Obituaries
Coy Hill
Apr 29, 2026
Coy Ardell Hill, Sr.
January 30, 1938 - April 29, 2026
Coy Ardell Hill, Sr., 88, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2026, while surrounded by his family. Born on January 30, 1938, in McNairy County, Tennessee, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, devoted service, and a deep love for his family and the Kingdom of...
Flora Mae Hathcote
Apr 25, 2026
Flora Mae Hathcote, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Waxahatchie, Texas. Born Flora Mae Powell on December 25, 1930, in Amory, Mississippi, she lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a vibrant spirit.
Ms. Hathcote graduated from Smithville High School, where she was known not only for her academic diligence but also...
Penny Foreman
Apr 24, 2026
Penny Foreman, a cherished soul known for her fun-loving, laid-back, and mischievous spirit, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Born in New Albany, Mississippi, on January 8, 1967, Penny’s life was marked by warmth, creativity, and a deep devotion to her family.
Throughout her life, Penny found joy in diamond painting, a hobby that allowed her to blend...
Judy Faye Finch
Apr 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Judy Faye Finch (Judy Faye Hannah) Judy Faye Finch, lovingly known as Judy Faye Hannah, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Aberdeen, Mississippi. She was born on March 14, 1956, in Morristown, Tennessee, and was a proud graduate of Morristown-Hamblen West High School.
Judy was a woman known for her kind...
Sharri Carmelo Pace
Apr 20, 2026
Sharri Carmelo James Pace, passed away on April 20, 2026, in her hometown of Amory, Mississippi. Born on September 12, 1967, to Wesley and Patricia Barrett James, Sharri lived a life marked by love, faith, and deep devotion to her family and community.
Sharri worked as a press operator at Monroe Trouser where her dedication and work ethic were well-regarded. Beyond...
Elgar Suggs
Apr 15, 2026
Elgar Suggs, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Hatley, Mississippi, on April 15. Born on December 9, 1944, in Itawamba County, he was the son of the late Elmer Suggs and Katie Smith. Throughout his life, Elgar dedicated himself to his work as a machinist and spent his career with Thompson Machinery, from where he eventually retired....
Linda Knight
Apr 14, 2026
Linda Knight, a woman of extraordinary grace and unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Born on September 23, 1929, in Traun, Austria, Linda’s life was a testament to love, devotion, and an enduring commitment to her spiritual beliefs.
From her early years in Mississippi, Linda found profound joy in serving others. She was a cherished...
Bobbie Amos
Apr 12, 2026
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Bobbie Amos, a luminary whose indelible mark upon the automotive industry and her community resonates deeply. Born on October 6, 1935, in Amory, Mississippi, Bobbie departed this life on April 12, 2026, in Villa Rica, Georgia, closing a chapter wrought with pioneering spirit, resolute ambition, and unparalleled achievement.
Bobbie was not merely a...
Ronald W Harrison
Apr 9, 2026
Wren-Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Harrison, 74, of Wren, passed away on April 9, 2026. Born on July 27, 1951, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Bonnie and Herman Harrison. As a child, Ronnie returned with his family to Amory, where he grew up and graduated from Amory High School in 1970.
In 1971, Ronnie married the love of...
Naomi Mae Powers Sischo
Apr 4, 2026
Amory - Naomi Mae Powers Sischo, 79, passed away on April 4, 2026 in Amory, MS. She was born on December 13, 1946, in Olney Illinois, to the late Leonard Wesley Powers and Patsy Louise Kimmel Powers. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as in Education. Her career was serving the public with great care as...
Wallace Williams
Apr 4, 2026
Wallace Williams, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior after passing peacefully at home in Liberal, Kansas, on April 4, 2026, after a three-year battle with cancer
Wallace was the sixth of 10 siblings, born on August 10, 1953, in Amory, Mississippi, to John Hubert Williams and Mary Evelyn Tipton Williams.
Wallace spent most of his career working in oil...
Carol Rue Williams
Apr 1, 2026
Carol Rue Williams
October 16, 1947 – April 1, 2026
Carol Rue Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Carol was the cherished daughter of John Rego Rue IV and Evelyn Dean Rue of Amory, Mississippi. As her family wrote, “She will be remembered for her smile, her ability to...
Ashley McAfee Wall
Mar 30, 2026
Ashley McAfee Wall
Amory- Ashley Wall died on March 30, 2026, at N.M.M.C. in Tupelo, MS, on the Hospice floor after an extended illness. Her parents are the late Tommy David McAfee and Betty Carter McAfee Haney.
She was born on September 8, 1986, and she was 39 years old. She graduated from Amory High School in 2005 and was a member...
Joann Tackett
Mar 21, 2026
Elizabeth Joann Burleson Tackett, known lovingly as Joann, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in Tupelo, MS. Born on May 15, 1938, in Tupelo, MS, Joann lived a life marked by steadfast faith, unwavering love, and deep commitment to her family and community.
Joann was a beacon of kindness and warmth, a caring and loving person whose spirit touched the...
Loyd Henry Mayhall
Mar 17, 2026
Nettleton - Loyd Henry Mayhall, 72, passed away at his residence in Nettleton, MS on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
He was born on May 20, 1953 in Tampa Florida to L.V. and Mary Wood New. He worked for many years in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry and was a gauge operator. He will be missed dearly.
At this time, there are no services...
Barbara Ruth Kimbrough
Mar 5, 2026
Barbara Ruth Smith Kimbrough, 89, passed away March 5, 2026 in Tupelo, MS. She was born July 22, 1936 to Ora and Zack Smith in Caledonia, MS. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She married her sweetheart, Troy Edwin Kimbrough, April 21,1954. She attended Bartachachie School and Greenwood Springs High School where she played basketball. Her family and...
Polly Brown
Mar 4, 2026
Polly Marie Yaple Brown
August 30, 1935 – March 4, 2026
In her 90 years on this earth, Polly was a doer that sometimes shook things up in the town of Amory.
Originally from Erie, PA, Polly Brown taught kindergarten in Ashtabula, OH, after marrying Charles H. Brown Jr. in 1957, after graduating from Westminster College in PA.
In 1964, a new manufacturer, True...
Donna Sue Chism
Feb 21, 2026
Donna Sue Chism, age 65, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Wren, Mississippi. Born on January 31, 1961, in Bruce, Mississippi, she graduated from Okolona High School in 1979. Donna was known for her tenacious and feisty spirit, traits that shaped her life as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Married to her devoted husband, David Chism, for 36 wonderful...
Cindy L Silas
Feb 19, 2026
Cindy L. Silas, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at NMMC Tupelo. Born on August 7, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama, Cindy's journey through life was marked by unwavering love for her family, boundless creativity, and an indomitable spirit that touched everyone she met.
Her career as an accountant was notable, starting from her...
Ricky James Dodd
Feb 9, 2026
Ricky James Dodd, a beacon of joy and resilience, left this world on February 9, 2026, in Amory, Mississippi. Born on July 4, 1965, in Tupelo, Ricky carried the spirit of independence and celebration throughout his life, embodying the very essence of what it means to live with purpose and positivity. He was a proud father and a devoted grandfather,...
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