DeSoto County Tribune

Rose Ann McNiell, age 64, of Olive Branch, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Rose Ann was born October 3, 1956 to William and Florine Cochran. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Robert McNiell, her mother, Florine Cochran, her children; Melissa Scopes(Richard), Christy McWhorter (David Nestler), Andrew McNiell (Melissa) and Michael McNiell (Amanda), 6 grandchildren, and one great grandson, and her siblings; Vicky Roper and Thomas Cochran. Rose Ann is preceded in death by her father, William Thomas Cochran and her brother, Russell Wayne Cochran. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 04, 2021 at 2:00 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial...

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Cecil E. Speer, 73, passed away in Tupelo, MS, on Sunday, March 28, 2021. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home. A service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m., also at Coleman Funeral Home. Bro. Robert Hooker will officiate. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of arrangements. Cecil was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Speer, Sr. in Memphis, TN. After graduating from Treadwell High School, he went on to Memphis State and obtained a Bachelor's Degree. He then went on to marry the love of his life, Lola Speer. They were married for 35 years. Cecil was a man who was a very...

Carole Renee Gressel, 64 of Southaven, MS passed away January 25,2021 in Olive Branch, MS. Visitation will be held Wednesday February 3rd from 6p-8p. Funeral services following on Thursday, February 4th at 1pm. Both services are being held at Boulevard Baptist Church, 885 Church Road E, Southaven, MS 38671. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Feb 23 at 11:30am in the Rotunda of West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd Memphis, TN 38125. Carole was born in Tunica, MS and grew up in Como, MS. She spent her career life as a credit manager and bookkeeper. She was an active member of Boulevard Baptist Church where she enjoyed being a part of the women's Bible study group....

Toni Dlugach Tillman, 58, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at her home in Southaven, Mississippi surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Minor Memorial United Methodist Church, 6120 Goodman Road West, Walls, Mississippi. Toni loved spending time with her family more than anything. She enjoyed watching her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews participate in all sorts of activities. She was an avid bowler and liked walking, running, and aerobics. Her favorite pastimes included camping, grilling out, bonfires, swimming, and working in her yard. She was a Bookkeeper at Whitfield Electric Company for over 20 years....

Homer Dee Skelton, 89, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020 with his wife Catherine Moore Skelton by his side. The sum of one man's life is the mark they leave on the world. And the mark left by Homer Skelton was a very large one. Almost as large as the hole in the hearts left by all who knew him. He was a Christian, a successful businessman, a philanthropist, an accomplished pilot, a veteran of the National Guard, and a devoted family man. He was a beloved husband, father, and "DeeDaddy". His life was full of recognition and distinction. Yet he was humble, kind, caring, and generous. He lived a long life full of love, laughter, and longevity until God decided his work here...

Billy Hall Smith Jr, 73, of Nesbit Mississippi passed away on September 28, 2020. Bill was born on November 25, 1946 in Pulaski, Tennessee and was preceded in death by his parents Billy Sr and Sarah Hunter Smith. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Barbara Brown Smith. He leaves behind two children; Billy Smith III (Jessie) of Collierville, TN and Raegin Martin (Nat) of Nashville, TN as well as four grandchildren (Hall, Ruth Anne, Lucy Jane Smith, and Sloane Martin). In addition, he is survived by two sisters Claire (late Horace) Elliott and Lynne (Jack) Cunningham. Bill grew up in Pulaski, Tennessee where he attended Giles County High School and graduated in 1964. He proceeded...

Peggy Ann Eason Vanderburg, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on September 26, 2020. She was born to the late James Nolan and Jimmye Scott Eason on August 20th, 1937. She was married to the love of her life for 55 years, the late David Hoover Vanderburg. She was preceded in death by his parents, R.P. and Irah Clay Funderburk and her beloved aunt, Myrtle McCrary. Surviving are her children; Clay (Misty) Vanderburg, Scott (Cyndee) Vanderburg, Robert (Cheryl) Vanderburg and Susan (Chris) Yeroschak, 10 grandchildren, Justin (Lauren), Brittney, Nathan, Billy, Mallory, Marcy, Morgan, Megan (Jason), Jeffrey and Tucker, and 4 great-grandchildren; Libby, Molly, Hadley, and Grayson. She also...

