Obituaries
Melissa Hamlett
Mar 9, 2016
Melissa Hamlett, 42, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born July 10, 1973 in Tupelo, she was a daughter of Larry Hamlett and Peggy Hamlett. Known as having a huge heart, Melissa displayed a forgiving heart and the pride of her life was being able to spend time with her granddaughter, Olivia....
Patricia Pope
Mar 5, 2016
Patricia Pope, 43, died on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at her home in Greenwood Springs. Born October 26, 1972 in Montgomery, AL, she was a daughter of Buddy and Ada Carter Prestridge. Growing up in Greenwood Springs, she was a graduate of Hatley High School and she had worked as a CNA at Generations of Vernon, the Care Center of...
Robert Lantrip
Mar 1, 2016
Robert B. Lantrip, 65, passed away March 1, 2016. He was retired from Consolidated Freight. He is survived by a sister, Margarette Lantrip Lipford (Patrick), a brother, John Lantrip (Cindy), 2 nephews, a great-niece and a great-nephew. A memorial service will be March 19, 2016 at 12:00 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home, Amory, MS.
Joan Reeves
Feb 26, 2016
Becker- Joan Kay Trimm Reeves, 66, died Friday, February 26, 2016 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born November 28, 1949 in Wilson, Arkansas, she was a daughter of Eugene Victor and Amanda Jane Sullivan Trimm. She married William Stanley Reeves. Moving to Monroe County in her early years; she attended Becker School where she played on the...
Otis Summerford
Feb 17, 2016
Amory- Richard Otis Summerford, 81, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born to Garvin and Evie Prestridge Summerford on August 26, 1934 in Itta Bena, MS. He married Louise Tarver on March 3, 1960. He was a graduate of New Hope High School Class of 1953. He made many friends throughout his career at Pennsylvania Tire,...
Mickey Cantrell
Feb 6, 2016
Mickey D. Cantrell, 56, died on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Merit Health Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory. He was born on April 2, 1959 in Amory to Howard and Helen Harmon Cantrell. Mickey grew up in Amory, attended Amory schools, and later worked in construction most recently with Harmon Roofing. A kind hearted man, he never said anything...
Lucian "Lulu" Barnes Sumrall
Feb 1, 2016
Lucian “Lulu” Barnes Sumrall, 32, died on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born in Tupelo on March 5, 1983 to Joey and Donna Devall Barnes. She grew up in Amory and was a 2001 graduate of Hatley High School. Before becoming disabled she was the manager at Wendy’s in Amory. Lulu was...
Prudie Wolfe
Feb 1, 2016
Prudie Iriline Wolfe, 82, died on Monday, February 1, 2016 at her daughter’s residence in the Sipsey Fork Community. She was born March 12, 1933 in Henly, Texas to Charles and Burnice Finch Herwig. She later moved to Austin, TX where she met her future husband, John Wolfe, while he was stationed at Ft. Hood and they were married on...
Wilma Selman
Jan 24, 2016
Wilma Maxine Selman, 77, died on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the Merit Health Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory. Born September 9, 1938 in Arkansas, she was a daughter of John Henry and Mildred King Hill. Growing up in Arkansas, she later lived in Fayette, Alabama and she was known as a hard working lady. Prior to her retirement, she...
Nicole Hadaway
Jan 12, 2016
Angela Niccole Irvin Feaker Hadaway, 43, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Merit Health Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory. Born June 18, 1972, she was a daughter of James T. and Mary Ann Duncan Irvin. She worked as a Head-Start teacher before becoming disabled and she was married to April Dawn Hadaway. She was a member and leader...
Delores Waddle
Jan 5, 2016
Delores Thompson Waddle, 67, of Fulton, formerly a resident of Smithville until just recently, went to heaven on the afternoon of January 5, 2016. Our momma was always “on the go” doing for others. Some people were born to be “caregivers” and she cared for many, friends and family. We joked with her that she was the Smithville “meals on...
Steve Boggan
Dec 30, 2015
Stephen Wayne Boggan, 61, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Stephen was born on June 15, 1954 in Aberdeen to Kenneth J. and Ruth Woods Boggan and he was married to Deborah Hicks. Growing up in Aberdeen, he attended and graduated Aberdeen High School. A veteran, he served in the U.S. Army for...
Sammie Dale Smith
Dec 29, 2015
Hatley- Sammie Dale Smith, 74, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Merit Health Gilmore Memorial Hospital. Born March 5, 1941 in Monroe County, he was a son of James David and Mary Lee Irvin Smith. He married Teresa Ann Easley Smith. Dale attended Hatley School, was a member of Hatley Primitive Baptist Church and proudly served in the Mississippi Army...
April Janeen Bailey
Dec 10, 2015
Becker- April Bailey, 35, died Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born October 3, 1980 in West Point, MS she was a daughter of Bill Bailey and Debbie Knight. April was graduate of Hatley High School Class of 1999. She was employed as a Crane Operator for Weyerhauser Timber in Columbus, where she loved...
Betty Ann Hall
Dec 7, 2015
Betty Hall, 76, died on Monday, December 7, 2015 at her home. Born February 20, 1939 in Okolona, she was a daughter of Henry Franklin and Curtis Dale “Edith” Cole Camp. She attended Greenwood Springs School and was married to Howard F. Hall. Prior to her becoming a full-time homemaker, she worked in the furniture industry. Having a big heart,...
Betty Burdine
Nov 12, 2015
Betty Dale Wardlaw Burdine, 76, died on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at her daughter’s residence in Smithville. Born December 16, 1938, she was a daughter of Howard and Ovie Cook Wardlaw and she was married to Jackie Burdine. A homemaker, she was known as an exceptional cook and she enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great...
Leroy Gorbutt
Nov 11, 2015
Leroy Gorbutt, Jr., 77, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Born July 1, 1938 in Michigan, he was a son of Leroy, Sr. and Alvina Miller Gorbutt. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a paint contractor and he was married to Mary Mitchem. He attended Cross Bound Church, and enjoyed spending much...
Mary Word
Nov 10, 2015
Mary Lois Bailey Word, 47, died on Tuesday at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born July 29, 1968 in Monroe County she was a daughter to James C. and Mildred Taylor Bailey. Prior to retirement, she worked for the Block Corporation. Known affectionately to her family as “May May,” she was married to Joey Word and she was...
Lois Thompson
Oct 20, 2015
Lois Thompson, 85, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born June 26, 1930, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of Homer Willard and Betty Etoil Harlow Williams. She married Raymond Burleson Thompson and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness and volunteered as a...
Haiven Mills
Oct 16, 2015
Haiven Marie Brooklyn Mills, 3, died on Friday, October 16, 2015 at home. She was born January 31, 2012 in Amory to John and Kim Morgan Mills. Known to her family as “Princess,” she touched the lives of all who knew her and she was a precious big sister to her brother, Barrett. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on...
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