Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home

01/16/2026

Jerry Lee Austin, 78, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Pontotoc, MS. Born on July 27, 1947, in Pontotoc County to Loss and Kathleen Herring Austin, Jerry was a devoted husband of 50 years, a caring father, and a proud gramps. A faithful member of Victory Baptist Church,

01/13/2026

1pm-2pm Thursday at Baldwin in Pontotoc

Martha Rachel Stroup Ruth, 95, passed away peacefully and went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born on October 25, 1930, to Chester LaVon and Vera Saxon Stroup in the Thorn community near Houston, MS. She was the widow of James Robert

12/09/2025

Jesse Allen Poe, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Troy on Sunday morning. Born on August 3, 1941, to Jesse and Oguerita Poe in Troy, MS, he grew up there and went on to graduate from Itawamba Community College and Delta State University. While in college, he met

12/01/2025

Colten Cody Allan Mathews, 34, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Born on June 10, 1991, in Tupelo to David and Tabatha Parrish Mathews, he graduated from Pontotoc High School in 2009 and from Itawamba Community College in 2010 with a degree

11/14/2025

Roy Lee Mobley, 74, passed away on November 12, 2025, at NMMC Hospice - Tupelo, MS. He held a degree in music from Mississippi State University, and a degree in computer science from Murray State University. He retired as a newspaper photographer with the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, KY, and

10/15/2025

PONTOTOC - Mary Katherine Parks, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Diversicare in Amory, MS. Born on September 29, 1935, in Pontotoc, MS, she was the daughter of Lewis Fleetwood and Lorene Scruggs Holcomb. Katherine spent most of her working years as a seamstress at Reeds Manufacturin...

10/13/2025

Ana Lilia Galvez Gomez, aged 38, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her home. Ana was a loving mother to two beautiful daughters and was the true definition of a strong and brave soul. Her kind and warm smile lit up every room she entered. Regardless of the

10/10/2025

PONTOTOC - Glenda Faye Miller, 60, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her home in Pontotoc. Born in Eustis, FL, on October 23, 1964, to Billy Ray Miller and Myra Francis Hughes Miller, she attended Tovares High School. While living in Bonifay, FL, she met and married her true

09/18/2025

PONTOTOC - James R. Buddy Ellis, Jr., 83, passed away September 16, 2025, at his home peacefully, surrounded by his devoted and loving family. Buddy was born September 25, 1941, to James R. Ellis Sr. and Ruth Williams Ellis in Shannon, MS. Buddy graduated from Shannon High School in 1959.

09/15/2025

All services for Mrs. Sansing will be at Pontotoc First Baptist Church Tuesday night 5 PM-8 PM and Wednesday 12 PM-2 PM with 2 o’clock service.

Elese Sansing, 82, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Born on April 19, 1943, she married Gordon Sansing on August 24, 1963. After graduating from Mississippi College in 1964, she taught school in New Orleans. She dedicated the majority her life to

09/14/2025

With heavy hearts Pontotoc County has lost a special lady. Ms. Billye, as most people knew her, went home to Jesus on September 12, 2025. Ms. Billye was born and raised in the Algoma community. She had a rich history of the town in its booming days and loved to

08/26/2025

Linda Gail McMillen, 71, passed away August 25, 2025, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed crafting and auctions. But, most of all she loved her family. Services will be at 300pm Wednesday, August, 27, 2025, at Baldwin Memorial Fune...