Obituaries

Almon Thompson

Almon Thompson

Jul 18, 2020

Almon O’Neal Thompson Aberdeen— Almon Cassie O’Neal Thompson, 83, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones, on Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1936 in Wayne County, Mississippi, to the late Bilbo and Virley O’Neal. Almon was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother. None of her grandchildren or great-grand-babies ever walked through...

Larry Presley

Larry Presley

Jul 16, 2020

Nettleton—Larry Wayne Presley, 48, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at his residence in Nettleton. Born in Okolona, Mississippi, on March 8, 1972, he was a son of the late Marion Eugene Presley and Peggy Jo Louis Presley. Larry attended Nettleton and Hatley schools in his younger days, and worked as a painter for many years with Cook and...

Victor "Vic" Elliott, Jr.

Victor "Vic" Elliott, Jr.

Jul 15, 2020

Amory—Victor Leyzunda Elliott Jr., 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Byhalia, MS. Born in Amory on September 1, 1958, he was the son of Victor Leyzunda Elliott Sr. and Kay Rogers Elliott. Vic graduated from Amory High School with the Class of 1976. He then attended Itawamba Junior College and Mississippi State University. Vic farmed, drove trucks,...

Becky Darlene Myhand

Becky Darlene Myhand

Jul 12, 2020

Becky “Darlene” Myhand, age 55, of Smithville, MS died July 12, 2020, at Northeast Mississippi Medical Center due to COVID-19-related complications. She was born on September 30, 1964 to Sarah Elizabeth Byers and Alvin Gene Craig of Hamilton, AL. She was the youngest daughter of 9 siblings. She is survived by her husband, Timothy James Myhand, 56, whom she married...

Wayne H. Parish

Wayne H. Parish

Jul 12, 2020

Amory – Wayne Hilton Parish, 77, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Diversicare Nursing Center, Amory, MS. Born on July 18, 1942, in Wren, he was the son of Hilton and Gertrude Clark Parish. Wayne grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Wren High School where he was a great basketball player. He was actively recruited to...

John Allen Thompson

John Allen Thompson

Jul 11, 2020

Hamilton, AL – John Allen Thompson, 63, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. Born on October 5, 1956, in Amory, he was a son of the late Billy and Aileen Aldridge Thompson. John grew up in Amory and graduated from Hatley High School. He went to work in the furniture industry, working...

June Shelton Whitehead

June Shelton Whitehead

Jul 9, 2020

Memphis – Eleanor “June” Shelton Whitehead, 85, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her residence in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on February 17, 1935, in Smithville, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late John Robert and Maurine Hadaway Shelton. June grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Smithville High School. A woman who loved knowledge, she furthered...

Melissa "Missy" Gail Tackett

Melissa "Missy" Gail Tackett

Jul 8, 2020

Melissa “Missy” Gail Tackett Smithville – Melissa “Missy” Gail Tackett, 52, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at her residence in Smithville. Born on November 2, 1967, she was a daughter of Thomas Wayne Tackett and Helen Lynn Baughman Tackett. Missy grew up in Amory and attended Amory High School. Her grace and kindness to others cultivated many friendships...

Beverly J. Haney

Beverly J. Haney

Jul 8, 2020

Wren – Beverly Jo Sawyer Haney, 61, passed away and started her new life in heaven on July 8, 2020. Born in Killeen, Texas, on October 21, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Bryan Preston “Buzz” Sawyer and Janice Marie Kirby Sawyer. Beverly grew up in Monroe County and graduated with the Amory High School Class of 1976....

Richard K. 'Dick' Miller

Richard K. 'Dick' Miller

Jul 1, 2020

Richard K Miller Amory – Richard “Dick” K. Miller, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his residence in Amory. Born on March 26, 1938, in Hamburg, Iowa, he was a son of the late Edwin and Dorothy Smalley Miller. Richard grew up in Iowa and Illinois. He graduated from the Zion-Benton Township Highschool in Zion, Illinois. He...

