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Nicolle Christensen

Nicolle Christensen

Jul 29, 2017

Smithville—Miss Nicolle Christensen, 45, passed away in Smithville at her residence on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Born on March 5, 1972 in Winter Garden, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Val R. and Renee A. Mathews Christensen. Growing up in Smithville, she graduated Smithville High School in 1991. She attended Freedom Baptist Church. As a very sweet and...

James E. Davis

James E. Davis

Jul 26, 2017

Mr. James E. Davis, 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Diverscare Nursing Home in Amory. Funeral Services for Mr. Davis will be on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 3:00 pm at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:50 pm at the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be shared...

William 'Billy' O. Rainey

William 'Billy' O. Rainey

Jul 22, 2017

Amory - William 'Billy' O. Rainey, 77, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Born on November 11, 1939, in Amory, he was a son of the late Russel Paul and Mary Evelyn Myers Rainey. His Graveside Inurnment service will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, July 27 in Masonic Cemetery with Dr. Tom Cheatham officiating. Everyone...

Virdale Prestridge

Virdale Prestridge

Jul 22, 2017

Mr. Virdale Prestridge, 72, passed away at his residence on July 22, 2017 in Smithville. He had 1 brother, Adale Prestidge who preceded him in death. Mr. Prestage was a very spiritual man who loved the Lord. He was a certified boat motar rigger at Summit Boats and he was also employed with maintenance at Aircap. In his spare time,...

William Hayes 'Bill' Shepherd

William Hayes 'Bill' Shepherd

Jul 19, 2017

Amory – William Hayes “Bill” Shepherd, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his residence. Born on August 7, 1930, in Pickens County, AL, he was a son of the late Oscar Earl and Nannie Maudine Langdon Shepherd. After graduating high school, Bill served honorably in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He met his soul-mate, Ailese, and...

Mary Dell Tribble

Mary Dell Tribble

Jul 18, 2017

Mary Dell Tribble, 97, of Amory, MS passed away on July 18, 2017. She was born in Amory, MS on November 23, 1919. Mary Dell was preceded in death by her mother and father, William P. and Mollie J. Cheek, her sister, Sally Cheek Walsh, 2 brothers, Pete Cheek and Tommy Cheek and her husband of 50 years, Joseph L....

Danny Reeves

Danny Reeves

Jul 17, 2017

Daniel Elwyn Reeves passed away on July 17, 2017 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Born on January 23, 1945, in Amory, MS, Dan was the son of Floyd and Christine Brister Reeves. Dan is likely best remembered by many for his devoted service to and love of the U.S. Army. At age 17, after his junior year in...

Donald Lansing

Donald Lansing

Jul 15, 2017

Smithville—Mr. Donald F. Lansing, 85, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 15, 2017. He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and was a son of the late Gustaf and Clara Degraf Lansing. He was of the Catholic faith. At an early age, he enlisted in the Navy. While he was stationed in Memphis, TN, he married...

Sherron Elizabeth Rye Martin

Sherron Elizabeth Rye Martin

Jul 11, 2017

Aberdeen - Sherron Elizabeth Rye Martin, 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. Born on August 13, 1949, in Aberdeen, MS, she was a daughter of the late L.C. and Margaret Elizabeth Gordon Rye. Sherron graduated Aberdeen High School with the class of 1967. She met her soul-mate, Earl Martin, at Itawamba...

Iva Lee 'Bobbie' Sims

Iva Lee 'Bobbie' Sims

Jul 11, 2017

Greenwood Springs— Iva Lee Smith Sims, 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones at her residence. Born on July 23, 1935, in the Bethlehem Community of Greenwood Springs, MS, she was a daughter of the late Riley Lenzey and Cora Winona Kennedy Smith. Bobbie graduated Smithville High School with the class of 1952. She...

