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02/13/2026

Timothy Edward Ervin, age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Columbus, Mississippi, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on December 22, 1949, in Greenville, MS, he was the son of Grover Allen and Helen Higginbotham Ervin.

Tim graduated from Delta State University in Cleveland where he was a proud member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from University of Mississippi Law School. Following law school, Tim moved to Aberdeen, Mississippi, where he began his legal career practicing with Mr. Dick Booth before establishing his own law office.

Tim devoted his professional life to the practice of law and to public service. Early in his career, while in private practice, he served as Attorney for the City of Aberdeen before being elected Chancery Judge for the First Chancery District of Mississippi. He fulfilled the duties of the bench with integrity, wisdom and fairness. His steady temperament and thoughtful judgment earned him the respect of colleagues and the community alike. Following his retirement from the bench, Tim returned to private practice and was again called to serve as Attorney for the City of Aberdeen before his retirement. He also dedicated many years of service to the Board of Directors of First Federal Savings & Loan of Aberdeen and Oak Hill Academy in West Point.

An avid outdoorsman, Tim found great joy in hunting and fishing. Time spent in the woods was among his happiest, especially when shared with family, lifelong friends, and the many beloved dogs who were his constant companions. Those quiet mornings and long afternoons outdoors created treasured memories that will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Above all, Tim loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Lynda; son, Chad Ervin and wife, Susan, of Aberdeen; daughter, Whitney Harrington, and husband, Clint, of Amory; daughter Christen Moore (Joel) of Columbus; son Grant Thomas (Luis) of Madrid, Spain; son Evan Thomas (Sydney) of Birmingham, Alabama; grandchildren Morgan Mitchell and Walker Mitchell of Kings Point, New York; Lula and Lincoln Ellis Moore of Columbus; sister, Salli Long (Wilson) of Tupelo; brother, Rick Ervin (Mary) of Nicaragua; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Helen Ervin.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home in Amory. No public service is planned.

Tim’s life of service, love, and devotion to family, friends, and community will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children, or your charity of choice.

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02/09/2026

Marty Lane Lyle, 65, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on February 13, 1960 in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Milton and Elizabeth Tartt Lyle. Marty attended Amory School and proudly served in the Mississippi Army National Guard. A mechanic by trade, Marty retired from the Monroe County School District Bus Shop after 22 years of service. He was also a longtime employee and wrecker driver with Monroe Towing. Marty was a devoted family man. He married Debra Pruitt on June 14, 2025. He enjoyed metal detecting, collecting old bottles, antique cars, watching NASCAR and horror movies. If you knew Marty, you knew that you had a friend in him. He was a selfless and generous person who would give you the shirt off his back. Marty was of the Baptist faith and will be fondly remembered for his devotion and kind smile.

Marty is survived by his wife, Debra Walls Pruitt Lyle, Smithville; daughters, Emily Lyle (John Mixon), Smithville, Allison Elizabeth Lyle, Smithville and Heather Pruitt Perkins (Blake), Smithville; brother, Randy Dale Lyle (Mary), Destin, FL; sister, Sandy Lyle Tindell, Centre, AL; grandchildren, Tara Burks, Annabella Boyd, Collin Perkins, Allie Perkins, Will Perkins and Molly Perkins; mother in law, Mae Walls, Smithville; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family; special friends, Chris Harris, George Aaron, Larry Clark and Roger Cadden.

Marty is preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Elizabeth Lyle.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Bro. Danny Burks officiating. Burial will follow in Turon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carlos Walls, Daniel Walls, Richard Walls, Jerry Wall, Walker Wall and Russ Walls.

Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 5 PM until 8 PM.

Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

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02/02/2026

Alma Faye Knight Summerford, 87, passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born in Monroe County, MS on November 9, 1938 to the late Jerome and Clister Elizabeth Eastman Knight. Alma Faye married the love of her life, Eulon Summerford on February 7, 1955. They had 65 wonderful years together until his death in 2020. Alma Faye and Eulon began working in the area garment industry together. Together they enjoyed many fishing trips, estate sales and trips to the Smokey Mountains. Alma Faye enjoyed gardening and she and Eulon provided many friends and neighbors with what they had grown. They also enjoyed going to gospel singings. You never saw Alma Faye without Eulon by her side until after his death. A kind and caring person, she never met a stranger. Alma Faye loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a longtime member of Turon New Bethel Methodist Church.

