Paula Ann Sumrall Clark, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Oaktree Manor in Amory. She was born in Vardaman on May 3, 1932, to Julian and Jewel Inmon Summerall. She grew up in Vardaman and graduated Vardaman High School and furthered her education at Vaughn’s Beauty College in Aberdeen. A licensed cosmetologist, she worked for 60 years operating in Amory...
CAROLINA COMMUNITY – Patriot, gardener, outdoorsman, and family man, Roger Dozier, 78, passed from this life into eternity Monday, April 25, at North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. With much laughter and tears, his children gathered by his beside and shared stories and remembrances of their father, the myth, the man, the legend. His life ended intimately, with...
Gary Michael Reeder 64, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born in Okolona on February 26, 1958 to Quinton Lee and Laura Faye Reeder. Gray grew up in the Auburn Community and attended Mooreville schools and he retired after 16 years working at Lifecore Addiction Services as a residential counselor. Gary loved riding...
Bobby Billings Hudson, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Oaktree Manor in Amory. He was born on February 15, 1938, in Gordo, AL to Monroe and Mattie Dill Robinson Hudson. He lived in Greenwood Springs for many years and worked for Monroe County Power retiring after 37 years. He was a devoted husband to Josephine who preceded him in death...
Hazel Dorce Thompson Millican, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 1, 1930 in Greenwood Springs to Hosie and Ellie Woodruff Thompson. She worked at Amory Garment for 30 years or more. She was still active out mowing her yard with a zero-turn mower at age 89 and kept the ditch banks clean picking...
Robert Barney “Pat” Patterson, 66, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory. Born on April 2, 1956, he was a son to Bobby Dean and Naomi Louise Addington Patterson. He was a graduate of Amory High School and he attended Mississippi State University. Pat worked in the garment industry and retired as a heavy equipment operator...
Scarlett Brooks Hathcock Thompson, 43, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, surrounded by the loving support of family and after a long battle with cancer. She fought the disease with the most amazing grace, bravery and strength.
Scarlett, or T as she was affectionately called by those closest to her, was born in Amory on June 21, 1978, to Mike...
Betty Jane Dickerson Rhudy, 89, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home in Nettleton. She leaves behind a great example of faith, love, and joy to her three children, Merlene Partridge (Bruce) of Madison, Terry Rhudy (Lisa) of Picayune, and Christie Rhudy Lee (Tony) of Tupelo; grandchildren, Kevin Rhudy (Kristen) of Victoria, MN, and...
Roger Dale Barnett, 64, of Hatley passed away Saturday, April 2nd, at North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. Roger was born on August 17, 1957 to the late Birdie Mae and Floyd Barnett of Okolona, MS.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Opal, of Amory, a daughter Hannah (Steven) Muscolino, and a great-nephew Avery...
Ailese D. Shepherd, 87, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at her home in Quincy. She was born on June 27, 1934, in Hale Co., AL to Allen Dewey and Elvery Wilson Duncan. She graduated Hale County High School. Moving from Birmingham to Amory in 1972, she worked as an inspector for McCoy Pants Factory until her retirement. She was a Godly woman...
George Howard Law, 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. He was born on August 24, 1954, in Aberdeen to Edward H. Law and Esther Pauline Benson Smith. Howard grew up in the Athens- Quincy Community attending Greenwood Springs School. He graduated high school in Florida and for most of his professional life, he was...
Jennifer Walters, 70, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Riverplace Nursing and Rehab Center with her family, the staff of Riverplace. Born on August 25, 1951, she was a daughter to Joseph and Violet Walters. She attended school in Ohio and spent most of her life in Amory. She worked in manufacturing, and she enjoyed a variety of things, computers, movies,...
Jacky Richardson, 70, passed away on Tuesday evening, March 22, 2022 at his residence. He was born on March 10, 1952 in Tupelo to the late Dick and Corrine Estes Richardson. Jacky was a lifelong Nettleton resident and attended Nettleton School. He married Judy Barnes on October 5, 2000. Jacky worked for 27 years at Action Lane as a supervisor. After he retired, he and...
With a heavy heart, but peaceful spirit, I’d like to let everyone know about our friend and former “Gardener”, Vere Craig Gardner. He went to be with our Lord and Savior yesterday, Saturday, March 19, 2022. His battle with cancer and all the demons that go along with it are now over. I honestly believe he held on to see...
Judy Diane Nash Wells, 78, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. A life long resident of Hatley, Judy was born November 13, 1943 to the late Hurston and Mavis Roebuck Nash. She graduated from Hatley School and married Hershell Wells on her birthday of 1963. Judy kept kids in her home for a number of years...
Ledarryl Wayne West, 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his son’s home near Hamilton, AL. Wayne was born on August 20, 1961 in Midland, TX to William and Patricia Hill West. He grew up in Amory and he was an accomplished brick mason working in the family business most all of his life. Before he retired, he worked in the...
Geraldine Elmore Tidwell, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Fayette County, Alabama on January 5, 1942 and attended Fayette Schools. She married Earnest Tidwell on December 22, 1987. She worked a number of years at Walker Manufacturing in Aberdeen and had called Monroe County home for the last 50 years. Geraldine and Earnest enjoyed camping...
Ronny Glenn Craig, 60, finished his earthly journey Sunday March 13th, 2022 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born August 28, 1961 in Memphis, TN to Alvin Gene Craig Sr. Sarah Elizabeth Byars Craig. He attended school in Houlka, Amory, & Hamilton, AL. He worked most of his life in the furniture industry prior to becoming disabled. Always...
Chester R. Howell, 79, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Amory. Born on August 31, 1942 near Charleston, MS, he was a son to Guy E. and Willie Mae Howell. In 1960 he graduated from West Tallahatchie High School and moved to Clarksdale. He worked from 1975 until 1988 for Delta Hardware as an outside...
Larry Dale Sloan, 78, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on December 16, 1943 in Itawamba County to the Edgar Aquilis Sloan and Hortense Humphries Sloan Palmer. When Larry was 7 years old they left Peaceful Valley for the farm that Ack bought on Phillips School House Road. In 1973 Larry married the...