Reba Colburn

Reba Colburn

Jul 9, 2017

Amory – Reba Joyce Hall Colburn, 75, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Oak Tree Manor. Born on July 15, 1941, in Greenwood Springs, MS, she was a daughter of the late Jasper Newton and Alice Elizabeth Moton Hall. Reba attended school at Greenwood Springs School, where she played basketball. During her career, she worked at Glenn’s Manufacturing...

Caleb Chandler Griggs

Caleb Chandler Griggs

Jul 9, 2017

Aberdeen— Caleb Chandler Griggs, 19, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Born on November 29, 1997, in Tupelo, MS, he was a son of Dale Wayne and Angela Charlotte Garner Griggs. Caleb attended Amory High School. He was a member of Grady Chapel United Methodist Church. He had a good heart and enjoyed making people laugh. Caleb loved animals,...

Judy Kay Marshall

Judy Kay Marshall

Jul 9, 2017

Amory – Judy Kay Bridges Marshall, 70, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Tupelo, MS. Born on February 23, 1947, in Hatley, MS, she was a daughter of the late Joe D. and Edna Mae Otts Bridges. Judy attended Hatley High School. Later in life, she obtained her G.E.D. and attended Itawamba Community College. During her career, she...

Thomas Melvin Noe

Thomas Melvin Noe

Jul 7, 2017

Thomas “Melvin” Noe, 98, passed away at his daughter’s residence on Friday, July 7, 2017. Born on July 9, 1918 in Sulligent, Alabama, he was a son of the late Marvin and Gladys Young Noe. He graduated from Sulligent High school. He married Novis Stanford on December 24, 1941. Melvin enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and...

Marilyn Wilson Armstrong

Marilyn Wilson Armstrong

Jul 6, 2017

Amory – Marilyn Dianne Wilson Armstrong, 69, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at her residence. Born on May 15,1948, in Kansas City, MO, she was a daughter of the late Jack Alva and Irene Rosalie Hajek Wilson. Marilyn graduated from Ruskin High School in 1966 in Hickman Mills, Missouri. During her career, she worked as a directory assistance...

Lisa Gail Merritt

Lisa Gail Merritt

Jul 4, 2017

Amory– Lisa Gail Lovvorn Merritt, 53, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Born on June 27, 1964, in Amory, MS, she was a daughter of Gerald and Faye Burrow Lovvorn. Lisa graduated from Smithville High School with the Class of 1982. She enrolled into the nursing program at Northeast Community College and transferred to IJC, where she graduated in...

Marlon "Haley" Mosley

Marlon "Haley" Mosley

Jul 3, 2017

Amory – Marlon "Haley" Hayward Mosley, 92, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017, at Gilmore Merit Memorial Hospital. Born on February 5, 1925, in Sledge, MS, he is a son of the late Lee Lyons and James Herbert Mosley. Haley attended Merigold School. After leaving, he joined the United States Army and served in WWII. He met the love of...

Betty Kennedy Seymore

Betty Kennedy Seymore

Jun 30, 2017

Smithville – Betty Pearl Kennedy Seymore, 81, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Gilmore Memorial, Amory. Born on November 27, 1935, in Okolona, she was a daughter of the late Archie Benjamin and Artie Mae Hollis Kennedy. Betty attended Bigbee School. She married the love of her life, Joe Seymore. As a seamstress, Betty worked at Reed’s in...

Clinton H. Hathcock

Clinton H. Hathcock

Jun 27, 2017

Bethlehem Community - Clinton Henry Hathcock, 84, passed away at his residence surrounded by his children on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Born on September 13, 1932, Clinton was a son of the late B.G. and Mattie Silas Hathcock. Clinton loved the Bethlehem community where he lived for his entire life. After completion of school, he served in the U.S. Army...

Evelyn Wood Randle

Evelyn Wood Randle

Jun 26, 2017

Nacogdoches – Evelyn Wood Randle, 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2017, at her residence. Born on June 12, 1926, in Amory, MS, she was a daughter of the late Audley Mark and Roxalana McCullough Wood. Evelyn graduated from Amory High School. She married her soul mate, Billy, on June 1, 1946, and together they were blessed with four...

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