Obituaries

Christian A. Mccollum

Christian A. Mccollum

Jun 27, 2018

Amory— Christian Andrew McCollum, 22, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Born on August 15, 1995, he was the son of Ricky and Jan Christian McCollum. Christian attended Amory Schools and obtained his GED before taking trade courses at Itawamba Community College. He was a hard worker who was employed by United Furniture. Christian made a profession of faith at...

Herbert R. Garner

Herbert R. Garner

Jun 25, 2018

Smithville — It is with much sadness that the family of Herbert Ray Garner announces his passing on Monday, June 25, 2018, at the age of 92 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford. Herbert was born on September 21, 1925, to John and Lottie Williams Garner in Pecan Gap, Texas. As a young boy, his family settled in...

Jimmy Lynn Davidson

Jimmy Lynn Davidson

Jun 22, 2018

Amory - Jimmy Lynn Davidson, 70, passed away Friday, June 22, surrounded by his loved ones at home. Born on March 14, 1948 in Thorn, Mississippi, he was a son of John “Jack” Thomas and Rosa Lee Nolan Davidson. Jimmy graduated from Houlka High School with the Class of 1966. Shortly after, he departed to serve in the U.S. Army...

Clyde Daniel Jenkins

Clyde Daniel Jenkins

Jun 18, 2018

Mr. Clyde Daniel Jenkins, 74, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory. Memorial Services for Mr. Jenkins will be announced at a later date.

Mary Alice Harris-Robison

Mary Alice Harris-Robison

Jun 12, 2018

Houlka — Mary Alice McCullough Harris-Robison, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Pontotoc Health and Rehab Nursing Home. Born on March 5, 1922, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, she was a daughter of Mary Edith and John Thomas McCullough. Mary graduated from Houlka High School with the Class of 1941 and then attended business school in Meridian....

Guy Parker

Guy Parker

Jun 3, 2018

Amory – Guy N. Parker, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at his residence in Amory. Born on August 2, 1941, in Aberdeen, he was a son of the late Mary Truvette Lockridge and Guy Dell Parker. Guy grew up in a large family and they moved to Illinois when he was young man. He attended Zion Benton...

Alice "Ruth" Stanford

Alice "Ruth" Stanford

May 24, 2018

Alice Ruth Stanford, 88, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Gilmore Memorial Hospital. Born on October 14, 1929, in the Parham Community, she was a daughter of the late Will and Belle Hathcock Miller. Ruth graduated from Hatley High School with the Class of 1947. During her career, she was a factory seamstress and an optometrist receptionist, but...

Gary Basom

Gary Basom

May 23, 2018

Smithville— Gary Eugene Basom, 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Mississippi Care Center in Corinth. Born in Havre, Montana, on January 13, 1963, he was the son of Richard William and Nancy Prestage Basom. Gary attended Amory schools. A proud American, he served in the National Guard and the Army, as well as a brief stint...

Martha Dobbs Monaghan

Martha Dobbs Monaghan

May 14, 2018

Amory- Martha Dobbs Monaghan passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018, at Merit Health Gilmore Hospital, in Amory, MS. She was born on December 6, 1926 in Memphis, TN to the late K.D. Dobbs and Blanche Dobbs Wright. Martha graduated from Amory High School with the class of 1943. She was chosen as the homecoming queen for 3 years, from...

Earline Rector Pounds

Earline Rector Pounds

May 13, 2018

Earlene Pounds Smithville— Earlene Pounds, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Diversicare in Amory. Born on December 28, 1925, in Vernon, Alabama, she was the daughter of Felix Rector. Earlene was a faithful member of Cross Bound Church. Before moving to Smithville, she attended Amory Freewill Baptist Church. Earlene was a strong and caring individual, who loved...

Cayce R. Carter

Cayce R. Carter

May 13, 2018

Smithville — Cayce Ray Carter, 41, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Meadows in Fulton, MS. Born on March 12, 1977, he is the son of Donnie Ray Carter and the late Dannis Lane Thompson Mason. Cayce was fortunate in that his dad was instrumental in teaching him to weld at the early age of 12. Cayce...

Monica West  Plunkett

Monica West Plunkett

May 13, 2018

Amory – Monica West Plunkett, 36, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Born in Amory on Febuary 27, 1982, she was a daughter of the late Elbert and Patricia Leach West. Monica graduated from Hatley High School with the class of 2000. She had a big heart and loved her family...

Delia Eloise Foster

Delia Eloise Foster

May 11, 2018

Amory— Delia Eloise Foster, 80, entered her heavenly home on Friday, May 11, 2018. Born on July 13, 1937, in Coahoma, Mississippi, she was a daughter of Woodrow “Woodie” and Juanita Redd Robinson. Delia spent much of her life taking care of children and her loved ones. She was a devoted Christian, mother, and grandmother. Her faith guided her in...

Linda Pickle

Linda Pickle

May 9, 2018

Amory – Linda Parham Pickle, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo. Born on January 20, 1943, in Monroe County, MS, she was a daughter of the late Columbus Chap and “Mary” Roebuck Parham. Linda graduated from the Hatley High School with the Class of 1961. On August 5, 1960, she married her...

Emily Coker Entrekin

Emily Coker Entrekin

May 9, 2018

Germantown, TN – Emily Coker Entrekin, 40, left this earth to go to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Born on June 30, 1977, in Amory, she was a daughter of Rex and Gloria Myatt Coker. Emily grew up in a loving Christian home in Amory, MS. She graduated with the Amory High School class of 1995. An...

Mary E. Knight

Mary E. Knight

May 9, 2018

Amory— Mary Evelene Knight, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Diversicare in Amory. Born on February 23, 1928, in Smithville, she was the daughter of James Monroe and Elizabeth Mae Scoggins Knight. Mary graduated from Smithville High School. She has been a faithful member of Meadowood Baptist Church for many years. Mary was a very kind and...

Mae Mize Harrison

Mae Mize Harrison

May 7, 2018

Amory – Mae Mize Harrison, 88, passed away on May 7, 2018, at Diversicare. Born on May 13, 1929, in Quincy, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Chester and Grace Sims Mize. She grew up in a large family, being one of 5 children. She attended Quincy Elementary School, graduated from Becker High School and attended IJC. In...

Curtis Ira Ross

Curtis Ira Ross

May 4, 2018

Amory – On May 4, 2018, Curtis Ira Ross, 85, left this life to be with our Lord. Born on May 15, 1932, in Madill, OK, he was the son of the late Ira Andrew and Vada Lucille Weldon Ross. He has shared 65 years of his life with his devoted wife, Emma, who knows she will see him again....

Jean Adams

Jean Adams

May 1, 2018

Becker – Minnie Eugenia “Jean” Adams, 82, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Born on September 5, 1935, in Tupelo, she was a daughter of the late Garnett Granville and Lilly Levi Millican Evans Davidson. Jean attended school in Sulligent and Chicago, Illinois. She met Odeen Adams at Shiloh United Methodist; they fell in love...

Beverley Miller Outlaw

Beverley Miller Outlaw

Apr 28, 2018

Beverley “Meana” Miller Outlaw Amory – Beverley Miller Outlaw, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Oak Tree Manor. Born on February 21, 1940, in Columbus, MS, she was a daughter of the late George Dick and Margarete Jeanette Reeves Miller. Beverley graduated from Amory High School with the Class of 1958. During her career, she worked at...