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New Albany, MS Obituaries

Local Obituaries for New Albany, MS, Union County, & Surrounding Areas

Vergie Mae Hood

Vergie Mae Hood

Feb 12, 2020

Vergie Mae Hood, 100, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at New Albany Health and Rehab Center.  She was born May 2, 1919, in Belgreen, Alabama, the daughter of John Henry "Bud" Hacker and Eva Holcombe Hacker.  Mrs. Hood was a member of United Pentecostal Church of Memphis and a retired seamstress.  She was the widow of  Elijah E. B. Hood....

Elbert Lamar Horton

Elbert Lamar Horton

Feb 10, 2020

Brother Elbert Lamar Horton, 81, died at his residence on Monday, February 10, 2020.  He was born in Union County, Mississippi, on January 11, 1939, the son of Arthur Lee Horton and Annie Mae Hale Horton.  Brother Elbert had been a carpenter all his working life and a pastor.  He was a member of West Tallahatchie Baptist Church and his...

Brently Rhea Charles Sipes

Brently Rhea Charles Sipes

Jan 11, 2020

Baby boy Brently Rhea Charles Sipes, 1 month old, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center Women's Hospital in Tupelo.  Brently was born, December 11, 2019, in New Albany, the son of Patience Lashea Blackard and Jordan Taylor Sipes.   He is survived by his parents; Grandparents, Trica and William Fletcher of Pontotoc; Derek Blackard and Lisa Hill...

Martha Eldarah Allred

Martha Eldarah Allred

Jan 9, 2020

 Martha Eldarah Allred, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on January 9, 2020, after an extended illness. She was born May 12th, 1938, in Tippah County to Robert M. Ayers and Eliza Hopper Ayers, and was the youngest of nine siblings. Martha was married to Robert G. Allred on August 31, 1956....

Jerry Frank Ray

Jerry Frank Ray

Jan 7, 2020

 Jerry Frank Ray, 63, was born on June 15, 1956, in New Albany, the son of Von M. and Hilda Mavis Ray. He died on January 7, 2020, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. Jerry was retired from Southern Motion.    Survivors include two sons, Stevie Ray of Austin, Arkansas, and Jay Ray (Katie) of Russellville, Alabama; three daughters, Shonna Dennis...

Georgia Lee Smith

Georgia Lee Smith

Dec 18, 2019

Georgia Lee Smith, 76, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 29, 1943, the youngest of five children, daughter of George Frank and Emma Kraft Brown.  She departed this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  Georgia was of the Episcopal faith and worked in the administrative industry and was a homemaker throughout her...

Gailya Willene Denton

Gailya Willene Denton

Dec 11, 2019

 Gailya Willene Denton, 88, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany. She was born in the Enterprise community in Union County on January 19, 1931, the daughter of WIllie Wyatt and Ina Odell Smithey Denton. Mrs. Denton was a Baptist and a retired tax preparer/bookkeeper. Her hobbies were growing flowers, she was known for having...

Don Edward Alley

Don Edward Alley

Dec 9, 2019

         Don Edward Alley, Sr passed away, Monday, December 9, 2019, at his home in Iuka. He was born December 26, 1937, in Dale AR, to Kenneth Carmie Alley and Virginia Fay Davis. He owned an Electric Machine Repair shop in Ripley. He served in the United States Air Force for six(6) years.        ...

George Wesley Adair

George Wesley Adair

Nov 10, 2019

George Wesley Adair, 91, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019, in Baldwyn Nursing Home Facility in Baldwyn, Mississippi.  Mr. Adair was born in Blue Moutain, Mississippi, on June 28, 1928, the son of George Washington Adair and Bennie Beatrice Besinger Adair.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Force; was a construction laborer by trade working...

Carol Leigh Mayo

Carol Leigh Mayo

Oct 10, 2019

Carol Leigh Mayo, 73, died October 10, 2019, at her residence. She was born August 22, 1946, in Ecru, the daughter of Vernon and Ruby Leigh Stepp. Her husband, Don Mayo, preceded her in death on December 28, 2016. Carol was a member of Keownville Baptist Church and was a retired dispatcher. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and attending sports events...