Alma Faye is survived by her sons, Marlon Summerford (Myrna), Summerford and Keith Summerford (Debbie), Amory; grandchildren, Drew Summerford (Dakota), Jayme Wiggins (Doug), Caleb Summerford and Luke Summerford; great grandchildren, Blake and Ryleigh Summerford, Wes and Walker Wiggins, Audrey and Rhodes Summerford; great great granddaughter, Rosa Lucille Hall; a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Alma Faye is preceded in death by her sisters, Elaine Gregory, Gena Lee Gaddy and Linda Odom; brother, Roger Knight.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 ay Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Rev. Sammy Washburn officiating. Burial will follow in Young Memorial Gardens in Smithville. Pallbearers will be Drew Summerford, Luke Summerford, Caleb Summerford, Doug Wiggins, Wes Wiggins, Blake Summerford and Johnny Gregory. Honorary pallbearers will be Walker Wiggins and Rhodes Summerford.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 AM until 1 PM.

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01/29/2026

Mary Lou West (LuLu), 82, passed peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Born May 16, 1943, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of Roy C. and Gwendolyn Boyd West. Mary Lou graduated from Amory High School in 1961. She worked as a bookkeeper for Strevel and Sons and later, JBS Construction. Mary Lou loved the Lord and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years and then later joined Athens Baptist Church. She thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship with her church family and attended until she no longer could due to health reasons.

Even though she did not have children of her own, she was a mother figure to her nieces and nephews. She spent countless hours with them, playing board games, going on walks, working on homework, telling stories and many other fun activities. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her, knew she was the kindest, most generous person with a witty sense of humor and a quick comeback. Mary Lou was a strong pillar in her family, the glue that held everyone together. She had a listening ear, and was a source of comfort for anyone going through a difficult time. She knew exactly what to say or not to say in the moment, but always letting you know that “maybe tomorrow will be better” and “everything happens for a reason.” She truly was the definition of “putting others before yourself.”

Mary Lou had a unique personality and was a perfectionist in everything she did from her neat handwriting to the way she iced her delicious tea cakes to her perfectly wrapped Christmas presents. If Mary Lou did something, it was going to be done right, no guessing or cutting corners! Her favorite place to be was in her yard, picking up sticks, raking, and mowing grass with her push mower in the summer heat. If you came to visit, she was going to make sure you had something to drink and something sweet to eat. Her house was known as the place to find snacks, whether that was M&M’s, Hershey’s or Little Debbie cakes. Before her health declined, she always had a cup of black coffee in hand and a pot of coffee on standby.

Mary Lou did not let age slow her down; she was always ready for an adventure, from going on an Alaskan cruise at the age of 74, parasailing at 75, and being part of a mission team to Africa at 76. She was strong and a fighter, battling numerous health conditions her last few years, but God said it was time for her to take her Heavenly flight. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include one nephew: Steve Phillips of Becker; four nieces: Pamela Rumsey (Shawn), Lisa Denson (Ted) of Birmingham, AL, Karen Williams (Danny), and Paige West of the Athens community; and a host of great nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver and friend, Sherry Moss Faulkner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Roy E. West and Louis T. West; a sister Betty Jane West Phillips; and a great niece Emily Lockhart.

A Celebration of Life Service will be on Sunday, February 1st at 2:00 PM at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Chuck Moffett and Bro. Willis Peek officiating. Burial will be in the Durrett Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Williams, Dawson Williams, Ted Denson, Weston Colvin, Mason Cates, and Andrew Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers will be Wiley Morgan and Tracy Callick. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Rett Syndrome at or St. Joseph’s Indian School at . Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at

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01/29/2026

Icelee Vick West, 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born in Monroe County, MS on June 2, 1929 to the late Eli and Alvie West Vick. Icelee grew up in the Parham Community and began working in the cotton fields at a young age. Along with working in the fields she helped to take care of her 10 siblings. Icelee married Alvis West on June 16, 1943. They were married nearly 66 years until his death in 2008. She also worked in the area garment industry and sat with Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Hill until their deaths. Not a stranger to hard work, Icelee got up every morning and fixed biscuits and made sure her children and husband had clean clothes to wear and a good breakfast. She was the last one to bed each night after tending to the needs of the home. She made so many biscuits in her life that she was affectionately known as Maw Maw Biscuit. Icelee helped to raise several nieces and nephews. She enjoyed cooking, taking trips to the casino, gardening and tending to her rose bush. Just a few years ago, Icelee went on the trip of her lifetime to Las Vegas and fondly remembered it until her death. She was a member of Aberdeen Pentecostal Church.

