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Sarah Fowler

Sarah Fowler

Jul 5, 2025

Sarah Alice Hall Fowler, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. Born on July 1, 1943, she was a daughter to Marvin and Sula Green Hall. A lifelong resident of the Nettleton area, she worked in the garment and furniture factories before retiring. She was Presbyterian in faith, and she enjoyed vegetable and flower...

Barbara Spencer

Barbara Spencer

Jul 1, 2025

Barbara Jean Flanagan Spencer, 94, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  Barbara was born in McCool, MS on December 25, 1930 to the late Stephen Noel Flanagan, Sr. and Gervis Vanlandingham Flanagan.  She was a graduate of Holmes High School and married Jack Spencer on March 13, 1951.  Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.  She was an...

Terry Witcher

Terry Witcher

Jun 20, 2025

Terry Glenn Witcher, 71, passed away on June 20, 2025.  He was born in Tupelo on October 15, 1953 James Reed Witcher and Kathryne Tackitt Witcher.  Terry worked as an over the road truck driver and was of the Baptist faith.  He also served in the United States Marine Corps.  In his free time he enjoyed working on cars, selling...

Nellie Ruth Jenkins

Nellie Ruth Jenkins

Jun 20, 2025

Nellie Ruth Adams Jenkins, 91, passed away on June 20, 2025 at NMMC in Tupelo.  She was born in Aberdeen on March 18, 1934 to the late Reuben and Fannie Pickens Adams.  Nellie was a homemaker and enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends.  She looked forward to being around others.  She attended Grace Chapel Baptist Church.

Nellie is survived by her...

Ruth King

Ruth King

Jun 14, 2025

Ruth Ann Cooper King, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at NMMC in Tupelo. She was born on December 3, 1936 to Thomas C. and Alma Starling Cooper and was a lifelong resident of the Nettleton area. She was the widow of Cecil King and was Baptist by faith. She enjoyed working, going to Tunica, watching her favorite...

Bob Stockton

Bob Stockton

Jun 11, 2025

Mr. Robert Nelson "Bob"  Stockton, 91, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory surrounded by his family. He was born on April 7, 1934 in Amory, MS to Orville (Boonie) Nelson Stockton and Ruby Mathews Stockton. After graduating from Amory High School, he attended Mississippi State University. He temporarily withdrew...

Billy Hanna Jr.

Billy Hanna Jr.

Jun 10, 2025

Shannon- William "Billy" Earl Hanna, Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at his residence in Shannon.  He was born on July 8, 1953 to parents William Earl Hanna, Sr. and Dereatha (Ricks) Hanna in Hemingway, South Carolina. He lived most of his life in the Shannon area. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Erma Hitt

Erma Hitt

Jun 6, 2025

Erma Lavender Hitt, 99, passed away at her residence in Aberdeen on Friday, June 6, 2025.  She was born on August 30, 1925 in Kemper County, MS to the late Henry and Mary Aust Lavender.  On March 2, 1945 Erma married Mr. Adrian Hitt after his return from WWII.  Erma was a devoted homemaker.  She was a longtime member of...

William Spencer

William Spencer

Jun 6, 2025

William A. Spencer, 78, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at River Place Nursing in Amory.  He was born November 2, 1946 in West Point, MS to the late Nick and Irene Strickland Spencer.  William was a graduate of West Point High School, Class of 1965.  He honorably served in the United States Navy.  He met and fell in...

Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith

Jun 4, 2025

Fulton-Sandra "Sandy" Tutor Smith,65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at The Meadows of Fulton. She was born in Aberdeen,MS on October 20, 1959 to parents Cecil Tutor and Golden Hale Tutor. She was a loving sister, aunt and friend. Sandy loved her Jesus and was baptized at the Meadows. She enjoyed coloring and puzzles. She loved being with...

Myrtle Loyce Horne

Myrtle Loyce Horne

Jun 3, 2025

Nettleton- Myrtle Loyce (Kennedy) Horne, 84, passed away on June 3, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in Tupelo, MS on May 4, 1941 to Romie Kennedy and Dovie Stevens Kennedy. Myrtle was the last of 12 children. She attended Pine Grove School. Myrtle had worked at several area factories. She retired from Daybrite Lighting in 2006. She...

James "Bud" Harold Wells

James "Bud" Harold Wells

May 30, 2025

James "Bud" Harold Wells, 68, passed away at his residence in Aberdeen on Friday, May 30, 2025.  James was born in Aberdeen on March 27, 1957 to the late James and Thelma Corbell Wells.  He attended Aberdeen School and had a longtime career as a truck driver until becoming disabled.  James enjoyed his morning routine of going to McDonald's for...

Tommy Wilson Hall

Tommy Wilson Hall

May 29, 2025

Nettleton- Tommy Wilson Hall, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Diversicare Nursing Home of Amory where he had resided the last 8 years.  He was born on July 14,1943 in Itawamba County to Leroy D. Hall and Nadine (Ridings) Hall. He was a member of the Nettleton Presbyterian Church. Tommy was a master carpenter.  He taught carpentry...

John Finn

John Finn

May 29, 2025

John Joseph Finn, age 85, of Aberdeen, passed away on May 29, 2025 at Monroe Regional Hospital after a long illness. Born on May 20, 1940 in Red Bank, NJ, he was the son of Leo and Lily Elizabeth Finn. The family moved to Atlanta in the early 1950’s where John graduated from Marist High School in 1957. He attended...

Bo Robinson

Bo Robinson

May 27, 2025

Dorlos “Bo” Robinson, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Bo was born and raised in Hamilton, Mississippi, and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1952. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in San Antonio, Texas. While serving, Bo married the love of his life, Betty Irvin....

LaDonna Hand

LaDonna Hand

May 26, 2025

Amory- LaDonna Gay (Shackelford) Hand,66, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital In Winona, MS. She was born on November 6, 1958 in Lee County to parents Edmond Shackelford and Doris (Todd) Shackelford. She lived most of her life in the Amory area. She had worked in the garment industry,  She was of the Baptist...

Martha Faye Inmon

Martha Faye Inmon

May 18, 2025

Nettleton-Martha Faye Inmon, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the NMMC-Tupelo. She was born on November 30, 1946 in Lee County to parents Wiley Inmon and Valker (Copeland) Inmon. She lived most of her life in Nettleton, MS. She was a lifelong member of the Nettleton Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed painting and cooking.  Martha loved spending time...

Greg Pruett

Greg Pruett

May 17, 2025

Gregory Clinton Pruett, 61, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital—Golden Triangle in Columbus. Born on July 9, 1963, he was the son of Billy and Shirley Howell Pruett. Growing up alongside his two sisters, he graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1981 where he was a 3-year starter for the Aberdeen Bulldog football team. An...

Barbara Grisham

Barbara Grisham

May 14, 2025

Barbara LaRue Shipley Grisham, 91, peacefully passed away from this life in the early morning hours of May 14, 2025, at Trend Health and Rehab in Houston. Born on September 20, 1933, in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of Kenneth Ward Shipley and Mildred Rakestraw Shipley Mathews.

Barbara was known by many names over the years—Barb, Mom, Aunt Barbara, Ms....

Sandra Farley

Sandra Farley

May 8, 2025

Shannon-Sandra K. Whitten Farley, 73, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 after a 2 month illness at the NMMC- Tupelo Hospice Unit. She was born on May 31, 1951 in Lee County to parents Elmer Whitten and Mary Ruth Priest Young. She was a member of Tupelo First Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a homemaker. Sandra loved reading...