All Obituaries

Wren/Okolona-Willis Dean Perry, 78, a good ole soul with a devilish personality, crossed over Jordan at 3:05 AM Monday, January 24, 2022 after a brief illness.  Dean was a piece of work!  He had a contagious laugh, enjoyed playing practical jokes on everyone and told the corniest of jokes.  He worked hard all his life and got things done providing for his family.  Dean was born in Thaxton on July 27, 1943 to the late Herman McClain Perry and Sally Inez Ray Perry.  He...

Mr. John Douglas Hankins, 84, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the VA Nursing Home in Oxford.  He was born December 13, 1937 in Saltillo, MS, to the union of L.M. Hankins and Lucille Stultz Hankins.  He was a 1956 graduate of Saltillo High School, living his life in Lee County, MS.  John was patriotic serving his country in the U.S. Army.  He married Linda Martin, May 15, 1959 in Tupelo, MS where they made their home.  John spent his working life in the furniture...

  Tupelo-Annie Mae Edwards Hall, 85, departed this life for her life with Jesus throughout eternity on Friday, January 21, 2022 at NMMC.  Born April 7, 1936 in Union County, to the late William and Audie Shook Hall.  She and her late husband, Rev.  James Hall served Churches in Northeast Mississippi for many years.  She had worked as a beautician and at Walmart over the years. A service celebrating her life and faith will be held at 1:30 PM Today, January 23, 2022...

Margie Blaylock Herndon, 71, departed this earthly realm for her home in heaven on Friday, 1/21/22 while at Tupelo Health and Rehab in Tupelo.  Born Oct. 19, 1950 in Baldwyn to the late Albert Glen Blaylock and Josephine Long Blaylock, she grew up in the Baldwyn area and graduated from High School in Okinawa, Japan.  She was the widow of John Herndon and was retired from Bauhaus Furniture Manufacturing.  All services are private to the family.  Holland Funeral Directors...

Tupelo-Paul “David” Ginn, at age 70, died after a brief illness on Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Tupelo.  Born in Greenville and a resident of Bastrop, La. since a young age, David was born August 13, 1951, the only child of the late C. L. “Pete” Ginn and Joyce Wheat Ginn.  He spent his early life in Bastrop, La., graduating from Bastrop High School where he enjoyed playing basketball and football. David earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Northeast...

Lounez Lewis Scrivner went home to be with her Lord, whom she served faithfully for the age of twelve (12) on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, after a brief illness.  She departed this life from her home in rural Chickasaw Co., surrounded by her loving family.  Sis Lounez was born September 16, 1942 in the Egypt Community of Chickasaw Co. to the late Johnnie Lewis and Vice Leona Wooten Lewis, the 5th of 10 children.  She graduated from Okolona High School in 1960 and graduated...

Connie Robbins Mask Miller, 76, died January 17, 2022 at home after a brief illness. She was born May 24, 1945 in Lee County to Bernie Conrad and Mary Lou Robbins. She lived in Shannon most of her life. She was a machine operator for Sunrise Bioclinic in Baldwyn and also worked as a cafeteria worker for Shannon Elementary School. She was a longtime member of Victory Baptist in Guntown where she loved to sing and study the word of God. Faith was a huge part of who she was. Connie was Granny...

Baldwyn – Ms. Pamela Annette Reynolds, 62, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at North MS Medical Center following an extended illness.  She was born September 21, 1959 in Pontotoc, MS, to Martha Mae Austin Bryant and Quay Bryant.  She worked many years as a bookkeeper in trucking employed by poultry brokers.  Pam loved living on the farm and spending time with her many rescue dogs over the past 30 plus years alongside her companion David Lamb. A memorial service celebrating...

  Jacqueline Carolina Mitchell Ambrose was born on March 29, 1964, to Jeannie Mitchell and the late Lucian Howard Mitchell. She departed this life on January 16, 2022, at the Union County hospital in New Albany, MS. Jackie confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Bethlehem Baptist Church which she loved. Jackie graduated from Falkner High School in 1982. She was a graduate of Northeast Community College in 1985. She met and married Elvin Patrick Ambrose on July 31, 1993 and to...

Tupelo- One of Mississippi’s great legendary coaches, sports administrators and good citizen crossed the finish line departing this life for his life in eternity after a sudden illness on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Coach James Harold “Booty” Sloan was born in Lee County on September 16, 1940 to the late Shelly Franklin Sloan and Stella M. Culver Sloan. He graduated from Shannon High School in l959 where he participated in football and baseball. He earned the All-Tombigbee...