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Zena Faye King Phillips, 90, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Longwood Community Living Center. She was born April 18, 1931, in Prentiss County to B.F. and Cora Eldridge King. She retired after many years of service as a seamstress for Red Cappe Industries. She taught Sunday school at Jones Chapel Freewill Baptist Church for a number of years. She loved flowers, being outdoors, and working in her yard. She was an excellent cook known for her chicken and dressing. She lived daily the words of Psalm 118:24: "This is the day, which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be 'happy' in it." Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 5, at the Liberty Memorial Gardens near...

Katrinka Sue Walton was born November 14, 1957, to Curtis and Ernestine Hall. Sue gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, August 1, 2021, after a long, brave fight with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease. Her smile was contagious, her attitude positive and strong, as she clung to the words of John 11:4, "When Jesus heard that, He said, 'This sickness is not unto death but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.'" Sue is now resting in God's glory surrounded by His love, and she is very much alive and cured of all pain and disease. Sue was a member of Ballardsville Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and worked with the youth. She loved children, and you seldom saw...

William David Loden, 67, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Charleston Place Assisted Living in Fulton. He was born June 8, 1954, in Tupelo to Glen Clayton and Velda Mae Wilburn Loden. He worked as a salesman for many years, of which the last 17 were spent with The Hair Club. He was a Baptist in belief and was an avid sports fan of the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the St. Louis Cardinals. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 1, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Jackie Gray officiating. Burial will be in Itawamba Memorial Gardens. Survivors include one son, Jeremy David Loden (Kristen) of Saltillo; two daughters, Stephanie Loden of Fulton and Kaylee...

Meredith Yvonne Camp Smith, 70, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born May 4, 1951, in Tupelo to Eugene Vaughn and Midfred Inez McFerrin Camp. She retired after 28 years as a school teacher, having taught a variety of grade levels and subjects in a variety of places. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Meredith was a talented singer and musician who played the piano, clarinet, autoharp, and dulcimer. She enjoyed all types of music and enjoyed needlepoint and crochet while her health permitted. She will be remembered as always having a positive outlook and a sense of humor. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, at...

Cherry Shawn Prestage, 44, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at - in Lawrence County, Alabama. Services will be on Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton. Burial will be in the Walker Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until service time today at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton. Condolences may be shared with Shawn's family at mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com.

Mildred Lee Dobbs, 85, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her daughter's house in Helena, AL. She was born July 30, 1935, in Tishomingo County, to William Franklin and Rossie Mann Oswalt. She worked at Mantachie Manufacturing and Reed's Manufacturing, where she retired from. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, gardening, and cooking. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Mantachie with Bro. Bill Adams officiating. Burial will be in the Marietta Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Eric Dobbs (Pam) of Mantachie; two daughters, Susan Groves (David Eick) of Cape Coral, Fl., and Marsha McTune (Mark) of Helena, AL; two sisters,...

Hazel Reynolds Wigginton, 96, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her home. She was a member of the Shiloh Community Church. Visitors were always welcome in her home. She enjoyed talking to everyone and she never met a stranger. She was outspoken and had a spit-fire personality, but she could love deeply. She enjoyed cooking for her family and was well known for her tasty cornbread, fried chicken, and coconut cake. She enjoyed watching Yankees baseball games. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Mantachie with Bro. Bill Adams and Bro. Ronnie Hill officiating, Burial will be in the Mantachie Cemetery. Survivors include two...

Sue West Reynolds, 78, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Greenhouses in Tupelo. She was born January 20, 1943, in Lee County to William Hassel and Margaret Mozell Hare West. She was a graduate of Shannon High School and a member of Brewer Baptist Church. She retired from Daybrite after 25 years of service. She enjoyed taking care of her birds and her dog, Pumkin. She loved working in the yard, cooking for her family, and taking trips to Walmart. She will be missed. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Mantachie with Bro. Roger Franks and Mike Wersonske officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include two...

Crystal Brianna Heikenfeld, 26, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at her home. She was born February 12, 1995, in Lake Forest, Illinois, to Michael Edward Heikenfeld and Shellie Jane Stone Heikenfeld. She was a graduate of Lake View High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and moved to Fulton three years ago. She worked in customer service at Bancorp South in Tupelo. She loved being around her family, especially her son. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Scott Hunter officiating. She is survived by her son, Kurt David Williams; her father, Michael Heikenfeld (Tara) of Fulton; her mother, Shellie Heikenfeld of Kenosha,...

