All Obituaries

Wilbur "Tootie" Rich, 73, of Senatobia, MS passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his residence. He was a member of Lifepoint Church Senatobia. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Rich of Senatobia, MS; daughters, Vanessa Farrow (Terry) and Jennifer Rich (April); sister, Betty Beard; brother, James Lewis Rich; grandchildren, Desirae Billingsley (Chris), Chasity Jade Farrow, Dylan Blake Farrow, and Austin Lorah; great grandchildren, Karter "Jo", Caius Reid, Remy Cael, and...

Lester “Les” Dicken, 91, of Senatobia, MS passed away May 29, 2020 at Mississippi State Veteran’s Home Oxford.  He graduated in 1947 from DuPont Manuel High School in Louisville, KY. On October 7, 1950, he entered the U.S. Navy transferring shortly thereafter to the U.S. Marines as a Hospital Corpsman. He served in the Korean War, Korean Theater of Operations, from November 1952 to November 1953, earning an Honorable Discharge. In 1955, Les attended the University of...

Deborah Lynne "Abba" Cupples, 65 of Arkabutla, MS passed away on May 25, 2020.  She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed gardening and cooking over a fire outside. She loved her family, cared deeply for her friends and always invited everyone into her home.  She is survived by her daughter, Salola Anne Cupples; son, Todd Cupples (Rashell) of Sarah, MS; sister, Dottie Williamson (Gary) of Alabama and grandchildren, Hunter Steward, Bryson Cupples, Malorie...

  Tyrone Biffle, 78, of Sarah, MS and formerly of Memphis, TN passed away May 25, 2020 at his residence. He was a veteran having served the Army National Guard. He loved to fish and could quote any line from a good ol’ John Wayne western. He is survived by his son Thomas Biffle, daughter, Tammy Biffle Walker, daughter, Traci Biffle, son, Cody Biffle, daughter, Alicia Adair, daughter, Courtney Buckalew, 11 grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Joe Alexander, Jr., 83, of Thyatira, MS passed away May 24, 2020 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Jean Alexander; son, James F. Smith; and brother, Hugh Dwayne Alexander. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Joyce Hale of Independence, MS; sons, Rocky Vince Alexander of Cockrum, MS, Vince Martin Alexander of Hernando, MS, Richard Allen Alexander of Independence, MS and Terry Randall Alexander of Independence, MS; brothers, Ray Alexander of Pontotoc, MS, John...

Larry Wayne Hunter, 59, of Senatobia passed away on May 24, 2020 at his residence.  He is survived by his sisters, Barbara Hunter of Senatobia, MS and Donna Murphy of Nashville, TN and brother, Ronnie Hunter of Senatobia, MS.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Hunter and Janice Britt Stull. There will be no services at this time.     

Willie Jo Brandon Newman Beard, 89, of Senatobia, MS passed away May 20, 2020 at Senatobia Healthcare and Rebab. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Al Newman; parents, William Jasper "Jack" Brandon and Emma Lou Dhority Brandon; son, Tommy Newman and sister, Clara Marvelle Steward. She is survived by her husband, J.L. Beard; sons, Wayne Newman (Barbara) and Steve Newman; daughter-in-law, Laurie Newman; stepsons, Greg Beard (Liz) and Tommy Beard (Gabrielle);...

Maurice Louise O'Neal, 88, of Eupora, MS passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital Bartlett. She was a member of First Baptist Church Eupora. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus O'Neal, Jr.; daughter, Cindy O'Neal Cox and granddaughter, Anna O'Neal. She is survived by her daughters, Linda O'Neal Cox (David) of Santa Fe, NM and Cheryl O'Neal Grisham (Kenny) of Collierville, TN; son, James Parker O'neal (Amy) of Hot Springs, AR;...

Sidney S. Nason, better known as Sid, of Senatobia, MS passed away at the age of 88 on May 16, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Memphis, TN. Sidney was born July 25, 1931 to William Oscar and Emma Dees Nason in Shady Grove near Ethel, MS.  He was raised in Drew, MS throughout his teenage years. Sidney joined the Army in 1950 and was discharged in 1958. He was wounded in combat serving in the Korean War. He received the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star, expert...

Vennie M. Rhodes, 95, of Senatobia, MS passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at the VA Hospital of Memphis. He was an Army Veteran having served in World War II, the former Assistant Chief of the Senatobia Fire Department, and a former member of the Senatobia Rotary Club. He was also a member of First Baptist Church Senatobia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rhodes. He is survived by his son, Mark Rhodes (Melanie) of Senatobia, MS; special friend, Dot Carr; grandchild, Andrew Rhodes;...