Monroe Journal

Vernice "Jody" Taylor, 74, passed away on September 23, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Amory, MS. She was born on February 12, 1947, in the Bethlehem Community to the late Albert Harris and Ethel West Harris. Jody attended school at Smithville, MS and went to work at a young age. She was employed initially as a Seamstress at Amory Garment. Later, she worked as a Gluer at ER Carpenter in Verona where she retired after many years of service. She was a feisty woman who was a go getter. Jody loved her family dearly and she was blessed with three sons as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved God and was of the Baptist faith. Jody's family meant the...

WEST POINT - Willam Franklin "Frankie" Dukes 67 died Sunday August 29, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. He was born March 13, 1954 in Oktibbeha County to Emmett and Ader Lee Green Dukes. Frankie was self employed contractor. He enjoyed training coon dogs. Survivor includes daughter: Stacy Dukes Gist (David Gist) of Glen MS; son: Scott Dukes (Maria Dukes) Maryville, TN. Step son Samuel Keith "Sam" LeMaster (Alicia LeMaster) of Maryville TN, Step daughter Aimee Long. Step son Brandon Potts of West Point, MS. One sister: Mary Ann Dukes Watson of Aberdeen, MS. Several grandkids and great grandkids. Preceded in death by: Parents Emmett and Ader Lee Green Dukes....

Robbie Fay Strawbridge, 82, began playing beautiful music in Heaven on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born on February 13, 1939, in Itawamba County, MS, to the late James Bilbo Culver and Mildred Charlene Hood Culver. Robbie grew up an only child who was loved and adored by her parents and extended family. She was a charismatic soul, with fiery red hair, who always brought life into a room. Robbie married the love of her life, Duel Ray Strawbridge, on August 14, 1954, and they journeyed through life for 58 years together. They were blessed by God with four daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked in many positions to help her husband support...

Carolyn Irene Kisner, 97, was born in Smithville, Mississippi and residing in Olive Branch, Mississippi, passed away August 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Byron Kisner; parents, Alvin Carlos and Winna Mae Cheek Reedy; brother, Dudley Harold Reedy; and sister, Doris Reedy. Carolyn is survived by her sister, Shirley Ann Shelton, a nephew, and many nieces, grand and great-grand nephews and nieces. Carolyn attended the University of Mississippi. Carolyn was quoted in an article titled Kentucky Women - Boost on Success Ladder, in the 1965 edition of The Post & Times-Star, stating: "Skills and knowledge come first." She was extremely artistic and enjoyed...

Chris Dillard Kidd, 50, passed away at his home on July 30th, 2021. He was born May 1st , 1971 in Memphis, TN, to Nellie Dillard Kidd and Wallace B. Kidd. Chris had recently began working as a salesman for Panola Paper Company after retiring from the Mississippi Public Education System as a teacher, coach and principal of 25 years. Chris was a star at Ingomar HS, playing basketball and baseball. He broke multiple records on the baseball diamond, and had his jersey, #9, retired there. After his graduation from Ingomar in 1990, He attended Freed Hardeman University on a baseball scholarship. He played 4 years at Freed Hardeman, setting many athletic records there as well. He graduated with a...

George "Tank" Osborn, 85, of Burlington, died at 12:13 AM Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA. Born August 29, 1935, in Amory, MS, he was the son of Bennie and Nadine (Burns) Ausborn. On May 26, 1957, he married Theoma McKinney in Amory, MS. She preceded him in death on March 19, 2016. George worked for Ideal Ready Mix for 43 years. He was a member of Union Baptist Church Full Gospel Fellowship, where he was always donating his time and talents. He enjoyed singing in the church choir, being a deacon, driving the bus for the church, and assisting with the treasury and maintenance work. He was also a member of the Teamsters. George...

