Margaret Godbold McGee, 73, of Wesson, Mississippi, and Oxford, Mississippi, passed away after a long and brave battle with cancer on May 28, 2024, in Oxford, Mississippi.

She was born on October 25, 1950, to Hazel Cloy Godbold and Horace Gilmore Godbold, Jr., and grew up in Franklin County, Mississippi.  Margaret attended Franklin County Schools before studying elementary education at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and then later at Mississippi College, graduating with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Mississippi College.  She taught in Lincoln County and Copiah County schools throughout her career of over twenty-five years in education.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, and she is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Carl Anthony “Tony” McGee; her daughter Rebecca McGee Jolly of Oxford along with Rebecca’s husband, Robert, and two beloved grandsons, Winston Godbold Jolly and Willis McGee “Mac” Jolly; and her brother, Horace Gilmore “Buddy” Godbold, III and his family.

The family will have a private burial service at Wright’s Bethesda United Methodist Church in McCall Creek on Monday, June 3rd.  In lieu of flowers, gifts in Margaret’s memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting: https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html

The funeral service for Janet Sisco Lupo, native of Brookhaven, will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 1, at New Sight Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Friday, May 31, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 10 until the time of service at New Sight, Saturday morning.

Mrs. Lupo, 87, of Florence, MS, entered her eternal life May 27, 2024, from her home in Florence. She was born July 21, 1936, to Elmer Clay Sisco and Audrey Lee Temple Sisco. She was a seamstress for 20 years at Stahl Urban and then on the assembly line in Production for 25 years at Delphi Packard. Mrs. Janet was an exquisite example of a Christ follower and loved Him above all others. She was a generous lady and always considered others more than herself. She was known as “Nanny” to her grandchildren and leaves behind a legacy of faith and grace. Mama enjoyed the beauty of flowers and shared all kinds of plants with her family so that everyone could have flowers. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Carl Lupo; her parents; brothers, Carroll Sisco and Barney Sisco; sisters, Helen Rawls, Gloria Schreck; and son-in-law, Hal Irwin.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her children, Cathy Sue Lupo Wooten (Johnnie), Rhonda Lynette Lupo Wilson (Kirk), Misti Lupo Edmondson (Mike); brothers, Hollis Sisco (Cora) and Willie Sisco (Virginia); sisters, Shirley Calcote (Calvin), Patsy Fillebaum, Joyce Brown, Lexine Friedman, and Judy Wall (Bill); six grandchildren, Amy (Bubby), Matthew (Brandy), Emily (JJ), Bradley, Logan (Rebecca), Savana; eight great grandchildren, Robby, Wesley, Jared Lynn, Gracie Renee, Adalynn, Aurora Liliana, Nick, and Collin; and two great, great, grandchildren, Caleb and Ava Grace. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

The Celebration of life for Patricia Ann Mullins will be 11 a.m., Friday, May 31, at Riverwood Family with burial in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, May 30, at Riverwood and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.

Patricia "Pat" Ann Mullins, age 81, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 2, 1942, in Natchez, MS, to Carl and Rosalie Calhoun, Pat led a life filled with love, faith, and dedication.

Pat was a proud graduate of Natchez High School, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and The University of Southern Mississippi. At Co-Lin, she shone brightly as a member of the Copiah-Lincoln Collette Dance Team, was honored as Miss Co-Lin, and, most importantly, met the love of her life, Eddie Glen Mullins. They married on October 12, 1963, and recently celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage.

A devoted member of New Prospect Baptist Church, Pat was known for her unwavering faith and dedication. She taught Sunday school and volunteered for Vacation Bible School, always eager to share the gospel of Jesus. Her deep love for the Lord was evident to all who met her, embodying the virtues of a Proverbs 31 woman.

Pat's impact on her community was profound. As a beloved history teacher, she inspired countless students during her 18 years at Adams County Christian School and 24 years at Brookhaven Academy. Many of her students fondly remember her as their favorite teacher, often expressing, "We just love Mrs. Mullins."

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, sister Yvonne “Boney” Parker, and great-granddaughter Harper Dean Cupit.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished by her husband Glen, daughters Terri Michelle Cupit (and husband Mike), and Lisa Marie Lea (and husband Jeff), grandchildren Brandon Michael Cupit (and wife Kim), Britney Hailey Ashworth (and husband Zac), Zachary Dean Cupit, Jordan Lamar Lea (and wife Becky), Jarrett Layton Lea, and Jaden Levi Lea, as well as great-grandchildren David Wayne Lea, Michaela Leeann Ashworth, Hadley Raye Cupit, and Benjamin Glen Ashworth.

The family kindly requests your prayers during this time of grief as they remember and celebrate the life of a remarkable woman whose love and faith touched so many.

Marjorie Jean Gunter Hylander, affectionately known as Jean, of Lorman, Mississippi, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was 96 years young.

Jean was born to Otis Revere and Mary Annis Gunter on November 8, 1927, in Oxford, Mississippi. After graduating from Grenada High School in 1945, she attended Mississippi State College for Women. She then returned home to work for the Army Corps of Engineers and purchased a lot for her parents in Grenada, where they built their first home. "Nana's house," as it came to be known, remains a cherished family gathering place to this day.

In 1950, Jean met Lieutenant Walter Raymond Hylander, Jr. in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They married on March 9, 1951, and went on to have two children, Walter Raymond Hylander III and Joyce Elizabeth Hylander. Jean created a beautiful home for her family in more than 20 different locations throughout the USA and Europe. She was recognized by the military for her outstanding achievements in London, England; Munich, Germany; and Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Jean was particularly skilled at making young Army wives feel welcome in new and unfamiliar places.

After Walt's retirement from the Army, he and Jean found their dream home—an authentic antebellum mansion in Lorman, Mississippi. Together, they restored and decorated Rosswood Plantation, transforming it into a showplace of the Old South. It became a popular tourist attraction, a premier bed and breakfast inn, and a thriving Christmas tree farm, visited by thousands over the years. Their favorite saying was, “The world is a banquet, and we are still at the table.” The family prayer, penned by John Wesley, reflects their deep faith: “Be present at our table Lord, Be here and everywhere adored, These people bless and grant that we may feast in paradise with thee.” We are confident that Walt and Jean are together once again, enjoying the banquet in paradise.

Jean’s deep faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ sustained her throughout her life. She was incredibly loyal, generous, and kind to her family. Full of life, people were naturally drawn to her warm and friendly nature. At Rosswood, her gracious hospitality made guests feel welcomed, with many returning year after year. Jean’s hospitality came naturally after many years of entertaining during Walt’s Army career, and she loved sharing her home with others.

Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walt Hylander; her parents, Otis and Annis Gunter; and her sister, Mary Gunter Benoist. She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Gunter Geeslin and Patricia Gunter Adkins (Jerry); her children, Ray Hylander of Jackson, Mississippi, and Joy Hylander Boswell (Curt) of Fairhope, Alabama; grandchildren, Alyssa Hylander Petty (Justin), Hayley Hylander Miller (Sam), Hannale Hylander, and Haaken Hylander Boswell; and great-grandchildren, Joyce Katherine Petty, Carswell Lamar Petty, Madelyn Ann Miller, and Adeline Jean Hylander.

Fondly known as Playmama, Jean adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their regular visits, letters, and telephone calls enriched her life until the very end.

The family will celebrate Jean’s life in a private service at Rosswood on Saturday, June 1, 2024.