Beulah Kate Smith Davis, 97 passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. Beulah was born in Itawamba County on December 30, 1923, to Beverly "Bulo" Smith and Omie Belle Reich Smith. Beulah graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School in 1942. She was married for 53 years to Doyle Davis. She worked as a bookkeeper for Doyle Davis & Sons until her retirement in 1985. She managed U-Lock-It Storage for 18 years. She enjoyed over 40 years as a member of the South Fulton Homemaker's Club. Beulah was an active member of the Fulton Church of Christ since 1945. She planned bereavement meals and meals for the sick for a number of years and taught children's classes in the church. She was known...

Jerry D. Franks was born May 6, 1952, to C. O. Franks and Ernie Cockrell Franks in Tupelo, Mississippi. He passed suddenly from this life on February 16, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart, Florida. Jerry grew up in Fulton, Mississippi, graduating from Itawamba AHS with the Class of 1970. He furthered his education at Itawamba Junior College and graduated from Mississippi State University with a BS in Civil Engineering. His occupation as a Civil Engineer began with the MDOT and took him to various places enabling him to make marks on the world for generations to come. Special projects include the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway, Fulton, Mississippi, the national award...

Loretta Purdy Lanier, 70, passed away February 16, 2021, in Mantachie, MS. A beautiful mother and loving wife, she is survived by her husband, Joe, and her children, Ben Eiland and family, Anida Franks (Rodney) and family, Josh Lanier and family, Tosha Lanier and family; siblings Diana Holte (Ed) and family, Rick Purdy (Marla) and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Doris Purdy, and brothers, Jim Purdy and Ron Purdy. Services will be private. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com

Loretta Lanier , 70, passed away on February 16, 2021, at her home in Mantachie. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home .

Charlene Cawood , 95, passed away on February 14, 2021, in Tuscon, Arizona. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton .

William Gary Clouse, 70, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born January 16, 1951, in Tupelo to William Vester "Vic" and Geneta Dennis Clouse. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and worked as a M&P in Bossier City, LA. His career in law enforcement included four years with the Itawamba County Sheriff's Department and 34 years with the Amory Police Department, from which he retired. He then worked as a CSO for 11 years with the U.S. Federal Marshals Service before retiring again. He was a member of Tilden Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing, yard work, and spending time with his grandchildren. Services will be at...

David Loyd "Dave" Smith, 50, died unexpectedly of a known condition Friday, February 12, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. He was born November 3, 1970, in Tupelo, to Danny and Nina Berryhill Smith. He was well known in the community for always lending a helping hand and lively conversation. He enjoyed Christian life, gardening, fishing, and football. He was a member of the Fulton Church of Christ. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 14, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Minister Stephen Shappley officiating. Burial will be in the Andrews Chapel Cemetery. The family requests that people wear masks and observe social distance guidelines. Survivors...

Randy Lamar "Buddy" Palmer, 65, died Friday, February 5, 2021, at his home. He was born April 15, 1945, in Lee County, to Roy Lamer and Merblyn Kelly Palmer. He was self- employed doing masonry work for many years. He was a member of Dorsey Baptist Church. He enjoyed trail riding horses. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 7, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Joseph Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Keyes Cemetery. Survivors include one sister, Carolyn Pearson Gaskin (Howard) of Mooreville; two nieces, Kelly Spencer and Karla Mitchener (Rob); three great nieces, Olivia, Adleigh, and Emme; one great nephew, Alex; a special friend and caregiver,...

Shirley Ann Cleveland, 77, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was a member of the Believers Baptist Church. She was a home maker and later worked at Wal-Mart for fourteen years as a sales clerk. She enjoyed working outside in the yard, especially with her flowers. Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Tommy King officiating. Burial will be in Itawamba Memorial Gardens. Survivors include one son, Rickey Cleveland (Becky) of the Houston Community in Itawamba County ; one daughter, Cindy Hollingsworth of Fulton; two sisters, Edith Allen of Amory and Faye Whitaker (Steve) of...