Icelee is survived by her daughters, Lois Ann Herron, Becker, Margaret Hacker (Robert), Becker and Rita Stanford, Mooreville; 20 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and close friend, Evelyn Sherrell.

In addition to her parents and husband, Icelee is preceded in death by 2 sons, Bobby and Eugene West; grandchildren, Mike Mann and Rhonda Dangerfield; great grandson, Bryan Mann; 10 brothers and sisters.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Rev. Jamie Terry officiating. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Stanford, Dean Mann, Eli Reed, Richard Reed, Mark Pace and Ray Morris.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Tuesday from 12 PM until 2 PM.

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01/29/2026

Mary Ruth Best Frederick, 76, passed away at her residence in Hatley on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born in Aberdeen on June 24, 1949 to the late Allen and Lou Viola Sanderson Best. Mary Ruth was a graduate of Amory High School, Class of 1967 where she was a star basketball player, even having a signature moved named after her. She married William Frederick on December 22, 1968. Mary Ruth worked 16 years at Red Kapp and also worked a number of years in the Hatley School Cafeteria. She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard and cooking of her family. She dearly loved her grandchildren and according to them she looked pretty in everything and was still a beast on the basketball court. Mary Ruth was a member of Amory First Assembly of God and served others with the compassion, kindness and love of Christ.

Mary Ruth is survived by her daughter, Lori Ann Farrar; grandchildren, Blake Stoddard, Brandon Stoddard (Gabi) and Emma Farrar; brothers, Jim Best, Becker and David Best (Belinda), Becker; longtime friends, Ann Evans, Peggy Bethany, Rita Sargent, Sue Sargent, Linda Bunch, Audrey Vann and Ann Smith; a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Ruth is preceded in death by her brothers Donny, Bobby and Jerry Wayne Best.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Pastor Justin Myers and Bro. Dave Best officiating. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Blake Stoddard, Brandon Stoddard, Jeremy Farrar, Rick Stoddard and Randle Smith.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Friday from noon until 2 PM.

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01/28/2026

Clariece Jones Powell, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, and a native of Amory, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on September 9, 1937, in Splunge, Mississippi. Clariece worked for many years at Lamar Advertising in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she later retired. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who deeply cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family meant everything to her, and she especially enjoyed traveling, with cruises being a favorite, as well as spending time visiting with family and friends. Clariece was a faithful member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ in Amory, Mississippi. She dedicated much of her time to volunteer work, often driving those in need to appointments, and she found great joy in singing in the church choir.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Christian Chapel Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Burley “BB” Jones and Gladys McWhiter Jones; her sister, Burniece Howell; and her brother, Dwight Jones (Margaret Ann).

Clariece is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Bill Powell; her son, Brad Powell (Tena); and her three grandchildren, Christena Brignac (Andrew), Patricia Day (Scott), and Kirk Powell (Magen). She also leaves behind her treasured great-grandchildren, Kyla B. Millet (Austen), Sergeant Cullen DeArmond (Ilene), Lexi Brignac, Alyssa Powell, and Paisley Powell. She is also survived by her nieces, Shirley Howell and Pam Hart (David), along with many great-nieces and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice Specialists of Louisiana, Brandi Baker, Laura Reeves, Regina Oxford, and the caring staff at Francois Bend Memory Care for their compassion and support.

01/28/2026

Thomas Rae Murphree, 90, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was born July 20, 1935, in Coffeeville, Mississippi to Thomas Amon (T.A.) Murphree and Eva McKibben Murphree. He graduated from Charleston High School in Charleston, MS where he played football. He graduated from Mississippi State University in January 1958 with a degree in Poultry Science. He married Carol Louis Howard on August 12, 1958. He was in the National Guard and received an honorable discharge in 1964.

They started their life together in south Mississippi before moving to Tupelo in 1968, where he started Northeast Mississippi Dairy Supply. He serviced the dairy farmers in north Mississippi until he retired in 2020. He put in the computerized milking barn at Mississippi State University for the dairy science program and the milk tank that the Mississippi State University cheese store uses.

While in Tupelo, he was an active member at St. Mark Methodist Church. He loved singing in the choir, participating in the Men’s Club, and helping in any way he could.

In 1998, they moved to Smithville, MS to be close to their daughter. While living in Smithville, he was a member at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church and later became a member at Amory First Methodist Church. He loved being an active part of the church and served on various committees.

