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Michelle Nell Harvey

Michelle Nell Harvey

Apr 15, 2023

Mooreville- Michelle Nell (Aldridge) Harvey, 46, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the NMMC in Tupelo. She was born on September 22, 1976 in Monroe County to parents Jackie Ward Aldridge, Sr., and Sarah (Johnson) Aldridge. She lived most of her life in the Mooreville area. She was of the Church of God by faith.  She enjoyed sewing,...

Inez Brown

Inez Brown

Apr 12, 2023

Leona Inez Ballard Brown, 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen.  She was born on April 21, 1932 in Aberdeen to Howard and Ruby Inez Coleman Ballard.   A life-long resident of Aberdeen, she graduated Aberdeen High School and she attended Mississippi University for Women, Blackwood School of Music, and Mississippi State University.  Inez married Julian Arthur...

David Jeremy Johnson

David Jeremy Johnson

Apr 6, 2023

Shannon-David Jeremy Johnson, 34, passed away at his residence in Shannon on April 6, 2023.  Jeremy was a lifelong resident of Shannon. He was a faithful member of Shannon Church of Jesus Christ. He was born in Lee County on August 11, 1988 to parents David Lynn Johnson and Barbara Johnson. He enjoyed music, going to church and he loved...

Jenny Roberts

Jenny Roberts

Mar 30, 2023

Jenny Lou Welch Roberts, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Amory, MS.   She was born on October 15, 1948 in Hamilton, MS to Thurmon Woodrow “Buck” Welch and Myrtle Chaffin Welch.  Jenny was a homemaker taking care of her boys and she also worked as a consultant in the cosmetics industry.  She enjoyed listening to all...

Jeanie Bowen

Jeanie Bowen

Mar 28, 2023

Anita Jean “Jeanie”  Bowen, 74, passed away on March 28, 2023 at DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.  She was born on July 24, 1948 in Aberdeen to Alvis and Magdalene Stanford Walden.  She graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1966 and immediately began working at Kerr-McGee in the payroll department and continued there for 36 years retiring from Tronox.  She was married to Mike...

Ernest Roland "Butch" Blanton, Jr

Ernest Roland "Butch" Blanton, Jr

Mar 28, 2023

Nettleton- Ernest Roland "Butch" Blanton, Jr.,74, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on March 12, 1949 in Lee County to parents Ernest Roland Blanton, Sr., and Bille Ruth (Roebuck) Blanton. He lived most of his life in the Nettleton area. He graduated form the University of Mississippi. He...

Linda Rachel (Tartt) Johnson

Linda Rachel (Tartt) Johnson

Mar 27, 2023

Amory- Linda Rachel (Tartt) Johnson, 71, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 29, 1951 in Tupelo, MS to parents James Tartt, Sr., and Myrtis (McClendon) Tartt. She attended Nettleton High School. She married Gerald Johnson on June 4, 1966. She worked hard her whole life in the furniture...

Valessa (Tackett) Randolph

Valessa (Tackett) Randolph

Mar 25, 2023

Amory- Valessa (Tackett) Randolph, 64, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born on September 2, 1958 in Monroe County to parents Glenn Tackett and Joann (Burleson) Tackett.  She lived most of her life in Monroe County.  She had worked in retail as a store clerk. She loved the outdoors...

Billy David Tartt

Billy David Tartt

Mar 24, 2023

Nettleton- Billy David Tartt, 68, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his residence in Nettleton. He was born on February 25, 1955 in Monroe County to parents James Alvis Tartt ,Sr., and Myrtis (McClendon) Tartt. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe County. He had served in the Mississippi National Guard. He was a mechanic by trade and...

Doyle Martin

Doyle Martin

Mar 23, 2023

Doyle Ray Martin, 64, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home in the Evergreen Community.  A New Year’s Day child, he was born in 1959 to Hoyt Ray and Shirley Lloyd Martin.  He was married to the former Pam Slater and for many years, he worked as a press operator for Super Sagless, Inc. in Tupelo.  He was Baptist in...

