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Barbara Jean Weaver

Barbara Jean Weaver

Feb 1, 2020

Barbara Weaver, 84, passed away at her residence on Saturday, February 1, 2020. There will be no local services. She will be taken back to Ohio to her final resting place. Please share your memories and condolences at eepicklefuneralhome.com

Jean Bennett Coker

Jean Bennett Coker

Jan 30, 2020

Amory—Jean Bennett Coker, 91, left for the Promised Land on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, MS on January 7, 1929, she was a daughter of Edna Foy Dixon and Mr. Odis Barham. Jean graduated from Hatley High School in the late 1940s, where she played basketball in Junior and Senior High. She worked at an automotive plant in...

Joseph Earl Tedford

Joseph Earl Tedford

Jan 28, 2020

Amory – Joseph Earl Tedford, 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born on November 12, 1941, in Carbon Hill, Alabama, to the late Donald Gates and Hazel Virginia Pennington Tedford. Earl grew up in Alabama and entered into the Army National Guard in the 60’s. He served in military...

Peggy Jo "P.J." Baker Hadaway

Peggy Jo "P.J." Baker Hadaway

Jan 27, 2020

Peggy Jo “P.J.” Baker Hadaway Amory – Peggy Josephine Baker Hadaway, 81, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Gilmore, Amory, MS. Born on January 3, 1939, in Wren, MS, she was the daughter of late Robert Dilworth “R.D.” and Charline “Peggy” McKinney Baker. Peggy grew up in Wren and graduated at the Wren...

Douglas Craig Mckinney, Sr.

Douglas Craig Mckinney, Sr.

Jan 26, 2020

Fulton — Douglas Craig McKinney Sr., 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his residence. Born in Waukegan, IL on March 23, 1956, he was the son of Charles Eugene and Jewel Francis Young McKinney. Doug grew up in Illinois and went to work at an early age as a Brick Mason. He was a hard working...

Ralph Salter, Colonel, Us Army (Ret)

Ralph Salter, Colonel, Us Army (Ret)

Jan 25, 2020

Amory - Ralph Salter, 87, with his family surrounding, departed his earthly home on January 25, 2020. He was born on August 27, 1932, in his home, in Elmore County, Alabama, to the late John Philip and Ila Mae Garner Salter. Ralph grew up in Goodwater, Alabama, played sports in High School, and graduated with the Class of 1950. He...

Kaye Dewitt

Kaye Dewitt

Jan 24, 2020

Amory— Mirla Kaye Plunkett DeWitt, 85, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020 at NMMC Hospice Unit in Tupelo. She was born on December 19, 1934 in Smithville to the late Jim and Madra Plunkett. She graduated from Smithville High School. She married the love of her life, Troy, on August 8, 1952. Kaye was a faithful member of Meadowood...

Jessie J. Wilson

Jessie J. Wilson

Jan 23, 2020

Amory - Jessie Jones Wilson, 86, passed away on January 23, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born on October 8, 1933 in Union County, MS to Julius Jones and Ada Coker. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Amory. Visitation will be held at Pickle Funeral Home in Amory on Sunday, January...

Sonny Riggan

Sonny Riggan

Jan 23, 2020

Smithville - Theodore “Sonny” Riggan, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Diversicare Nursing Center in Amory. Born in Monroe County on April 6, 1941, he was the son of Greely and Ruby Ausborn Riggan. Sonny was born and raised in Smithville, where he attended school. He joined the U.S. Navy around the age of 20 and served...

Judy Welch

Judy Welch

Jan 22, 2020

Becker—Judy Faye Welch, 69, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones at her residence. Born in Amory, MS on September 19, 1950, she was a daughter of William Ernest and Lonie Bell Camp Howard. Judy attended Hatley schools. She worked with Amory Garment/Block, as a clerk at service stations, and as a cashier at Dirt...

