McNeece-Morris Funeral Home

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McNeece-Morris Funeral Home began in 1961 when Boyce McNeece and his father-in-law Charles Morris purchased the funeral home from the R. The Hawkins family owned and operated Hawkins Funeral Home from 1929 until 1961 when McNeece and Morris took over. The firm moved to its present location just south of the court square in 1965. Morris passed away in 1971, and his son Phil worked in the business u

ntil the late 1980s. McNeece's son Steven joined the firm in 1989 and has served as Itawamba County Coroner since 2004. In 1991, McNeece-Morris built its Mantachie chapel to serve the needs of Mantachie, northern Lee and southern Prentiss counties. Throughout the years, Boyce, Steven and all the McNeece-Morris family have earned a solid reputation of compassion, dependability, and trust when it matters most.

Stanford Ballard, 71, of Mantachie, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Starkville. His services will be at 2:00 p.m...
06/05/2026

Stanford Ballard, 71, of Mantachie, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Starkville. His services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral HomeChapel in Mantachie. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Stephens Cemetery.

Stanford Herron Ballard, 71, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Starkville Manor Nursing Home. He was born April 30, 1955, in Tupelo, to Gus Morgan and Gladys Hunt Ballard. He worked at Crosstown Pawn Shop in Tupelo and was a Pawn Broker for multiple location for over

06/03/2026

Clarification on yesterday’s cremation burial video.

We received a lot of questions about cemetery regulations, so we’re providing some additional context. Rules regarding the burial of cremated remains can vary by cemetery, state, and local jurisdiction.

Our goal is always to educate and provide transparency about funeral service. We appreciate the discussion and the opportunity to clarify.

As always, check with your cemetery and local authorities regarding any specific requirements in your area.

06/02/2026

Funeral Home FAQ: What happens when cremated remains are buried?

The process is often much simpler than people expect. Today we’re taking you to the cemetery to show what an urn interment can look like.

Services honoring the life of Mr. Lindon Lollar will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the Mantachie Methodist Church....
06/01/2026

Services honoring the life of Mr. Lindon Lollar will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the Mantachie Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Center Star Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, and from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday, all at Mantachie Methodist Church.

MANTACHIE - Lindon Edward Lollar, 87, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born February 8, 1939, in Itawamba County to Eddie F. and Pearl Johnson Lollar. He owned and operated Lollars Little Star in Mantachie for a number of years.

Services honoring the life of Jr. Brooks will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in...
06/01/2026

Services honoring the life of Jr. Brooks will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton. Burial will be in the Dorsey Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

MOOREVILLE - Darron Dewayne Brooks, Jr., 36, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home. Jr., as he was lovingly known, was born May 18, 1988, in Kennett, Missouri, to Darron Dewayne and Pamela Jane Ryans Brooks. He was known for his genial personality and sense of humor. He

Services honoring the life of Mr. David Earl Archie will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church ne...
05/31/2026

Services honoring the life of Mr. David Earl Archie will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church near Vina, Alabama. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 1, and from noon until service time Tuesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

PEACEFUL VALLEY - David Earl Archie, 72, passed away at his home on May 30, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1954, in Caraway, Arkansas, to Charles David and Mary Francis Gray Archie. David worked as a maintenance supervisor at Belmont Homes until his retirement. Throughout his career, he

Graveside services honoring the life of Mr. Lee Bledsoe will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Kirkville Cemetery.  ...
05/29/2026

Graveside services honoring the life of Mr. Lee Bledsoe will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Kirkville Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 27, at the VFW in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. McNeece-Morris is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Lesley Lee Bledsoe, 88, of Zion, Illinois passed away on May 19, 2026, in Waukegan, Illinois. Lee was born on July 21, 1937, in Jay, Oklahoma, the son of William Cecil and Inez Wolfkill Bledsoe. Lee graduated from Jay, Oklahoma, High School and then joined the United States Navy. He

05/26/2026

Step back in time with us! Did you know many funeral homes were originally family homes? Before dedicated funeral facilities became common, services and visitations were often held in residential homes.

05/20/2026

‼️🚨 Content note: This post discusses embalming and post-death care. Viewer discretion advised. 🚨‼️

We’re back in the embalming room answering another question we get asked often. This time, we’re talking about jaundice and why it can create unique challenges during the embalming process.

Don’t enjoy this type of content? Keep scrolling 👍🏻 We’re here to educate and bring transparency to funeral care.

Arrangements for Mr. Lesley Lee Bledsoe will be announced in the upcoming days by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Mantach...
05/19/2026

Arrangements for Mr. Lesley Lee Bledsoe will be announced in the upcoming days by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Mantachie.

Lesley Lee Bledsoe, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 20265, at the Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois. Funeral services will be announced later by McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Mantachie in the upcoming days. Burial will be in the Kirkville Cemetery in Marietta, MS.

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