Obituaries
Shirley Murphy Phillips
Mar 5, 2019
Amory— Shirley Murphy Phillips, 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at NMMC Gilmore in Amory. Born in Aberdeen on March 11, 1958, she was a daughter of John Ralph and Bessie Joe Fowlkes Murphy. Shirley attended Becker Schools and graduated from Amory High School. She obtained her Associate’s Degree in nursing from Itawamba Community College and was a...
Gene Wright
Mar 4, 2019
Farris Eugene (Gene) Wright of Amory, MS died peacefully at his home on March 4, 2019. HIs last days were spent surrounded by family and friends and his loving wife, Patsy Wright. He was born on October 4, 1934 to the late John Calvin Wright and Ida Little Wright of Aberdeen, MS. Gene grew up in Aberdeen where his father...
Edna Ford
Mar 2, 2019
Edna Long McHenry Ford, 97, of Quitman, passed away on March 2, 2019 in Amory, MS. She was born on August 8, 1921 to Samuel Elbert and Lillie (Neal) Long in Clarke County, MS. Edna was a longtime member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She also was a former employee of Quitman Knitting Mill and W. E. Blair and Sons...
Sara Ann Carlson
Feb 28, 2019
Amory— Sara Ann Jones Carlson, 87, and lifelong resident of Amory, left this world to enter her heavenly home on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Born in Amory on December 29, 1931, she was the only daughter among four sons of Farris Boyd and Madia Hartsell Jones. Sara graduated from Amory High School in 1949. Prior to that graduation, she eloped...
John William Jackson Sr
Feb 27, 2019
Smithville—John William Jackson, Sr., 70, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. John was born June 8, 1948, in Aberdeen, MS. John attended Becker School and was a valued employee in both the furniture and garment industries. He was of the Methodist faith. His family and friends brought meaning to his life. In his...
Billy Don Jordan
Feb 25, 2019
Tupelo— Billy Don Jordan, 65, passed away on February 25, 2019 at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory. Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on August 25, 1953, he was the son of Billy Douglas Jordan and the late Mary Elizabeth Froman Jordan. Billy graduated from Lee High School in Columbus, Mississippi. He then took vocational training classes for Radio Announcing. During his...
Harriett Delana Camp
Feb 22, 2019
Harriett Delana Thompson Camp, 76, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 22, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please share memories and condolences with her family at eepicklefuneralhome.com
Christopher Eugene Willis
Feb 20, 2019
Wren— Christopher “Chris” E. Willis, 57, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at NMMC in Tupelo. Chris was born on March 2, 1961, in Jacksonville, Florida. Chris graduated from Hatley High School with the Class of 1979. He then furthered his education at Mississippi State in 1983, by obtaining a Bachelor Degree specializing in Elementary Education. He loved life...
Betty Thompson
Feb 14, 2019
Smithville— Betty Ann Ford Thompson, 83, passed on to glory on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Born on September 19, 1935 in Tilden, MS, she was a daughter of Dew Nic and Ora Mae Wheeler Ford. Betty attended Smithville Schools. She married her sweetheart, Jasper, and together they raised five wonderful daughters and countless grandchildren. When Jasper served with the U.S....
Edward Sandlin
Feb 13, 2019
Amory— Robert Edward Sandlin, 68, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was born in Greenwood Springs on August 17, 1950 to the late Hamilton Burley and Elsie Kennedy Sandlin. Robert graduated from Hatley High School and attended Itawamba Junior College. He was a truck driver throughout his life and loved every minute of it. A man of strong...
Staci Nicole Runnels Cox
Feb 13, 2019
Stacie Nicole Runnels Cox Smithville –Stacie Nicole Runnels Cox, 42, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo. She was born on September 28, 1976, in Houston, Mississippi. Stacie graduated from Hatley High School with the Class of 1995. She also furthered her education at both ICC and Bevill State Community College where she attained...
Elizabeth Worthey
Feb 13, 2019
Nettleton — Brigitte Elizabeth Kirchner Worthey, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born on September 28, 1938 in Oberschalazen, Germany to Josef Karl and Hedwig Gertrude Razcek Kirchner. Elizabeth was born in Germany and her father was in the military there. Her father died while fighting in World...
Margaret N. Noe
Feb 8, 2019
Amory— Margaret Vaughan Noe, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2019 at The Meadows in Fulton. Born in Amory on April 13, 1935, she was a daughter of Mary Ella Lavies Vaughan and Ellie Lee Vaughan Sr. Margaret graduated from Hatley High School with the Class of 1952. She then attended Itawamba Junior College. Her sweetheart and classmate,...
Miriam L. Mccaine
Feb 6, 2019
Greenwood Springs— Miriam Mize McCaine, 82, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Born at home in Quincy on October 22, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Greely and Burma Easter Mize. Miriam graduated from Greenwood Springs High School. Throughout her career, she worked at the Gattman Garment Plant and the Penthouse Furniture Factory. Additionally, she...
Edwon Dale Palmer
Feb 2, 2019
Smithville— Edwon Dale Palmer, 67, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at NMMC in Tupelo. He was born in Zion, IL on August 28, 1951 to James Ebb and Jessie Mae Pierce Palmer. Dale graduated from Smithville High School with the Class of 1970. During his career, he worked in construction and in oil wells. He worked for Tecumseh...
Ophalia M. Richardson
Feb 2, 2019
Aberdeen— Ophalia Richardson, 89, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at NMMC in Tupelo. Born in Amory on December 4, 1929, she was a daughter of Elda Brian and Annabelle Ausborn Faulkner. Ophalia attended Hatley Schools. She married her sweetheart, Sam Burle Richardson. She was blessed with a beautiful family. She was a member of Healing Waters Christian Fellowship...
Michael G. Miller
Feb 2, 2019
Atlanta — Michael Gordon Miller, 46, passed away at his residence in Atlanta, GA. He was born in Aberdeen, MS on July 10, 1972, to the late Robert Gordon and Barbara Ann Miller. Michael graduated from Hatley High School. He attended Itawamba Community College, Northeast Community College, and Mississippi State University. Michael was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Quincy,...
Bro. Dale Ford
Jan 31, 2019
Greenwood Springs — Bro. Dale Ford, 67, met his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Born on August 20, 1951, in Aberdeen, MS, he was a son of Mary Alice Noe Ford and the late Guy Ford. Bro. Dale grew up attending Greenwood Springs School and graduated from Hatley High School in 1969. He married the love of...
Donnie Lloyd Miller
Jan 28, 2019
Amory— Donnie Lloyd Miller, 78, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at NMMC in Tupelo. Born on January 27, 1941 in Amory, he was a son of James Oliver and Sadie Chism Miller. Donnie graduated from Amory High School, and shortly after he joined the Army National Guard. He proudly served with the guard for over 20 years. Donnie...
Lynn "Sarge" Vickery
Jan 27, 2019
Amory— Lynn “Sarge” Vickery, 70, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, AL. He was born in Gainesville, GA on August 18, 1948 to the late Asa Mac and Sarah Hudson Vickery. Sarge attended Gainesville Elementary School in Gainesville, GA. He graduated from Carlisle Military School in South Carolina before attending Linier Tech in...
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