Obituaries
Phil Summerford
Jan 2, 2011
Smithville – Robert Phillip “Phil” Summerford, 48, with his family by his side, passed away peacefully from this life to a much better one to be with his Lord and his Dad on January 2, 2011, after a lengthy illness from liver failure. Phil was a graduate of Smithville High School, Class of 1980. He honorably served his country in...
Herman Riley
Jan 2, 2011
View his Video Tribute: http://videos.lifetributes.com/187620Amory – Herman McLane Riley, 89, died on Sunday, January 2, 2011, in Lakeland, FL. Born on July 25, 1921, in Nettleton, he was a son of the late Edgar Lyle and Pansy Lee Coggin Riley.A man of integrity, Mr. Riley lived out the Christian life. Drafted into service, he honorably served his country in the...
Ruble Hacker
Dec 31, 2010
View his Video Tribute: http://videos.lifetributes.com/186440Amory – Ruble "Popz" Hacker, 71, died on Friday, December 31, 2010, at Gilmore Memorial RMC, Amory. Born on February 12, 1938, in Monroe County, MS, he was a son of the late Ellis Corbin & Geneva Ray Parish Hacker.Mr. Hacker was a member of the Church of God of Prophesy. A good-hearted and determined man,...
Robert Ledbetter
Dec 30, 2010
View his Video Tribute: http://videos.lifetributes.com/186460Amory – Robert Marcellus Ledbetter, father, grandfather, and brother, died on Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Oaktree Plantation after an extended illness. Born on March 31, 1919, in Vina, AL, he was a son of the late Charles A. & Peggy Weatherford Ledbetter.Mr. Ledbetter was a lumberman, an employee of True Temper of Amory and owned...
Shirley Tidwell
Dec 29, 2010
View her Video Tribute: http://videos.lifetributes.com/186064Amory – Shirley Tidwell, 75, died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at her residence. Born on July 23, 1935, in Hardy, AR, she was a daughter of the late Milton & Emma Erslee LaRue Dunevant. A very loving and compassionate lady, Mrs. Tidwell never met a stranger and was fondly known for always giving hugs and...
Herbert Smith
Dec 26, 2010
Mantachie – Herbert J. Smith, 81, died on Sunday, December 26, 2010, at Countrywood Plantation, Mantachie. A native of Farmington, Iowa, Mr. Smith had lived in Amory from 1990 until moving to Mantachie in 2002. He was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed traveling. He is survived by two step-sons, Thomas (Hattie Mae) Rossi, Amory and Roger L. (Deloris) Rossi,...
Barbara Pearson Cousar
Dec 23, 2010
View her Video Tribute: http://videos.lifetributes.com/184882Aberdeen – Barbara Eden Pearson Cousar, 50, died on Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Pioneer Hospital, Aberdeen. Born on October 9, 1960, in Amory, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Wicks and Marietta Eden Martin Pearson.Barbara was a graduate of Amory High School, Class of 1978, and a graduate of the University of Mississippi...
James Strawbridge
Dec 17, 2010
Wren – James Elmer Strawbridge, 83, died on Friday, December 17 at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center. Born on May 21, 1927, in Lamar County, AL, he was a son of the late E. K. & Vera Cox Strawbridge. A resident of Wren for 44 years, he married Carolyn Jane Allred who died in 2003.. He married Dorothy Jean Ray...
Belle Hester
Dec 16, 2010
Amory – Belle Inmon Hester, 90, died on Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Gilmore Memorial RMC, Amory. Born on January 9, 1920, in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Harvey Derrick Inmon. She is survived by a daughter, Linda H. (Larry) Maxey, Amory; grandson, Rev. John A. (Tracy) Maxey, Hamilton; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Belle Maxey, Hamilton;...
Margaret "Bob" Parker
Dec 13, 2010
Nettleton – Margaret Anita “Bob” Parker, 62, died on Monday, December 13, 2010, at NMMC, Tupelo. Born in Amory on November 21, 1948, she was a daughter of Edith Earl Bethune Allen and the late William Albert Allen. A wonderful, loving, caring and giving lady, she always put others first. Margaret was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a retired...
