Obituaries

Son Ngoc Tran

Son Ngoc Tran

Apr 15, 2023

Amory – Son Ngoc Tran, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center – Gilmore, Amory, MS. He was born in Vietnam on December 24, 1956, to the late Con Hua and Nhan Thi Tran. Son grew up in Vietnam and obtained graduated from Bo De High School in Saigon, Vietnam. He married his best...

Ann R. Phillips

Ann R. Phillips

Apr 15, 2023

Annie (Ann) Katherine Randle Phillips passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at The Meadows in Fulton, Mississippi. She was born on October 3, 1933 to the late Clovis Sale Randle and Frances Christine Atkins Randle of Aberdeen, Mississippi. As the sister to three brothers, Ann learned how to live, play and think like a boy, providing her with valuable...

Beverly Morris Vance

Beverly Morris Vance

Apr 13, 2023

Beverly Morris Vance Dallas, TX/ Amory, MS – Beverly Morris Vance, 88, passed away on April 13, 2023, at her residence in Dallas, Texas. She was born on November, 30, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to the late C. H. “Bill” Morris and Dorthea Thomas Morris. Beverly grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Amory High School where she was...

Bob Roberts

Bob Roberts

Apr 12, 2023

Bob Roberts Amory – Bobby Clay “Bob” Roberts, 86, passed away on April 12, 2023, at the OakTree Assisted Living Facility in Amory, MS. Bob was born April 23, 1936, to John C. and Ola Mae Roberts. He grew up in Columbus, MS and attended MS State University receiving a Master’s Degree in Education. He was employed by the Key...

James "Dino" Ziteila

James "Dino" Ziteila

Apr 8, 2023

James “Dino” Allen Ziteila Aberdeen – James “Dino” Allen Ziteila, 56, died on April 8, 2023, at Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen, MS. He was born on June 22, 1966, to the late James Ziteila and Sandy Felsing Whitlock. Growing up, James lived in Monroe County and graduated from Amory High School. He was known to many as “Dino” and...

Betty Cornet

Betty Cornet

Apr 4, 2023

Aberdeen – Betty Odom Cornet, 67, of Aberdeen passed away at Diversicare Nursing Center in Amory, MS on April 4, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1955 in Amory, MS to the late Curtis Leroy Odom and Mary Dale Odom. Betty grew up in Monroe County. She married Prentiss Cornet and they were blessed with a son, a daughter-in-law,...

Carolyn Willhite Irvin

Carolyn Willhite Irvin

Apr 3, 2023

Aberdeen – Carolyn Willhite Irvin, 74, passed away on April 3, 2023, at her residence in Aberdeen, Mississippi. She was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1948 in Aberdeen, MS, to the late Berley Willhite and Ruby West Willhite. Carolyn grew up in Monroe County. She had a very important job growing up, she was a loving wife and mother...

Dawn Arlen Graves

Dawn Arlen Graves

Apr 3, 2023

Dawn Arlen Graves Aberdeen – Dawn Arlen Ashley Graves, 76, met her Savior face to face and became totally healed on April 3, 2023. She was born on November 18, 1946, in Natchez, Mississippi to the late Roy Ashley and Mary Lee Humble Ashley. Dawn lived in both Louisiana and Mississippi as a young lady and was determined to get...

Eddie Poole

Eddie Poole

Apr 2, 2023

Eddie Poole Amory - Eddie Poole, 59, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Eddie’s love of life and love of his family are two things that everyone mentions about him. One of his family members recently said that Eddie could make anyone believe anything he told them. He loved to tell tales to those around...

Jimmy R. "Termite" Harlow

Jimmy R. "Termite" Harlow

Mar 31, 2023

Wren – Jimmy Richard “Termite” Harlow of Wren passed away at the age of 75 on March 31, 2023 after a long illness. He was born on November 21, 1947, in Wren, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Richard C. Harlow, Jr. and Merle Lawler Harlow. Jimmy was known throughout high school and the rest of his life...