William W "Billy" Ogden II, 92 years of age, passed away at his home in Sulligent Alabama, on May 25, 2021. Mr. Billy, as he was known by those who loved him, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends. Sulligent has lost a pillar to our community with the passing of Mr. Ogden. Mr. Billy attended Sulligent Elementary through the 6th grade and Sulligent High through the 10th grade and then attended the Georgia Military Academy (now Woodward Academy, College Park, GA) where he graduated in 1947. After graduation, Billy attended The University of Alabama where he studied Engineering and was a proud member of the Gamma Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. ...

Erdis Kilpatrick Chaney Date of birth September 15, 1937 Services for Erdis Kilpatrick Chaney will be held Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Dr. Mike Carr officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of service at McClain-Hays Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Cemetery in Philadelphia. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Chaney, 83, of Philadelphia, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at her home. She was a native and longtime resident of Philadelphia. She worked for The Citizens Bank for 52 years and was vice president/senior deposit officer when she retired. Her hobbies were parasailing,...

Shirley Irene Tabor White, age 84, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at North MS Regional Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Funeral services were held May 4, 2021 at Wells Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth White officiating. Shirley was born on July 19, 1936 in London, England and raised by the late Edna Levinia Harvey and James Fredrick Goodrich. After marrying the father of her children, they moved to the United States and settled down in Aberdeen, MS. Shirley attended the First Christian Church there and worked for several factories. She had special knack for sewing, which she enjoyed during her spare time. Her surviving family members include her husband, Austin White of Sardis, MS;...

Evelyn Ann Harhai, 87, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Born in United, Pennsylvania on December 24, 1933, she was the oldest daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Ondrejko) Polcha. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of almost 67 years, Andy Harhai; sister, Delores Stahl; and brother, Robert. She is survived by her four daughters, Nancy (Bruce) Darling of Wilson, NC, Debbie Harhai of San Antonio, TX, Denise (Dean Schloyer) Harhai of Hendersonville, NC, and Doreen (Danny) Harrison of Spanish Fort, AL; five grandsons, Austin (Christina) Morgan of Fairhope, AL, Alec Morgan of Hoboken, NJ, Logan Morgan of Mobile, AL,...

68, passed away at the Monroe Regional Medical Center in Aberdeen. MS. The Homegoing Celebration were Saturday, May 1, 2021 at New Life M.B. Church, Aberdeen, MS with Pastor Andrew Kelly, Officiating. Burial followed in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery. Rev. Sykes was born August 26, 1952 in Aberdeen, MS. He attended the Aberdeen School System and Shivers High School. He later attended and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1970. In 1976, Pastor Sykes earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Mississippi State University. This leader and innovator was previously a student of the Ministerial Institute College. Pastor Sykes is a proud member of Eta Xi Chapter of Omega Psi...

Lola Cockerham , 40, passed away on April 21, 2021, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. Our family at Associated are very honored to have been chosen to serve the Cockerham family. Condolences and memories may be left on our web site by clicking on the Tributes Link. associatedfuneral.com. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Associated Family Funeral & Cremation - Tupelo.

ABERDEEN, MS -- Robert Eugene Williams, Sr., 88, passed away Friday, April 02, 2021, at his residence in Aberdeen. Services will be on 04/04/2021 at Oddfellows Rest Cemetery.

Donald Pace, age 79, of Sulligent, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at DCH in Tuscaloosa, AL. The family has chosen cremation and no memorial services have been planned at this time. Donald was born on January 28, 1942 in Becker, MS to the late Henry Bennett Pace and the late Laura Alice Pace. He attended Becker, MS schools. Donald was previously employed as a truck driver, Manager of Goodyear Tires in Amory, MS and was a mechanic. He enjoyed restoring cars, carpentry and gardening. Survived By: Wife: Georgia Pace, Sulligent, AL Daughter: Cassie Hester (Danny), Nettleton, MS Stepdaughter: Teresa Sizemore (Doug), Jasper, AL Brother: O.C. Pace, Becker, MS Sisters: Dean...

