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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Peggy Funderburk English
May 7, 2025
Peggy Jean Funderburk English, 70, passed away at her residence in Aberdeen on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Peggy was born in Monroe County on July 15, 1954 to the late Roscoe and Loreda Moffatt Funderburk. She was a graduate of Aberdeen High School and married George English on July 28, 1978. Peggy worked several years in the area garment industry,...
Tim Pounders
May 2, 2025
Timothy Wayne Pounders, 62, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born in Chicago on October 2, 1962 to the late Amos and Mary Elizabeth Scoffield Pounders. Tim attended Hamilton School. He had a longtime career doing what he loved as a heavy equipment operator. Tim loved being in the outdoors, especially being on his...
Le Riley
May 1, 2025
Tupelo- Lesbya Elizabeth (Colbert) Riley, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love. A force of nature with a heart to match, Le was the life of every room she entered--bold, beautiful, and unforgettable. She was born in Houston, MS on March 29, 1938 to parents Reginald Colbert and Lesbya Davis Colbert. She was a member of Bissell Baptist...
Dr. Edwin D. Meeks
Apr 27, 2025
Dr. Edwin Dilworth Meeks, II, M.D., 75, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home in Columbus. Born in Aberdeen on October 26, 1949, to Edwin Dilworth Meeks and Margaret Alene Willmore Meeks. Dr. Meeks graduated from Aberdeen High School and earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi. Since 1983, he was a practicing ENT physician...
Darrell Inmon
Apr 24, 2025
Darrell Eugene Inmon, 54, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the NMMC -Tupelo. Darrell was born on January 17, 1971 in Lee County to parents Clyde "Buddy" Inmon and Pat (Stanley) Inmon. He was a lifelong resident of the Nettleton area. He had retired as a car salesman but had also worked in law enforcement and bonding. He...
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