Obituaries
Jewel M. Ballard
Aug 8, 2018
Nettleton— Jewel Marie Ballard, 85, left this world on August 8, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Born on September 15, 1932 in Amory, she was a daughter of William Raymond and Esther Etta (Cantrell) Hood. Jewel graduated from Nettleton High School. After working for many years as a seamstress and supervisor at Amory Garment, she went...
Huey Little
Aug 6, 2018
Smithville— Edward Huey Little, Sr., 82, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, August 6, 2018. Born on December 1, 1935, in Smithville, he was a son of A.Z. and Ellen Marie Fears Little. Huey graduated from Smithville High School with the Class of 1956. He then attended Welding School at Itawamba Junior College. He served as a Corporal in...
Jim C. Coggin
Aug 1, 2018
Jim C. Coggin Nettleton — Jimmy Chess “Jim C.” Coggin, 52, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2018, at his residence in Nettleton. Born on November 1, 1965, in Amory, he was a son of Peggy Coggin Plunkett and the late Marvin Coggin. Jim grew up in Amory and graduated with the class of 1985. He had a career with...
Bobby Cox
Jul 29, 2018
Bobby Cox Amory— Bobby Lynn Cox, 71, went home to glory on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at NMMC in Tupelo. Born on July 31, 1946, in Amory, he was a son of Cladie and Ruth Markham Cox. Bobby graduated Smithville High School with the Class of 1964. Throughout his career, he worked as an auto-mechanic supervisor. Upon graduation, he began...
Frances V. Mccain
Jul 26, 2018
Smithville - Frances V. McCain, 72, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Smithville. Born on April 29, 1946, in Lambert, MS, she was a daughter of the late Arthur D. and Lillie Bell Sanders Hester. Frances attended Crowder High School in Quitman County. She married Robert Edward McCain on July 6, 1962. She was employed at Gilmore Memorial...
Petty Officer Harold Hoyt Mixon
Jul 21, 2018
Amory - Mr. Harold Hoyt Mixon, 86, passed away on July 18, 2018 at his residence in Amory. Born in Alabama on December 5, 1931 he was a son to the late Alvin Hobson Mixon and Lula Catherine “Katie” Mansell Mixon. Harold served 8 years in the U.S. Navy as a Teletype Operator (Crypto). He loved to read mystery novels...
Linda K. Riggan
Jul 18, 2018
Amory— Linda K. Riggan, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at her residence. Born in 1942, in Amory, she was a daughter of W.O. and Hazel Harris. Linda attended Wren School. During her career, she worked with Red Kap Garment Factory as a seamstress. She also worked at Wal-Mart for 16 years before retiring, where she then...
Donald "Joey" Southard
Jul 17, 2018
Aberdeen— Donald Joe “Joey” Southard, 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at West Point Community Living Center. He was born on June 27, 1953, in Amory to Thomas Henry and Lulu Faye Nix Southard. Joey attended Smithville High School. During his career, he worked as a mechanic at FFM Inc. He also worked for Blue Bell Garment Plant...
Jerry Lee Hamlett
Jul 15, 2018
Mr. Jerry Hamlett, 61, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 Lafayette General Hospital in Lafeyette, Louisiana.. Born on January 6, 1957, in Allegan, Michigan, he was a son of the late William T. and Arlena Crystal Willingham Hamlett. Mr. Hamlett was a tree cutter and trimmer by trade. He also enjoyed carpentry and painting. He enjoyed being outdoors and especially...
Merle C. Roberts
Jul 9, 2018
Amory— Merle Cother Roberts, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Oak Tree Manor. Merle was born on November 13, 1924, in Wren, MS. She was a daughter of Benjamin Ulysses and Sue Emma Matthews Cother. Merle attended Wren Schools as a child and graduated from Amory High School with the Class of 1943. She then moved...
Kimberley R. Murray
Jul 7, 2018
Greenwood Springs— Kimberley Rachelle Murray, 46, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born on January 8, 1972, in Amory, she was the daughter of Bobby Joe and Linda Willis Towery. Kimberley attended Smithville High School before starting her occupation in the garment industry. She was blessed with three sons whom she loved...
Gordon D. “David” Thompson
Jul 7, 2018
Aberdeen— Gordon David Thompson, 67, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born on February 6, 1951, in Aberdeen, he was a son of Gordon “Red” and Mildred Thompson. David attended Aberdeen schools and lived in the area all of his life. During his career, he worked for Conoco in Aberdeen for 20...
Carlean Butler
Jul 1, 2018
Carlean Wallace Butler of Amory, MS was born on June 22, 1930 in Iron City, TN. She was a daughter of the Late Lee V. and Annie Jossie Cody Wallace. Mrs. Butler departed this life on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Diversicare in Amory, MS at the age of 88 years and 9 days. She married Russ Oliver Butler on...
Billy Fred Mobley
Jun 28, 2018
Smithville— Billy Fred Mobley, 56, passed away on June 28, 2018 in Tupelo. Born on January 25, 1962 in Cimarron, NM, he was a son of Wilbur Fred and Barbara Nell McLemore Mobley. Known as “The Breeze” at Greenville High School, Fred graduated with the class of 1981. He worked with his father logging, which led to his career as...
Jerry Wayne Edwards
Jun 28, 2018
Mr. Jerry Wayne Edwards, 60, passed away on June 28, 2018 at the Vineyard Court Nursing Home in Columbus. Born on February 22, 1958, in Aberdeen, he was a son of the late K.G. Edwards and Lucille Pace Edwards. He attended Caledonia schools. Jerry loved to spend time outdoors. He was an avid fisherman who loved to catch catfish. Jerry...
Christian A. Mccollum
Jun 27, 2018
Amory— Christian Andrew McCollum, 22, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Born on August 15, 1995, he was the son of Ricky and Jan Christian McCollum. Christian attended Amory Schools and obtained his GED before taking trade courses at Itawamba Community College. He was a hard worker who was employed by United Furniture. Christian made a profession of faith at...
Herbert R. Garner
Jun 25, 2018
Smithville — It is with much sadness that the family of Herbert Ray Garner announces his passing on Monday, June 25, 2018, at the age of 92 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford. Herbert was born on September 21, 1925, to John and Lottie Williams Garner in Pecan Gap, Texas. As a young boy, his family settled in...
Jimmy Lynn Davidson
Jun 22, 2018
Amory - Jimmy Lynn Davidson, 70, passed away Friday, June 22, surrounded by his loved ones at home. Born on March 14, 1948 in Thorn, Mississippi, he was a son of John “Jack” Thomas and Rosa Lee Nolan Davidson. Jimmy graduated from Houlka High School with the Class of 1966. Shortly after, he departed to serve in the U.S. Army...
Clyde Daniel Jenkins
Jun 18, 2018
Mr. Clyde Daniel Jenkins, 74, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory. Memorial Services for Mr. Jenkins will be announced at a later date.
Mary Alice Harris-Robison
Jun 12, 2018
Houlka — Mary Alice McCullough Harris-Robison, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Pontotoc Health and Rehab Nursing Home. Born on March 5, 1922, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, she was a daughter of Mary Edith and John Thomas McCullough. Mary graduated from Houlka High School with the Class of 1941 and then attended business school in Meridian....
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