Albert 'Ray' Smith

Albert 'Ray' Smith

Mar 30, 2023

Albert ‘Ray’ Smith, 87, of Tupelo, MS passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023. Ray was born on April 19, 1935 in Tupelo to the late Albert J. Smith and Elmer L. Deaton. Ray is survived by his brother, Mitch Witcher (Barbara); nieces Debra Foley (Howard), Miller Douglas (Paul); nephews Daren Foley, John Foley (Julie), John Strother, Jr., (Alyson), brother-in-law,...

Robert N. Smith

Robert N. Smith

Mar 26, 2023

Robert Noel Smith Aberdeen – Robert Noel Smith, 87, met his Heavenly father and was reunited with his wife on March 26, 2023. He was born on February 27, 1936, in Wren, MS to the late Felix and Edrie Hill Smith. Robert grew up in Monroe County and was a graduate of Wren High School. He furthered his education at...

Carolyn Kay Howard Lockhart

Carolyn Kay Howard Lockhart

Mar 25, 2023

Amory - Carolyn Kay Howard Lockhart, 74, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory, MS. She was born on September 14, 1948, in Amory, MS to the late William Earnest Howard and Lonie Bell Camp Howard. Carolyn grew up in Monroe County and was a proud graduate of Hatley High School with the...

Shelley Grant Summerford

Shelley Grant Summerford

Mar 19, 2023

Shelley Grant Summerford Amory – Shelley Grant Summerford, 36, a devoted wife, loving mother, precious daughter and niece and a friend to many, began her new life in Heaven on March 19, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1986 in Amory, MS, to Leslie and Sheila Loden Grant. Shelley grew up in a wonderful family and graduated from Amory...

Rosemary Harris Gillentine

Rosemary Harris Gillentine

Mar 14, 2023

Rosemary Harris Gillentine Amory – Rosemary Harris Gillentine, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 as the sun was setting. She was born on August 8, 1947, in Amory, MS to the late Shelby Lee Harris and Mary Alice McCullough Harris-Robison. Rosemary grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Amory High School with the Class of 1965....

Peggy Jo Smith Hoots

Peggy Jo Smith Hoots

Mar 6, 2023

Peggy Jo Smith Hoots, 80, gained her wings and departed this life on Monday, March 6, 2023. Peggy was born in the Grubbs Springs community in Monroe County on March 25th, 1942. She was the fifth of ten children born to James David Smith and Mary Lee Irvin Smith. She attended school at Hamilton, MS until the family relocated to...

Marcelle H. Medley

Marcelle H. Medley

Mar 5, 2023

Marcelle Medley Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Marcelle Horne Medley, passed away with her daughter by her side on March 5, 2023 at the age of 95 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Terry (Anita) Medley, Jackson, and Nita (John) McFadden, West Point; grandchildren: Meagan Medley, (fiancé Jim Muncie) and Hunter Medley...

Francine Winstead

Francine Winstead

Mar 5, 2023

Francine Winstead Tupelo/Amory – Dortha Francine Winstead, 82, passed away on March 5, 2023 in Tupelo, MS and began her new life in Heaven. She was born on June 2, 1940 in Causeyville, MS, to the late Otis and Kizzie Brunson Culpepper. Francine graduated from High School in Lauderdale County, MS and attended some college. She married Hilria “H.J.” Winstead...

James Eugene Haney

James Eugene Haney

Mar 2, 2023

James Eugene Haney Amory – James Eugene Haney, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born on February 22, 1946 in Monroe County, Mississippi. Eugene attended school at Becker and then finished his education at Hatley School. He was a great provider for his family. For many years, he traded in tractor sales....

Gerald Dwain Jernigan

Gerald Dwain Jernigan

Feb 27, 2023

Gerald Dwain Jernigan Smithville – Gerald Dwain Jernigan, 56, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his residence in Smithville, MS. He was born on January 29, 1967, in Amory, MS to Dorothy Turner Jernigan and the late James Greely. Gerald attended school in Amory and worked for many years at Lucky Star Industries. He was a great provider...

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