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PONTOTOC -- Robert (Bunny) Bunyan Copeland, Sr. , 70, passed away Saturday, Nov 25, 2023, in Tupelo. at NMMC Services will be at 2PM, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Valley Grove Baptist Church in Pontotoc Visitation will be at 12PM until service time Valley Grove Baptist Church in Pontotoc.

PONTOTOC - PONTOTOC - Mable Doris "Dot" Patterson King passed away November 23, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1934 to Monard and Oma Cruse Patterson in Randolph, MS. She attended Randolph School, then moved to Pontotoc and graduated from Pontotoc High School in 1952. She was saved at 13 years old and joined Palestine Methodist Church at Randolph. She worked for Kuhn's 5 & 10 Cents Store while in school in the evenings and on Saturdays. She married Bill Peden in 1951 and joined West Heights Baptist Church. She worked all of her adult life in the garment and furniture factories while raising her family. After retiring from Brookwood Furniture, she volunteered at the Pontotoc...

TOCCOPOLA -- Duane Hodges , 56, passed away Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023, in Olive Branch. at Methodist Hospital Services will be at 2PM, Friday, November 24, 2023 at Antioch Cemetery in Toccopola, MS Visitation will be at 1PM until service time at the cemetery.

HOULKA - HOULKA - Bartha Moss Snider, 76, passed away November 20, 2023, at Starkville Manor. Bartha was born on June 14, 1947, to the union of Lavern Belk and Carrel Moss, Sr. Survivors include her two daughters, Sephanie Tauli of Marrera, LA and Alice Morgan of TX; three precious grandchildren; one sister, Pam Moss of LA; and a very special friend, Faye Mays of Pontotoc, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Snider; her stepfather, Buddy Lindsey; two brothers, Carrel, Jr. and Frank; and two sisters, Patsy and Judy. Services will be Friday, November 24, 2023, at 2PM at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Bro. J.J. McVay officiating. Visitation...

PONTOTOC - Mary Tutor Salyers, 84, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her home in Pontotoc. She enjoyed working in the garden, horses, cars, and dogs, and the outdoors planting flowers and shrubs. She was a seamstress for 32 years and enjoyed sewing for the public and meeting new people. A God-fearing lady she loved attending church for several years at Victory Baptist Church then later at Harvest Time Church of God. Survivors include her three daughters, Beckey McGloflin (Tony), Betty McMillen (Donnie), and Beverly Willard (Michael McDaniel); two brothers, Kermit "Red" Tutor (Ann) and Donnie Tutor; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and her cat, Tippy. She was preceded...

PONTOTOC - Todd Barnes, 53, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice House-Tupelo, MS. Todd attended South Pontotoc School and worked in the furniture industry. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling. Todd is survived by his mother and stepfather, Jerrie and Jimmy Phillips; his son, Dan Barnes (Emily); his son, Jonathan Barnes; brothers, George Barnes and Tommy Phillips (Terri); sister, Michelle Holley (Scottie); and granddaughter, Harley Barnes. He was preceded in death by his father, Dan Barnes; and his sister, Vickie Barnes. Services will be Monday, November 20, 2023, at 2PM at Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Bro. Wayne Cobb...

PONTOTOC -- Domingo Armenta Diaz , 32, passed away Friday, Nov 17, 2023, in Mississippi. at Pontotoc County Services will be at 1:30PM, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc Visitation will be at 10AM until service time Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc.

PONTOTOC -- Rick Gibson , 52, passed away Friday, Nov 17, 2023, in Pontotoc. at his home Services will be at 11AM, Monday, November 20, 2023 at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc Visitation will be at 5-8PM Sunday, November 19th and 10AM until service time on Monday, November 20th Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc.

PONTOTOC - Nora Elizabeth Jaggers, age 93 of Pontotoc MS, passed away, November 16, 2023. She was born in Pontotoc Mississippi on January 25, 1930. Loving wife, mother, and grandmother known by her grandchildren as Nanny. She worked for many years at Hunter Sadler and retired after finishing her career at Action Furniture. She was a lifelong member at Immanuel Baptist Church. Her hobbies included cooking for her family and friends, quilting, and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents Loyd Elford Jones and Lucille Fur Jones; her husband Carol M. Jaggers; her siblings Leroy Jones, Kathleen Smith, Loyd Elford Jones Jr., sister in law Willa Deen Jones, and son in law Donnie Crane....

PONTOTOC -- Ruby Faye Henderson , 69, passed away Sunday, Nov 12, 2023, in Pontotoc. at Pontotoc Extended Care Services will be at 2PM, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc Visitation will be at 5-8PM, Tuesday, November 14th and Wednesday, November 15th 1PM until service time Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc.

PONTOTOC - Janice Carol Cox (Jaggers) was called home to be with Jesus on November 12, 2023, at the age of 74. Janice is survived by a son, Jason Jaggers (Brandy) of Tupelo and a daughter Amanda Hollaway Tolar (Jason) of Booneville; ten grandchildren, Gage Jaggers and fianc?e Kara Cobun, Nate Jaggers, Luke Jaggers, Cassady Vick (Tyler), Cayson Terry (Aleigha), Alayna McCaulla and special friend Carson Null, Tripp McCaulla, Alex Tolar (Camie), Allison Tolar, and Brooklyne Tolar; three great grandchildren, Ayden Vick, Josie Vick, and Max Tolar; a brother, Rickey Jaggers (Kathie) of Pontotoc; niece, Autumn Ritchie (Jason); nephew, Will Jaggers (Merilee); step mother, Dodie Jaggers of...

