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03/07/2026

Traci Lynn Payne, 53, of Nettleton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 6th, 2026 at the North Mississippi Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends. Her life was a living testimony of the saving grace of her Lord. No words can describe the impact she made on countless lives. She was faithful first and foremost to her Lord, and also to His church. She served many roles at Limestone Baptist Church, with the greatest one being “an example of the believer" (1 Timothy 4:12).

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wesley and June Gray, Bill and Virginia Keith; two aunts, Deb Hester and Carolyn Kimble.

She leaves behind her husband, Brad Payne; her son, Steven Payne; her parents, Dale and Marilyn Gray; her brother, Randy (Nicole) Gray; her father and mother-in-law, Robert and Janelle Payne; her brothers-in law,Larry Payne, Garry Payne and Timmy (Teresa) Skelton; her sisters-in-law, Sherry Eaton and Lisa (Loren) Olsen; her nephews, Brady Gray, Gracen Gray, Caleb Payne, Jordan Skelton, Kyle Gifford and Justin Gifford;her nieces, Kelly Payne, Casey Payne, Jessica Skelton, Rachel Skelton, Maleah Eaton, Taylor Eaton and Breann Rhudy.

Services for Traci are scheduled for 3 P.M., Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Limestone Baptist Church, Nettleton, MS, with Bro. Chris McCord, Bro. Garry Carroll and Bro. Randy Gray officiating. A graveside commencement will immediately follow the funeral service. Visitation will be held 12-3 P.M., Sunday, preceding the funeral service. Pallbearers will be Kade Baker, Wesley Baker, Cody Hankins, Corey Chaney, Brady Gray and Gracen Gray.

“In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.” Psalm 62:7

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03/05/2026

Betty Lou Hubbard, 74, of Amory, Mississippi passed away at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo on March 2, 2026. She was born in Roseland, Louisiana, on August 14, 1951, to the late John W. and Lucille Mae Cannon Turner.

Betty Lou married the love of her life, Jim Hubbard on February 4, 2003. You rarely saw Betty without Jim by her side. Together they enjoyed eating out at local restaurants and spending evenings watching crime mysteries such as Matlock, Elsbeth and NCIS. Betty had a deep passion for antiquing and thrifting. She also loved remodeling her homes, reading, listening to different music genres, and singing--even though she often joked she couldn’t carry a tune.

Her favorite time of year was Thanksgiving, when she loved preparing her famous chicken and dressing with all the trimmings. Betty loved her family deeply as well as her puppies, Doodie Bug and Pretty Boy.

Betty is survived by her devoted husband, Jim Hubbard; her son, Matthew Minor along with his children: Jordan, Taryn, Tristian, Jayden and Damien. Greatgrandchildren Locke and Brayden Minor; her daughter, Jessica Powers and son-in-law, Eric Powers, along with their children, Gavin Michael, Austin Hawkins, Aiden Powers and Isaiah Powers.

Additional survivors include her sister, Linda Kessler; sister-in-law, Michelle Turner; as well as nieces and nephews: Olivia Childers (Brady), Kristina Conwill, Frank Kessler (Jennifer) and Laura Gentile (Lee).

In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her brother, John Wesley Turner.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

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03/02/2026

Ellis Dove Reeves, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. She was born on July 21, 1943, in Detroit, Alabama, to the late Charlie and Viola Dove.

Ellis was a proud graduate of Hatley High School and a faithful member of Hamilton Baptist Church. She lived a life marked by creativity, service, and devotion to her family and church community.She had a deep love for flowers and took great joy in creating beautiful floral arrangements. Known as a master bow-maker, Ellis could turn simple ribbon into something extraordinary. She was also an exceptional cook and homemaker, always making sure those around her felt welcomed and well cared for. For more than 50 years, Ellis worked as a professional seamstress, a trade she truly loved and excelled in. Her talent, patience, and attention to detail were evident in every piece she created. She also enjoyed decorating for holidays and church showers, generously sharing her gifts to bring beauty and warmth to every celebration.

