Obituaries
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....
Guy Parker
Jun 3, 2018
Amory – Guy N. Parker, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at his residence in Amory. Born on August 2, 1941, in Aberdeen, he was a son of the late Mary Truvette Lockridge and Guy Dell Parker. Guy grew up in a large family and they moved to Illinois when he was young man. He attended Zion Benton...
Alice "Ruth" Stanford
May 24, 2018
Alice Ruth Stanford, 88, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Gilmore Memorial Hospital. Born on October 14, 1929, in the Parham Community, she was a daughter of the late Will and Belle Hathcock Miller. Ruth graduated from Hatley High School with the Class of 1947. During her career, she was a factory seamstress and an optometrist receptionist, but...
Gary Basom
May 23, 2018
Smithville— Gary Eugene Basom, 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Mississippi Care Center in Corinth. Born in Havre, Montana, on January 13, 1963, he was the son of Richard William and Nancy Prestage Basom. Gary attended Amory schools. A proud American, he served in the National Guard and the Army, as well as a brief stint...
Martha Dobbs Monaghan
May 14, 2018
Amory- Martha Dobbs Monaghan passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018, at Merit Health Gilmore Hospital, in Amory, MS. She was born on December 6, 1926 in Memphis, TN to the late K.D. Dobbs and Blanche Dobbs Wright. Martha graduated from Amory High School with the class of 1943. She was chosen as the homecoming queen for 3 years, from...
Earline Rector Pounds
May 13, 2018
Earlene Pounds Smithville— Earlene Pounds, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Diversicare in Amory. Born on December 28, 1925, in Vernon, Alabama, she was the daughter of Felix Rector. Earlene was a faithful member of Cross Bound Church. Before moving to Smithville, she attended Amory Freewill Baptist Church. Earlene was a strong and caring individual, who loved...
Cayce R. Carter
May 13, 2018
Smithville — Cayce Ray Carter, 41, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Meadows in Fulton, MS. Born on March 12, 1977, he is the son of Donnie Ray Carter and the late Dannis Lane Thompson Mason. Cayce was fortunate in that his dad was instrumental in teaching him to weld at the early age of 12. Cayce...
Monica West Plunkett
May 13, 2018
Amory – Monica West Plunkett, 36, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Born in Amory on Febuary 27, 1982, she was a daughter of the late Elbert and Patricia Leach West. Monica graduated from Hatley High School with the class of 2000. She had a big heart and loved her family...
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