Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home - Aberdeen

ABERDEEN - Jimmie Dollar Fitzpatrick,son of James N. Fitzpatrick, Sr., and Martha Dollar Fitzpatrick, was born on December 6, 1954 in Aberdeen, MS. He passed away in Columbus,MS. He lived in Aberdeen, MS his whole life and owned Barbara's Flower Shop for several years. Jimmie was a wonderful floral designer. He had generations of families who still ordered flowers from him. He was a graduate of Aberdeen High School and he attended ICC and MSU. He loved his dogs and working with his cows. There will be no service at this time but one will be held at a later date. He is survived by his daughter, Abby Fitzpatrick Christian, granddaughters Annalee and Lucy, his brothers, Pat Fitzpatrick,...

Vera Yvonne (Ratliff) Burroughs, 85, born to Trelvy & Leola (Montgomery) Ratliff on March 11, 1939 in MS. She received her ultimate healing on February 4, 2025. She married Jimmy Carroll Burroughs on February 8, 1955. They had two sons. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles, watching The Andy Griffith Show and sewing. One of her favorite pastimes was to ride her lawn mower, she loved to mow. She was an amazing seamstress who had sewn everything for everyone and their brother over the years from altering, making clothes, t-shirt quilts or even upholstery. If it could be or needed to be done she could and would do it. What she loved the most was making memories with her family. Her grands...

Henry Lamar Pettigrew, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the NMMC-Tupelo. He was born in the Union Community on May 4, 1934 to parents Maurice Miller Pettigrew and Essie (Wallace) Pettigrew. He attended Nettleton School. Upon his graduation in 1953, he went to work as an assistant cost clerk at Day-Brite in Tupelo. During his 20 year tenure at Day-Brite he moved up through the corporate ladder and became Production Manager. He married Frances Coggin in 1954 and was her loving husband for 65 years. They were blessed with three children and they made Nettleton their home. He and Frances along with his parents operated Pettigrew Grocery in the Union Community for many years. In...

Glenda Jean Hunter Wilemon, 82, passed away from this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her home in Aberdeen. Born on December 3, 1942, in Aberdeen, she was a daughter to Grady and Addie Rhea Roberts Hunter. After graduating Aberdeen High School in 1960 she began working as a secretary for Senter and Patterson Law Firm and later at Walker Manufacturing. On September 8, 1962, she married Dale Wilemon and engaged in the greatest work of all; that of being a homemaker, raising her two sons. She was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for many years. In addition, she enjoyed being a part of the women's Sunday school class and her many cherished...

Leroy Ogden Jones, "Polecat", age 80, passed away at home on January 12, 2025, after a seven-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born February 5, 1944, to Mary Jackson and Guy Jones, Sr. and welcomed home by two brothers. His father having been a veteran of World War I, and being a war baby, he was named after a WWI General. Leroy got his nickname "Polecat" from climbing poles during his early years working as a lineman. He worked for Aberdeen Electric Department for 34 years before retiring as Operations Superintendent. He was a member of First Christian Church, The American Legion and a charter member of the Aberdeen Antique & Classic Car Club where he served as president...

Doris Maria (Cook) Causey, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the NMMC-Tupelo. She was born on August 25, 1935 in Monroe County to Charlie Cook and Bunia (Henson) Cook. She was a lifelong resident of Nettleton. She retired from Futorian Manufacturing. She was a member of Nettleton Pentecostal Church. Doris was lovingly known as "Do Doll" by her family. She loved reading, square dancing of which she and her husband were members of the Nettleton Tornados Square Dance Group. She also enjoyed attending horse shows with her husband and daughter. Doris also served as secretary for the Tombigbee Saddle Club and volunteered at the Nettleton Food Pantry. She loved playing with her grand...

Thomas Dane Brasfield, age 92, died December 30, 2024 in Florence, AL. Dane was born December 12, 1932 in Smithville, MS to Cora Crouch Brasfield and James Paul Brasfield. He was the third of three children. He attended school in Smithville until tenth grade and then moved to Aberdeen, where he graduated Aberdeen High School in the class of 1950. Dane served in the US Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War. He served four more years in the Active Army Reserve and was discharged as a master sergeant. Dane married Joyce Marie Ray in 1959, and they had one daughter, Jane Marie. Dane began working at American Potash Chemical in 1958, which later became Kerr McGee Chemical, and then...

