Obituaries
Jeffie Lou Robinson
Aug 24, 2019
Fulton— Jeffie Lou Robinson, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at The Meadows in Fulton. Born in Tremont on March 10, 1931, she was the daughter of Kirk Cyril and Mildred Esta Wright Robinson. Jeffie graduated from Okolona High School. She attended Wood Jr. College, graduated from the University Southern Mississippi, and nearly obtained her doctorate from Mississippi...
Jimmy Umfress
Aug 22, 2019
Amory— Jimmy Umfress, 74, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born in Tildon, MS on January 25, 1945, he was a son of Riley Velton and Ruby Powell Umfress. Jimmy graduated from Hatley High School. He retired from Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation after thirty-three years of service as a shift forman. He was...
John Nix
Aug 19, 2019
Smithville— John William Nix, 76, passed away peacefully at his residence in Smithville on Monday, August 19, 2019. Born in Dexter, Missouri, on September 12, 1942, he was a son of the late Columbus Perry and Pearlie Ethel Vaughn Nix. John moved to Amory, where he remained the rest of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. In 1996,...
Wilma Burks
Aug 19, 2019
Amory – Wilma Burks, 86, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Diversicare Nursing Center, Amory, Mississippi. Born on October 4, 1932, in Fulton, MS she was the daughter of Claude B. Moore and Minnie K Moore. Wilma attended Clay Elementary School in Fulton, then attended Smithville schools and finally she graduated from Hatley High School. She worked in many...
Kenneth B. Reich, Sr.
Aug 17, 2019
Amory— Kenneth Burdine Reich Sr., 87, passed away on August 17, 2019, at NMMC-Gilmore in Amory. Born in Monroe County on June 9, 1932, he was a son of Morris and Adelaide Dill Reich. Kenneth graduated from Hatley High School before obtaining his bachelor’s degree in education from Mississippi State University. He was a spirited entrepreneur with interest in lumber,...
Peggy B. Wilkerson
Aug 16, 2019
Amory—Peggy Black Wilkerson, 79, died on Friday, August 16, 2019, at the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Peggy was born on September 25, 1939, to Boyd and Bernice Black. She graduated from Greenwood Springs High School, Class of 1957. She married Eddie L. Wilkerson on October 28, 1958. They were blessed with three children. Peggy was employed at...
Linda Spear
Aug 15, 2019
Pontotoc— Linda Spear, 68, passed away on August 15, 2019, in Pontotoc County. Born on February 9, 1951 in Amory, she was a daughter of Stacey and Louise Patterson. Linda certainly lived her life to the fullest. She worked for Amory Garment for several years. Linda also worked for various nursing homes as a cook. She was of the Baptist...
Inez Chandler
Aug 14, 2019
Sheffield— Inez Chandler, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Cottage of the Shoals in Tuscumbia, AL. Born on October 30, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Alvie Jordan and Quillie Snow. Inez is survived by her sons, Dennis King (Mary), Virginia Beach, VA, Randy King (Carolyn), Lobelville, TN, Tony King (Laura), Muscle Shoals, AL,...
Hal Weaver
Aug 11, 2019
Columbus—Hal Junior Weaver, 88, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. Born on March 14, 1931, he was a son of Hal Major and Hazel Hull Weaver. Hal graduated from Hatley High School with the Class of 1947. He attended Itawamba Junior College before obtaining his Mechanical Engineering degree from Mississippi State University. Hal served...
Margaret A. Reeves
Aug 11, 2019
Amory – Margaret Ann Mize Pickle Reeves, 81, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Amory. Born on January 2, 1938, she was a daughter of Robert Clayton “Jack” and Dorothy Mildred Mize. Margaret got married to Dow Summerford Pickle when she was in school and they moved to Zion, Illinois and they were blessed with...
Randy G. Poole
Aug 9, 2019
Amory—Randy Grady Poole, 57, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at his residence in Amory. Born in Augusta, GA on December 21, 1961, he was a son of Theron and Kate Poole. Randy graduated from Orange High School in Orange, California before enlisting into the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country for three years as a supply specialist...
Thoma Riggan Duvall
Aug 6, 2019
Pearce Chapel Community — Thoma Inez Riggan Duvall, 95, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at NMMC in Tupelo. She was born on March 31, 1924 to JB and Erin Knight Riggan. Thoma graduated from Smithville High School. For many years, she worked as a CNA in the nursery of the Gilmore Memorial Hospital....
Francis 'Fiddle' Denver Wright
Aug 6, 2019
Francis Denver “Fiddle” Wright Smithville – Francis Denver “Fiddle” Wright, 91, passed away with his family surrounding him, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at the NMMC- Gilmore, Amory, MS. Born in Smithville, MS, on September 9, 1927, he was the son of Hiram Hurston Wright and Eula Mae Francis Wright. Fiddle was a Seminole who graduated with the Smithville Class...
Nolen Dale Otts
Aug 3, 2019
Gardendale— Nolen Dale Otts, 67, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at UAB-Gardendale. Born in Amory, Mississippi on August 19, 1951, he was a son of Nolen and Mary Elizabeth Duncan Otts. Dale graduated from Smithville High School before attending Itawamba Community College. He worked as a painter for most of his life. For many years, he was a...
Elke Irene Pace
Jul 29, 2019
Greenwood Springs, MS - Elke Irene Pace, 74, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared with her family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com
Carla Nanette Clark
Jul 29, 2019
Smithville— Carla Nanette “Nan” Clark, 67, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at NMMC-Gilmore in Amory. Born in Dyess, Arkansas on November 8, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Lenard and June Marshall Clark. Nan graduated from New Hope High School in Columbus, MS. She owned and operated the Columbus Christian Book Store that her father had...
Martha Faye Logan Conner
Jul 26, 2019
Amory— Martha Faye Logan Conner, 75, passed away with her family close by, on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Oak Tree Nursing Center, Amory, MS. Born February 8, 1944, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of Robert Winston Basham and Lorean Nix Basham. Martha grew up in Monroe County in a very large family where she was one of...
Carter Delane Clayton
Jul 19, 2019
Nettleton – Carter Delane “Gummy Bear” Clayton, infant son of Maggie Mae Clayton, was stillborn on Friday, July 19, 2019, at 10:05 PM, at NMMC Women’s Center. Baby Carter was loved by many. He loved when his uncle, Bobo, would lay his phone on his Mama’s belly and play music. He would kick so good and do flips. Carter would...
Betty A Cantrell
Jul 17, 2019
Aberdeen – Betty A. Cantrell, 74, died early in the morning, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. A native of Amory, MS, she was born on July 31, 1944 to the late Alfred and Velma Holcomb Carruth. Mrs. Cantrell attended Hatley High School and ICC Tupelo. She married James C. Cantrell on March 1, 1960, who...
Robbie Carnes
Jul 12, 2019
Tupelo— Robbie Lee Parham Carnes, 46, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born in Louisiana on February 20, 1973, she was a daughter of John Robert and Evie Lee Gray Parham. Robbie is survived by her father, John Parham; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...
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