His family always said he never met a stranger and he loved helping others. He served as a president of the Tupelo Band Boosters while Jane and Stacy were in the high school band. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their various activities whether it be school or church related. If you needed something he probably had it – his shop had a little bit of everything in it, you just had to find it.

He is survived by one son, Stacy Murphree (Jennifer) of Madison, AL; one daughter, Jane Beasley (Terry) of Tupelo, MS; sister-in-law, Virginia Murphree, of Teasdale, MS; seven grandchildren, Nicholas Beasley (Kendall), Lauren McCoy (Josiah), Kelley Murphree, Allison Newman (Mike), Caleb Murphree (Haley), Noah Murphree, and Anna Claire Murphree; four great grandchildren, Ryland Marie Beasley, Christopher Adam McCoy, Reese Harper Beasley, and Thomas Peter Murphree; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol Murphree; his son, Thomas Glenn Murphree; and his brother, James Don Murphree.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Amory First Methodist Church with Rev. Wesley Pepper officiating. A private family graveside service will be held later at Charleston City Cemetery in Charleston, MS. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Beasley, Josiah McCoy, Michael Newman, Caleb Murphree, Noah Murphree and Terry Beasley.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday at the church from noon until the service hour at 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Amory First Methodist Church, 107 3rd St South Amory, MS 38821 or to Sanctuary Hospice House 5159 West Main St Tupelo, MS 38801.

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01/22/2026

Terry Glen Hall, 64, of Amory, MS, passed away on January 21, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center.

Terry loved working with wood and building things, and was always working on something. He never did anything halfway, but with patience and precision. Even after an electrical accident took his right arm and leg, and nearly claimed his life, he never let it stop him. He was happiest when he was helping others, and spent the majority of his time doing just that. He built wheelchair ramps for those in need; volunteered countless hours of his time, along with others, remodeling East Amory Baptist Church; demonstrated prosthetics for the OT and PT students at Itawamba Community College; accepted invitations to give his testimony at other churches and assemblies; made hospital visits to encourage amputee patients; and served as a handyman for anyone who called on him, never asking for anything in return. When others feared there was no hope for her, Terry used his knowledge, skills, and compassion to aid in rescuing one of the 2011 Smithville Tornado victims, who was trapped underneath the rubble of her home. Terry was humble and never wanted any praise. Truth be told, he never really knew how special he truly was. He was generous and kind and loved by all who knew him. He could sit and talk for hours, even to complete strangers, and rarely left a conversation without saying, “Let me know if you need anything”. He always meant it. He loved the Lord and showed it by the way he loved others. Selfless and continuously placing others before himself, Terry will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Terry is survived by his wife of nearly 29 years, Dianne Ratliff Hall; daughter, Tina Culver (Richard); grandchildren, Myles (Anna), Chance, Charlee, and Bella Culver; great granddaughter, Beverly Culver; brothers, Garry Hall and Gerald Hall; sisters, Jean Pennington and Patricia Pennington (Thomas); nieces, Lacey Elliot (Lee) and Emily Hall; nephews, Jason Johns (Jessica) and USAF MSgt Wayne Pennington (Lauren); a host of great nieces and nephews; and many, many wonderful friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Marshall Hall; his mother, Carrie Westmoreland Hall; his brother, Billy Ray Hall; and a dear friend, who was like a brother to him, Brother R.D. Cline.

A memorial service will be held at East Amory Baptist Church on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2 pm, with Brother Garry Carroll and Brother Roger Akers officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until service time. Pallbearers will be Chance Culver, Richard Culver, Jason Johns, Wayne Pennington, Jeremy Carrol, Brandon Johnson, and Josh Awtrey. Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Simmons and Stacy Sanders.

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01/17/2026

Billy Wayne Coker, Sr., 63, passed away at his residence in Amory on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. He was born in Memphis, TN to the late Connie Reed Coker and Virginia Frances Jernigan Coker on April 18th, 1962. Billy grew up in Tennessee and Arkansas, eventually moving to Smithville when he was in high school. Billy married the former Melissa Tomlin on March 7th, 1980. He had a long-time career which began at Air Cap and worked through 2 mergers to MTD and later Black and Decker, retiring as a supervisor in 2024. He took great pride in his work and was a wonderful provider for his family. He enjoyed riding the back roads while listening to old country music. If you knew Billy, you knew that he was a diehard Chevrolet truck fan. If it did not have a bow tie on the front of it, he would not drive it. He took great pride in his trucks, meticulously keeping them clean and shined up. He was a devoted husband and father, who took pride and joy in his children. Billy's family was his world and when his granddaughter Taylor came along, she made his life even more meaningful. Billy also enjoyed being in the outdoors camping and was a devoted Dale Earnhardt, Sr. fan. He was of the Baptist faith.