David Larra Cobb

David Larra Cobb

Sep 1, 2019

David Larra Cobb, 72, died Sunday, September 1, 2019, at his residence.  He was born February 12, 1947, in Cleveland, Mississippi, the son of Charlie Spencer Cobb and Ottice Udell New Cobb.  David was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a U. S. Army Veteran, and had worked  in concrete construction and also an employee of Piper Impact.  David was...

Billy Wayne Killough

Billy Wayne Killough

Aug 31, 2019

Billy Wayne Killough, 76, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at his residence in the West Union community. He was born January 16, 1943, in Union County, the son of Luther L. and Esther Ophelia Killough. Mr Killough was a Baptist, a National Guard Veteran, and had worked in maintenance for Georgia Pacific before retirement. He was an avid hunter and...

Peggy Jean Mathis

Peggy Jean Mathis

Aug 24, 2019

 Peggy Jean Mathis, 72, died Saturday at her residence. She was born February 9, 1947, the daughter of L.J. Rhynes and Delta Mae Moody Rhynes Mc Cullough. Mrs. Mathis was a member of Amaziah Baptist Church and a long time employee of Daybright Lighting. She loved tending her flowers.     Survivors are two sons, Joseph Smith of Blue Springs, and Jason Smith...

Agnes Marie Mooneyhan

Agnes Marie Mooneyhan

Aug 10, 2019

Marie Mooneyhan, 88, of the Buchanan Community, died Saturday, August 10, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.   She was born August 16, 1930, in Pontotoc County, the daughter of Bluford and Hazel Stevens. Mrs. Mooneyhan was a homemaker and a faithful member of Buchanan Baptist Church.    Survivors include six children, Diane Horton (Mike), Lou Ann Martin (Bill), Jane...

Jimmie Dell Mardis

Jimmie Dell Mardis

Jul 28, 2019

Jimmie Dell (J. D.) Mardis, 67, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his sister's residence near New Albany.  He was born on May 2, 1952, in Tippah County, the son of James Floyd Mardis and Macie Ophelia Cobb Mardis Burke.  Jimmie was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church, a self employed welder, and he loved to cook.  He also...

Easel Littlejohn

Easel Littlejohn

Jul 15, 2019

 Easel Littlejohn, 95, died at her residence on Monday, July 15, 2019. She was born in Dora, Alabama, on June 16, 1924, the daughter of Charles Thomas Whisenant and Addie Lena Webb Whisenant. Mrs. Littlejohn was a homemaker and a member of Wallerville Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and working in her flower beds.    Survivors include two sons, Billy Reid...

Prebble Ruth Johnson

Prebble Ruth Johnson

Jun 14, 2019

Prebble Ruth Johnson, 77, died Friday, June 14, 2019, at her residence in Memphis.  She was born in Mississippi on April 14, 1942, the daughter of John and Ada Louise Graham.  Mrs. Johnson was a Baptist.   She is survived by a son, John Randle Stevens and a daughter, Shelia Renee Stevens Renner (Shean) and six grandchildren. A graveside service will...

Jerry Glyn Holland, II

Jerry Glyn Holland, II

Jun 2, 2019

 Jerry Glyn Holland, II, age 49, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at his residence in the Pinedale Community. He was born December 11, 1969, in New Albany, Mississippi. Glyn was a graduate of W. P. Daniel High School , he drove a truck for many years and traveled all over the U. S. He was also a bail bondsman and...

Gerald Lee Snider

Gerald Lee Snider

May 29, 2019

Gerald Lee Snider, 64, died May 29, 2019, at his residence in Union County, Mississippi.  He was born in Union County on April 7, 1955, the son of Leroy and Etoy Speck Snider.  Mr. Snider attended Center Baptist Church and had been a sports recruiter helping young athletes.  His parents preceded him in death.  He is survived by a number...

Jewell Harston Ethridge

Jewell Harston Ethridge

Feb 15, 2019

Jewell Ethridge, 75, died Friday, February 15, 2019, at Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center. He was born January 26, 1944, in Lee County the son of Hoarace F, Sr. and Ruby Jewel Watson Ethridge. Jewell was a member of Buchanan Baptist Church and was a tool and dye setter. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.   Survivors include...

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