Obituaries

Robert Clayton Williams

Robert Clayton Williams

Nov 15, 2018

Amory — Robert Clayton Williams, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center, in Tupelo. Born on March 9, 1949, in Amory, MS, he was a son of the late Homer Willard and Betty Etoil Harlow Williams. Robert grew up with a large family in Amory. He graduated with the Amory High School Class of...

Grace Marie Hand

Grace Marie Hand

Nov 14, 2018

Amory— Grace Marie Clark Hand, 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born in Starke, Florida, on July 9, 1943, to the late Luther Allen and Janie Pearl Smith Clark. Grace graduated from Dan McCarty High School in Fort Pierce, Florida. She loved her large family and she was blessed by God...

Mary Rowan Thomas

Mary Rowan Thomas

Nov 12, 2018

Amory—Mary Rowan Thomas of Amory, MS passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Oaktree Manor Assisted Living at the age of 94. She was the wife of Jack Norris Thomas, an Attorney and former Mayor of Amory and was the daughter of Mary Agnew Rowan and Charles Dudley Rowan, former Mayor of Amory. She is survived by her son,...

Hobson L. Sanderson Jr.

Hobson L. Sanderson Jr.

Nov 11, 2018

Amory - Hobson "Hob" Sanderson, 86, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. Please feel free to share memories and condolences with his family at eepicklefuneralhome.com

Johnny C. Wright

Johnny C. Wright

Nov 10, 2018

Johnny Clifton Wright Nettleton— Johnny Clifton Wright, 55, passed away on November 10, 2018 at NMMC in West Point. Born on June 3, 1963, in Lee County, he was a son of Clem Daniel and Dizzine Mae Gray Wright. As a child, Johnny attended Nettleton schools. He was a self-employed painter throughout his life and took great pride in finishing...

Martha Holley

Martha Holley

Nov 10, 2018

Martha Mavoline “Mavy” Meeks Holley Amory— Martha Mavoline “Mavy” Meeks Holley, 91, passed away with her family surrounding her, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born on October 22, 1927, in Nettleton, to Hollis Meeks and Ola Mae Estes Sullivan. Martha attended Nettleton schools. She married the love of her life, Charlie Truman Holley on April...

Annette Knight Flowers

Annette Knight Flowers

Nov 9, 2018

Annette Knight Flowers Amory — Annette Knight Flowers, 73, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, November 9, 2018. Born in Amory on October 14, 1945, she was a daughter of the late William Levis and Erdis Conwill Knight. Annette grew up in Amory and graduated with the Amory High School Class of 1963. She married the loved of...

Jacob "Jake" Bowen

Jacob "Jake" Bowen

Nov 9, 2018

Jacob “Jake” Alexander Bowen Amory— Jacob “Jake” Alexander Bowen, 26, passed away on Friday, November 9. 2018 in Aberdeen, MS. He was born in Amory, MS on June 9, 1992 to Aimee Allison Bowen Vintson and Stanley Doss. Jake graduated from Oak Hill Academy with the Class of 2010 and later attended Ole Miss and ICC. He was Christian and...

Gloria T. Herring

Gloria T. Herring

Nov 5, 2018

Amory – Gloria Faye Thornton Herring, 89, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018, at her residence in Amory. Born on July 6, 1929, in Monroe County, she was the daughter of the late Roger Walden Thornton and Ruby Laura Moon Thornton. Gloria graduated from Becker High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Iverson L. Herring...

Ellis Reid Riley

Ellis Reid Riley

Nov 4, 2018

Bigbee - Mr. Reid Riley was called home on November 4, 2018. He enjoyed farming, horse showing, car shows, fishing, old westerns and "piddling" on his old cars. He had a love for the world, but especially for his grandchildren, family and friends. Reid was as giving as he was loving. If you had a bad day, Reid would make...

Marie Phillips

Marie Phillips

Nov 2, 2018

Smithville — Marie Phillips, 72, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018, at her residence in Smithville, MS. Marie was born in Pennsylvania on August 26, 1946, to Frank and Anna Ebenthal. Marie graduated with the Amory High School class of 1968. She married William Leon Phillips and together they were blessed with a large family. She initially worked a...

George L. Bowen

George L. Bowen

Nov 2, 2018

Amory— George Bowen, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on November 2, 2018. He was born in Monroe County on February 14, 1936 to Bill and Bertha Jane Perkins Bowen. George graduated from Becker High School in 1955. Right out of high school, he joined the United States Marine Corp and served for three years. He married...

T. L. Webb

T. L. Webb

Oct 26, 2018

Amory— T.L. Webb, 79, entered the heavenly gates on Friday, October 26, 2018. Born on December 14, 1938 in Lee County, AR, he was a son of Charlie Lee and Mary Ann Moton Webb. T.L. attended schools in Gattman and Greenwood Springs. He worked as a pants presser for Coy Glenn Manufacturing until he retired in 1995. He also owned...

Kayla Prestridge

Kayla Prestridge

Oct 26, 2018

Amory— Kayla “May” Nichole Prestridge, 25, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at NMMC in Tupelo. She was born on December 4, 1992, in Amory, to Bill Prestridge and Debbie Sanders. Kayla attended Amory schools. She was a free spirited girl who lived her life to the fullest and loved everyone she met. A forgiving soul, she always looked...

Bruce Carter

Bruce Carter

Oct 22, 2018

Amory— Bruce Carter, 73, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at NMMC in Tupelo. Born on June 21, 1945 in Amory, he was the son of Silas Tom and Eva Lou Thatcher Carter. Bruce graduated Hatley High School with the Class of 1963. Bruce married the love of his life, Barbara, on July 11, 1964, and together they raised...

Doris Sanders Seals

Doris Sanders Seals

Oct 22, 2018

Mrs. Doris Sanders Seals, 91, passed away in Shelbyville, TN on October 22, 2018. Graveside services for Doris Seals will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 26, 2018 at Greenbrier Cemetery in Becker, MS.

Msgt Ruble C. "Rc" Fowlkes, Us Airforce Ret.

Msgt Ruble C. "Rc" Fowlkes, Us Airforce Ret.

Oct 21, 2018

Hatley— MSgt. Ruble Clayton “R.C.” Fowlkes, 91, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Veterans Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. R.C. was born on August 22, 1927 to William Dee and Mary Lee Howell Fowlkes. R.C. graduated from Hatley High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served for 26 years and retired as a...

Laverne Griggs Ritter

Laverne Griggs Ritter

Oct 17, 2018

Smithville — Laverne Ritter, 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Golden Living Center, Tupelo. Laverne was born in Wren on March 22, 1925 to Robert Bryant Griggs and Degara Gertrude Webb Griggs. Laverne was a woman who put God and her family first in her life. Growing up, she attended Wren School and got her diploma. She...

Aubrey Cox

Aubrey Cox

Oct 16, 2018

Aubrey Thomas Cox Smithville— Aubrey Thomas Cox, 19, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in Smithville. Born on April 10, 1999, he was the son of Lynn and Stacie Runnels Cox. Aubrey graduated from Smithville High School with the Class of 2017. He was a sophomore at Itawamba Community College. He was a member of the Beta National Honor...

Donald Ray Merideth Sr.

Donald Ray Merideth Sr.

Oct 9, 2018

Amory— Donald Ray Merideth Sr., 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 9, 2018. Born on June 7, 1935, he was a son of William and Cecil Lovejoy Merideth. Don graduated from Amory High School, where he was the quarterback for the football team. He was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen. Don was a member of...