Obituaries
Jimmy H. Tibbett
Sep 8, 2019
Starkville — James “Jimmy” Tibbett, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at OCH Regional Medical Center, Starkville, MS. Born in Tupelo, MS, on September 20, 1943, he was a son of William Giles “Bo” Tibbett, Sr., and Birdie Faye Hester Tibbett. Jimmy graduated from Amory High School with the Class of 1961 and he furthered his education at...
James "Howard" Dodd
Sep 5, 2019
Amory - James Howard Dodd, 72, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore, Amory. Born in Amory, MS, on September 11, 1946, he was a son of Jo Asbury and Vada Gray Dodd and known by his family and friends as Howard. Howard attended school in Amory and went to work at early age at Amory...
Eva Mae Hatcher
Sep 2, 2019
Wren — Eva Mae Strawhorn Hatcher, 81, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at NMMC—Gilmore in Amory. She was born on January 9, 1938 to Lena Mae Gray Strawhorn and Houston Harold Strawhorn, Sr., in Okolona, MS. She grew up in a family with four siblings and her parents were sharecroppers. Their family moved many times during her youth...
Roy G. Thompson
Sep 2, 2019
Hatley - Roy G. Thompson, 71, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. Born in Wren, MS, on January 21, 1948, he was a son of Elmer Edward and Kate Morgan Thompson. Roy grew up in Monroe County and graduated with the Smithville Class of 1966. He furthered his education at ICC and...
Margaret Byrd
Aug 31, 2019
Houlka - Margaret Byrd, 74, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Sanctuary Hospice House, Tupelo, MS. There are no funeral arrangements at this time. Memories and condolences may be shared with her family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com
Herbert T. Tisdale, Jr.
Aug 31, 2019
Amory—Herbert Thomas Tisdale Jr., 70, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center—Gilmore in Amory. Born in Memphis, TN on January 31, 1949, he was the son of Margueritte and Herbert Thomas Tisdale Sr. Thom attended Messick High School in Memphis, and graduated from Trezvant High School. His first job was with HT Tisdale’s Used Cars...
Mary Rebecca Boyd
Aug 29, 2019
Wren- Mary Rebecca Boyd, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Born on January 8, 1932, in Monteagle, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Alexander and Emma Rose Layne. Mary was a graduate of Hume Fogg High School in Nashville, Tennessee. Upon graduation she attended Draughn’s School of Business (Nashville) where she met her lifetime partner, James Boyd....
Albert "Buddy" Isiah Lockhart, Ssg Us Army National Guard, Ret.
Aug 26, 2019
Amory— Albert “Buddy” Lockhart, 74, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Diversicare in Amory. Born in Bigbee on March 7, 1945, he was a son of Noel Gordon and Eva Louise Young Lockhart. Albert graduated from Amory High School with the Class of 1965. He then enlisted in the United States Army National Guard, where he dutifully served...
Jeffie Lou Robinson
Aug 24, 2019
Fulton— Jeffie Lou Robinson, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at The Meadows in Fulton. Born in Tremont on March 10, 1931, she was the daughter of Kirk Cyril and Mildred Esta Wright Robinson. Jeffie graduated from Okolona High School. She attended Wood Jr. College, graduated from the University Southern Mississippi, and nearly obtained her doctorate from Mississippi...
Jimmy Umfress
Aug 22, 2019
Amory— Jimmy Umfress, 74, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born in Tildon, MS on January 25, 1945, he was a son of Riley Velton and Ruby Powell Umfress. Jimmy graduated from Hatley High School. He retired from Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation after thirty-three years of service as a shift forman. He was...
John Nix
Aug 19, 2019
Smithville— John William Nix, 76, passed away peacefully at his residence in Smithville on Monday, August 19, 2019. Born in Dexter, Missouri, on September 12, 1942, he was a son of the late Columbus Perry and Pearlie Ethel Vaughn Nix. John moved to Amory, where he remained the rest of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. In 1996,...
Wilma Burks
Aug 19, 2019
Amory – Wilma Burks, 86, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Diversicare Nursing Center, Amory, Mississippi. Born on October 4, 1932, in Fulton, MS she was the daughter of Claude B. Moore and Minnie K Moore. Wilma attended Clay Elementary School in Fulton, then attended Smithville schools and finally she graduated from Hatley High School. She worked in many...
Kenneth B. Reich, Sr.
Aug 17, 2019
Amory— Kenneth Burdine Reich Sr., 87, passed away on August 17, 2019, at NMMC-Gilmore in Amory. Born in Monroe County on June 9, 1932, he was a son of Morris and Adelaide Dill Reich. Kenneth graduated from Hatley High School before obtaining his bachelor’s degree in education from Mississippi State University. He was a spirited entrepreneur with interest in lumber,...
Peggy B. Wilkerson
Aug 16, 2019
Amory—Peggy Black Wilkerson, 79, died on Friday, August 16, 2019, at the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Peggy was born on September 25, 1939, to Boyd and Bernice Black. She graduated from Greenwood Springs High School, Class of 1957. She married Eddie L. Wilkerson on October 28, 1958. They were blessed with three children. Peggy was employed at...
Linda Spear
Aug 15, 2019
Pontotoc— Linda Spear, 68, passed away on August 15, 2019, in Pontotoc County. Born on February 9, 1951 in Amory, she was a daughter of Stacey and Louise Patterson. Linda certainly lived her life to the fullest. She worked for Amory Garment for several years. Linda also worked for various nursing homes as a cook. She was of the Baptist...
Inez Chandler
Aug 14, 2019
Sheffield— Inez Chandler, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Cottage of the Shoals in Tuscumbia, AL. Born on October 30, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Alvie Jordan and Quillie Snow. Inez is survived by her sons, Dennis King (Mary), Virginia Beach, VA, Randy King (Carolyn), Lobelville, TN, Tony King (Laura), Muscle Shoals, AL,...
Hal Weaver
Aug 11, 2019
Columbus—Hal Junior Weaver, 88, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. Born on March 14, 1931, he was a son of Hal Major and Hazel Hull Weaver. Hal graduated from Hatley High School with the Class of 1947. He attended Itawamba Junior College before obtaining his Mechanical Engineering degree from Mississippi State University. Hal served...
Margaret A. Reeves
Aug 11, 2019
Amory – Margaret Ann Mize Pickle Reeves, 81, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Amory. Born on January 2, 1938, she was a daughter of Robert Clayton “Jack” and Dorothy Mildred Mize. Margaret got married to Dow Summerford Pickle when she was in school and they moved to Zion, Illinois and they were blessed with...
Randy G. Poole
Aug 9, 2019
Amory—Randy Grady Poole, 57, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at his residence in Amory. Born in Augusta, GA on December 21, 1961, he was a son of Theron and Kate Poole. Randy graduated from Orange High School in Orange, California before enlisting into the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country for three years as a supply specialist...
Thoma Riggan Duvall
Aug 6, 2019
Pearce Chapel Community — Thoma Inez Riggan Duvall, 95, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at NMMC in Tupelo. She was born on March 31, 1924 to JB and Erin Knight Riggan. Thoma graduated from Smithville High School. For many years, she worked as a CNA in the nursery of the Gilmore Memorial Hospital....
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