The family extends a special thank you to the Reed Greenhouse staff at Traceway Retirement Community and to Gentiva Hospice for their outstanding care, compassion, and support during Ellis’s final days. Ellis will be remembered for her kindness, creativity, strong work ethic, and the love she poured into everything she did. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched and the beauty she created throughout her life.

Ellis is survived by her Husband, Ray Reeves of Gattman; Daughters, Tina Crevitt of Caledonia, Connie Fowlkes (Jamie) of Amory; Sister, JoAnn Tubb (Doyle) of Amory; Sister in Law, Martha Dove of Tupelo; Granddaughter, Jamie Tipton of Maggie Valley, NC; Nieces, Tammy Martin (Tracy) of Amory, Tracy Dove Lester (James) of Caledonia; Great Nephew, Dawson Martin of Amory; Special Friend, Judy Brumley.

She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father; Brothers, Charles Dove and Carl Dove; Sister in Law Judy Dove.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday March 3, 2026 at 12 p.m. at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Bro. Robert Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. until the service hour.

The family ask all donations to be made to Traceway Retirement Community in her memory in lieu of flowers.

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02/18/2026

The services for Connor Dabbs will be streamed from Smithville Baptist Church’s page. We will share the post also on our page once the service begins.

02/17/2026

Karen Renee Head Adams, 51, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born in Amory to Jake and Elaine Head. Karen attended Hatley High School and furthered her education at Itawamba Community College. She worked several years with her father at the family sawmill. She also worked at the Columbus Air Force Base. For the last 7 years, Karen was a staple at the Gas N Go in Lackey where she enjoyed visiting with her many customers who became her friends. She loved animals and enjoyed taking care of her cats, dogs and her talking bird, Buddy. Karen was an excellent cook and loved preparing food for her family and friends, especially her sausage balls and deviled eggs. Karen loved being in the outdoors tending to her yard and flowers. Karen Never met a stranger and was a friend to all she met.

Karen is survived by her parents, Jake and Elaine Head, Quincy Community; children, Bobby “Drew” Adams, Amory, Christy Mitchem (Chris), Hamilton and Sandra McDaniel (Bill), Amory; sister, Denise Rone, Amory; very special nieces, Jennifer Crippen (Corey), Guntown, Brooke Hildreth (Coby), Amory and Carrington Sample (Brian), Amory; grandchildren, Braxton and Taylor Fowlkes, Bobby and LeighAnna Adams, Aiden, Easton, Kayce and Brantley McDaniel; great nieces and nephews, Addison and Eli Crippen, Jackson and John Everett Hildreth, Emsley Sample and Layla Cockerham; special friend, Debbie Gray and her friends at Gas N Go.

Karen is preceded in death by her infant son, John Michael Taylor; cousin, Charlotte Cockerham; grandparents, Lawrence Everett and Thelma Price, Bill and Liddie Head.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral home in Amory with Pastor Rick Myers officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Corey Crippen, Coby Hildreth, Brian Sample and Bill McDaniel.

Visitation will be prior to the service from 4 PM until 6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Amory Animal Resource Center 1317 Old Hwy 6 Amory, MS 38821.

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02/16/2026

Gerald “Jerry “ Wayne Goldsborough, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully February 13, 2026, at UMMC in Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded by family. A man of unwavering faith, steadfast patriotism, and boundless devotion to others, Jerry leaves behind a legacy rooted in his love for God, his family, his country, and his fellow veterans.

Born on January 16, 1948, in Sioux City, Iowa, to the late Gerald and Shirley Graham Goldsborough, Jerry’s life was marked by courage and conviction. On September 21, 1966, he answered the call to serve by joining the United States Marine Corps. A proud Vietnam Veteran, Jerry served honorably in various units and with the Department of Defense. He retired in 2005 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

For Jerry, military service was not merely a career - it was a calling. Even after retiring and settling in Amory, Mississippi, he continued to serve through his tireless involvement in numerous veterans’ organizations. He became an advocate, encourager, and brother-in-arms to many, and will be remembered for his compassionate, unwavering support of veterans.

Above all, Jerry was a devout Christian whose life reflected his faith in Jesus Christ. As a faithful member of Meadowood Baptist Church in Amory, he served and led with humility. He shared the love of Christ in his community and on mission trips to China and the Bahama Islands. Jerry’s faith was evident in the way he lived, loved, and gave of himself.