Clifton Melvin Malone, 77, entered rest on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the NMMC-Tupelo Hospice. He was born on April 2, 1947 at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi to Alpheus Clifton "AC" and Ruth Monaghan Malone. He was a member of the Nettleton Community Church. He presently resided in the Palmetto Community but had lived in Nettleton for many years. He graduated from Nettleton High School in 1965 and from MSU in 1969. He later obtained a Master's Degree from MSU. He began his teaching career in the Nettleton Elementary School in 1969 and soon afterwards became principal at the Nettleton Primary School. After a brief time of self-employment, he became the assistant principal at the...

Thomas Clinton "Mack" McCormick ,86, passed away at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1938 to Will Tom McCormick and Dona Bell Henson McCormick. He was a graduate of Nettleton High School Class of 1956, retired from Tombigbee Electric Power Association after 43 years of service, served 9 years honorably, Sergeant First Class in the Army National Guard and was a lifelong member of the Shiloh Community Church. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. If you knew Mack you probably spent some time with him on a fishing boat somewhere. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, October 23, 2014 at 1 pm in...

Betty Ann Williams, 85, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at her home in the Wren Community. She was born on June 28, 1939 in Eupora to Melvin and Exa Land Salley. Graduating Eupora High School in 1957, she also attended Wood Junior College. Mrs. Williams worked as a dental assistant up until she married the love of her life, Mr. Charles E. Williams on February 18, 1963, after which she remained a homemaker. She was an excellent cook and amassed a large collection of cookbooks and one of her favorite past-times was fishing at Lake Monroe. She was a member of Tranquil Methodist Church. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Tranquil Cemetery...

Bobbie Mitchell Jackson, 89, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen. He was born on August 14, 1935 in Monroe County to Luther and Attrice Maxey Jackson. A lifelong resident of Aberdeen, he worked many years for the United States Postal Service retiring as Postmaster at Aberdeen. He was a member of First Christian Church in Aberdeen. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Aberdeen with Minister David Snyder officiating. Burial will follow in Lee Memorial Park in Verona. He is survived by two daughters, Pamela McKissick and Sheila Easter (Don); one son, Rob Jackson all of Aberdeen;...

Lee Connell undefinedSonundefined Murff, Jr. passed away at his residence on Friday, October 4, 2024. Lee was born in Monroe County on September 9, 1931 to the late Lee Connell Murff, Sr. and Mary Sue Basham Murff. He grew up in Hamilton and was a graduate of Hamilton High School, Class of 1950 and he attended IJC in Fulton. On January 3, 1951 Lee enlisted into the United States Air Force in Columbus. He honorably served during the Korean Conflict and was headquartered with the 3600th Air Base out of Luke AFB in Glendale, AZ. Lee was a proud and patriotic veteran holding lifetime memberships with the VFW, DAV, the Forty and Eight Veterans Society and the American Legion. After his service...

Wren, Ms- Mary Armon Wood Finley Gilliland undefinedMary Armonundefined, 91, peacefully departed her earthly walk on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, from her home in Wren, Mississippi. She was born on July 12th, 1933, the daughter of the late Thomas Elkin Wood, Sr. and Geneva Mae Hood Wood. Mary graduated from Wren School with the class of 1950. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Billy Frank Finley, Sr. in 1949. They shared four children, three daughters and one son She was widowed young, and her family was her greatest achievement. Mary worked for Sears and Roebuck Catalog in appliance sales for twenty years. After retirement Mary used the sewing talents, her mother blessed her with...

