Obituaries
Gerald D. Worthey
Dec 8, 2019
Gerald D. Worthey, son of the late E. L. and Laura Worthey, born on November 11, 1944, passed into paradise on December 8, 2019 at his home in Wren. He was a hard worker all his life mostly in the furniture business, including 23 years with Action Lane Industries in Verona. He was a faithful Christian not only serving as...
Thomas Wayne Morrow
Dec 8, 2019
Smithville – Thomas “Tom” Wayne Morrow, 87, died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. Born on August 8, 1932, in Fulton, MS, he was the son of the late Coy Morrow and Jewell Umfress Morrow. Tom graduated Itawamba Agricultural High School and Itawamba Community College. He moved to Memphis, TN, in 1951. Tom married...
Robbin Glover, Jr.
Dec 8, 2019
Columbus— Robbin Lynn Glover Jr., 36, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital –Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Born in Texas on June 28, 1983, he was the son of the late Sheila Gray and Robbin Lynn Glover Sr. Robbin was a professional painter for his entire adult life. He worked mostly with his friends, Shane,...
Thomas 'Tommy' Chesley Hester
Nov 30, 2019
Amory – Thomas Chesley “Tommy” Hester, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. He was born on October 23, 1934 in Neshoba County, MS to the late Ernest Woodfin Hester, Sr. and Mildred Cato Stafford Hester. He attended Becker School and graduated from Amory High School in 1955. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Tommy...
Richard 'Ricky' Mcshane
Nov 29, 2019
Amory—Richard Newman McShane, resident of Amory, died after his fight against pancreatic cancer on Friday, November 29, 2019, at the age of 73. Ricky was born in Jackson, Mississippi on October 10, 1946. He grew up in Aberdeen, Mississippi, where he graduated from high school in 1964. Afterward, he attended Itawamba Junior College, as he would say, “mainly to play...
Peggy Killian Stephens
Nov 22, 2019
Nettleton— Peggy Joyce Stephens, 67, met her Lord and Savior on the morning of November 22, 2019. Born in Aberdeen on September 14, 1952, she was a daughter of the late James Everett Sr. and Lillian Ambrella Lockhart Killian. Peggy Joyce was a beloved wife and mother. She adored her children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. She...
Diney Nell Cantrell Inman
Nov 19, 2019
Southaven - Diney Nell Cantrell Inman went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Nell was born on February 4, 1929, in Gattman, MS. Nell is preceded in death by her parents R.T. and Ola Mae Cantrell, and her siblings John, Ralph, Evelyn, Mae, Faye, Tarbaby, and JC. Nell is survived by her husband, Frank Inman Jr.; her...
Jeffrey Arinder
Nov 15, 2019
Amory – Jeffrey Arinder, 44, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 15, 2019 after a long illness due to diabetes. He was born in Bay Springs, MS, on December 7, 1974, he was the son of William Pat Arinder and the late Betty Jo Collins Arinder. Jeffrey graduated from Amory High School in 1993 where he played football....
Mary Virginia Hawkins
Nov 12, 2019
Mary Virginia Hawkins Amory – Mary Virginia Hawkins, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at The Arbor, Ridgeland, MS. Born on December 12, 1929, in Longview MS, she was a daughter of the late Orvie and Beatrice (Montgomery) Pennell. Mary Virginia met George Allen “Cricket” Hawkins in October of 1946 when he returned from World War II. After...
Herman Clyde Potts
Nov 4, 2019
Herman Clyde Potts passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. He was born in Arkansas on August 4, 1938, to Rufus Clyde and Lucille Molly Hunt Potts. Herman grew up in Arkansas and graduated from the Forest City High School. He proudly served in the US Army as a Paratrooper and he served...
Gail Holley Kuykendall
Nov 3, 2019
West Point—Gail Holley Kuykendall, 70, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Born in Amory, Mississippi on October 14, 1949, she was the only daughter, out of six children, of Valeria Estelle Gann Holley and the late Herschel Freeman Holley. Gail graduated from Nettleton High School. She was the store manager of Citi Trends in West Point for 27...
Cindy Myers
Nov 3, 2019
Amory — Cindy Lou Pearson Myers, 56, saw her Savior face to face on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Born in Amory on November 11, 1962, she was a daughter of Joseph Oliver Pearson and Bertha Bell Due Pearson. Cindy graduated from Amory High with the class of 1982. She worked as a purchaser for hardware at Penthouse Furniture Manufacturing. She...
Carlie Jean Wheeler Cagle
Nov 1, 2019
Reform, AL - Carlie Jean Cagle, 84, of Reform, AL, died on November 1, 2019 at Arbor Woods Health and Rehab Center. Jean was born October 16, 1935 in Tremont, MS to the late Clem Wheeler and Noreen Todd Wheeler. She was a member of Turon United Methodist Church in Smithville, MS and was a retired waitress. She is survived...
John Henry "Hank" Funderburk
Oct 29, 2019
Caledonia—John Henry Funderburk, “Hank,” 46, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Birmingham, AL. Born in Amory, MS on May 23, 1973, he was a son of Ruth Law Funderburk and the late Henry Veto Funderburk. Hank graduated from Hamilton High School and worked as a welder for over 10 years. A rugged, outgoing man, Hank had many treasured...
Christopher Richard Smaglick
Oct 29, 2019
Amory – Christopher “Chris” Richard Smaglick, 57, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Born on October 3, 1962, in Milwaukee, WI, he was a son of Gerald and Pat Morrell Smaglick. Chris graduated with the 1980 class of West High School in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He continued his education by getting a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee...
Kaye Carolyn Tubb
Oct 28, 2019
Amory — Kaye Richardson Tubb, 83, entered eternal rest on Monday, October 28, 2019. Born in Becker on January 30, 1936, she was the daughter of David Oneal Richardson and Sallie Mae Myatt Richardson. Kaye graduated from Becker Schools. She married the love of her life, Ivy Carroll Tubb and they were happily married for 56 years. She and Ivy...
Ray Silas
Oct 28, 2019
Turon Community –Dalton Ray Silas Jr., 71, stepped into Glory on Monday, October 28, 2019. Born in Tupelo on February 26, 1948, he was a son of Dalton Ray Sr. and Jewel Oletta Lindsey Silas. Ray graduated from Banks High School. He worked with the Birmingham Fire Department for 20 years and with Tupelo Airport Authority for another 20 years....
Brenda Brown
Oct 27, 2019
Carolina Community – Brenda Jean “McCreary” Brown, 71, met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born on February 20, 1948, in Prentiss County, Mississippi to the late Clarence and Evelyn McCreary. Brenda graduated from High School in Prentiss County. Losing her mother at a young age, Brenda was especially close to her older sister, Frances....
Frances Stevenson
Oct 25, 2019
Bigbee— On the morning of Friday, October 25, 2019, Mary Frances Stevenson, 85, took her last breath of Earthly air before entering her Heavenly Home. She was born in Prentiss County to the late Clarence and Evelyn McCreary on January 8, 1934. Frances was a very loving, compassionate woman who loved the Lord. She was a faithful member of Bigbee...
Charles 'Dick' Millender
Oct 20, 2019
Amory—Charles David “Dick” Millender, 85, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. He was born in Monroe County and was a son of the late William Jack and Lucille Gilreath Millender. He graduated from Okolona High School in 1952, and the University of Mississippi Pharmacy School in 1958. He was employed by Stewart Drug Company in Okolona from high school until...
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