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Peggy Jane Head, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after a brief illness. She was born July 15, 1941 in Smithville, MS to the the late Carl and Claude Pearson. She married the love of her life, Billy Wayne Head, on April 21, 1961. Peggy graduated from Hatley School in May 1961. She enjoyed playing basketball while she was in school. Through the years, she worked as a seamstress for the public at Amory Garment Company, and then retired in 1999 as the lunch room manager for Hatley Schools. She and Billy attended Paine Memorial United Methodist Church in Athens. Peggy was a selfless and loving person who never met a stranger and loved...

Carolyn Louise Clark Huffman, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at NMMC in Tupelo. She was born in Monroe County to the late Allen and Ethyl Moss Clark. Carolyn attended Wren School and graduated from Amory High School, Class of 1959. On September 18, 1959 she married John Huffman. Upon graduating from Nursing School, Carolyn worked in Labor and Delivery at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory. She had a great love and talent for arranging floral designs and continued making arrangements in her later years after retirement. She loved spending time with John as they would often go in search for Coca Cola Memorabilia. Carolyn was a faithful member of Wren Church of Christ. She...

Dorothy Lou Moffett Clemens passed away on October 22, 2023 at Merit Health Madison in Canton, MS. She was born May 25, 1937 in Becker, MS to the late Elmer Carlos and Mary Ethel Meek Moffett. On June 10, 1961 she married Patrick Francis Clemens of Biloxi, MS, who preceded her in death. "Dot" or "Dottie" Moffett was a loving wife and mother who knew how to be stern and principled, but also how to love, and she gave generously of her heart to all. As one of only two girls in a family of nine children growing up, she was part sister, part mother to her siblings. She knew how to hold her own, whether in argument or, if necessary, with a stick. Her will and determination were a marvel to the...

Dorothy Lou Moffett Clemens passed away on October 22, 2023 at Merit Health Madison in Canton, MS. She was born May 25, 1937 in Becker, MS to the late Elmer Carlos and Mary Ethel Meek Moffett. On June 10, 1961 she married Patrick Francis Clemens of Biloxi, MS, who preceded her in death. undefinedDotundefined or undefinedDottieundefined Moffett was a loving wife and mother who knew how to be stern and principled, but also how to love, and she gave generously of her heart to all. As one of only two girls in a family of nine children growing up, she was part sister, part mother to her siblings. She knew how to hold her own, whether in argument or, if necessary, with a stick. Her will and...

Bonita Dawn Nash Pearson, passed from this earthly life and entered Heaven on Friday, October 20, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born in Monroe County, Mississippi on November 15, 1935 as the only child to the late Eron and Jewel Nash. Bonita was a life-long member at Christian Chapel Church of Christ, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years among many other roles. Her unwavering faith in our Lord and Savior was evident throughout her life through her actions and interactions with others. She will be remembered for her genuine kindness, easy smile, and loving nature to others. Bonita was a stay-at-home mother for many years and...

Ralph Randle Gray, Jr., 88, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 22, 1935, in Monroe County to Ralph Randle, Sr. and Ethel Sugg Gray. Randle was a 1953 graduate of Hatley High School where he excelled in basketball. After graduation, he attended Freed-Hardeman College for one year and he was married to the former Joyce Reich in 1954. He lived on the family farm for 83 years and he began his career for Moffett Bearing in Birmingham. While in Birmingham, he obtained his pilot's license before moving back to Monroe County in 1960. Randle was a land developer, a row crop farmer, and heavy equipment operator. From 1992-2012 he served as First District...

Jewel Faye Pate Warren, 64, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Known as "Judy" or "JuJu," to many, she was born on September 30, 1959 to Dallas and Irma Patterson Pate. She was a lifelong resident of Nettleton and she was married to the love of her life, Donald Warren for the past 11 years. She drove a school bus for the Nettleton School District for many years, but she also worked at Happy Hearts Daycare in Nettleton for the past 15 years. She attended South Nettleton Baptist Church, and she loved spending time with her family, going out to eat, or visiting Geyser Falls. In addition, she enjoyed the beach or out riding with Donald on his...

