Obituaries
James Elliott
Feb 18, 2025
James Cecil Elliott, 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on July 28, 1950 in Water Valley to James Hulon and Lona Pearl Rodgers Elliott. James attended Water Valley High School and at age 17, he enlisted in the United States Army. Serving in Vietnam during the war, James...
Monda Sizemore
Feb 16, 2025
Monda Elaine Vaughan Sizemore, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Hatley on June 6, 1948 to the late Aaron and Lucy Kate Hill Vaughan. Monda was a graduate of Hatley High School, where she was an all-star basketball player, often scoring 40 plus points per game.
Monda had a deep love...
Doug West
Feb 12, 2025
William Douglas West, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at NMMC-Tupelo. Doug was born on the family farm in Hatley on June 15, 1951 to the late James Ervin and Loy Austin West. He was a graduate of Hatley High School and married Lois Jean Nash on December 7, 1974. Growing up and working on the farm led...
Francis "Frank" Dugas
Feb 8, 2025
Francis "Frank" Dugas, 96, passed away in San Juan Capistrano, California on February 8, 2025. Frank honorably and proudly served as a United States Seabee during the 1940's. Frank loved living in Mississippi and loved living in Amory from 1992 until 2021. Frank loved the Lord and was a dedicated Christian man. Frank was a blessing and loved by all.
Virginia Frances Coker
Feb 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Virginia Frances Coker, 86, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after a battle with cancer. A loving mother, cherished grandmother, and an unwavering beacon of love and joy, she was born on January 13, 1939, in Bells, TN to Johnny Hugh and Edna Mae Blackburn Jernigan. Virginia dedicated her...
Louis Mosley
Feb 3, 2025
Louis Marlon Mosley, 77, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 2, 1947 in Cleveland, MS to Haley and Frances Hutchinson Mosley. Louis married the former Melissa Hall and during his battle with cancer, he was blessed to have Melissa by his side as a loving, caring, and wonderful wife. Louis was...
Sue Plunkett
Jan 31, 2025
Carolyn Sue Burnett Plunkett, 73, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born on October 5, 1951 in Clanton, AL, she was a daughter to Louis Thomas and Clara Mae Sturdivant Burnett. On April 13, 1971, she married Clinton Ray Plunkett whom she loved dearly and was a great provider who worked for...
Tommy Ray
Jan 28, 2025
Elisha Tom “Tommy” Ray, 81, passed away from this life to life eternal in the evening hours of Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Amory. The oldest of nine children, he was born to Elisha Asberry and Mary Magaline Ray. He grew up attending Carolina, Dorsey, and Amory schools and on October 13, 1960 he married the...
Steven Glasgow
Jan 20, 2025
Steven Earl Glasgow departed his earthly life and is walking on the streets of gold. His passing came on January 20, 2025, 1 day before his 67th birthday. Steve was born on January 21, 1958 in Amory to Billy and Jenell Glasgow. His sense of humor, kindness and witty personality were just a few of his attributes that set him...
Matthew Brown
Jan 18, 2025
Matthew Wade Brown, 56, passed away in Marion County, AL. Born on August 26, 1968 in Tupelo, Mississippi, he was a son to Jessie Brown and Barbara Davis Sanderson. He was a graduate of Smithville High School and he worked in construction most of his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, January...
William Stanley Poss, Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
William Stanley Poss, Jr., 37, passed away on January 16, 2025 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson after a long illness. Born on December 3, 1987 in Amory, he was a son to Williams Stanley, Sr. and Sue Reese Poss. He lived and worked in Amory all of his life.
A memorial service, jointly held with his mother’s, will...
David Bruce
Jan 12, 2025
David Bruce, age 82, of Tupelo, MS., passed away January 12, 2025. Mr. Bruce was a faithful member of the Verona Church of Christ for many years. He was passionate about Maywood Christian Camp and the work of his parents in this endeavor. He enjoyed hosting Senior Citizen dinners along with his grandchildren – the Papaw Gang – for many...
David Bruce
Jan 12, 2025
David Bruce, age 82, of Tupelo, MS., passed away January 12, 2025. Mr. Bruce was a faithful member of the Verona Church of Christ for many years. He was passionate about Maywood Christian Camp and the work of his parents in this endeavor. He enjoyed hosting Senior Citizen dinners along with his grandchildren – the Papaw Gang – for many...
Louis "Dano" Raines
Jan 12, 2025
Louis Daniel “Dano” Raines, 64, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 11, 1960 in Hamilton, OH and was the son of L.D. and Louise Raines. He graduated Amory High School in 1979 and he had lived in St. Petersburg, FL for many years before returning to the Amory area. He was...
Geraldine Galloway
Jan 9, 2025
Geraldine Capps Harper Galloway, 82, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born August 21, 1942 in Monroe County to the late James W. and Mittie Chandler Capps. Geraldine attended Monroe County Schools and later received her GED from Itawamba Junior College. She attended North Mississippi Barber Styling School. Geraldine owned and operated her own...
Carolyn Goldsborough
Jan 8, 2025
Carolyn Rose Cook Goldsborough, 81, passed away on January 8, 2025 at her residence. She is remembered for her dedication and service to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to her family, and to her country.
Carolyn was born in Carpenter, MS on August 2, 1943 to the late Bryan and Jane Drier Cook. Carolyn was a graduate of Jet High...
Judith Hall
Dec 29, 2024
Judith Ann Hall, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Judith was born on October 17, 1964, in Itawamba County to George F. and Charlotte Kennedy Pate. She lived in Amory all her adult life and worked in the area garment plants. She loved butterflies, and her hobbies included word-search puzzles and...
Larry Randle Tidwell
Dec 26, 2024
Larry Randle Tidwell, 76, passed away on December 26, 2024 at River Place Nursing Facility in Amory. He was born in Amory on November 4, 1948 to the late Lebrun Earnest Tidwell and Dorothy Black Tidwell. As a child, Larry attended Greenwood Springs School. Larry enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. He loved to be around his family,...
Sonja Brown
Dec 24, 2024
Sonja Brown Gray, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her home in Greenwood Springs. She was born on September 17, 1952, to Robert D. and Eloyse Key Brown. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an aide in healthcare. She was the widow of Johnny Lloyd Gray, and she enjoyed shopping, working in her yard when she...
Jarrett Dykes
Dec 21, 2024
Jarrett Franklin Dykes, 25, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home in Nettleton. He was born on April 1, 1999 in Amory to Tracy Smith and Kevin Dykes. Jarrett attended Amory schools and later graduated from the youth challenge academy at camp Shelby. Jarrett had a huge heart and would give the shirt off his back and...
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