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Dogama E. Franks

Dogama E. Franks

Jan 15, 2015

Nettleton – Dogama Earlene “Barber” Franks, 65, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at NMMC, Tupelo. Born on April 11, 1949, in Amory, she was a daughter of the late William Ralph and Tennie Agnes Boozer Barber. Dogama graduated from Nettleton High School and she married the love of her life, Jerry Franks. She worked as a nurse at...

James 'Jim' Clyde Mize

James 'Jim' Clyde Mize

Jan 13, 2015

Aberdeen – James Clyde “Jim” Mize, 55, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at Pioneer Community Hospital, Aberdeen. Born on December 18, 1959, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late James Thomas and Charlie Pearl Hayes Mize. Jim attended Hatley School and began serving in the military at age 17. A dedicated man, he served 33...

J. C. Guyton

J. C. Guyton

Jan 12, 2015

Becker – J. C. Guyton, 72, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015, at Gilmore Memorial RMC, Amory. Born on March 1, 1942, at his home in Monroe County, he was a son of the late James Carl and Eva Strawbridge Guyton. He attended Bigbee, Becker and Amory schools. On December 21, 1961, he married Betty Carol Rock. J. C....

Willie Lois 'Bill' Miles

Willie Lois 'Bill' Miles

Jan 3, 2015

Aberdeen – Willie Lois “Bill” Miles, 85, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Gilmore Memorial RMC, Amory. Born on August 14, 1929, in Itawamba County, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Eva Cleo Doster Bennett. She was a graduate of the Smithville High School Class of 1947. On April 30, 1950, she married Jimmie Newton...

Joe Wayne Holland

Joe Wayne Holland

Dec 30, 2014

Smithville – Joe Wayne Holland, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on March 3, 1933, in Itawamba County, he was a son of the late William Dave and Velma Maude Ables Holland. Joe graduated from Smithville High School in 1950. On September 12, 1952, he married Martha Jean Horne. After...

Clovis Green Blaylock

Clovis Green Blaylock

Dec 28, 2014

Greenwood Springs – Clovis Green Blaylock, 81, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Gilmore Memorial RMC in Amory. Born on January 8, 1933, in Monroe County, he was a son of the late James David and Lonia Madgie White Blaylock. Mr. Blaylock attended Sipsey Fork School. Later, he moved to Chicago where he met his wife to be....

Charles Steven 'Steve' Weaver

Charles Steven 'Steve' Weaver

Dec 28, 2014

Amory – Charles Steven “Steve” Weaver, 58, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at his residence. Born on May 2, 1956, in Monroe County, he was a son of the late Charlie Samuel and Evelyn Jean Weaver. Steve enjoyed spending time with his friends. He enjoyed bond fires, especially cookouts, fishing, and restoring older model Dodge Chargers. He was...

Mary Fay Ritter Crook

Mary Fay Ritter Crook

Dec 23, 2014

Amory – Mary Fay Cox Ritter Crook, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Oak Tree Plantation. Born on July 10, 1923, in Monroe County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mary Lou Durrett Cox. She was a graduate of Hatley High School. Mrs. Crook was fortunate to have two loving husbands during her...

Mary Catherine Adams

Mary Catherine Adams

Dec 23, 2014

Amory – Mary Catherine Adams, 87, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at River Place Nursing Center. Born on February 27, 1927, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Robbie Hathaway Williams. Mrs. Adams attended Greenwood Springs school where she was captain of the basketball team. Before retiring, she worked as a seamstress with Glenn...

Olen Lee Moore

Olen Lee Moore

Dec 22, 2014

Hatley – Olen Lee Moore, 89, died on Monday, December 23, 2014, at River Place Nursing Center, Amory. Born on November 1, 1925, in Sulligent, AL, he was a son of the late Sidney and Bertha Hopkins Moore. Mr. Moore attended Vernon High School and was drafted while in the 11th grade. He honorably served in the US Army during...

