Obituaries

Orbie  Dale Ashley

Orbie Dale Ashley

Jun 11, 2022

Orbie Dale Ashley, 70, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility.  He was born in Monroe County on September 9, 1951 to the late Robert and Vernie Mae Ashley.  Orbie Dale was a life long resident of Becker and a stranger to no one.  He loved  good trade, whether it be knives, guns, cars trucks or tractors, you could...

Scott Wigginton

Scott Wigginton

Jun 8, 2022

Brian Scott Wigginton, 55, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his residence in Amory.  He was born May 1, 1967 in Illinois to the late Roger and Carolyn Monaghan Wigginton.  Scott grew up in Amory, attending Amory, Smithville and Hatley Schools. He owned and operated an antique mall and Radio Shack in Amory for a number of years....

Donald Edge

Donald Edge

Jun 2, 2022

Donald Orlando Edge, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at his home.  He was born on May 28, 1946 in Amory to Orlando “Pete” and Ethel Short Edge.  Donald was a 1964 graduate on Smithville High School and furthered his education at Bethany Bible Institute earning his Master’s degree.  Bro. Edge began preaching in 1977 serving churches in Mississippi and Alabama...

Evelyn Stanford

Evelyn Stanford

May 20, 2022

Evelyn Easley Howell Stanford, 83, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Diversicare Nursing and Rehab in Amory.  She was born in Mathiston on July 9, 1938 to S.C. and Ethel Dye Easley.  Evelyn was a graduate of Becker school and prior to her retirement, she worked for Amory Garment Co. and in area flower shops.  She and her late husband, Jack...

James Warren

James Warren

May 12, 2022

  James Lloyd Warren, 76 passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Diversicare Nursing and Rehab in Amory.  He was born on July 26, 1945 in Amory to John and Josephine Davis Warren.  He was a graduate of Amory High School and lived several years in the Fairview Community of Itawamba County before moving back to Amory.  Prior to his retirement, he...

Harold Cagle

Harold Cagle

May 5, 2022

Harold Gene Cagle, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory.  He was born on September 1, 1937 and he was the son of Lola Mae Morris Dowdy.  He married Mary Jean Jackson on October 13, 1956.  He lived most of his life in Aberdeen and was a fireman for over 30 years for the City...

Paula Sumrall Clark

Paula Sumrall Clark

Apr 30, 2022

Paula Ann Sumrall Clark, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Oaktree Manor in Amory.  She was born in Vardaman on May 3, 1932, to Julian and  Jewel Inmon Summerall.  She grew up in Vardaman and graduated Vardaman High School and furthered her education at Vaughn’s Beauty College in Aberdeen. A licensed cosmetologist, she worked for 60 years operating in Amory...

Roger Dozier

Roger Dozier

Apr 25, 2022

CAROLINA COMMUNITY – Patriot, gardener, outdoorsman, and family man, Roger Dozier, 78, passed from this life into eternity Monday, April 25, at North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. With much laughter and tears, his children gathered by his beside and shared stories and remembrances of their father, the myth, the man, the legend. His life ended intimately, with...

Gary Reeder

Gary Reeder

Apr 23, 2022

Gary Michael Reeder 64, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  He was born in Okolona on February 26, 1958 to Quinton Lee and Laura Faye Reeder.  Gray grew up in the Auburn Community and attended Mooreville schools and he retired after 16 years working at Lifecore Addiction Services as a residential counselor.  Gary loved riding...

Bobby Hudson

Bobby Hudson

Apr 17, 2022

Bobby Billings Hudson, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Oaktree Manor in Amory.  He was born on February 15, 1938, in Gordo, AL to Monroe and Mattie Dill Robinson Hudson.  He lived in Greenwood Springs for many years and worked for Monroe County Power retiring after 37 years.  He was a devoted husband to Josephine who preceded him in death...

Hazel Millican

Hazel Millican

Apr 17, 2022

Hazel Dorce Thompson Millican, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her home.  She was born on January 1, 1930 in Greenwood Springs to Hosie and Ellie Woodruff Thompson.  She worked at Amory Garment for 30 years or more.  She was still active out mowing her yard with a zero-turn mower at age 89 and kept the ditch banks clean picking...

Robert "Pat" Patterson

Robert "Pat" Patterson

Apr 13, 2022

Robert Barney “Pat” Patterson, 66, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory.  Born on April 2, 1956, he was a son to Bobby Dean and Naomi Louise Addington Patterson.  He was a graduate of Amory High School and he attended Mississippi State University.  Pat worked in the garment industry and retired as a heavy equipment operator...

Scarlett Thompson

Scarlett Thompson

Apr 13, 2022

Scarlett Brooks Hathcock Thompson, 43, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, surrounded by the loving support of family and after a long battle with cancer. She fought the disease with the most amazing grace, bravery and strength.

 

Scarlett, or T as she was affectionately called by those closest to her, was born in Amory on June 21, 1978, to Mike...

Betty Rhudy

Betty Rhudy

Apr 7, 2022

Betty Jane Dickerson Rhudy, 89, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home in Nettleton.  She leaves behind a great example of faith, love, and joy to her three children, Merlene Partridge (Bruce) of Madison, Terry Rhudy (Lisa) of Picayune, and Christie Rhudy Lee (Tony) of Tupelo; grandchildren, Kevin Rhudy (Kristen) of Victoria, MN, and...

Roger Barnett

Roger Barnett

Apr 2, 2022

Roger Dale Barnett, 64, of Hatley passed away Saturday, April 2nd, at North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. Roger was born on August 17, 1957 to the late Birdie Mae and Floyd Barnett of Okolona, MS.

 

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Opal, of Amory, a daughter Hannah (Steven) Muscolino, and a great-nephew Avery...

Ailese Shepherd

Ailese Shepherd

Apr 1, 2022

Ailese D. Shepherd, 87, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at her home in Quincy.  She was born on June 27, 1934, in Hale Co., AL to Allen Dewey and Elvery Wilson Duncan.  She graduated Hale County High School.  Moving from Birmingham to Amory in 1972, she worked as an inspector for McCoy Pants Factory until her retirement.  She was a Godly woman...

Howard Law

Howard Law

Mar 30, 2022

George Howard Law, 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus.  He was born on August 24, 1954, in Aberdeen to Edward H. Law and Esther Pauline Benson Smith.  Howard grew up in the Athens- Quincy Community attending Greenwood Springs School.  He graduated high school in Florida and for most of his professional life, he was...

Jenny Walters

Jenny Walters

Mar 28, 2022

Jennifer Walters, 70, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Riverplace Nursing and Rehab Center with her family, the staff of Riverplace.  Born on August 25, 1951, she was a daughter to Joseph and Violet Walters.  She attended school in Ohio and spent most of her life in Amory.  She worked in manufacturing, and she enjoyed a variety of things, computers, movies,...

Jacky  Richardson

Jacky Richardson

Mar 22, 2022

Jacky Richardson, 70, passed away on Tuesday evening, March 22, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on March 10, 1952 in Tupelo to the late Dick and Corrine Estes Richardson.   Jacky was a lifelong Nettleton resident and attended Nettleton School.  He married Judy Barnes on October 5, 2000.  Jacky worked for 27 years at Action Lane as a supervisor.  After he retired, he and...

Vere Craig Gardner

Vere Craig Gardner

Mar 19, 2022

With a heavy heart, but peaceful spirit, I’d like to let everyone know about our friend and former “Gardener”, Vere Craig Gardner. He went to be with our Lord and Savior yesterday, Saturday, March 19, 2022. His battle with cancer and all the demons that go along with it are now over. I honestly believe he held on to see...

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