Charles Arbia Tubb, 91, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center?Gilmore in Amory. Born on April 11, 1932, he was a son to Cullie L. and Doshie Marie Parish Tubb, and he was married to the former Marilyn Joan Job. A graduate of Hatley High School, he was a member of the 1950 Hatley Basketball championship team, and he was awarded a basketball scholarship to Batesville, AR. He received many sports awards for basketball, softball, baseball, and volleyball. Shortly after attending college, in 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he would spend the next 26 years, retiring in 1979. At the time of his retirement, he was Senior Chief Aviation Machinist...

Charles Arbia Tubb, 91, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center?Gilmore in Amory. Born on April 11, 1932, he was a son to Cullie L. and Doshie Marie Parish Tubb, and he was married to the former Marilyn Joan Job. A graduate of Hatley High School, he was a member of the 1950 Hatley Basketball championship team, and he was awarded a basketball scholarship to Batesville, AR. He received many sports awards for basketball, softball, baseball, and volleyball. Shortly after attending college, in 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he would spend the next 26 years, retiring in 1979. At the time of his retirement, he was Senior Chief Aviation Machinist...

Robbie Meryle Bolding Stephens, 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at her home in Amory. She was born on December 20, 1930 in Amory to John Thomas and Joy Culp Bolding. Growing up in Amory, she graduated Amory High School in 1948. In 1949, she married Joe Stephens and they were the proud parents of four sons, Rickey, Joe D., Tommy, and Bobby. From 1947 to 1961, she worked at Amory Garment Company before joining Gilmore Memorial Hospital. Robbie was part of one of the first graduating classes from Itawamba Junior College LPN program. She loved her work at Gilmore helping countless people and making tons of friends. In 1974, Joe was transferred with the Frisco, BN Railroad...

Edward Ray Reed, 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Mississippi State Veterans' Home in Oxford. He was born on September 30, 1948 and was a son to John W. and Martha Wilkins Reed. Eddie grew up in the Batesville and Courtland areas and was a 1968 graduate of South Panola High School and he later attended Northwest MS Community College. A U.S. Army veteran, he proudly served in the 173rdAirborne Brigade in Vietnam. He began his law enforcement career with the Batesville Police Department and in 1978, he graduated from the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, and was assigned to the Starkville district. G-36 patrolled the highways of Monroe County for many years and...

In the early morning hours of August 16, 2023 Beverly Derie Newton Kemp, 79, passed away at NMMC-Gilmore in Amory. Beverly was born September 23, 1943 in the Peaceful Valley Community in Itawamba County to the late William "Bill" Newton and Una Sloan Newton. Moving to Monroe County at an early age, Beverly graduated from Hatley High School Class of 1961. She enjoyed a long time career of 42 years in the banking industry. Beverly never met a stranger and was the friendly voice that always had a smile on her face that her customers recognized and loved. She worked at First Citizens Bank, Deposit Guaranty, Eastover and Magnolia Financial all in Columbus. Her kind nature and good humor...

Anita Katherine Barnes Vaughn, 66 passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Anita was born on September 17, 1956 in Amory to Dr. Edward Barnes and Betty Miller Barnes McLeod. Being the daughter of a preacher, her family moved to Arkansas where she graduated from Hamburg High School in Hamburg, Arkansas. On March 10, 1978, she wed Dwight Vaughn and together they had a union that would span 45 years. Anita attended ICC and received her LPN license. She began her journey as a nurse in 1975. Anita went on to earn her RN license BSN Degree. She worked 12 years in Amory at Gilmore and in 1987 she began a longtime nursing career at NMMC in Tupelo. ...

Dale Allen Fullerton, 62, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Dale was born on August 16, 1960 in Birmingham, AL to Thomas David and Maddie Olean Jenkins Fullerton. He was a 1978 graduate of Amory High School. Prior to becoming disabled, Dale worked for many years as meat market manager for IGA grocery in Amory and later for Del Champs Grocery in Gordo, AL before moving back to Amory in the early 2000's. When he was younger, he was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed riding his horse and camping. Dale was a fan of rock-n-roll music and he especially liked to listen to Led Zepplin. He loved dogs and later in life, he truly became a serious...

