McNeece-Morris Funeral Home

James Randall "Pete" Nichols, 55, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Services will be on Sunday, September 25, at 2 p.m. at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Mantachie. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation was an hour before the service Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with Pete's family at mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com.

Randy "Pete" Nichols , 55, passed away on September 23, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Mantachie.

Curtis Hester, 54, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Services will be on Tuesday, September 20, at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Fulton. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until service time at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com.

Lana Kay Leathers, 71, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born May 3, 1951. She worked in the maintenance department at Dorsey Attendance Center for a number of years. Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 18, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Jackie Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery. Lana is survived by a brother-in-law, Hershell Pearce (Sondra); two nieces, Carla Pearce (Brian Pitts) and Shea Guntharp (Jason); a special friend, Sandy Webb (Ronnie); and several nieces and a nephew who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Pitts; one son,...

Larry Douglas Taylor, 73, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at his daughter's home in Fulton. Services will be on Sunday, September 18, at 2 p.m. at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton. Visitation will be from noon until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the Taylor family at mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com.

Larry Douglas Taylor, 73, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at his daughter's home in Fulton. He was born August 29, 1949, in Jacksonville, FL, to William Avery and Ruby Yontz Taylor. He was a Veteran, serving in the Unites States Marines during the Vietnam era. He was a patrol officer at the Columbus, MS, Police Department from 1981 to 1984. He then joined the Columbus Police Department Narcotics Unit in 1984, where he worked until he retired in 2006. He was also a SWAT team member from 1984 to 2001. He received Officer of the Year in 1991, 1994, and 1998. He also was Narcotics Officer of the Year in 1997. He was an avid fisherman after retirement. He mostly loved his...

Danny Wayne Smith, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born November 5, 1951, to Joseph and Jonnie Smith. He worked in shipping and receiving at both Krueger Metal and Independent Furniture for many years. He served in the National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, watching college football, and NASCAR. He was a Methodist. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 16, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Mantachie with Bro. Danny Rushing officiating. Burial will be in the Stephens Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Bradley Smith (Ramona) of Mantachie; one daughter, Michelle Allred (Steve) of the Ozark community; one...

Albert Jackson, 90, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at the Courtyards Nursing Facility in Fulton. Services will be on 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14 at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Masonic Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com..

David Lafayette "Pops" Long, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born December 29, 1946, in Corinth, MS, to Herbert and Eva McBride Long. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi. He spent his career working in management for a variety of waste companies in Mississippi and Arkansas. He was director of budget and finance for the City of Tupelo for several years. He loved college football and was an avid Ole Miss fan. He will mostly be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and Pops who delighted in his grandson Easton. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 15, at the McNeece-Morris...

David Lafayette "Pops" Long, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born December 29, 1946, in Corinth, MS, to Herbert and Eva McBride Long. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi. He spent his career working in management for a variety of waste companies in Mississippi and Arkansas. He was director of budget and finance for the City of Tupelo for several years. He loved college football and was an avid Ole Miss fan. He will mostly be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and Pops who delighted in his grandson Easton. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 15, at the McNeece-Morris...

Brenda Crouch, 75, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at her home in Tremont. Services will be on 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 12 at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton. Visitation will be on 10:00 a.m. until service time at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Asbury Cemetery. online condolences may be shared at www.mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com..

Brenda Weyhrauch , 59, passed away on September 07, 2022, at her home in Mantachie. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home .

Danny Lamar Dill, 72, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at his home in Tremont. He was born December 12, 1949, to Dan Houston and Earnie Mae Franks Dill. He was a heavy machine operator for most all his life. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Terry Paul Graham and Bro. Wayne Napier officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Tremont. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Sandra Lee Dill; his three sons, Kaylon Dill (Mary), Kirk Dill (Pam), and Kelly Dill; His grandchildren, Alston Dill (Brittney), Andrew Dill (Emily), Adam Dill (Lynsey), Thomas Dill...

Irron Michael White, 71, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born January 7, 1951, in Lee County, to Vonnie and Arnie Vee White. He was a 1969 graduate of Mooreville High School. He worked in the Finance and Insurance business, and then was self- employed for several years. Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, at the Union Grove Church of God of Prophecy Church in Mooreville with Rev. Wayne Thorn officiating. Burial will be in the Union Grove Cemetery. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home of Fulton is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include; one son, Jonathan White (Megan); one brother, Lelva White (Gail); his...

Ryta Carol Harris Phillips, 75, was taken away by Angels to Heaven, passing away at her sister's house on Thursday, September 1, 2022. There will be no public services. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home assisted the family. Ryta was survived by her sister, Jobi of Mooreville; one nephew, Joseph Konieczny (Rachel) of Dallas, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Ray and Mary Nell Thompson Harris. In lieu of flowers, please give to your favorite charity or the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society, P.O. Box 2143, Tupelo, MS 38801. Online condolences may be shared at www.mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com.

Helen Bernice Spencer , formerly of Fulton, 66, passed away on August 29, 2022, at Magnolia Regional Health Care Center in Corinth. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home . Condolences may be shared with Bernice's family at mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com.

Shawn Evans , 50, passed away on August 28, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared with his family at mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com.

Frank Carroll Leslie, 87, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home. He was born June 19, 1935, to Harrison and Johnnie Mae Payne Leslie. He worked as a butcher at Kroger and owned and operated Leslie Grocery in the Richmond community for 35 years. He was a member of Richmond Baptist Church and had served 9 years in the National Guard. He enjoyed working around his shop. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Ricky Pierce officiating. Burial will be in the Keyes Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Leslie; and one son, Timothy C. Leslie (Debbie), all of the Richmond community; one daughter,...

Teresa Whitt, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at her home. She was born August 19, 1958, in Fulton, to Ermon Morris and Sarah Viola Williams Harden. She retired from F.L. Crane and Sons, working as a tile setter. She enjoyed her cats, and especially her grand pup, Ella. She enjoyed being around her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be a public visitation on Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Robert Whitt; two daughters, Tonya Dial (Tommy) of Fulton, and Kim Hood (Danny) of Tremont; one brother, Gary Harden (Maxine) of...

James Hopkins Booker, Jr., 84, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his home in Huntsville, AL. Services will be on Saturday August 27, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Mantachie. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Mantachie. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

James Hopkins Booker, Jr., 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his home in Huntsville, AL. He was retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He was a Deacon at East Huntsville Baptist Church. Services will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Mantachie, MS. with Bro. Walt Grayson officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.