Obituaries
Frances "Fran" Swan
Aug 30, 2018
Frances “Fran” Swan Amory— Frances “Fran” Swan, 97, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Diversicare Nursing Center, Amory, MS. She was born on April 12, 1921 in Yalobusha County, MS, to William Otto and Mamie Barnes Davis. Fran attended Coffeeville High School in Coffeeville, Mississippi. She was a faithful member of Meadowood Baptist Church and she loved the...
Ann Burks
Aug 29, 2018
Ann Burks Smithville - Mrs. Jimmie Ann Burks, 65, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at a family member’s residence in Amory. Born on January 10, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Coy Layman and Myrtle Lee Lockhart Morris. Ann attended school in Aberdeen. She was of the Baptist faith and she loved all people. She was...
Samuel E "Sam" Hubbert
Aug 26, 2018
Shannon— Sam Hubbert, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at NMMC in Tupelo. Born in Winfield, AL on December 30, 1938, he was a son of C.W. and Freeda Smith Hubbert. Sam graduated Winfield High School with the Class of 1957. He then attended Florence State University for two years before joining the U.S. Navy, where he...
Freddie J. Howell Jr.
Aug 25, 2018
Cleveland, GA – Freddie Jerald Howell, Jr., 75, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Born on July 25, 1945, in Amory, he was a son of the late Dorothy Herren Howell and Freddie Howell, Sr. Freddie graduated from Amory High School. He continued his education at ICC where he received an Associate’s...
Bro. Mac Phillips
Aug 24, 2018
Amory— Bro. Mac Phillips, 82, saw Jesus face-to-face on Friday, August 24, 2018. Born in Monroe County on July 30, 1936, he was a son of Bill and Euple Sanders Phillips. Bro. Mac was a graduate of Becker Schools and Bible College. After his high school graduation, Mac left to serve in the U.S. Air Force for two years before...
David Eugene "Pooh Bear" Humbers
Aug 16, 2018
Nettleton— David Eugene “Pooh Bear” Humbers, 18, passed away on August 16, 2018, in Lee County. Born on April 10, 2000, he was the son of Redden “Bubba” and Angela “Angie” Nechol Gosa Humbers. David attended Nettleton Schools and graduated in 2018. He enjoyed school, especially the Vo Tech classes where his talent of working well with his hands was...
Benny Keith Hill
Aug 13, 2018
Amory - Benny Keith Hill, 62, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 13, 2018. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. The date and time will be announced when they become available. Donations are requested to Amory Humane Society, PO Box 218, Amory, MS 38821. Memories and condolences may be shared with his...
Cynthia Mcnairy
Aug 12, 2018
Mrs. Cynthia McNairy, 41, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at her residence. Born on September 8, 1976, she was a daughter of Mac and Linda Prude. Cynthia was a faithful member of the Bread of Life Church where she served as a teacher in the children’s church and was a spiritual leader in the...
Jewel M. Ballard
Aug 8, 2018
Nettleton— Jewel Marie Ballard, 85, left this world on August 8, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Born on September 15, 1932 in Amory, she was a daughter of William Raymond and Esther Etta (Cantrell) Hood. Jewel graduated from Nettleton High School. After working for many years as a seamstress and supervisor at Amory Garment, she went...
Huey Little
Aug 6, 2018
Smithville— Edward Huey Little, Sr., 82, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, August 6, 2018. Born on December 1, 1935, in Smithville, he was a son of A.Z. and Ellen Marie Fears Little. Huey graduated from Smithville High School with the Class of 1956. He then attended Welding School at Itawamba Junior College. He served as a Corporal in...
Jim C. Coggin
Aug 1, 2018
Jim C. Coggin Nettleton — Jimmy Chess “Jim C.” Coggin, 52, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2018, at his residence in Nettleton. Born on November 1, 1965, in Amory, he was a son of Peggy Coggin Plunkett and the late Marvin Coggin. Jim grew up in Amory and graduated with the class of 1985. He had a career with...
Bobby Cox
Jul 29, 2018
Bobby Cox Amory— Bobby Lynn Cox, 71, went home to glory on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at NMMC in Tupelo. Born on July 31, 1946, in Amory, he was a son of Cladie and Ruth Markham Cox. Bobby graduated Smithville High School with the Class of 1964. Throughout his career, he worked as an auto-mechanic supervisor. Upon graduation, he began...
Frances V. Mccain
Jul 26, 2018
Smithville - Frances V. McCain, 72, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Smithville. Born on April 29, 1946, in Lambert, MS, she was a daughter of the late Arthur D. and Lillie Bell Sanders Hester. Frances attended Crowder High School in Quitman County. She married Robert Edward McCain on July 6, 1962. She was employed at Gilmore Memorial...
Petty Officer Harold Hoyt Mixon
Jul 21, 2018
Amory - Mr. Harold Hoyt Mixon, 86, passed away on July 18, 2018 at his residence in Amory. Born in Alabama on December 5, 1931 he was a son to the late Alvin Hobson Mixon and Lula Catherine “Katie” Mansell Mixon. Harold served 8 years in the U.S. Navy as a Teletype Operator (Crypto). He loved to read mystery novels...
Linda K. Riggan
Jul 18, 2018
Amory— Linda K. Riggan, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at her residence. Born in 1942, in Amory, she was a daughter of W.O. and Hazel Harris. Linda attended Wren School. During her career, she worked with Red Kap Garment Factory as a seamstress. She also worked at Wal-Mart for 16 years before retiring, where she then...
Donald "Joey" Southard
Jul 17, 2018
Aberdeen— Donald Joe “Joey” Southard, 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at West Point Community Living Center. He was born on June 27, 1953, in Amory to Thomas Henry and Lulu Faye Nix Southard. Joey attended Smithville High School. During his career, he worked as a mechanic at FFM Inc. He also worked for Blue Bell Garment Plant...
Jerry Lee Hamlett
Jul 15, 2018
Mr. Jerry Hamlett, 61, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 Lafayette General Hospital in Lafeyette, Louisiana.. Born on January 6, 1957, in Allegan, Michigan, he was a son of the late William T. and Arlena Crystal Willingham Hamlett. Mr. Hamlett was a tree cutter and trimmer by trade. He also enjoyed carpentry and painting. He enjoyed being outdoors and especially...
Merle C. Roberts
Jul 9, 2018
Amory— Merle Cother Roberts, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Oak Tree Manor. Merle was born on November 13, 1924, in Wren, MS. She was a daughter of Benjamin Ulysses and Sue Emma Matthews Cother. Merle attended Wren Schools as a child and graduated from Amory High School with the Class of 1943. She then moved...
Kimberley R. Murray
Jul 7, 2018
Greenwood Springs— Kimberley Rachelle Murray, 46, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born on January 8, 1972, in Amory, she was the daughter of Bobby Joe and Linda Willis Towery. Kimberley attended Smithville High School before starting her occupation in the garment industry. She was blessed with three sons whom she loved...
Gordon D. “David” Thompson
Jul 7, 2018
Aberdeen— Gordon David Thompson, 67, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born on February 6, 1951, in Aberdeen, he was a son of Gordon “Red” and Mildred Thompson. David attended Aberdeen schools and lived in the area all of his life. During his career, he worked for Conoco in Aberdeen for 20...
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