Willie Faye Wallace, 89, passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo on January 25, 2021. She was born to Willie Elvin Franks and Lydia Izola Clouse of Itawamba County on March 16, 1931. She married the love of her life Elmer Ray Wallace on June 8, 1952. Faye was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed working in her garden and spending time with her family. Faye loved her God and was as a faithful member of Fulton Free Will Baptist Church. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton with Bro. Michael Hutton and Bro. Terry Paul Graham officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Masonic Cemetery. Survivors include her...

Faye Wallace , 89, passed away on January 25, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton .

Wilma Christine Lann, 86, died Saturday, January 23, 2021, at The Meadows in Fulton. She was born July 10, 1934, to Carrell and Edith Grissom Presley. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Tremont. She was retired from Itawamba Manufacturing after 36 years of service. She enjoyed flower gardening and being around her family, especially her grandchildren. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Terry Paul Graham officiating. Burial will be in the Tremont Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, Judy Hammett (David) of Starkville, Cindy Rhoades of Tremont, and Tina Pierce of Fulton; nine...

Jenifer Cromeans Brown, 64, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at the Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, AL. She was born October 7, 1956, in Red Bay, to Junior and Jewel Keeton Cromeans. She was member of the Walker Missionary Baptist Church. She was a seamstress at Golden Manufacturing for 24 years. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 17, at the Walker Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Walker House Cemetery. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include her mother, Jewel Cromeans of Golden; four children, Matthew Brown (Bobbie), Marie Johnson (Ricky), Timothy Brown (Andrea), and Bradley Brown (Allyissa), all of Golden; one brother,...

Jimmy Wayne Lindsey, 67, went to be with his Lord in Heaven on January 14, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born July 4, 1953, in Russellville, Alabama, to Emory and Martha Elizabeth Smith Lindsey. He was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed his animals, coon-hunting, and the outdoors. Graveside services will be at 1 pm Saturday, January 16, at the Keyes Cemetery with Bro. Bobby Amos officiating. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Nita Mabus Lindsey; three sons, Jason Lindsey of Smithville, Jordan Lindsey (Christine) of Oxford, and Joshua Lindsey of Fulton;...

David Arlon Dickerson, 74, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born April 25, 1946, in Tupelo to David Clienton and Mildred Marie Lyles Dickerson. He was self-employed in the painting and drywall business for many years and later joined his daughter Shelia Oswalt in owning D & O Drywall. He served six years in the Army National Guard. David was an exceptional carpenter who enjoyed wood work, hunting, fishing, and collecting and making knives. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, January 18, at the Dorsey Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Joseph Jones officiating. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home of Fulton is in charge of...

David Dickerson , 74, passed away on January 14, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton.

Jimmy Lindsey , 67, passed away on January 14, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton.

Robert Scott Graham, 32, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home. He was born December 2, 1988. He worked for a short time at Franklin Collection Agency but had devoted most of his life to be a caregiver for his mother. He loved music and movies and playing the guitar. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 10, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Terry Paul Graham officiating. Burial will be in the Stephens Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Therese Dill Graham; his grandmother, Willa Dean Dill; three uncles, Jeff Dill, Eddy Graham (Nancy), and Nickey Graham (Nancy); a great-aunt, Juanita Hurd; and a host of cousins and other...

John Lee Dickinson, 73, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1947, in Marietta, MS, to Fisher and Jewel Lindsey Dickinson. He was a graduate of Mantachie High School, where he was a standout athlete, and all four of his children inherited his athletic ability. He married his high school sweetheart and best friend on February 11, 1966, and together they were partners in raising four children, specifically three boys and one girl. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard, receiving numerous awards, including sharpshooter medals, and continued to teach his children and grandchildren how to shoot as well. He spent many years farming...

John Lee Dickinson , 73, passed away on January 07, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Mantachie .

, 82, of Raymond, Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Itawamba Memorial Gardens, Fulton, MS. Arrangements provided by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home, Fulton. mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com.