Obituaries
Clark Alvis
Sep 1, 2018
Nettleton- Clark Grey Alvis, infant son of Dwight Earl and Autumn Leigh Estes Alvis, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory. Clark was born August 8, 2018. During his brief life of 25 days, Clark brought an extraordinary amount of joy to his family. Knowing that Clark belonged to God way before he was born...
Jackie Wilson
Aug 22, 2018
Hatley- Jackie Allen Wilson, 72, passed away on August 22, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 27, 1946 in Lee County to the late Elbert and Mary Eva Tate Wilson and grew up in Shannon, attending Shannon School. Jackie served his country with courage and honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, earning the rank...
Larry Edward Frye
Aug 9, 2018
Larry Edward Frye, 66, received his miracle and entered into the presence of his Savior on Thursday, August 9, 2018 following a two year battle with leukemia. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a son of God, he was born on August 22, 1951, to the late Gillie and Jocie Frye. On December 20, 1968, Larry married his sweetheart,...
Cindy Cowley
Aug 9, 2018
Cindy Ann Cowley, 49, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen. She was born on June 29, 1969 in Amory to Robert Dean, Jr. and Martha Mae McCullar Cowley. Before going to the nursing home, she cared for her mother and father and other family members for many years and later made friends...
Steve "Fuzzy" Altom
Aug 9, 2018
“FUZZY” STEVE ALTOM Family and friends please join us for the Celebration of Life for “Fuzzy” Steve Altom Saturday September 1, 2018 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Doty Chapel Baptist Church; 234 Shackelford; Shannon, MS 38868. officiating will be Pastor Brian Daniels with Dan Rogers, guest speaker. Following this celebration Doty Chapel Church family is preparing a luncheon. August 4,...
Jimmy Galloway
Jul 23, 2018
Amory- Jimmy Henry Galloway, 81, died Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence. Jimmy was born June 26, 1937 in the Randolph Community to Donnie and Ludie Garner Galloway. He married Linda Jones on February 21, 1959. In a career that would span over 50 years, Jimmy was an accomplished truck driver and received numerous safety driving awards. Along with...
Minnie Alice Pullen
Jul 23, 2018
Minnie Alice Jones Killian Pullen, 94, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Diversicare Nursing Home in Amory. She was born in Monroe County on August 7, 1923 to Lem and Naomi Treecia Roberts Jones. Minnie Alice was married to Elbert Killian and after his death, she married Raymond Pullen. She was proud of her independence as she...
Gary W. Davis
Jul 22, 2018
Gary Wayne Davis, 49, died on Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Lee County as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on January 1, 1969 in Red Bay, AL to Dennis Davis and Delores Martin Davis. Gary was employed by Sunshine Homes in Red Bay as an electrician. He enjoyed fishing. Graveside services will be at 5:30 p.m....
Greg Bennett
Jul 20, 2018
Hatley- Gregory Shane Bennett, 45 died Friday evening July 20, 2018 in Pontotoc after a sudden illness. Born July 25, 1972 in Amory, he was a son of Tinze and Jeanette Stephenson Bennett. Growing up in Smithville, Greg was a graduate of Smithville High School and was the quarterback on the varsity football team. He married Amanda Killough and together,...
Aubrey Minga
Jul 16, 2018
Amory- Aubrey Ware Minga, 95, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory. Aubrey was born December 3, 1922 in Gattman, MS to the late Walter and Annie Laura Cox Minga. Growing up and attending school in Cordova, Al, his studies were cut short by World War II. It was April 1, 1943, that he bravely joined...
Alberta Stephens
Jul 15, 2018
Molly Alberta Stephens, 81, died on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Medical Center in Rapid City, SD. She was born on July 23, 1936 in Happy, TX to Albert and Esther Sutton Legate. The youngest of 3 girls, Mrs. Stephens was raised on a farm in Levelland, TX. On September 24, 1954 she married Charles “Steve”...
Mary Trimm Bennett
Jul 7, 2018
Mary Frances Bennett, age 73, of Amory, Ms, went to meet her eternal reward on July 7, 2018 at Diversicare Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. This announcement made summed up her departure, “Our Merciful Savior has picked a beautiful rose from His garden. Mary Frances Bennett went home to be with the Lord at 1:24 pm on July 7, 2018.” A...
Sarah Jane Brown Walden
Jul 5, 2018
Carolina--Sarah Jane Conwill Brown Walden, 83, died on Thursday, July 6, 2018 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born on April 16, 1935 in Itawamba County to John and Maudie Shackford Conwill. Mrs. Walden attended the Carolina School and later received her registered nurse degree from Itawamba Junior College. She was married to Rufus Brown and...
Ronald D. Justice
Jul 2, 2018
Ronald Dale “Ronnie” Justice, 69, died on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Shearer-Richardson Nursing Home in Okolona. He was born on May 29, 1949 in Monroe County to Arlin and Floye Elizabeth Howell Justice. A lifelong resident of Monroe County, Ronnie was a 1967 graduate of Amory High School and later played and excelled at football at IJC and...
William "Bill" Hunsucker
Jul 1, 2018
William Ray “Bill” Hunsucker, 68, died on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on October 9, 1949 to Robert Dennis and Beulah Dezine Berry Hunsucker. Prior to his retirement he was a truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trading, his pets, and watching NASCAR. His greatest time was spent with his...
David W. Tidwell
Jun 28, 2018
Amory- Surrounded by his family, David Wayne Tidwell was called home by his Savior on Thursday, June 28, 2018 after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. David was born on August 22, 1958 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Malcolm David and Shirley Dunevant Tidwell. Moving from Greenwood, MS to Amory in 1969, he graduated from Amory High School, Class...
Jimmy Sullivan
Jun 24, 2018
James William Sullivan, 75, died on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at his home in Hazel Green, AL. He was born on October 31, 1942 to John Junior and Cora Lee Herndon Sullivan. During the Vietnam Era, he served in the U.S. Air Force and prior to his retirement, he worked in maintenance for Lane Furniture in Tupelo. Jimmy was a...
Sidney McLeod
Jun 24, 2018
Rev. Sidney McLeod, 92, went to his heavenly home on Sunday morning, June 24, 2018 at his home in Amory. He was born on July 13, 1925 to Jasper and Nancy McLeod near Cave City, Arkansas. He was saved when he was 15 and called to preach when he was 22. He attended Missionary Baptist Seminaries in Little Rock, Arkansas,...
Jessie Bell Conwill
Jun 11, 2018
Jessie Bell Conwill, 97, died on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Riverplace Nursing Center in Amory. Born on May 30, 1921, she was a daughter to Jesse Daniel and Johnny Lee Farr Conwill. She grew up and lived in the Carolina Community until moving to Amory. Although she had none of her own, she helped raise many children and was...
Destiny Underwood
Jun 5, 2018
Destiny Ann Underwood, 19, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. She was born on August 21, 1998 at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and she was the daughter of Jessie and Christy Webb Tucker. Destiny was a 2016 graduate of Tishomingo County High School and she was a member of Burnt Fields Baptist Church. She was a devoted daughter, a loving mother,...
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