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Thelma Tubb Crook

Thelma Tubb Crook

Nov 27, 2021

Thelma Tubb Crook, age 97, from Hatley, Mississippi, passed peacefully into the Father’s hands on November 27, 2021. Thelma leaves her husband, Douglas, and her daughter, Cathy Deaderick (Tom), grandson Daniel Deaderick (Chelslyn) and great-granddaughter Lavinia. She was preceded in death by parents Clovis and Maggie (nee Smith) Tubb, her brothers Gentry and Dudley, and her sister Luna Pope. Thelma...

Kay Dobbs

Kay Dobbs

Nov 24, 2021

Smithville – Kaynettle “Kay” McKinney Dobbs, 59, began her new life in Heaven on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Born on March 6, 1962, in Aberdeen, MS, she was a daughter to Theodis McKinney and Earnstine Davis McKinney. Kay grew up in a large family with four other siblings in Monroe County and attended school in Smithville, MS. She went to...

Eula Mae Kennedy

Eula Mae Kennedy

Nov 20, 2021

Aberdeen – Eula Mae Kennedy, 99, finished her earthly course and began her new life in Heaven on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Born on August 9, 1922, in Selmer, TN, she was a daughter to the late Monte Evans and Maggie Carter Evans. Eula Mae grew up in McNairy County, TN in a large family, having five other siblings. She...

Afton Jones

Afton Jones

Nov 19, 2021

Amory – Afton Nell Kendrick Jones, 89, was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Friday, November 19, 2021. Born on February 18, 1932, in Monroe County, MS, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Cora Posey Kendrick. Afton grew up in Monroe County in a large family with a total of ten siblings. She graduated from Becker...

Clinton "Jack" Noe

Clinton "Jack" Noe

Nov 18, 2021

Clinton "Jack" Noe Starkville/Monroe County – Clinton “Jack” Noe, 89, finished his earthly course and began his new life in Heaven on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Born on September 7, 1932, in Smithville, MS, he was a son to the late John Shaffer Noe and Johnnie Avis Young Noe. Jack grew up in Monroe County Mississippi in a very large...

Samuel Jefferson Moore

Samuel Jefferson Moore

Nov 16, 2021

Samuel Jefferson Moore Samuel (Sammy) Jefferson Moore, 83, departed this life peacefully on November 16, 2021, at Sycamore Place Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Sammy was born in Amory, Mississippi, on August 4, 1938, to John and Mary Patton Moore. He grew up in Amory and graduated from Amory High School in 1956. While attending high school, Sammy...

Margaret "Kay" Colburn

Margaret "Kay" Colburn

Nov 14, 2021

Margaret Kathleen Tubb Colburn, 89, was welcomed on November 14th, 2021 into the Lord’s arms and her heavenly home. Kay was born on August 18, 1932, in Hatley, Mississippi to Prentiss Tubb and Mary Isabell Whitehead Tubb, the youngest of 9 children. Kay attended Hatley Schools, graduating as valedictorian of the Senior Class of 1950. She married William Harvey Colburn...

Eddie Dean Brooks

Eddie Dean Brooks

Nov 11, 2021

Amory – Eddie Dean Brooks, 70, met his Savior face to face on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born on February 21, 1951, in Houlka, MS, he was the son of the late L.C. Brooks and Ruby Lambert Brooks. Eddie attended school in Okolona and began working at a young age. He became self employed and through lots of hands on...

Norene Reeves Carlisle

Norene Reeves Carlisle

Nov 11, 2021

Amory – Norene Reeves Carlisle, 99, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Oak Tree Manor in Amory. Born on December 24, 1921, in Smithville, MS, she was the daughter of the late Willie Jefferson and Martha Clara Scott Reeves. Norene grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Amory High School. She was a dedicated bookkeeper for several...

Howard Rufus Dietz Jr.

Howard Rufus Dietz Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Amory – “Chuck” Howard Rufus Dietz, Jr., 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at his residence in Amory. He was born on July 6, 1948, in Bellville, TX, to the late Howard Rufus Dietz, Sr. and Eileen Dietz. Chuck grew up in Texas and graduated from High School. He then obtained a scholarship for bull riding and he...