Pauline Harris Bobitt
Dec 12, 2010
Oxford – Pauline “Polly” Harris Bobitt, 87, died on Sunday, December 12, 2010, at Graceland Nursing Home, Oxford. Born in Alabama, on September 25, 1923, she was a daughter of the late John & Lula Belle Simmons Harris. A focused, determined and fun-loving lady, Mrs. Bobitt was a homemaker. Having lived in Oxford since 1986, she was a member of...
Steven Kennedy
Dec 12, 2010
Hatley - Steven Dale Kennedy, 50, died on Sunday, December 12, 2010, at NMMC, Tupelo. Born in Amory on October 9, 1960, he was a son of Clara L. Kennedy and the late Jimmy Dale Kennedy. Kind-hearted and outgoing, Steven never met a stranger. He was a graduate of Hatley High School, Class of 1980. Steven had retired as a...
Robbie Vinson
Dec 11, 2010
Amory - Robbie Lou Sanderson Vinson, 78, died on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Baptist Hospital, Memphis. A native of Cordova, AL, she was a daughter of the late Artie “Bud” and Liddie Lee Rogers Sanderson. Having a Christ-like spirit of serving others and putting their needs before hers, Mrs. Vinson was a member of Splunge Free Will Baptist Church....
Jessie Thompson
Dec 8, 2010
Sulligent –Jessie Sherrill Thompson, 92, died on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at The Windsor Place, Columbus. Born on July 2, 1918, in Ethel, Attala County, MS, he was a son of the late Thomas Benjamin and Bettie Stepp Thompson. Always upbeat and a giving person, Mr. Thompson loved to laugh. He operated Thompson Barber Shop in Vinegar Bend, Amory until...
Hilton Stegall
Dec 7, 2010
Smithville – Hilton Carl "Hilt" Stegall, 82, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, after a sudden illness at NMMC, Tupelo. Born on March 12, 1928, in Itawamba County, he was a son of the late Henry Lee and Pebble McFadden Stegall. Mr. Stegall attended New Salem school. After having worked at Hatley Sportswear and Dura Crates, Mr. Stegall opened and...
Paul Shields
Dec 7, 2010
Amory – Paul Calvin Shields, 37, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at his residence. Born on February 5, 1974, in Indianola, he was a son of Frank and Mae Mixon Shields. Paul lived in Hunt, TX, before moving to Amory 20 years ago. He was a graduate of Hatley High School. Paul was a member of Becker Baptist Church....
Daniel Norton
Dec 5, 2010
Smithville – Daniel Keith Norton, 33, died on Sunday, December 5, 2010, in Smithville, MS. Born on October 17, 1977, in Amory, he was a son of Keith and Brenda Norton and Teresa Phelps. Daniel attended Smithville High School. He was a former employee of Peoploungers. Having a big heart for people, Daniel's daughter was the apple-of-his-eye. He enjoyed watching...
James "Tractor" Sanderson
Nov 27, 2010
Smithville- James L. “Tractor” Sanderson, 64, died on Saturday, November 27, 2010, at NMMC, Tupelo. Born on August 17, 1946, in Amory, he was a son of the late Largus O’Connor and Alice Ruth Ashcraft Sanderson. Mr. Sanderson was a graduate of Hatley High School. After graduation, he served in the Army National Guard for 8 years. For nearly 35...
Theresa Hurley
Nov 24, 2010
View her Video tribute: http://videos.lifetributes.com/178149Amory – Theresa J. Hurley, 61, died on November 24, 2010, at NMMC, Tupelo. Born on January 14, 1949, in Iron Mountain, MI, she was a daughter of Catherine Badini LeQuia and the late Leo LeQuia.A stern, hardworking, independent and loving mother, Theresa was of the Catholic faith. Having a love for cooking, especially Italian, she...
Rickie York
Nov 23, 2010
Amory - Rickie Lynn York, Jr., 34, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Gilmore Memorial RMC. Born on September 26, 1976, in Winona, he was a son of the late Rickie Lynn York, Sr., and the late Lisa Faye Coleman Hall. Rickie had a big heart and would help anyone who needed assistance. Living in Amory most of his...
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