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James Clayton Whitworth

James Clayton Whitworth

Sep 13, 2019

James Clayton Whitworth , 65, passed away on September 13, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.

James Clayton Whitworth

James Clayton Whitworth

Sep 13, 2019

James Clayton Whitworth, 65, died Friday September 13, 2019 at the Baptist Hospital in Columbus, MS. He was born January 17, 1954 in Aberdeen, MS to Oscar Marline “Hank” Whitworth and Bonnie Mae Martin Whitworth. Mr. Whitworth was a lifelong resident of Monroe County. He worked for Bradley Lumber Company and was a self-employed roofer. Mr. Whitworth was a member...

Linda Carrol Gibson

Linda Carrol Gibson

Sep 8, 2019

Linda Carrol Gibson, 66, passed away Sunday, September 08, 2019, at her residence in Nettleton.

Helen Modine Wofford

Helen Modine Wofford

Sep 1, 2019

Helen Modine Wofford, 87, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was born November 3, 1931 in Alabama to Joseph Walker Fleming Bagwell and Roxie Lee Taylor Bagwell. She lived most of her life in Aberdeen. She was a retired seamstress for TIL. Ms. Wofford was a wonderful cook, a compassionate caregiver,...

Prentiss L. Pennington

Prentiss L. Pennington

Sep 1, 2019

Prentiss L. Pennington, 77, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. He was born July 5, 1942 in Hamilton, MS to Silas Halbert (Bert) Pennington and Lauferee Whitaker Pennington. He was a life long resident of Monroe County. He married Ann Jackson on June 2, 1961. He worked at...

Jenith “Gee” Coggin

Jenith “Gee” Coggin

Aug 31, 2019

Jenith “Gee” Coggin (93) passed away August 31, 2019, at her residence in Nettleton, Ms. She was a member of First Baptist Church Nettleton where she taught Sunday School for many years. She will be remembered for her faith in God and her many prayers for everyone that came to visit her. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Gladys Parker Martin

Gladys Parker Martin

Aug 25, 2019

Gladys Parker Martin, 89, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.

Shirley Ann George Emler

Shirley Ann George Emler

Aug 15, 2019

Shirley Ann George Emler, age 75, died Thursday, August 15, 2019, at her residence in Nettleton. She was born September 25, 1943, to Berlin George and Dorothy Burleson Best in Monroe County. She was a resident of Nettleton for 41 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, working in her yard, and planting flowers. Survivors include one daughter, Shelley...

Grover William Jackson

Grover William Jackson

Aug 15, 2019

Grover William Jackson, 89, good and faithful servant, answered His Master’s call on Thursday, August 15, 2019. His loving wife, ever present at his side, along with family members, attended his bedside. Grover was born in Monroe County on July 8, 1930 to Grover Cleveland Jackson and Mellie Josephine Jackson. He grew up in the Becker community, and graduated from...

Betty “Etoy” Price Anderson

Betty “Etoy” Price Anderson

Aug 15, 2019

Betty “Etoy” Price Anderson, 71. of Nettleton, MS, departed this life on August 15, 2019 at the North Mississippi Medical Center surrounded by her family. Etoy was one of seven children born on July 29, 1948 in Eupora to the late Tom and Lottie Croft Price. Etoy was a natural born storyteller and caregiver who touched may lives. Her Christian...

Pauline Ballard Fredrick

Pauline Ballard Fredrick

Aug 15, 2019

Pauline was born on July 18th, 1935 in Egypt, Mississippi on the family farm where she would spend some of her most cherished days. Like many during that time, the start of WWII profoundly changed the course of her life. The war effort required every able- bodied man to enlist. Fathers who were the sole support for their families went...

Frances Coggin Pettigrew

Frances Coggin Pettigrew

Aug 14, 2019

Frances Coggin Pettigrew, 83, passed away peacefully at her home, August 14, 2019, with her loving and attentive husband, Lamar Pettigrew by her side. She was born December 26, 1935 and was the only child of Ruble Thomas Coggin and Lora Reedy Coggin. She was born in the Richmond community at the home of her mother’s parents. Frances grew up...

Jack H. Michels of Jackson

Jack H. Michels of Jackson

Aug 12, 2019

Jack H. Michels of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Lake Orion, Michigan went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Michigan Medicine at the age of 71. Jack was the son of Howard Anthony and Joyce Elaine (Philips) born February 25, 1948 in Lake Orion, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years,...

Jimmy Carroll Burroughs

Jimmy Carroll Burroughs

Aug 5, 2019

Jimmy Carroll Burroughs, 81, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, at his residence. He was born on January 24, 1938, in Lee County to Irene (Harlow) Burroughs and Newman Burroughs. He was a life long resident of Nettleton, a great father and husband, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Nettleton. He had the honor of driving a...

Wanda Beth Plaxico Walters

Wanda Beth Plaxico Walters

Aug 4, 2019

Wanda Beth Plaxico Walters , 74 , of Hamilton MS. Passed on August 4, 2019 at Philwood Suites of Windsor Place in Columbus, MS. Wanda was born August 15, 1944 in Amory, MS to James Henry Plaxico and Verdie Mae Noe Plaxico of Aberdeen, MS. She was a 1962 graduate of Aberdeen High School. She worked in the garment industry,...

Robert (Booger) Vaughn

Robert (Booger) Vaughn

Aug 3, 2019

Robert (Booger) Vaughn, 63, passed away Saturday, August 03, 2019, at Diversicare Nursing Facility in Tupelo.

Sandra Louise Anderson McLemore

Sandra Louise Anderson McLemore

Aug 1, 2019

Sandra Louise Anderson McLemore, 73, of Aberdeen, Mississippi passed away on August 1, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point.  Sandra was born on September 10, 1945 in West Point, Mississippi. She retired from Blazon Flexible Flyer where she was a Print Shop Supervisor. She was a member of Hamilton United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Mississippi. She was...

Robert David Miller

Robert David Miller

Jul 29, 2019

Bob Miller, 89, died in his sleep early Monday morning, July 29, 2019, at his home in Aberdeen. He was born in Electric Mills, MS, on December 10, 1929. Bob served in the Marine Corps attaining the rank of Captain. He was a graduate of Shuqualak public schools, East Mississippi Community College and Mississippi State University. Bob and Jo Miller...

Clarice Esther “Star” Dahlem

Clarice Esther “Star” Dahlem

Jul 29, 2019

Clarice Esther “Star” Dahlem, age 96, died Monday, July 29, 2019 at River Place Nursing Center in Amory. She was born April 5, 1923 to Paul Linue Jaudon and Beryl Ernestine West Jaudon in Amory, MS. She was a life long resident of Monroe County where she was a graduate of Aberdeen High School. She retired as Receptionist/Clerk for Aberdeen...

Dianne Wright Hamilton

Dianne Wright Hamilton

Jul 24, 2019

Dianne Wright Hamilton, 73, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. She was born January 15, 1946 in Pontotoc, MS to Preston Wright and Gladys Self Wright. She was a lifelong resident of Aberdeen. She was a graduate of Aberdeen High School. Ms Hamilton was a seamstress for Tuckers Cleaners in Aberdeen. She was a...