Obituaries
Lavern Latham
Mar 30, 2019
Mrs. Lavern Watson Latham, 89, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Born in Detroit, Alabama, on January 4, 1930, she was one of the children born to Flavous and Vera Jane Watson. She attended Byrd Community School in Detroit, Alabama. On November 27, 1946, she married James Edward Latham. Her career spanned 33...
Carl L. Fulmer
Mar 26, 2019
Wren – Carl Lee Fulmer, 82, passed away March 26, 2019. Carl was the son of the late Thomas Leonard Fulmer and Ella Jane Potts Fulmer of Fayette, AL. Carl was a very kind, compassionate, fearless, and hardworking gentleman who made his home in the Wren Community for over 45 years. In his later years with failing health, he became...
Nancy Sloan Atkins
Mar 26, 2019
Nancy Sloan Atkins Columbus— Nancy Eileen Sloan Atkins , 74, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Born in Hamilton, MS on July 5, 1944, she was the daughter of Johnnie Ridings Sloan and Troy Newton Sloan. Nancy professed her faith in Christ on March 22, 1959...
Pamela Young
Mar 24, 2019
Pamela S. “Layla” or “ Pammie” Young Mooreville – Pamela “Layla” or “Pammie” Young, 50, passed away on March 24, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Born in Springfield, IL on May 23, 1968, she was the daughter of Rita Mae Shanks. Layla went to school in Taylorsville, Illinios. At age 15 she moved to Mississippi with...
Doris Brasfield
Mar 24, 2019
Woodstock, GA— Doris Brasfield, age 80 of Woodstock, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was born on August 3, 1938 at a private residence in Smithville, MS to the late Leroy and Reba Booth Henson of Smithville. Doris grew up and graduated from Smithville High School and she continued her education at Itawamba Junior...
Lavelle Thornburg
Mar 23, 2019
Amory— Helen Lavelle Thornburg, 92, went home to her Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Born in Tishomingo County, MS, on February 9, 1927, she was a daughter of James Calvin and Etta Roberts Kent. Lavelle was a faithful member of East Amory Baptist Church, where she served as a church clerk for several years. She was a true believer...
Virginia A. Gray
Mar 23, 2019
Amory— Virginia Ann Gray, 79, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born on February 7, 1940, she was the only daughter along with three boys of Gentry Durell and Era Mae Funderburg Tubb. Virginia attended Becker schools. She drove school buses for Hatley schools for 28 years, and she served in the...
Robert Raymond "Bob" Richmond Jr.
Mar 21, 2019
Amory— Robert R. “Bob” Richmond, Jr., 79, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Amory. Born in Fairfax, VA on February 28, 1940, he was a son of Robert Raymond Sr. and Lora Maude Young Richmond. Bob grew up in the suburbs of the Virginia/DC area. He obtained his education in Fairfax, VA. He enjoyed visiting his Uncle Bill...
Mattie Lou Mccollum
Mar 20, 2019
Amory— Mattie Lou McCollum, 84, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born in Smithville on May 23, 1934, she was the daughter of Leonard Lafayette and Effie Lou Nash Cowley. Mattie attended Smithville schools. She worked as a seamstress with Amory Garment for over 30 years. Mattie...
Michael Harold Howell
Mar 19, 2019
Amory— Michael Harold Howell, 65, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born in Memphis, TN on January 17, 1954, he was the son of the late Harold Hugh and Nolie Jones Howell. Michael graduated in 1972 from Overton High in Memphis. He married the love of his life, Karolyn, June 30 of...
Mattie Sue Kimbrough Lindsey
Mar 19, 2019
Amory— Mattie Sue Kimbrough Lindsey, 92, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory. Born in Quincy on February 7, 1927, she was a daughter of John Wesley and Carrie Ball Thompson. Mattie attended Quincy schools. Throughout her life, she was a homemaker, and she worked as a seamstress with Amory Garment and as...
Clarian Allison
Mar 18, 2019
Clarian Allison, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March l8, 2019, after a stay of 17 years in Beverly and River Place Nursing Centers in Amory. She was born to Mabry Sr. and Eva Mae Murphree Allison in Wren on April 4, 1940. Clarian grew up in the Wren Community, and she attended Wren...
Ronnie Cox
Mar 12, 2019
Nettleton – Ronnie Cox, 66, passed away at his residence where he was surrounded by his family on March 12, 2019. Born on October 19, 1952, in Itawamba County, MS, he was a son of the late Eules Y. ‘Baker’ and Annie Phillips Cox. Ronnie attended Itawamba AHS. Following school, Ronnie initially worked for Pennsylvania Tire, Tupelo and Creative Glass,...
Lonzie Phelps
Mar 10, 2019
Amory— Lonzie Carson Phelps, 57, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Born in Andalusia, AL on January 1, 1962, he was a son of William Carson and Thelma Ryals Phelps. Lonzie was a graduate of Andulusia High School of Andulusia, Alabama, Class of 1983. He was a faithful member of Victory Baptist in Nettleton and...
Waynard Williams
Mar 7, 2019
Amory— Waynard Williams, 75, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Fulton. Born in Saltillo on June 23, 1943, he was a son of Pervy and Minnie Lee Dodson Williams. Waynard attended Okolona and Saltillo schools. A hard worker, he spent his life working on farms and as a forklift driver in factories. Waynard worked for Puckett’s for several...
Shirley Murphy Phillips
Mar 5, 2019
Amory— Shirley Murphy Phillips, 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at NMMC Gilmore in Amory. Born in Aberdeen on March 11, 1958, she was a daughter of John Ralph and Bessie Joe Fowlkes Murphy. Shirley attended Becker Schools and graduated from Amory High School. She obtained her Associate’s Degree in nursing from Itawamba Community College and was a...
Gene Wright
Mar 4, 2019
Farris Eugene (Gene) Wright of Amory, MS died peacefully at his home on March 4, 2019. HIs last days were spent surrounded by family and friends and his loving wife, Patsy Wright. He was born on October 4, 1934 to the late John Calvin Wright and Ida Little Wright of Aberdeen, MS. Gene grew up in Aberdeen where his father...
Edna Ford
Mar 2, 2019
Edna Long McHenry Ford, 97, of Quitman, passed away on March 2, 2019 in Amory, MS. She was born on August 8, 1921 to Samuel Elbert and Lillie (Neal) Long in Clarke County, MS. Edna was a longtime member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She also was a former employee of Quitman Knitting Mill and W. E. Blair and Sons...
Sara Ann Carlson
Feb 28, 2019
Amory— Sara Ann Jones Carlson, 87, and lifelong resident of Amory, left this world to enter her heavenly home on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Born in Amory on December 29, 1931, she was the only daughter among four sons of Farris Boyd and Madia Hartsell Jones. Sara graduated from Amory High School in 1949. Prior to that graduation, she eloped...
John William Jackson Sr
Feb 27, 2019
Smithville—John William Jackson, Sr., 70, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. John was born June 8, 1948, in Aberdeen, MS. John attended Becker School and was a valued employee in both the furniture and garment industries. He was of the Methodist faith. His family and friends brought meaning to his life. In his...
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