Winford Curtis Roberts, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his residence with his loving family surrounding him. Born on February 1, 1934, in Splunge, Mississippi, he was a son to the late Jett Roberts and Ellie Adams Roberts. Winford grew up in Monroe County in a large family, with four sisters and a brother. He graduated from Smithville High School. Winford worked at Scribner Equipment, Walker Manufacturing, and True Temper Sports throughout his life. He was a very hard worker who could repair just about anything. Through the years he made many lifelong friends at work and he cared about his co-workers greatly. He married Barbara Nell Nash, on May 11,...

Mary Ruth Thompson Adams Miller, 87, gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was a daughter born on February 10, 1934, in Monroe County to the late John Thompson and Carrie Ball Thompson. Ruth grew up in Monroe County. She attended school for a while yet left early to begin working to help her family. Ruth worked as a seamstress, initially at Glenn Manufacturing and later at Sara Lou Fashions in Green Wood Springs, MS. Towards the end of her career, she worked in Housekeeping at Beverly Healthcare in Amory. Ruth had a heart of gold and was a happy soul. She was always jolly and liked to have fun with friends and family. Ruth was a member of Trinity...

Gerald J. Trautman 92 years old Of Sainte Genevieve, MO Died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 At Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living in Sainte Genevieve, MO He was born June 27, 1928 in Ste. Genevieve, MO Married to Norma (Devenyns) Trautman on July 9, 1949 Survived By: Six Sons, Michael (Judy) Trautman of Hamilton, MT, Randall (Susan) Trautman of St. Louis, MO, Mark (Kathy) Trautman of Sainte Genevieve, MO, Kevin Trautman of Amory, MS, Jeff (Debbie) Trautman of Sainte Genevieve, MO, Tim (Shannon) Trautman of Amory, MS; Two Daughters, Marian (Larry) Hoeflinger of Saint Louis, MO, Susan (Kevin) Kerlick of Saint Louis, MO; Sister, Joan Mueller of Sainte Genevieve, MO; Brother, James Trautman of...

Jerry Franklin Murphy, age 69, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Care Center of Aberdeen. He was born June 16, 1951 to Johnny Franklin Murphy and Johnnie Gray Lindsey Murphy in Amory, MS. He worked as a technician for Boeing Industries. He served in the U. S. Air Force and retired from the Army National Guard. He was a member of Westville Church of Christ. As a hobby, he enjoyed playing his guitar. Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2021 in the Tisdale-Lann Memorial Chapel in Aberdeen with Bro. Robert Earl Fowlkes officiating. Burial will be in Morrison Cemetery in Hatley. Survivors include his wife, Mott Kay Khunudom Murphy of Hamilton, MS and one brother, Van...

Icy Rose Coker, 87, of Amory, MS passed away on February 3, 2021 after a long illness. Born in Gattman, Mississippi, to the late R.T. and Ola Cantrell, Rose's large family included six sisters and three brothers. Rose was married to Ed Coker, with whom she happily shared her life until Ed's passing. Rose Coker was hardworking, full of energy, exceptionally generous and nothing short of resilient. Retired from True Temper and the Park Hotel and Restaurant, the always helpful Rose loved serving people, enjoyed cooking immensely, and adored gardening. In later years, Rose enjoyed her grand-dogs Toby and Ginger, and feeding her friend, Buddy, the miniature horse. In her last few years...

Donald Jackson Reeves "Duck", 81, of Columbus, MS passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT. A graveside service will be Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Vernon, AL with Rev. Walter Butler officiating and Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS directing. Mr. Reeves was born on February 25, 1939, in Monroe County, MS to the late Perry J. Reeves and Hettie Mitchell Reeves. He attended Bethel Baptist Church, Columbus, MS until he became a resident at Windsor Place where he enjoyed singing and entertaining the employees and residents. He was a truck driver for C.L. Harrison Trucking Co. Vernon, AL for many years. In addition...

There will be a memorial service held Saturday, June 12, 2021 for Tommy Prince of Amory, MS at Cockrell Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. in Macon, Mississippi. Interment will be held in Oddfellow Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you follow Tommy's example and send a card to a friend that needs a kind word.