All Obituaries

Jeanette Owens Ray (86) passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was of Baptist faith. She retired from Action Industries and then later retired for good from Wal-Mart in Pontotoc and moved to Florida to enjoy the rest of her days with her son, Tim. She enjoyed keeping her "corner of Heaven" as pretty and clean as she possibly could with her beautiful flowers and clean yard. She enjoyed the ocean, sunshine and the pretty days she had left in...

Donald Lee Baker (50) passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. He was a member of Faith Worship Center. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, preaching the word of God and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Services will be 2 pm Friday, December 6, 2019 at Faith Worship Center with Bro. Jimmy Newby and Bro. William Copeland officiating. Burial will be in House of Prayer Cemetery. Visitation will start at 12 pm on Thursday, December 5,...

Kevin Scott Mills (57) passed away Thursday November 28,2019 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He enjoyed coaching kids in soccer, playing baseball,football wrestling and carving his own baseball bats. He was a humongous Cubs fan. He really enjoyed life. Survivors include; his wife Shannon Mills of Booneville, his children; Alexandria Louth of Corinth, Indya Mills, Noah Mills, Stehhaniy Louth and Will Louth all of the home, his...

Gilberto Lee  Vasquez (45) passed away Monday November 25,2019 at the NMMC in Tupelo.  He loved spending time with his daughters and his family. He enjoyed his music especially the Beatles. Survivors include: His wife; Elizabeth Vasquez of Booneville, his daughters; Amberlynne Taylor (Katelyn), Victoria Vasquez and Leeann Vasquez all of Booneville, his son; Michael Burns (Desiree Timm) of IL. Preceded in death by; his parents;Gilberto and Victoria Vasquez, his sister; Gennine...

Frances Loree (Nanny) Lambert (93) went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was  born on July 20, 1926 to Walter and Dezi Penna. She was married to Dexter Lambert & they raised six children together. She was a member of Martin Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and done babysitting for many years. Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday November 23, 2019 in the chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie...

Sterling James Story (68) passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his home in Baldwyn. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and was a musician for over 40 years. Services will be 5 pm Thursday, November 21, 2019 in the chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Anthony Copeland officiating. Visitation will be 4-5 pm Thursday at the funeral home.  He is survived by his wife, Joyce Story of Baldwyn; his sons, John Crawley of Baldwyn and James Story of California; his daughter,...

Isaac John Price (10 months) passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. He was a happy baby. He was a joy to be around. He loved to make people laugh and loved attention. Services will be 2 pm Friday, November 22, 2019 at Mt. Zion Community Baptist Church with Bro. Sammy Agnew officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 pm Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the church.  Isaac is survived by his father, Michael Price of Baldwyn; his mother, Bonnie Bishop of...

Shena Lee Murphy (58) passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her home in Baldwyn. She enjoyed cooking, gambling and spending time with her family. Services will be 2 pm Saturday, November 16, 2019 in the chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Gentry and Bro. Stanley Shook officiating. Burial will be in the Pratts Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-2 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Burks of Baldwyn and Samantha Buse (Anthony) of...

Ronnie Lee Pate (67) passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home in Blue Springs. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. A memorial service will be 2 pm Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Bro. Todd Bowen officiating.  He is survived by his sons, Nick Pate (Courtney) of Tupelo and Corey Stevens (Taylor) of Corinth and his grandchildren, Lane, Riggin and Stetson Pate and Avanley, Hayghan and Raelynn Stevens.

Judy Hooper Nowlin (49) passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She enjoyed eating out, fishing, country music, taking pictures, drinking Dr. Pepper, smoking cigarettes and spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Services will be 2 pm Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Greater Life United Pentecostal church with Bro. Dewayne Kirk and Bro. Tommy Calahan officiating. Burial will be in Hinkle Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8...