Obituaries
Eddie Poole
Apr 2, 2023
Eddie Poole Amory - Eddie Poole, 59, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Eddie’s love of life and love of his family are two things that everyone mentions about him. One of his family members recently said that Eddie could make anyone believe anything he told them. He loved to tell tales to those around...
Jimmy R. "Termite" Harlow
Mar 31, 2023
Wren – Jimmy Richard “Termite” Harlow of Wren passed away at the age of 75 on March 31, 2023 after a long illness. He was born on November 21, 1947, in Wren, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Richard C. Harlow, Jr. and Merle Lawler Harlow. Jimmy was known throughout high school and the rest of his life...
Albert 'Ray' Smith
Mar 30, 2023
Albert ‘Ray’ Smith, 87, of Tupelo, MS passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023. Ray was born on April 19, 1935 in Tupelo to the late Albert J. Smith and Elmer L. Deaton. Ray is survived by his brother, Mitch Witcher (Barbara); nieces Debra Foley (Howard), Miller Douglas (Paul); nephews Daren Foley, John Foley (Julie), John Strother, Jr., (Alyson), brother-in-law,...
Robert N. Smith
Mar 26, 2023
Robert Noel Smith Aberdeen – Robert Noel Smith, 87, met his Heavenly father and was reunited with his wife on March 26, 2023. He was born on February 27, 1936, in Wren, MS to the late Felix and Edrie Hill Smith. Robert grew up in Monroe County and was a graduate of Wren High School. He furthered his education at...
Carolyn Kay Howard Lockhart
Mar 25, 2023
Amory - Carolyn Kay Howard Lockhart, 74, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory, MS. She was born on September 14, 1948, in Amory, MS to the late William Earnest Howard and Lonie Bell Camp Howard. Carolyn grew up in Monroe County and was a proud graduate of Hatley High School with the...
Shelley Grant Summerford
Mar 19, 2023
Shelley Grant Summerford Amory – Shelley Grant Summerford, 36, a devoted wife, loving mother, precious daughter and niece and a friend to many, began her new life in Heaven on March 19, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1986 in Amory, MS, to Leslie and Sheila Loden Grant. Shelley grew up in a wonderful family and graduated from Amory...
Rosemary Harris Gillentine
Mar 14, 2023
Rosemary Harris Gillentine Amory – Rosemary Harris Gillentine, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 as the sun was setting. She was born on August 8, 1947, in Amory, MS to the late Shelby Lee Harris and Mary Alice McCullough Harris-Robison. Rosemary grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Amory High School with the Class of 1965....
Peggy Jo Smith Hoots
Mar 6, 2023
Peggy Jo Smith Hoots, 80, gained her wings and departed this life on Monday, March 6, 2023. Peggy was born in the Grubbs Springs community in Monroe County on March 25th, 1942. She was the fifth of ten children born to James David Smith and Mary Lee Irvin Smith. She attended school at Hamilton, MS until the family relocated to...
Marcelle H. Medley
Mar 5, 2023
Marcelle Medley Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Marcelle Horne Medley, passed away with her daughter by her side on March 5, 2023 at the age of 95 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Terry (Anita) Medley, Jackson, and Nita (John) McFadden, West Point; grandchildren: Meagan Medley, (fiancé Jim Muncie) and Hunter Medley...
Francine Winstead
Mar 5, 2023
Francine Winstead Tupelo/Amory – Dortha Francine Winstead, 82, passed away on March 5, 2023 in Tupelo, MS and began her new life in Heaven. She was born on June 2, 1940 in Causeyville, MS, to the late Otis and Kizzie Brunson Culpepper. Francine graduated from High School in Lauderdale County, MS and attended some college. She married Hilria “H.J.” Winstead...
James Eugene Haney
Mar 2, 2023
James Eugene Haney Amory – James Eugene Haney, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born on February 22, 1946 in Monroe County, Mississippi. Eugene attended school at Becker and then finished his education at Hatley School. He was a great provider for his family. For many years, he traded in tractor sales....
Gerald Dwain Jernigan
Feb 27, 2023
Gerald Dwain Jernigan Smithville – Gerald Dwain Jernigan, 56, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his residence in Smithville, MS. He was born on January 29, 1967, in Amory, MS to Dorothy Turner Jernigan and the late James Greely. Gerald attended school in Amory and worked for many years at Lucky Star Industries. He was a great provider...
Carl W. Dove
Feb 27, 2023
Carl W. Dove *** UPDATE - GRAVESIDE SERVICE MOVED TO CHAPEL SERVICE ON FRIDAY 03/03/2023*** Amory – Carl Wayne Dove, 81, started his new life in Heaven on February 27, 2023. He was born in Detroit Alabama, on June 27, 1941, to the late Charlie Dove and Viola Markham Dove. Carl grew up in Alabama and attended school there. He...
Bobbye Jean Roye
Feb 26, 2023
Heaven has gained one of the most precious women that has ever walked the face of this Earth. On Sunday, February 26, surrounded by her husband and children, Bobbye Jean Roye found perfect peace and healing in the arms of her Savior. After 90 years of living life to the fullest, she surely entered heaven’s gates singing and dancing as...
Freddie Kennedy
Feb 25, 2023
Freddie Maxwell Kennedy Booneville/Smithville – Freddie Maxwell Kennedy, 64, started his new life in Heaven on February 25, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Eldried Maxwell Kennedy and Helen Anita Knight Kennedy. Freddie grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Smithville High School with the class of 1976. He went on...
Dorothy Pearson Rieves
Feb 25, 2023
Dorothy Lou Pearson Rieves Tupelo - Dot Rieves, 94 and one-half years old of Tupelo, MS went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born June 28, 1928, to Audie and Shellie Pearson of Golden, MS. Dot graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School in 1946 and attended...
Perry Lee Mcfarling
Feb 25, 2023
Perry Lee McFarling Amory – Perry Lee McFarling, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on October 19, 1954, in Aberdeen, MS to the late Marlin Watson McFarling and Eddie Lee Dowdy. Perry grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Amory High School. He then went on to serve...
William D. "Buddy" Young
Feb 23, 2023
William “Buddy” Young Tupelo – William Dalton Young, 90, was called home on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. He was born in New Albany, MS on June 14, 1932 to the late Bill Pinkalvis and Etoyle Rossell Young. William attended Carolina School in the Carolina Community in Itawamba County and he was Baptist. He served as a Corporal in the United...
Julia Nell Marie Boutot Wickline
Feb 19, 2023
Charleston, WV - Julia Nell Marie Boutot Wickline passed away on February 19, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1982 in Springfield, Missouri the oldest child of Michael and Carol (Dorris) Boutot. Julia had a heart for recovery and was passionate about helping others overcome addiction. After being estranged from her family for many years, she spent the last...
Amber Michelle Hicks-Gordon
Feb 10, 2023
Amory - Taken far too soon, Amber Michelle Hicks-Gordon, 30, was called home on Thursday, February 9th 2023 in Water Valley, MS. She was born in Selmer, TN in McNairy County on January 1st, 1993 to Carrie Turner (Hicks) Perrigin & John Shannon Hicks and was the (chosen/adopted) daughter of Sammy D. Gordon. Amber grew up in Monroe County, MS,...
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