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AMORY KENNETH W. JONES ,67, died February 21, 2023, at Panola Medical Center in Batesville, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

AMORY CHARLOTTE L. BAILEY ,46, died January 19, 2023, at NMMC in Amory. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

AMORY PATSY MCFADDEN- HOWARD ,70, died December 15, 2022, at at her residence in Amory. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

Drussel Bernard Bailey was born on May 7, 1958, in Amory, Mississippi, to Mary Helen Wilson Bailey and the late James Wendall Bailey, Jr. He departed this life on November 25, 2022, at the North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory. Drussel confessed Christ as his personal Savior at an early age at St. James United Methodist Church where he remained faithful until his health declined. He was a proud member of the United Methodist Men where he served as the president for many years. He was also part of the St. James Mass Choir, a certified lay speaker for the United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Board of Trustees at St. James. Drussel graduated from Amory High School in...

AMORY DRUSSEL BAILEY ,64, died November 25, 2022, in North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore Amory. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

AMORY BETTY SPRATT ,78, died October 26, 2022, at North Ms Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

AMORY BETTY MAE SPRATT ,78, died October 25, 2022, at NMMC in TUPELO. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

AMORY LINDA STALLINGS ,72, died October 10, 2022, at NMMC in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

ROBERT "JAMES" SPRATT , 75, passed away on September 03, 2022, at NMMC in Amory, MS Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

U.S. Army Veteran Virginia Crump, 66, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at NMMC - Tupelo, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 30, 1956, to the late Willie Anderson and Marine Crump. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age at St. Paul MB Church, where she served on the greeter's team and usher board. She attended West Amory High School and graduated from Amory High School class of 76. She also attended Jackson State University. She enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1977. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter #30 and American Legion Post 239. Ginger had a love for laughter and fun. There was never a dull moment with her. She enjoyed watching football games and Lifetime...

VIRGINIA CRUMP , 66, passed away on August 26, 2022, at NMMC in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

GLORIA J. GLEGHORN , 64, passed away on August 05, 2022, at UAB - Birmingham, Alabama Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

MARQUEZ JAVON STEGALL , 21, passed away on July 30, 2022, at Collierville Nursing Home Rehab Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

ANDREW "AJ" PARKS , 83, passed away on June 16, 2022, at NMMC in Amory. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

CHARLES KIMBLE , 64, passed away on June 12, 2022, at Diversicare in Amory. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

SHAYLA SUGGS-MCGAUGHY , 40, passed away on May 20, 2022, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

MARGARET LYLES , 73, passed away on March 13, 2022, at NMMC in Tupelo, MS . Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

Robert "Sonny" Dankins, 72, departed his life on Monday, February 21, 2022, at NMMC in Tupelo, MS. He was born on June 5, 1949, in Monroe County to the late Robert & Lucille Dankins. He graduated from East Amort High School. He was drafted into the Vietnam War. He served 2 years. He worked at Amory Garment Company for many years, also worked at Walmart until he retired in May 2022. He leaves to cherish his memories, three children: Stacey Merchant and David Merchant of Grand Rapids, Michgan, Tyson Stewart of Aberdeen, MS; four sisters: Annie Mae Whitfield, Betty (Carl) Dobbs, JoeAnn Dankins and Mae Lois (Robert) Blanchard all of Amory, MS; 3 brothers: Willie (Evelyn) Dankins of...

ROBERT DANKINS , 72, passed away on February 21, 2022, at NMMC in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

Orethie Christian Abbott-Hooks, 85, gained her wings and went to walk with the angels on February 18, 2022. Orethie, was born July 6, 1936, to the late Ruthie Meardith and Murphy Abbott in Chickasaw County, MS. She professed hope in Christ at an early age at Jolly's Chapel M. B. Church in Okolona, MS. She later joined New Hope Methodist Church in Van Vleet, MS. She leaves to cherish her precious memories one (1) son, Larry (Georgia) Kyles of Okolona, MS; one (1) sister Mabelene Blackmon of Plantersville, MS; a special soul she treated as a son, Jeffrey (Jocemyn) Tumblin. She leaves four (4) grandchildren; twelve (12) great grandchildren; seven (7) greatgreat grandchildren, nieces,...

ORETHIE ABBOTTT-HOOKS , 85, passed away on February 18, 2022, at her residence in Okolona. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .