" She , a respected state lawmaker , had been battling cancer . A friend said it appears she killed herself . Gov . Describing Upshaw as a fighter , the friend said she had been aggressively battling the depression . Phil Bryant called Upshaw a ` ` unselfish and dedicated public servant . ''
" She , a respected state lawmaker , had been battling cancer . A friend said it appears she killed herself . Gov . Phil Bryant called Upshaw a ` ` unselfish and dedicated public servant . ''