Jettie Rosa Pate, 87, went to meet her Heavenly Father on Friday June 18th, 2021, at Dogwood Plantation peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born May 21st, 1934 in Dorsey, MS to William Robert and Susan C McMillen-Westmoreland. Throughout her years she worked various jobs, but her joy was spending her second retirement as a door greeter for Wal-Mart both in California and Fulton, MS. She was a Baptist by belief and Jettie's greatest joy in her life was her family. Her favorite thing was having all family together and was always ready to take everyone to eat. Her passion was working in her yard creating beautiful flowers and greenery. She will be lovingly remembered by...

Billy Joe "Bill" Thomas, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born May 30, 1939, to Lunsford M. and Mizie Cromeans Thomas. Bill was a retired truck driver for Corrugated Box Industries. He was a long-time member of Ozark Baptist Church where he was the Adult Sunday School teacher. He enjoyed mowing his family's yards, trading cars, going to car shows, traveling all over, and riding his grandkids on the ATV. Bill was an avid story teller who loved his God and enjoyed reading his Bible every day. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 18, at the Ozark Baptist Church with Bro. James Young, Bro. Dempsey Rowland, and Bro....

Emma Sue Cates Walton, 80, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born September 6, 1940, to the late Curtis Cates and the late Ruthie Johnson Cates. She worked for Mantachie Manufacturing and Action Industries before retiring. She also worked as a cook for several cafes in Itawamba County where she loved seeing all her customers. Emma attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Mantachie. She enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Mantachie with Bro. Robert Humphres officiating. Burial will be in the...

Jerry Allen Smothers, 63, passed away with his family by his side on June 13, 2021 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Jerry was born on February 22, 1958 in Mantachie, MS to Charles and Frances Smothers. He grew up in Mantachie, where he attended Mantachie High School and met his high school sweetheart and lifelong love, Elizabeth Collier. They married in 1997 and resided in Fayetteville, NC with their two children, Kelly and Alexander. Jerry served in the Mississippi Army National Guard for six years. He was an active member of Judson Baptist Church, a member of the Rolling Thunder motorcycle organization, and a Mason with the Center Star Masonic Lodge. His interests included spending time...

Gage Damon Ison, 19, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home. He was born April 12, 2002, in Tupelo. He was a 2020 graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School and had worked for Mueller Copper Tube and MTD. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to music, and being around his family and friends. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 25, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Kelby Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Keyes Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Hannah Forrester Ison; his two sons, Kade Damon and Zeke Daniel Ison; his mother, Emily Wilburn Ison; his father, Gregg Damon Ison; his brother, Trey Dane Ison; his grandmother, Delores...

Gage Ison , 19, passed away on June 12, 2021, at his home in Dorsey. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton.

Mickey Crafton Dozier, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 12, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born August 5, 1956, to Crafton and Lenora Barrett Dozier. He served his country for 21 years in the Army and National Guard. He worked at JESCO for several years and was presently working in maintenance department at Mueller Copper Tube. He was a member of the Family Worship Center. He enjoyed being outside and doing yardwork. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 14, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Merlin Johnson and Bro. Tommy Mayhall officiating. Burial will be in the Keyes Cemetery. Survivors include his wife and best friend,...

Janet Ruth Little, 74, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at her home after a sudden illness. She was born April 28, 1947, to George and Earlene Wallace Gray. She was a life- long member of Ballardsville Baptist Church, where she taught children's Sunday School class for many years. She was a home maker and an avid reader. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Matt Hudson officiating. Burial will be in Keyes Cemetery. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Lowery Little; one son, David Little ( Lori); one daughter, Amy Hargett (Joey); one sister, Judy Gray Spencer (Wayne), all of Fulton; four grandchildren, Luke...

Teressa Jo Brewer Watson, 63, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at her home in Hermitage, Tennessee. She was born January 26, 1958, to Dow Claran and Wilma Lee Stafford Brewer. She was a graduate of Tremont High School, Itawamba Junior College, and the University of Mississippi. She began her career with Federal Express in 1983, being one of the first couriers in the Tupelo area. She completed 38 years of service with her last years working as dispatcher. She lived the past 21 years in Hermitage, Tennessee, where she was a member of Hickory Bend United Methodist Church. She was active in the youth and church activities. Teressa enjoyed sewing and baking and had a special love for animals....

Teressa Brewer Watson , 62, passed away on June 06, 2021, at her home in Hermitage, Tennessee. She was a native of Tremont. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton.

Van Whiteley , 83, passed away on May 30, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home .

Willie J. Holley, 76, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He was born September 22, 1944, in Camp Hill, Alabama, to Otis and Mary Woodyard Holley. He was a truck driver for Phillips Concrete during the time the Tenn-Tom Waterway was constructed. He was a Baptist in belief. He enjoyed gardening and cooking, and really loved making people laugh. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Pastor Marvin McWhorter, the Rev. Charles Shell, Pastor Charles Berry, and Pastor Larry Stone officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Community Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Yvonne Stone...