PONTOTOC -- David Houser , 60, passed away Thursday, Nov 10, 2023, in Pontotoc. at his home Services will be at 2PM, Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc Visitation will be at 12PM until service time Tutor Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ecru Cemetery.

BAY MINETTE, AL - Edward Leon Millwood, 82, passed away November 8, 2023, at William F. Green Veteran's Home in Bay Minette, AL. A three-time Vietnam veteran, Mr. Millwood retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. He was born and raised in Nettleton, MS. In 1981 he met and married Robbie Jo Millwood and they shared 40 years together. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Foley, AL, the VFW in Elberta, AL, and the American Legion Post #99. He enjoyed farming and contributing to the Nettleton Food Pantry for many years. Survivors include his son, Ken Millwood (Debbie) of Foley, AL; daughter, Tina Jones (Allen) of Collierville, TN; sister, Nell Hand; grandchildren, Nick...

BAY MINETTE, AL -- Edward Leon Millwood , 82, passed away Wednesday, Nov 08, 2023, in Bay Minette, AL. at William F. Green Veteran's Home Services will be at 12PM, Monday, November 13, 2023 at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc Visitation will be at 10AM until service time Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc.

PONTOTOC - Kathy Hankins Miller, 70, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 6, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Kathy was born November 26, 1952, to Mildred and Hezie Hankins in Osceola, AR but spent most of her years in North MS. Kathy is survived by her children Michelle Sheffield, Carla Chism (Chad), Brian Miller (Katrina), Dr. Montgomery Berry (Sarah), grandchildren Mackenley and Hannah Sheffield, Morgan Lyle (Walter), Brooke Anthony (Sheffield), Jada Miler, Ashton Miller, Sally and Charlie Berry, great grandchildren Kynzleigh Sheffield, Aiden West, Chyler Sheffield and Josie Lyle, sisters Jo Ann Belk, Evelyn Rogers, Patsy Gray (Jimmy), many nieces and nephews. She was...

PONTOTOC - Gloria Ferguson Tutor, 87, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice House - Tupelo, MS. Gloria was born on April 4, 1936, in Randolph, MS to William and Willie Faye McGregor and remained a lifelong Pontotoc County resident. A longtime retired seamstress, she enjoyed traveling to NC mountains and working in her yard and garden. Survivors include her daughter, Belinda Ferguson Ryan; her 5 grandsons, Chad Long (Amanda), Sonny Feguson (Rachel), Josh Ferguson (Tina), Jarrod McCord (Cindy), and Jacob McCord; stepson, Tony Tutor; the mother of Sonny and Josh, Dottie Ferguson; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband,...

PONTOTOC - PONTOTOC - Ernestine Rosenbaum (Erny) peacefully went to her heavenly home on November 3, 2023, at NMMC-Pontotoc Nursing Home. She was a remarkable individual who played various roles in her lifetime-a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother and great grandmother, caring sister and sister-in-law, cherished aunt, and a guiding mentor to countless. From 1961, Erny devoted her dedication to First Choice Bank for an impressive span of 55 years. She began as an employee, climbed the corporate ladder, eventually retiring as Vice President and esteemed branch manager. Erny had an array of talents that included painting, gardening, sewing, and selflessly serving her...

PONTOTOC -- Ernestine Rosenbaum , 80, passed away Friday, Nov 03, 2023, in Pontotoc. at Pontotoc Extended Care Services will be at 11AM Monday, November 6, 2023 at West Heights Baptist Church in Pontotoc Visitation will be at 5-7PM, Sunday, November 5th at Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home and 10AM until service time on Monday, November 6th at West Heights Baptist Church

NEW ALBANY - Nancy Elizabeth Christy Underwood, 64, passed away November 2, 2023, at Baptist Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford. She was born January 30, 1959, in Montgomery, AL to Willis David "Bill" and Velma Johnson Christy and grew up in the Lone Star community of Union County. Nancy was a 1977 graduate of Ingomar High School and worked in various furniture industries most of her adult life and in the cafeteria at North Pontotoc School before retiring due to needs at home. She was a master seamstress in mending, altering, and creating. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, crafting, embroidering, and nurturing her many green plants. She loved feeding her numerous hummingbird...

PONTOTOC - Willis Lee Hester, 63, passed away October 31, 2023, at NMMC-Tupelo, MS. A loving brother, uncle, and loyal friend, he was of the Christian faith, and professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and being outside in the great outdoors. Survivors include his brothers, Alvin Hester and Cecil Hester; his sisters, Grace White, Shyrlan Hester, and Carolyn Keith (Sam); and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bilbo and Lucille Hester; his brother, Elzie Hester; a nephew, Jamie Swan; and a brother-in-law, Bill White. Services will be Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11AM at Tutor Memorial...

TUPELO -- Paulette Yvonne Stovall , 71, passed away Saturday, Oct 28, 2023, in Pontotoc. at Pontotoc Health and Rehab Services will be at no public at service