Obituaries
Nina Kay Morrison
Dec 19, 2021
Smithville – Nina Kay Cox Morrison, 89, finished her earthly course and began her new life in Heaven on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born on December 31, 1931, in Pearce Chapel Community of Smithville, MS, to the late Virgil Hanley Knight and Era Mae “Wylie” Knight. Nina grew up in Monroe County and attended Pearce Chapel School and...
Olena Morton
Dec 16, 2021
Caledonia – Annie Olena Morton, 85, while at her residence in Caledonia, passed away and began her new life in Heaven on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Olena was born April 11, 1936, in Beaverton, Alabama, to the late William Henry Allen and Anetta Mangum Allen. Olena grew up and attended school in Beaverton, Alabama with a very large family, being...
Donnell Raymond Smith
Dec 10, 2021
Amory – Donnell Raymond Smith, 84, finished his earthly course and began his new life in Heaven on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born on March 12, 1937, in Splunge, MS, to the late Clarence L. and Teresa Minga Smith. Donnell grew up in Monroe County, attended school in Splunge and later graduated with the Smithville High School class...
Gloria Marie Herring
Dec 9, 2021
Amory – Gloria Marie Herring, 76, met her Savior face to face when she began her new life in Heaven. She was born on August 23, 1945, in Munford, Tennessee to the late Donald Churchill and Bertha McDaniel Churchill. Gloria grew up in Tipton County, Tennessee. She attended school in Munford before moving to Mississippi. She was blessed during her...
James Wallace Wright
Dec 6, 2021
Hatley - Known by family and friends as “Bubba”, James Wallace Wright, left this world to join his family and friends in heaven on December 6, 2021. He was born May 31, 1934, to Winnie and Sallie Wright and lived his 87 years in the Hatley community. Brothers Tilman and Truman and sisters Reba Blankenship, Clara Summerford, Doris Jean Eads,...
Thomas "Tom" Riley Kennedy
Nov 30, 2021
Columbus – Thomas Riley Kennedy, 87, passed away on November 30, 2021, at Baptist Memorial – Golden Triangle Hospital, Columbus, MS. He was born on November 15, 1934 in Smithville, MS, he was a son to the late Aura and Eunice Towery Kennedy. Thomas grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Smithville High School. He attended Itawamba Junior College...
Barbara Howell Garner
Nov 29, 2021
Barbara Jean Whitlock Chism Howell Garner, 86, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021 from Riverplace Nursing Home in Amory. Born on February 24, 1935 in Lee County, she was a daughter to Ollis Lee and Pearl Odelle Hester Whitlock. She attended Becker School and for many years, she operated Barbara’s Flowers on Hatley Road later...
Daniel Bryan "Shep" Shepherd
Nov 27, 2021
Amory – Daniel Bryan “Shep” Shepherd, 89, saw Jesus face to face and was reunited with his sweet wife on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Born on May 1, 1932, in Bolivar County, MS, he was a son to the late Fletcher Bryan and Lettie Florence Smith Shepherd. Shep grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Wren High School. After...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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