Steven Lee Hodges

Steven Lee Hodges

Mar 18, 2023

 

Nettleton- Steven Lee Hodges, 64, passed away from a two year long battle with cancer  and  met the arms of Jesus on March 18, 2023  at his home in Nettleton surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on May 24, 1958 in Lawton, Oklahoma to parents L. Q. Hodges and Peggy Jackson Hodges. Steve graduated from the Nettleton...

Clifford Eugene Trussell

Clifford Eugene Trussell

Mar 16, 2023

Clifford “Eugene” Trussell passed from this life in Oxford, MS on Thursday, March 16th to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Eugene was born February 21,1929 to Daniel Martin Trussell and Fannie Lee Hooker Trussell in Gore Springs, MS.  He is predeceased by his parents and siblings Raiford, Agnes Chamberlain (Roy), James Trussell (Marie), LeRoy Trussell...

Sue Peters

Sue Peters

Mar 15, 2023

Hazel Gay Peters, more known as “Mrs. Sue,” 84, passed away early Wednesday morning at North Mississippi Medical Center—Gilmore in Amory.  Born on November 26, 1938 in Greenwood Springs, she was a daughter of Eron and Betty Gann West.  She married John Ray Peters on December 16, 1957 who preceded her in death.  Mrs. Sue worked in retail management most of her lifetime...

Cathy Riley

Cathy Riley

Mar 10, 2023

 

Nettleton

Cathy Lynn Monteith Riley, a wonderful wife, mother, aunt and grandma, age 65, gained her angel wings on Friday, March 10, 2023.  Cathy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Cathy was born on May 5, 1957, in Salina, Kansas to her parents the late Dale and Joan Monteith. She was a wonderful example...

Felix Allen Cunningham

Felix Allen Cunningham

Mar 9, 2023

 

Felix Allen Cunningham, age 74, died Thursday, March 9, 2023 at North MS Medical Center Gilmore in Amory, MS.  He was born February 13, 1949 to Thomas Ferrell Cunningham and Ellen Juanita Sanderson Cunningham in  Aberdeen, MS.  Allen was a graduate of Hamilton High School and Wood Jr. College in Mathiston, MS.  He was a longtime resident of Hamilton,...

Gene Red

Gene Red

Mar 8, 2023

  Herbert Eugene “Gene” Red, 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his home in Aberdeen.  He was born on October 4, 1951, in Summerville, TN to Herbert Ray and Mary Louise Davis Red.  Gene lived in Aberdeen most his life and he married the former Beverly Jean Thompson.  Prior to his retirement, he worked as a self-employed contractor for area...

Sandra Benefiel Winfrey Putze

Sandra Benefiel Winfrey Putze

Mar 5, 2023

 

Sandra Benefiel Winfrey Putze, 71, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Bon Secour St. Francis Hospital in Midlothian, Virginia.

She was born on April 15, 1951, in Aberdeen, Mississippi to Edward and Vivian Benefiel. Sandra graduated from Hamilton High School in 1969.

Sandra was self-employed for many years in the oil and gas and...

Billy W. McLemore

Billy W. McLemore

Feb 15, 2023

Billy Wayne McLemore, age 83, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at NMMC West Point.  He was born January 24, 1940 to Otis McLemore and Lou Duske "Denk" Newman McLemore in Monroe County, MS.  He was a graduate of Hamilton High School.  Mr. McLemore retired as tool crib attendant from Walker Manufacturing.  He was a member of Hamilton Methodist Church.  He...

Harold Eli Schrock

Harold Eli Schrock

Feb 15, 2023

Harold Eli Schrock, age 65, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at North MS Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory, MS.  He was born December 21, 1957 to Eli Samuel Schrock and Emma Lee Schrock in Aberdeen, MS.  He retired in 2021 as an Equipment Operator for the City Of Aberdeen.  Mr. Schrock enjoyed watching TV, racing, NFL football, college football, western movies,...

Dawn Cantrell

Dawn Cantrell

Feb 14, 2023

Nettleton- Elizabeth Dawn (Taylor) Cantrell, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the NMMC-Gilmore in Amory. She was born on June, 12, 1944 in Monroe County to parents Maborn Taylor and Gladys (Culver) Taylor. She was a lifelong resident of the Nettleton area. She was a homemaker. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Dawn enjoyed spending time with...

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