Evelyn Simmons Cowan, aged 94, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2024, in Aberdeen, MS. Born on December 15, 1929 in Ellisville, MS, Evelyn was known for her vibrant and outgoing personality, often described as the life of the party and someone who never met a stranger. Her zest for life was evident in her love for travel, exploring the world through numerous cruises and adventures in her motorhome. Evelyn was a dedicated professional, starting her career as a model for several local businesses, and seamstress for Singer before venturing into her own embroidery business. She served as the Business Manager for Simmons Wrecker, Inc. in Lauderdale, MS, showcasing her versatile...

Mary Helen Johnson Doss went to be with her Lord on September 27, 2024. She was born into a farming family in Webster County, MS on June 17, 1932. She obtained diplomas from Mathiston High School, and Wood Junior College, before graduating from Mississippi State College for Women in the mid- 1950's. She entered the professional world as a schoolteacher, before beginning her career with the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service. As an Extension Agent she served at the county level and on the state staff as a specialist at Mississippi State College. After marrying the love of her life, Roy Doss, she moved to Tishomingo County, MS where Roy was employed as an Extension Agent. Helen quickly...

Mrs. Doris Lancaster Sloan, 94, of Tupelo, MS left this present world for her journey to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 with her family surrounded around her. She was born July 12, 1930 in Hamilton, MS to the late Troy Allen Lancaster and Maggie Easter Lancaster. Doris graduated Hamilton High School and attended both Mississippi School and College for Women (now MUW) and Itawamba Community Junior College (now ICC). She married the late John Russell Sloan on August 29, 1953. He preceded her in death after losing a battle with cancer in May 1973 at the age of 43. She was employed as a book keeper in January of 1949 for the Mississippi Mutual Burial Insurance...

Mrs. Doris Lancaster Sloan, 94, of Tupelo, MS left this present world for her journey to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 with her family surrounded around her. She was born July 12, 1930 in Hamilton, MS to the late Troy Allen Lancaster and Maggie Easter Lancaster. Doris graduated Hamilton High School and attended both Mississippi School and College for Women (now MUW) and Itawamba Community Junior College (now ICC). She married the late John Russell Sloan on August 29, 1953. He preceded her in death after losing a battle with cancer in May 1973 at the age of 43. She was employed as a book keeper in January of 1949 for the Mississippi Mutual Burial Insurance...

Debra Darnell (Payne) Randolph, 58, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the NMMC in Tupelo. She was born in Monroe County on May 31, 1966 to parents William Ross Payne and Bobbie Nell (Williams) Payne. She lived most of her life in the Nettleton area but had resided in Fulton for the past 3 years. She was a furniture sales representative for Max Homes of Fulton. Darnell enjoyed reading, yard work and fishing. Her favorite hobbies were quilting and arts & crafts. Above all she loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was the official family photographer at all the gatherings. A Celebration of Life service will be on Monday, September 23, 2024 at...

Glen Earl Harris, 75, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the NMMC-Tupelo. He was born in Lee County on October 4, 1948 to parents Claudie V. Harris and Francis Juanita (Smith) Harris. He lived most of his life in the Nettleton area and was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church. He was a former warehouse manager in food service. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and going camping. Glen was a retired Army veteran with 20 years of service. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Nettleton with Bro. Wesley Stephens officiating. Burial will be in Jones Chapel Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will...

Glen Earl Harris, 75, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the NMMC-Tupelo. He was born in Lee County on October 4, 1948 to parents Claudie V. Harris and Francis Juanita (Smith) Harris. He lived most of his life in the Nettleton area and was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church. He was a former warehouse manager in food service. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and going camping. Glen was a retired Army veteran with 20 years of service. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Nettleton with Bro. Wesley Stephens officiating. Burial will be in Jones Chapel Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will...

ABERDEEN - Howard "Mockingbird" Ausborn, 76, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born in Aberdeen on April 15, 1948 to the late James Roland and Patricia Murff Ausborn. Howard attended Aberdeen High School and was a graduate of Chamberlain Hunt Academy. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He courageously served as a submariner for 3 tours during the Vietnam War. Everyone that knew Mockingbird, knew that he was proud of his service. He was also extremely instrumental in helping our area veterans and served as Post Commander for the VFW in Aberdeen. Howard married Marcy Wall on December 29, 1989 and they had 35 beautiful years...