74, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Sanctuary Hospice House after an extended illness. Wayne was born on June 2, 1949, to the late Frances L. Hutcheson and Linnie Bell Gattis Hutcheson. Wayne graduated from Shannon High School in 1968 and from Delta State University in 1972 with a Bachelors Degree in Business. He married his wife of 33 years Cindy Reese Hutcheson on January 7, 1990.Wayne had an unsurpassed business sense and work ethic. He owned and operated several businesses in his career including Hutcheson Grocery from 1965 to 1981 along with his late parents. Later he and his brother, David, opened Hutcheson Tire Center in 1981 until 1993, in which he closed...

Dan Smith, a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and longtime resident of Saltillo, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center's Inpatient Hospice in Tupelo. Joe Dan, as he was known to many in the area, was born September 9, 1944 to Willie Oscar and Erma May (Langston) Smith. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1962, retired 1983 having earned the rank of Master Sergeant. During his time in the U.S.A.F., he served his country proudly at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, Tyndal AFB in Panama City, Florida, Clark AFB in the Philippines, Ben Hoa AFB in Vietnam, Danang AFB in Vietnam, Randolph AFB in San Antonio, Texas, Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City,...

SALTILLO -- "Joe" Dan Smith , 78, passed away Thursday, Aug 24, 2023, in Tupelo. at North Mississippi Medical Center Services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Lee Memorial Park Visitation will be at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, August 25, 2023 Lee Memorial Funeral Home .

Dorthy Jean Gaskin Callahan, age 93, went to be with the Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband, John on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born on June 6, 1930, to Leon and Minnie Lee Gaskin of Okolona. Jean was the oldest of 5 children. She married her soulmate John Quincy Callahan, Sr. on July 5, 1947. After sixty-six years of marriage they were parted by John's death in March 2014. Jean worked as a seamstress at Futorian Manufacturing for many years. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Okolona. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always put her family first. Her main joy was cooking for her grandchildren, especially their...

Jackie Michele Crawford, 51, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 15, 1971, in Tupelo to Jackie Nichols and Faye Dees Nichols. She was a 1989 graduate of Mantachie High School and attended Itawamba Community College. She worked for Del-Mar's Grill for over 26 years. She was a member of Lakeland Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, 4 wheeling and being with her family. Services will be 2 PM Wednesday at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Stanley officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park. Lee Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Doug Crawford of...

VERONA -- Robbie Lofton , 79, Aug 08, 2023, in Verona. at her home Services will be at 9:30 AM Thursday at Lee Memorial Park

Eva Nell Abner, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 29, 1934, in Lafayette County to Dorris and Ruth Brummett Davis. She was a longtime and faithful member of Verona Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and worked as a bookkeeper for L & W Cash Registers. She was an avid reader and enjoyed tending to her flowers and crocheting She and Charlie enjoyed camping together and was a member of the Good Sam's Club. She loved cooking especially for her family. Services will be 2 PM Friday at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Cox officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park. Lee Memorial Funeral Home is...

TUPELO Heaven Hogue ,28, died August 01, 2023, Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Lee Memorial Funeral Home .

Thomas Garland Miller, 88, of Tupelo, passed away at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was born November 17, 1934, in Lavinia, TN to Ivy and Marie Miller. Affectionately known as Grandy to his family, Tom worked for Pepsi of Tupelo for many years, and then retired from Tigrett Steel of Tupelo after over 20 years of service. He is survived by his daughter Ginger Lumsden (Chris) of Tupelo; one grandson Drew Lumsden (Alison) of Tupelo; and great-granddaughters Lilly and Eliza Lumsden; one sister Cheri Petty (Terry) of Jackson, TN; and one brother Dan Miller of Lavinia, TN; and his many nieces and nephews; and his dear friend Beaver Lewis of Lavinia, TN. He was...

Roy Kenneth Steele, 81, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born in Lawrence County, TN to Ransom Marlin Steel and Aileen Atwell Steele on August 8, 1941. He was a member of Brewer Baptist Church. He was an avid Tennessee Fan, he enjoyed hunting and being with his hunting buddies and loved his family and friends dearly. He is survived by three daughters, Sharon Williams, Karen Williams, and Tammie Williams; one brother, Tony Steele; two sisters, Nancy Johns and Linda Hutchinson; three grandchildren, Jared A. Williams, Brady Williams, and Whitney Williams; and two great grandsons, Jared Jr. Williams and Joey Williams. He was preceded...

BREWER Roy Kenneth Steele ,81, died July 16, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Lee Memorial Funeral Home .

Edna Evelyn Stanford, 89, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Gilmore Hospital in Amory. She was born May 22, 1934, in Pontotoc County to Willie and Olene Winter. She was a member of Mantachie Church of Christ and a homemaker. Known as "Miss Orange Bowl", she was the manager of The Orange Bowl in the Sears Mall for many years. She loved her roses and watching birds. She enjoyed serving others and was known for giving loving hugs. Her greatest joy was her family and loved ones. Services will be 3 PM Wednesday at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Milton Barlow and Bro. Kenneth Burleson officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park. Lee Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with...

Charles Kendall Weston, 64, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born April 24, 1959 in Corinth, MS to Charles Albert Weston and Mary Ruth Bowers Weston. He graduated from Alcorn Central High School and University of Mississippi. He was a member of Harrisburg Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling and technology. He is survived by his wife Greta Reich-Weston of Tupelo; his mother, Mary Ruth Weston; two sisters, Joy Neal and Janet Gates; 4 stepchildren; and eight grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Albert Weston. Memorial service will be at a later date and will be announced by the family. Lee Memorial Funeral...

Janie Jones Benefield, age 89, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Traceway Greenhouse. She was born October 7, 1933 to Arlander Jones and Georgia Mae Steele Jones in Itawamba County. She was a Minister's wife and retired from Blue Bell/ Red Cap. She was a member of Thomas Street Baptist Church. She loved growing flowers and completing word search puzzles. She loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Jimmie Hicks, Debra Bradley, Judy Royce (Richard), Pauline Smith (Barry), Lynn Mize (Thomas), and Sonja Byars; her son, Danny Benefield; brother, Alfred Jones (Rachel); sister-in-law, Geraldine Jones; eight grandchildren, April Steenstra (Justin), Kim Goss (Joel),...