Funeral Homes in Senatobia, MS

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Kamala (wrestler and actor).

Senatobia is a city in and the county seat of Tate County, Mississippi, and is the 15th largest municipality in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. The population was 8,165 at the 2010 census.Senatobia is the home of Northwest Mississippi Community College, a state community college that provides two-year academic and technical degree programs. Northwest's system-wide enrollment exceeds 8,000 on three campuses in Senatobia, Southaven and Oxford. Senatobia is also the home of The Baddour Center, a residential care facility for mild to moderately mentally retarded adults.On April 13, 1834 early settler James Peters purchased two sections of land from the Chickasaw Nation for the sum of $1.25 per acre. This land was later developed as the town of Senatobia. The name Senatobia, given by Charles Meriweather, was derived from the Indian word Senatohoba, which means “White Sycamore”—a symbol of "rest for the weary."Senatobia received its charter as a municipality in 1860. Tate County was organized in 1873, during the Reconstruction era. During the Civil War, the town's business section was burned twice by Federal troops.Two Academy Award-nominated films have been partially filmed in the town: The Client (1994) and The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996).

Senatobia Obituaries

It was disclosed on May 12th, 2019 that Randy Melvin Crockett passed away in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Crockett was 63 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Randy Melvin's life.

It was written on May 3rd, 2019 that Irene Howe passed on in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Howe was 77 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Irene's life.

It was revealed on April 25th, 2019 that Gilda F Cashmore-Staffod perished in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Cashmore-Staffod was 83 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gilda F's life.

It was noted on April 12th, 2019 that William Thomas Newman passed away in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Newman was 63 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William Thomas's life.

It was disclosed on April 10th, 2019 that Ava Arlene Williams (Jefcoat) passed on in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Ms. Williams was 86 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ava Arlene's life.

It was written on April 9th, 2019 that Terry G Stull perished in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Stull was 74 years old and was born in Ft McPherson, GA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Terry G's life.

It was reported on April 7th, 2019 that Paul Ferguson passed away in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Ferguson was 60 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Paul's life.

It was written on April 6th, 2019 that Donald Miller died in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Miller was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Donald's life.

It was written on April 5th, 2019 that Turch Hibbler perished in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Hibbler was 72 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Turch's life.

It was reported on April 2nd, 2019 that Ernestine Smith (Quick) passed on in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Ms. Smith was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ernestine's life.

History

After a municipal annexation in 2007, Senatobia's population has risen to an estimated 7,448 . The United States Census Bureau 2006 population estimate for Senatobia was 6,878, a 2.93% increase since the 2000 Census. It is the county seat of Tate County, Mississippi County . Senatobia is a city located in Tate County, Mississippi County, Mississippi, United States, and is the 15th largest municipality in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. .

The official website for the city of Senatobia is http://www.cityofsenatobia.com.