Prentiss Cornet

Prentiss Cornet

Nov 9, 2021

Prentiss Cornet, 85 passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. The family will conduct private services for Mr. Cornet at a later date. Please share your condolences and memories with his family at eepicklefuneralhome.com

Linda Shepherd

Linda Shepherd

Nov 7, 2021

Amory – Linda Joyce Blake Shepherd, 80, finished her course on this earth and met her Savior face to face on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Born on September 9, 1941, in Eldridge, AL, she was the daughter to the late Melvin Chester Blake and Lillie Mae Miles Blake. Linda grew up in Monroe County and attended Amory High School. She...

Margaret Mary "Dotta" Howell

Margaret Mary "Dotta" Howell

Nov 4, 2021

Amory – Margaret “Nanie” “Dotta” Howell, 79, started her new life in Heaven, with her daughter by her side, on Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born on May 30, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Earl Bossow and Margaret Rosinski. She grew up in Illinois and attended Stagg and Carl Sanburg High School in Illinois. At age 17,...

Susan Darlene Howell

Susan Darlene Howell

Nov 4, 2021

Hatley – Susan Darlene Howell, 56, started her new life in Heaven, with her momma by her side, on Thursday, November 4, 2021. A Valentine’s baby, she was born on February 14, 1965, in Lagrange, Illinois, to Wayne Howell and the late Margaret M. Bossow Howell. Susan grew up in Illinois and attended Stagg High School in Palos Hill, Illinois....

Tina Shields Rost

Tina Shields Rost

Oct 30, 2021

Columbus – Tina Shields Rost, 47, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born on July 2, 1974, in Amory, MS to the late Roger Shields and Linda Worthey Shields. Tina grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Hatley High School in 1992. She furthered her education at Bevill State...

Freida Bucy Stockton Coleman

Freida Bucy Stockton Coleman

Oct 26, 2021

Amory / Silver Point, TN – Freida Coleman, 102, began her new life in Heaven on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her residence in Silver Point, TN. She was born on August 7, 1919, in Amory, MS, to the late Mary Ann Bucy and William Aden Stockton, Sr. Freida grew up in a large family, raised in Monroe County, and...

Walta Mae Wallace

Walta Mae Wallace

Oct 21, 2021

Amory - Walta Mae Cowley-Wallace,98, peacefully passed away on October 21, 2021 due to natural causes while in the gracious care of The Meadows and Sanctuary Hospice Staff. Walta Mae was born December 24, 1922 in Amory, MS, to the late Walter William and Mary Gwendolyn Smith. Walta Mae attended school in Amory and graduated from Amory High School with...

Kim Hood

Kim Hood

Oct 18, 2021

Kim Hood, 61, of Hattiesburg passed away on October 18, 2021 at Merit Health Wesley Medical Center. Visitation will be Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS from 11 A.M. until service at 1 P.M. followed by burial in Highland Cemetery. There will be no local services. Mrs. Hood was a member of Temple Baptist Church....

Randall "Randy" Stripling

Randall "Randy" Stripling

Oct 12, 2021

Aberdeen – Randal “Randy” Keith Stripling, 54, passed away on October 12, 2021, at his residence in Aberdeen, MS. Born on August 25, 1967, he was a son to the late Floyd Stripling and Lavern Sanders Stripling. Randal grew up in Lamar County Alabama and attended Mill Port High School. He was a hard worker and was employed for over...

Murphy "Buddy" Minga, Jr.

Murphy "Buddy" Minga, Jr.

Oct 11, 2021

Amory – Murphy Troy “Buddy” Minga, Jr., 62, finished his work here on earth and began his new life in Heaven on Monday, October 11, 2021. Born on August 13, 1959, in Amory, MS, he was a son of the late Murphy Troy Minga, Sr., and Lillian Fears Minga. Buddy grew up in a large family in Monroe County and...

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