Obituaries
Justin Andrew Shields
May 17, 2013
Amory—Justin Andrew Shields, 20, died on May 17, 2013 in Amory. Born June 22, 1992, he was the son of Christie Roberson Shields and Columbus Woods Shields. He attended Amory schools and he was Baptist. He enjoyed reading, watching television, being outdoors, gardening, and spending time with his friends and family. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 a.m....
Johnny F. Gann Sr.
May 15, 2013
Amory- Johnny F. Gann Sr., 76, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center. Born July 26, 1936, he was a son of the late William Bryant and Ludie Mae Smith Gann. Johnny grew up in Amory, and graduated from Amory High School. Before becoming disabled, he worked at Mac’s Standard Station, Walker Manufacturing, and was a...
Hubert H. Wigginton
May 15, 2013
Hubert Wigginton Smithville, Miss.—Hubert Harrell Wigginton, 72, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory. Born June 28, 1940, he was a son of the late Hubert Edward and Cleo Dill Wigginton. He attended Smithville Schools and was married to Pamela J. Desrosiers. He had worked for John Manville Insulation, Wallard Aircraft, Eastern...
Tammy Dyer
May 15, 2013
Smithville, Miss.—Tammy Rhena Thompson Dyer, 46, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory. Born September 10, 1966, in Amory, she was a daughter of David Thompson and the late Linda Barrett Thompson. She attended Amory and Hatley schools and she was a homemaker. Passionate about her family, she enjoyed spending time with...
Teresa A. Padgett
May 15, 2013
Amory – Teresa A. Padgett, 51, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Sanctuary Hospice House. Born on October 25, 1961, in Ackerman, she was a daughter of the late Wayne Patterson and Ann Kellum. Teresa was a graduate of WP Daniel High School. Passionate about children’s welfare, Teresa was a DHS volunteer in Rockford, IL. In 1993, she moved...
Dorothy E. Farnham
May 14, 2013
Amory - Dorothy Elaine McPhail Farnham, 95, of, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Golden Living Center, Amory. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Memory Chapel in Laurel. Rev. Aaron Parker and Bro. Joe Watson will officiate. Burial will follow at Dublin Baptist Church Cemetery in Prentiss at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Farnham...
Mary Frances Oliver
May 13, 2013
Amory- Mary Francis Harris Oliver, 70, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Gilmore Memorial regional Medical Center. Born February 3, 1943, she was a daughter of Ottis W. Burroughs and the late Vera Grace May Burroughs. She married Bobby Oliver in 1961. Mrs. Oliver grew up in Amory, and was a graduate of Amory High School. A wonderful wife, mother,...
Jewel Berry Wright
May 6, 2013
Amory – Jewel B. Wright, 94, died on Monday, May 6, 2013, at North MS Medical Center Hospice. Born on April 18, 1919, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of the late Curtis J. and Ellie Lou Webb Berry. Mrs. Wright attended Monroe County schools. On April 16, 1947, she married Paul W. Wright. Before becoming a homemaker, Mrs....
Julie Kay Pope
May 3, 2013
Aberdeen- Julie Kay Pope, 46, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at her residence. Born December 18, 1966 in Waukegan, Illinois, she was a daughter of Betty Gann Brewer and the late Donald Lee Booton. Julie graduated from Hatley High School with Honors in 1983. She was of the Baptist faith. Julie loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces...
Larry Bennett
May 3, 2013
Larry Bennett Amory, Miss.—Larry Alvin Bennett, 56, died on Friday, May 3, 2013 at his home. Born April 2, 1957 in Monroe County he was the son of Charlie Bennett and Juanita Dean Huntley. A graduate of Amory High School, he was a construction worker. A caring man, he enjoyed helping others and he cherished his family. He lived for...
Mary Alexander
Apr 30, 2013
Odenville, AL - Mary R. Alexander, 87, formerly of Amory, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Trinity Medical Center, Birmingham, AL. Born on March 9, 1926, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of the late James Foster and Annie Ethel Robertson. Mary was a loving wife, mother, and a cherished "Grandma" & "Memaw." Her heart was filled...
Margaret Marie Bailey
Apr 29, 2013
Amory, Miss.—Margaret Marie Turner Bailey, 82, died on Monday, April 29, 2013 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born January 8, 1931 in Houlka, she was a daughter of the late William Roy and Lera Smith Turner. She was a graduate of Becker High School. Guided by her faith in God, she was a member of the East...
Stanley Doyle Hadaway
Apr 29, 2013
Amory- Stanley Doyle Hadaway, 76, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at Gilmore Memorial regional Medical Center. Born February 25, 1937 in Amory, he was a son of the late Earnest Edward and Irene Alred Hadaway. He married Mary Jo Isbell June 21, 1958. Mr. Hadaway grew up in Amory and graduated from Hatley High School and attended Itawamba Community College....
Trina Kay Pace Bishop
Apr 28, 2013
Smithville - Trina Pace Bishop, 43, died Sunday, April 28, 2013. She was born February 5, 1970 in Springfield, Illinois to Andrew “Andy” and Donna Dale Pace. Trina graduated from Itawamba High School and lived most of her life in Monroe County. She was very outgoing and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her kids, being around people, making...
Bill D. Knight
Apr 27, 2013
Smithville- Bill Knight, 62, died Saturday, April 27 at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory. Born September 3, 1950, he was the son of the late Edith Buena Faulkner Reedy and Dudley Knight. Bill grew up in and attended school in Amory, was of the Baptist faith, worked at Autozone, and was a truck driver for NMMC. Bill enjoyed...
Tommy Clements
Apr 26, 2013
Amory – Tommy Clements, 80, died on Friday, April 26, 2013, at his residence. Born on April 28, 1932, in Van Vleet, he was a son of the late William Ellis “Bill” and Elizabeth Carolyn Peden Clements. During his senior year of high school, Mr. Clements joined the Army National Guard and was activated, honorably serving two years in the...
Jeff Shields
Apr 25, 2013
Becker – Jeffery Carroll Shields, 51, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at NMMC in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was born December 14, 1961, to Eloise Pace Shields and the late Carroll Shields. He graduated from Amory High School where he was a drummer in the award-winning Amory Panther Band. He married Margaret Howell in 1981 and attended Becker Baptist Church. Jeff...
Barbara Ann Mashburn
Apr 25, 2013
New Albany- Barbara Ann Clatyon Mashburn, 74, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. She was born October 7, 1938 in Memphis to the late Charlie and Frances Jackson Clayton. Mrs. Mashburn grew up in and attended school in Memphis. Having a great personality, she was a Customer Service Representative at Wal Mart. A very gentle...
June Brasfield Fears Williams
Apr 24, 2013
Hatley- June Brasfield Fears Williams, 81, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at her residence. Born June 19, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Corrine Comer Brasfield. Mrs. Williams grew up in and attended school in Smithville. She was a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ and was employed by Wilson Manufacturing, later retiring from Star...
Jerry L. Thompson 'J. T.'
Apr 15, 2013
Amory – Jerry L. Thompson, “J. T.,” 65, died on Monday, April 15, 2013, at his residence. Born on May 28, 1947, in Smithville, he was a son of Mary P. Handley Thompson the late Rubel L. Thompson. Jerry attended Hatley High School. He began working as a presser and later became a supervisor at Amory Garment, retiring after 40...
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