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 .

Margie Miller Davis, 81, was born May 27th, 1940, to Morgan and Carrie Miller in Okolona, MS. She departed this life and gained her wings on February 12th, 2022, at Diversicare Nursing Home in Amory, MS. Margie was a member of the West Amory Church of Christ. She was educated Forshee Grove at Nettleton, MS and Wren Consolidated High School in Wren, MS. She worked as a machine operator at the former Amory Garment Factory for 30 years until her retirement. Margie was a kind, loving, generous, and strong-willed woman whom the community adored. She never met a stranger and would spark a conversation and laughter with anyone. In 1961, was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Raymond Davis. The...

MARGIE DAVIS , 81, passed away on February 12, 2022, at Diversicare Nursing Home in Amory. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

Jansen O'Neal Edwards, 44, passed away at his home Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was born on August 13, 1977, to Shey and Evelyn Edwards. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, February 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Palmetto CME Church Life Center, 172 Rd 752, Tupelo, MS 38801. Viewing will also be at Palmetto CME Church Life Center Friday, February 4, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Palmetto CME Church Cemetery. Darden & Sons Funeral Home of Amory, Mississippi is in charge of the final arrangements.

Joyce Marie Owens, 88, born to Lee Henry and Malinda Sims Gabriel in Grayson County, Texas on September 10, 1933. Joyce was baptized at an early age and became an active member of Saint James United Methodist Church, Sherman, Texas. She was the oldest of four children. Joyce's parents, brother Charles Gabriel, sister Rose Gabriel McKee, and spouse William Grant Owens preceded her in death as did her fourth child-daughter Gretchen (Greta's twin sister). Joyce graduated from Fred Douglass Elementary School and Fred Douglass High School, Sherman, Texas, Class of 1951 and attended Wiley College, Marshall, Texas, majoring in Business. After marrying William Grant Owens in Texas, the family moved...

Emma Lou "Ray" Merritt, was born on August 9, 1935, to the late Monroe and Sara Pruitt Ferguson in Jasper, AL. She moved to Amory, MS at a young age. Emma accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Chism Chapel Church in Amory, Ms. She was united in holy matrimony to Joe Willie Merritt in 1963. Emma moved to Chicago, IL in 1964. She began her lifelong career in the medical field where she was employed by Mercy Rehabilitation Center for 40 years. Emma enjoyed traveling, shopping and keeping up with the latest fashion. She always dressed to impress. Emma had a kind heart and a very sweet spirit. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Her health began to fail in...

EMMA "RAY" MERRITT , 86, passed away on January 14, 2022, Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .

Vera Lee Wilson passed away on January 8, 2022, at GMMC in Amory, MS. She was born August 29, 1935, to the later Irma & Jimmie Lee Wilson in Athens, MS. She was a member of St. James UM Church in Amory. She was employed by Amory Garment Company for 39 years. She loved making biscuits for her family and sitting on her front porch. Vera leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Williette White (Tommy) of Okolona, MS, Toya Wilson of Amory, MS; four grandchildren, Tremayne Wilson (Cynthia), Cedrick Wilson, Vanessa Smith, Jennifer Smith Macon; eight great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Mary Helen Bailey of Amory, MS, Jimmie Lucille French of Verona, MS, and a...

VERA L. WILSON , 86, passed away on January 08, 2022, at NMMC- in Amory, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Darden and Sons Funeral Home .