Obituaries
Arvella Majors Cox
Nov 4, 2025
Arvella Majors Cox, a beloved mother, wife, and steadfast friend, departed this world on November 4, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on March 14, 1933, in the Bethlehem Community, Arvella was a vibrant soul whose presence had a profound impact on everyone she met.
An accomplished professional, Arvella spent many years dedicated to clerical work within health services and...
Michelle Bowen
Nov 3, 2025
Michelle Kickhoffer Bowen, 64, passed away Monday November 3, 2025 in Smithville, MS.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
Memories and Condolences may be shared with her family at EEPIckleFuneralHome.com.
Minnie Lee Brown
Nov 3, 2025
Minnie Lee Brown, a beloved matriarch, faithful servant of the Lord, and cherished friend, passed away on November 3, 2025, at the NMMC-Amory. Born on July 20, 1948, in the serene confines of Monroe County, she lit up the lives of many with her profound faith, nurturing spirit, and culinary delights.
Minnie was a proud graduate of Aberdeen High School, and...
Evelyn Duke
Oct 29, 2025
Amory- After an extended illness, Evelyn Louise Wiginton Duke, 82, became totally healed and met her Savior face to face on October 29, 2025. The youngest of thirteen siblings, she was born in Hamilton, AL on January 2, 1943, to Vallie A. and Lois Clark Wiginton who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School where...
Eva Grace Monaghan
Oct 28, 2025
Eva Grace Monaghan, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at Diversicare in Amory, Mississippi. Born on October 31, 1933, she was the daughter of Nathan G. Pullen and Maumee Pullen. Eva was a proud graduate of Amory High School class of 1951. She worked for many years, first at the Amory Garment Company and later as the...
Shelia Renee Leach
Oct 27, 2025
Shelia Renee Leach, born on July 20, 1970, in the charming town of Aberdeen, Mississippi, departed this world on October 27, 2025, in Smithville, Mississippi. Her life, while all too brief, was a radiant tapestry woven with threads of joy, kindness, and unwavering love, leaving behind an indelible mark on the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known her.
In...
Donald McCain
Oct 27, 2025
Donald McCain, born on January 8, 1947, in Monroe County, left this world on October 27, 2025, at the Sanctuary Hospice House. He was a Christian and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He spent his life living out his faith by serving various churches, including Mooreville, Cornerstone, Grenada Grace, Ackerman, Wesley, and St. Mark's. Prior to entering ministry,...
Jimmy W Riley
Oct 23, 2025
Jimmy W. Riley, a cherished member of the Nettleton community, passed away on October 23, 2025, at NMMC Gilmore, at the age of 76. Born on November 17, 1948, in Nettleton, Mississippi, Jimmy lived a life characterized by simplicity, dedication, and love for his family.
Jimmy devoted 26 years of his life to serving the Verona Public Works, where he was...
Billy J Capps Jr.
Oct 17, 2025
Billy J. Capps, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Tupelo Nursing and Rehab. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks and months.
George Wayne Knox
Oct 4, 2025
George Wayne Knox “Wayne”, a beloved member of the Amory community, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on February 7, 1984, in Columbus, MS, Wayne's journey through life was marked by an unwavering passion for justice, a deep love for his family, and an extraordinary dedication to service.
A proud Navy veteran, Wayne served for...
Weda G Stanford
Oct 4, 2025
Weda G. Stanford August 6, 1934 – October 4, 2025
Weda G. Stanford, age 91, of Bartlett, Tennessee, formerly of Amory, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Detroit, Alabama, on August 6, 1934, Weda was the daughter of the late John Melton Jeffreys and Icie May Cantrell Jeffreys. She lived a...
Bill Maxey
Oct 3, 2025
Billy Eagle Maxey, Jr. "Bill", passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 in Aberdeen, MS. He was born to Billy E. Maxey, Sr. and Victoria Ann Lucas Maxey on May 30, 1959, in Dallas, Texas. He proudly served in the United States Army and worked as a glazier in the glass industry for many years.
Please keep his family in your thoughts...
Edward C Suggs
Sep 30, 2025
Correction of Services:
Visitation will be held Friday, October 3rd at 11AM at EE Pickle Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, October 3rd at 1PM at EE Pickle Funeral Home.
Edward C. Suggs, known affectionately as Ed, was born on July 29, 1946, in Smithville, Mississippi. He passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, in Amory, Mississippi, leaving...
Jerry Lynn Franks
Sep 25, 2025
Jerry Lynn Franks, born on August 18, 1972, in Amory, MS, passed away peacefully at his residence in Chicago, Illinois on September 25, 2025. A beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, Jerry's presence will be profoundly missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Jerry dedicated over 20 years to his career in the technology sector, where he...
Carolyn Jean McCoy Bilski
Sep 21, 2025
Carolyn Jean McCoy Bilski, born on February 16, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, departed to her heavenly home on September 21, 2025, in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was a vibrant tapestry of talent and warmth, known to those who loved her as a jack of all trades. A dedicated hairdresser, sewing machine operator, and cook, Carolyn's hands were always busy, crafting...
Sally Mae Prestridge
Sep 16, 2025
Sally Mae Prestridge, age 90, of Terry, MS, passed away on September 16, 2025, in Terry, MS surrounded by the love of her family.
Sally was born on April 19, 1935, in Archibald, LA to John and Mabel Rushing. She graduated from Archibald High School and began her life’s journey as a dedicated homemaker, later serving with integrity as an administrator...
Brandon Bailey
Sep 14, 2025
Brandon Bailey, 45, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 in Amory, MS.
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Memories and Condolences may be shared with his family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.
Mabry D Allison Jr.
Sep 13, 2025
Mabry Davis Allison, Junior passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Mabry known by most in the Wren community as Bro, pronounced “Bruh”, was 89 years old. Mabry was born in Wren, MS on December 28, 1935, to the parents of Mabry Davis Allison, Senior and Eva Mae Allison. He graduated from Nettleton High School in 1953 and attended Itawamba...
Claydeen Allen
Sep 9, 2025
Claydeen Freeman Allen, a cherished member of the community, passed away on September 9, 2025, in Tupelo, Mississippi, at the age of 97. Born on June 29, 1928, in Lowndes County, she exemplified a life dedicated to family, faith, and service.
Claydeen was a 1946 graduate of Caledonia High School, Caledonia, MS. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical...
Vera Lucille Sugg
Sep 8, 2025
Vera Lucille Taylor Sugg
Amory – Vera Lucille Taylor Sugg, 87, of Amory, MS, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025. She was the daughter of J.C. and Alice Taylor of Oxford, MS who preceded her in death as did her husband of 58 years, Joe Sugg and her youngest sister, Barbara Malone. She is survived by sons, Chris Sugg (Dixie)...
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