James Austin Hodges, 35, passed away August 5, 2020, in Olive Branch, Mississippi. James loved spending time outdoors. He like to ride motorcycles, dirt bikes, and 4-wheeler, and going hunting and fishing with his momma. He was a momma's boy and love his family especially his children. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Mr. Tom and Mrs. Lorraine Robinson. Survivors include his mother, Dawn Griffin and step-father Bobby Griffin, his fiancee Lauren Mills, children; Jade Austin Hodges and Rylee Grace Henry, grandparents; Mr. Gary and Mrs. Genie Robinson, and Shelby Crum, uncle, Gary Robinson Jr., aunts; Kristy R Willis and husband Bill, Pam McCullar and husband Ross, and...

Harold Gordon Henderson, Jr, 80, passed away on May 7, 2020 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was born to Harold G. Sr. and Fern Woodson Henderson in Magness, AR. Harold was retired from the Airline Industries after 40 years of service with Southern Airlines and Delta Airlines. He was a member of Nesbit Church of Christ. Harold is survived by two sons: Mike Rutherford (Sherry) of Nesbit, MS, Steven Rutherford (Kelly) of Falkner, MS; one sister-in-law: Linda Henderson of Nesbit, MS; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and seven nieces and one nephew. A private family graveside service will be held in honor of his life on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Little Hope Cemetery with...

Margaret Wallace Williams went to her heavenly home April 28, 2020. She was born on July 25, 1931 to Jennie and Lillie Wallace in Dorsey, Mississippi. She was married to Roy Crayton Williams on December 3, 1950. Margaret was a resident at Hermitage Gardens in Southaven, and a longtime member of First Baptist Church Southaven. She was preceded in death by her husband, Crayton Williams; oldest daughter, Janet Turman; parents, Jennie and Lillie Wallace; one brother and six sisters. Margaret is survived by her sons, Sid Williams (Linda), Jeff Williams (Lisa); daughters, Nancy Canada (Alvin) and Carla Coopwood; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren;...

Betty Jean Zummach, age 92, of Hernando, Mississippi peacefully passed away on Saturday April 25, 2020 having enjoyed the loving embrace of her children and family. Betty was born January 22, 1928 in Memphis,Tennessee. Betty was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister, and loving husband Orval Zummach. She will be missed by her friends and family. Memory of her will live on through her children: Larry and Janice Zummach, Ann and Jackie Allen, Martin and Becky Zummach, Fred and Judi Zummach, Jean and Dann Smith, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty retired from the FAA Memphis Center in the Flight Data department. Betty was an active member of St. Paul Catholic...

Peggy Jordan Williams, 88, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, February 24, 2020, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was a faithful Christian and a member of Southaven First United Methodist Church. Peggy retired after 40 years of honorable federal service in several locations. Visitation will be Saturday, February 29th from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with funeral service to follow immediately. Interment will be in Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway. Peggy is survived by her son, Kenneth Charles Williams (Diane), several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Memorial may be sent to Southaven United Methodist...

Valeria Brower Robertson, Age 87, of Asheville, NC, died on February 3, 2020, in Asheville, NC. She was born November 17, 1932 in Memphis, TN to her parents William Ernest Brower and Fay Braswell Brower and was the eldest of four children. Her siblings include William Ernest Brower, Jr (predeceased), Alice Brower Holley of Peachtree City, GA, and Sharon Brower Artz of Cincinnati, OH. She graduated from Messick High School, Memphis, TN. Mrs. Robertson was an active member of the Memphis, TN and Olive Branch, MS communities. She ran for the Memphis school board in 1971. She was a member of the Women's Medical Auxiliary in Memphis. She served two terms as State House Representative for...

Shirley Spence Rodman, age 73, went to be with the Lord, leaving this Earth from The Arbors at Olive Grove Terrace in Olive Branch MS on January 23, 2020. She was born on November 22, 1946 in Louisville, MS to James Byron and Kathleen (Hill) Spence. She grew up in Greenwood, MS and was a graduate of Greenwood High School. Shirley attended Mississippi State University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and received a degree in business education. On May 31, 1969 she married Lamar Rodman. They had two children and together enjoyed serving in their church as well as spending time with family and friends. Shirley was an educator for 34 years with 9 1/2 years spent at Temple Baptist School...

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Mr. Wayne Robert Miles, 89, passed away Tuesday, December, 24, 2019, at his residence in Aledo, TX. Visitation was held on Friday, December 27, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home. A funeral service was held immediately following at 2:00 p.m., also at Coleman Funeral Home. Interment was at Oxford Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Craig E. Batson, son-in-law, officiated. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford was in charge of arrangements.