Billy is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years, Melissa Coker of Amory; his daughter, Leanne Lindsey and her husband Nick of Amory; his granddaughter, Taylor Coker and her fiancee TJ Holland. Billy is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to his parents, Billy is preceded in death by his son, Billy Wayne Coker Jr.; his brothers, Greg and Jamie Coker; his mother-in-law, Donna Tomlin.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday January 20th, 2026 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory. Burial will follow in Haughton Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Tuesday from 11 AM until the service hour at 1:00 PM.

Donations may be given in Billy's memory to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention.

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01/17/2026

Jeanette Stephenson Bennett, 83, passed away on Friday, January 16th, 2026 at Charleston Place Nursing Home in Fulton, MS. She was born on July 26th, 1942 in Detroit, AL to the late IJ Stephenson and Nellie Mae Winsett Stephenson. Jeanette was married to the late Tinze Bennett. Jeanette lived in the Bethlehem community for 32 years and in Hatley for the remaining years until her stay at Charleston Place. She worked in the area garment industry and later retired from East Amory Elementary School where she worked in the lunchroom. She was a member of New Hope Church of Christ. Jeanette enjoyed spending time with her very large family. She was not one to hold her tongue and you never had to guess what she was thinking. She stayed sassy and stubborn until her very last day on earth. Jeanette enjoyed going camping with her family in her earlier years, which was one of her favorite things to do. She loved to dance to the oldies and always had her music playing day and night. You could catch her reading her Bible or doing a crossword puzzle daily. Southern cooking was the highlight of her life and there is no cornbread in this world that compares to hers.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 19th, 2026 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Ministers Travis Brown and Ron Means officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven Bennett, Jr., Benjamin Bennett, Andrew Lann, Maxwell Bennett, Brady Bennett, Hunter Bennett, Blayde Bennett, Anthony West and Eli Partain.

Jeanette is survived by her four children, Steven Bennett (Vicky) of Hamilton, AL, Regina Lann (Michael) of Smithville, Phillip Bennett (Jennifer) of Vernon, AL and Gary Bennett (Dusty) of Greenwood Springs; her brothers, Billy Stephenson (Becky) Aberdeen and David Stephenson (Minnie) of Water Valley; 17 grandchildren, Jessica Ferguson (Chris), Steven Bennett Jr., Benjamin Bennett (Jamie), Kayla Cooper (Derrick), Shae Holmes, Keshia Irvin (Matthew), Courtney Freeman (Antwune), Linsey Lann, Andrew Lann (Lane), Ryleigh Shin (Alex), Maxwell Bennett, Bailey Bennett, Brady Bennett, Hunter Bennett (Taylor), Bethany West (Anthony), Blayde Bennett and Eli Partain; 26 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tinze Bennett of 47 years; brother, Arley Stephenson; son, Gregory Bennett; grandson, Justin Atkins.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday from noon until the service hour at 2 PM.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Foundation, PO Box 1000, Dept 300 Memphis, TN 38148 or to Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. PO Box 111180 Nashville, TN 37222-1180.

Jeanette’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Charleston Place Fulton, MS (Rita McCain, Tammy McCollum, Tina Davis, Cammi Johnson, Savannah Smith, Wanda Mauldin, Traci Seger, and Jennifer Plaxico) and to the Gentiva Staff, especially Laken and Maggie.

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01/13/2026

James Edward Best, Jr., 63, passed away at his residence on January 1, 2026. He was born in Amory to James E. Best, Sr. and Peggy Monaghan Best. James was a graduate of Hatley High School, Class of 1980 where he excelled at playing football. He worked in the area furniture industry. James enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed NASCAR, always pulling for Dale Earnhardt when he was racing.

James is survived by his father, James Best, Sr.; sister, Jackie Best Armstrong (Victor), Tupelo; nieces and nephews, Misty Daniel, Jamie Nelson, Marlana McFarland (Richard), Lexie Stewart (Ben), Sandahl Burleson and Hunter Armstrong; a host of great nieces and nephews and 1 great great nephew; aunts, Mary Ruth Frederick and Linda Presley; uncle, David Best (Belinda).

James is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Best; sisters, Janet Best and Teresa Wendricks; grandparents, aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Bro. Rodney Waycaster officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary Church Cemetery.

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