Tommy Joe Prestage

Tommy Joe Prestage

Jan 19, 2020

Aberdeen — Tommy Joe Prestage, 59, passed away on January 19, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo. Born in Aberdeen, on September 20, 1960, he was a son of Martha Prestage and the late L. C. Prestage. Tommy grew up attending Aberdeen and Okolona schools. He was a hardworking man and a Jack of All Trades. He was a...

Dale Weaver Guins

Dale Weaver Guins

Jan 18, 2020

Canton—Arness Dale Weaver, 75, left her earthly course on January 18, 2020. Born in Amory, MS on August 16, 1944, she was the daughter of Arnie and Addie Mae Weaver. Dale graduated from Amory High School and then obtained her Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Vanderbilt University. Throughout her working years, she owned and operated her own catering business, worked...

Sam Welch

Sam Welch

Jan 18, 2020

Amory—Sam S. Welch Jr., 82, died on January 18, 2020 at Diversicare Nursing Center in Amory. Born in Alabama, Sam was a son of Sam Stanley Sr. and Ola May Stanley Welch. Sam worked with Thomas Truck Leasing as a mechanic from the early seventies until his retirement in 2001. He always loved tinkering with automobiles and was a dedicated...

"Kathy" Katherine Reich

"Kathy" Katherine Reich

Jan 16, 2020

Smithville— Katherine “Kathy” Reich, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Diversicare Nursing Center in Amory. Born in Lee County, MS on March 15, 1937, she was a daughter of Noah and Clara Bell Frederick Edwards. Kathy was an independent woman, and a devoted wife and mother. Her faith in God and her love for her family guided...

Joel Thomas Duncan

Joel Thomas Duncan

Jan 15, 2020

AMORY- Joel Thomas Duncan, 73, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at North MS Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. Born on October 26, 1946 in Amory, MS, he was the son of the late Joseph Duncan and Verna Suggs Duncan. Joel grew up in Amory, MS and was a 1965 graduate of Amory High School. He married Tina Stacy on...

Leslie Anderson

Leslie Anderson

Jan 15, 2020

Leslie H. Anderson passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Leslie was born on February 5, 1957; two minutes after his identical twin brother. From that moment on, they were known as the “Anderson twins”. With their parents and sister, Kathy, they lived in Memphis, Tennessee, Frankfort, Germany, and Inverness. Leslie lived in Indianola for many years before finally settling...

Bettye Morris Benedict

Bettye Morris Benedict

Jan 13, 2020

Amory—Bettye Richey Morris Benedict, 85, passed away at Oak Tree Manor Assisted Living on Monday, January 13, 2020. Born in New Albany, MS on May 11, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Roy Thomas Richey Sr and Jewell Prewett Richey. Bettye attended New Albany schools where she was a Majorette in the Band for four years, on the...

Betty Jo Bishop

Betty Jo Bishop

Jan 10, 2020

Evergreen Community—Betty Jo Bishop, 73, was welcomed into her heavenly home on the morning of January 10, 2020. Born in the Carolina Community on December 3, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Dick C. and Dolly Brown Dobbins. Betty was a strong and faithful Christian who held her family close to her. She adored children and was known...

James "Jimmy" Vaughan

James "Jimmy" Vaughan

Jan 6, 2020

James “Jimmy” Wilson Vaughan Smithville— James Wilson Vaughan, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2020, at NMMC-Gilmore in Amory. Born at home in Smithville on February 28, 1941, he was a son of Thomas Maxell and Jessmer Kennedy Vaughan. James was born and raised in Smithville, where he attended school and began his lifelong occupation as a carpenter,...

Avonell Pruett

Avonell Pruett

Jan 6, 2020

Avonell Bailey Pruett Smithville – Avonell Bailey Pruett, 92, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Amory, MS. Born on July 29, 1927, in Monroe County, MS, she was a daughter of the late Clay and Georgia Hathcock Bailey. She grew up in Monroe County and attended Pine Grove School. She married the love of...

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