Barbara Nell Ausborn Robison, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her son's home in Smithville. She was born on August 23, 1939 in Monroe County to Ollie and Mattie Rose Hadaway Ausborn. A life-long resident of the Turon Community, she worked many years for Monroe Trouser and then for Amory Garment Co. She married Arthur Charles Robison on April 20, 1956. Mrs. Robison was the consummate homemaker and liked nothing better than to cook Sunday lunch for her family. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, she took great pride in spoiling her children and grandchildren. A dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, she was a member of Victory Baptist Church where she was a charter member...

BARTAHATCHIE -- Grady Baker , 93, passed away Thursday, Jul 13, 2023, in Columbus. at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle Services will be at Monday, July 24, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home Visitation will be at Monday from 10 until 11 a.m. the funeral home Burial will be in the Sartor Cemetery.

James Troy Irvin, 84, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his home in Hatley. James was born in Sulligent, AL on November 29, 1938. He married the former Mary Ann Duncan on September 12, 1963 and they made their home in Aberdeen for 35 years, and later moved to Hatley where they have lived for the past 25 years. He enlisted in the Alabama Army National Guard on September 30, 1973 and later retired after serving for 33 years. He worked for Glenn Mfg. for 5 years and later went to work at Walker Manufacturing in Aberdeen where he would spend the next 35 years, retiring as assistant to the plant manager. James and Mary Ann loved to travel and go camping and fishing and was a camp host...

Clemon Byron "C.B." Patten, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 30, 1943 in Tupelo to C.C. and Mary Patten. From humble beginnings, C.B. learned the value of hard work, dedication, and servitude. These attributes led him to enlist in the U.S. Army immediately following high school graduation he honorably and proudly served for nearly three years where he was trained as a telecommunications specialist. Following an honorable discharge, his training allowed him to secure employment with Bellsouth where he became an expert in his field, and he climbed telephone poles for 33 years before his retirement. C.B. enjoyed woodworking and fishing with his...

Lora Jane Thompson Burns, 56, passed away at her daughter's residence on Friday, May 19, 2023. Born on November 21, 1966 in Amory, she was the daughter of Elmer Edward and Mable Helen Potts Thompson. Lora was a 1984 graduate of Smithville High School and she later attended Itawamba Community College, graduating in 2001 with an associate degree. Upon graduation, she immediately began a career with Tennessee Valley Authority as a transmission supply specialist. Lora moved to Knoxville, Tennesse in 2017 before returning home. She enjoyed playing pool, music, art, and antiques. Lora was a very accomplished piano player and could crochet. She was a member of Norwood Church of Christ in...

Larry Spann, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Larry was born in Monroe County on April 22, 1948 to the late Benjamin Franklin and Anna Louise Osborn Spann. He was a graduate of Hatley High School, Class of 1965. Larry married the love of his life, Nina Graves on July 18, 1975. For a number of years Larry was the General Manager of major appliance at Woolco. Larry also had a longtime career as a truck driver, driving for Spann Construction, The Wax Company and Milan Trucking. Everyone that knew Larry, knew he was a man of great faith and Godly devotion. He was a lifelong member of New Hope Church of Christ. He was also very...

Larry Spann, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Larry was born in Monroe County on April 22, 1948 to the late Benjamin Franklin and Anna Louise Osborn Spann. He was a graduate of Hatley High School, Class of 1965. Larry married the love of his life, Nina Graves on July 18, 1975. For a number of years Larry was the General Manager of major appliance at Woolco. Larry also had a longtime career as a truck driver, driving for Spann Construction, The Wax Company and Milan Trucking. Everyone that knew Larry, knew he was a man of great faith and Godly devotion. He was a lifelong member of New Hope Church of Christ. He was also very...