Mattie "Mat" Mae Faulkner

Mattie "Mat" Mae Faulkner

Dec 21, 2014

Amory – Mattie “Mat” Faulkner, 87, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Gilmore Memorial RMC. Born on July 9, 1927, in Cincinnati, OH, she was a daughter of the late Polk Hogan and Beulah Williams Hogan Smith. She was a graduate of Hatley High School, Class of 1945. On August 20, 1945, she married Marvin Wendell Faulkner. After...

James Wilson Williams

James Wilson Williams

Dec 21, 2014

Amory – James Wilson Williams, 90, died on Sunday, December 21, 2014, at his residence. Born on December 27, 1923, in Dancy, MS, he was a son of the late William Estell and Orlean Dismukes Williams. Mr. Williams graduated from Tremont High School. He was a WWII Veteran who served in the 483rd Ordinance in the European theater as an...

Billy Gene Gray

Billy Gene Gray

Dec 19, 2014

Nettleton – Billy Gene Gray, 62, died on Friday, December 19, 2014, at his residence. Born on February 10, 1952, in Lee County, MS, he was the son of Herman Bill and Willa Jean Brookman Gray. Gray graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School. He retired from working as a truck driver in the transportation business, being a plumber and a...

Tollie Ray Mccullar

Tollie Ray Mccullar

Dec 18, 2014

Nettleton – Tollie Ray McCullar, 71, died on Thursday, December 18, 2014, at NMMC, Tupelo. Born on March 13, 1943, in Lamar County, AL, she was a daughter of the late Robert Wilson and Jossie Rene Haynes Johnson. She attended Sulligent schools. On August 23, 1968, she married Delbert C. McCullar. After working as a seamstress with Glenn Mfg., Mrs....

Mary Kathryn Myatt

Mary Kathryn Myatt

Dec 18, 2014

Amory – Mary Kathryn Myatt, 94, died on Thursday, December 18, 2014, at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center, Amory. Born on April 28, 1920, in her home in Becker, she was a daughter of the late Benton Greenwood and Virgie Millilee Walden Myatt. She graduated from Becker School in 1938. Miss Myatt worked as an Inspector in the garment industry...

Martin H. Lockhart

Martin H. Lockhart

Dec 16, 2014

Amory – Martin Harshel Lockhart, 76, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at his home in Amory. Born on March 4, 1938, in Marion County, AL, he was a son of the late John Stayce and Virdie Lee Johnson Lockhart. He married Bobbie Plunkett Lockhart on April 14, 1962. Martin attended Byrd School in Hamilton, Alabama. He was a devout...

Glenn Allen Garrett

Glenn Allen Garrett

Dec 16, 2014

Amory – Glenn Allen Flippo Garrett, 40, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, as a result of a car accident in Wren. Born on April 23, 1974, in Andalusia, AL, he was a son of Bobby and Julia Johnston Jenkins and Glenn and Carol Flippo. Garrett attended Amory. He served in the United States Army as a Private First class...

Glema Dale Young

Glema Dale Young

Dec 16, 2014

Amory – Glema Dale Knight Young, 89, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at her residence. Born on April 2, 1925, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of the late Ephram Elbert and Sally Lou Green Knight. Mrs. Young was a graduate of Pine Grove School. On July 13, 1941, she married Spencer Young. In 1969, with her husband,...

William C. Towery

William C. Towery

Dec 12, 2014

Smithville – William Cluster “WC” Towery, 76, died on Friday, December 12, 2014, at Gilmore Regional Medical Center, Amory, MS. Born on June 8, 1938, in Smithville, MS he was a son of the late Cluster Towery and Perlie Johnson Towery. Towery attended Oak Hill School. He married Joyce Johnson Towery on April 3, 2001. WC was a truck driver...

James E. Todd

James E. Todd

Dec 11, 2014

Amory – James Edwin Todd, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at Gilmore Memorial RMC. Born on November 2, 1942, in Nettleton, he was a son of the late Rufus Gordon and Frances Geneva Owings Todd. James attended Nettleton schools and graduated from Amory High School in 1960. On November 15, 1963, he married Lorette Wooten. A self-employed...

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