Wilma Ginn

Wilma Ginn

Jun 29, 2020

Amory—Wilma Lorene Ginn, 85, stepped into Glory on the night of June 29, 2020. Born in Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Resse Lee Harrison. Lorene was a loving, strong-willed lady. Always joyful, she loved her friends and family dearly. Lorene owned and operated a bait shop at the Tenn-Tom Waterway for several years. She was...

Naum L. Myatt

Naum L. Myatt

Jun 28, 2020

Becker — Naum Lee Myatt, 88, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at his residence in Becker, MS. He was born on May 12, 1932, in Monroe County, Mississippi, to the late Purvis Connie Myatt, Sr. and the late Clara Bee Myatt. Naum grew up in Monroe County in a close family and he had three other brothers. He...

John L. Hand

John L. Hand

Jun 28, 2020

Amory – John L Hand , 77, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. Born on December 16, 1942, in Arkansas, John was a son of the late Samuel Grady and Mary Gussie Oliver Hand. Growing up, John lived in Mississippi and Florida where he met the love of his life, Grace. They...

Gregory "Greg" Alan Coker Sr.

Gregory "Greg" Alan Coker Sr.

Jun 24, 2020

Smithville – Gregory “Greg” Alan Coker, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in Monroe County, Mississippi. Born on August 15, 1960, in Memphis, TN, he was the son of Virginia Frances Jernigan Coker and the late Connie Reed Coker. Greg grew up in a large family in Monroe County and graduated from Smithville High School with the class...

Julia Thelma Jenkins

Julia Thelma Jenkins

Jun 23, 2020

Aberdeen— Julia Thelma Johnston Jenkins, 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence in Aberdeen. Born on June 22, 1956, she was a daughter of William Asa Johnston and Thelma Ryles Phelps. Julia was born in Andalusia, Alabama. She was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church in Nettleton. Julia was sarcastic,...

Mary Jo Hadaway

Mary Jo Hadaway

Jun 23, 2020

Amory - Mary Jo Hadaway, 80, started her new life in heaven on June 23, 2020. She was born on January 14, 1940, to the late Elige Thomas Isbell and Mary Lummie Cannon Isbell. The day after Mary Jo passed, the first thing to be done was to open the letter Mary Jo specifically instructed her children to read while...

James Matthew Welch

James Matthew Welch

Jun 22, 2020

Amory— James Matthew Welch, 26, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born in Amory on February 15, 1994, he was a son of Lisa Renee Gilbert and the late Ricky Earl Welch. Matthew graduated from Smithville High School with the Class of 2012. He then obtained his Associate’s Degree from Itawamba and...

Grace Sanderson

Grace Sanderson

Jun 19, 2020

Amory – Grace L. Sanderson, 81, started her new life in Heaven on Friday, June 19, 2020. Born on May 25, 1939, in Peaceful Valley, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Ulmer and Myrtle Phillips Green. Grace grew up in Itawamba County and attended Dorsey elementary and Itawamba Agricultural High School. She went on to further her education...

Christopher Jason Colburn

Christopher Jason Colburn

Jun 18, 2020

Saltillo—Christopher Jason Colburn, 46, left his earthly course on Thursday, June 18, 2020 in Flowood, Mississippi. Born in Amory on June 17, 1974, he was a son of the late Douglas Wayne and Linda Sue Cantrell Colburn. Chris was a hardworking, determined man. He attended Trinidad State Junior College before transferring to Andersonville Baptist Seminary. He also attended the University...

Ruby Wilf Mitchell

Ruby Wilf Mitchell

Jun 12, 2020

Ruby Wilf Mitchell of Amory, MS, formerly of Jackson, TN, joined her Heavenly Father on June 12, 2020. She was born in Dyess Colony, AR on Jan. 29, 1927, the daughter of Ephream Chester Burch and Eddie Lee Avenue Burch Burch. She loved people and enjoyed homemaking, singing, music, and was enthusiastic about fashion. She was preceded in death by...

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