Jerry is survived by his children: Elizabeth Yvonne Crimm Graves; Gerald Wayne Crimm, Jr. (Stacy); Rachel Ann Wells (Matt); Katherine Marie Byrne (Jason); Sarah Ann Goldsborough; Rebekah Lynn Robbs (Chad); Geoffry Wells Goldsborough (Amanda); Haley Irene Furr; and Charles Cupit (Michelle). He was the proud grandfather to 23 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild expected in June 2026. Jerry is also survived by his brother, Larry Michael Key (Laura).

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Rose Cook Goldsborough and his infant son, Gerald Wayne Goldsborough, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory, with Dr. Lloyd Sweatt and Bro. Jamie Stark officiating. A livestream of the service will be available on Facebook for out-of-town friends who cannot attend in person. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Amory Masonic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home prior to the service on Friday from 12:00 noon until the service hour at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry’s memory to Monroe County Veterans Memorial, P.O. Box 562, Amory, MS 38821.

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02/14/2026

Conner Daniel Dabbs, age 20, of Smithville, Mississippi, passed away on February 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and competitive spirit.

Conner was the cherished son of Crystal Hughes, Kyle Hughes, and Nathan and Sarah Dabbs. He grew up in Monroe County, attending Amory Elementary, Hatley Jr. High, and Smithville High School. He was known by all who knew him as one of the kindest souls — a young man with a big heart, always willing to give to others and help in any way he could.

A 2024 graduate of Smithville High School, Conner was a talented and dedicated athlete. He proudly played football for the Smithville Seminoles throughout his high school years and was respected by teammates and coaches for his work ethic, competitive nature, and leadership on and off the field. He worked at Smithville Hardware and Smithville Ice Cream Shoppe and Sweet Delights. At the age of 16, he began to work at Cook and Sons Construction.

Conner, an avid outdoor enthusiast, loved spending time hunting and fishing. He had a special love for duck hunting with his dad, brother, Re*****on and cousin, Bradon Kimbrough and other friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family and sincerely loved his family with every fiber of his being. He had a competitive spirit and that made him an excellent worker. Conner strived to do everything to the best of his ability.

After graduation, Conner continued working for Cook and Sons Construction, where his strong work ethic continued to shine. He was also currently attending Itawamba Community College and enrolled in the Construction Management Technology program. He approached everything in life with determination, always striving to do his best while uplifting those around him.

Conner’s favorite verse, and one that we should all live by, is Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Conner’s warm smile, generous spirit, and loyal heart touched countless lives. He was a devoted son, boyfriend, brother, friend, and teammate whose memory will be forever treasured by his family and community.

He is survived by his parents; great grandparents Olga Walters, Grace Moore; grandparents, Renee Smith (Daine), Brad Moore(Trish), Sue Beard (Alva) Jimmy Dabbs (Jill); loving and devoted girlfriend, Kaleigh Seales; brother, Re*****on Dabbs (Ryleigh), sisters, Keeli Brooke Dabbs, Emerie Wilcoxen, and Kayleigh Ann Prince; nephews, Slader Dabbs and Everett Lovvorn; aunts Amber Luker (Brad), and Lauren Smith, April Wilbanks (Wayne), Melissa Harris (Charles);uncles Justin Dabbs and Dray Dabbs (Bridget); cousins, Skyler (Hunter), Kirkleigh, Hunter (Haliegh), Haley, Hope, Ryley, Reese, Ridge, Mayze, Camry, and many friends who will carry his memory in their hearts.

He is preceded in death by his great grandfathers, Fowler McCoy Walters, Steve Moore, Leburn Tidwell and Dewey Dabbs; great grandmothers Dorthy Tidwell and InaMae Dabbs.

Donations may be made to the Smithville Touchdown Club in memory of Conner. They can be dropped off in the High School office or mailed to: Atth: Smithville Touchdown Club (Conner Memorial) 60017 Hwy 23 Smithville, MS 38870 or to the Conner Dabbs Memorial Construction Scholarship at iccmc.edu/give.

Visitation will be held at Smithville Baptist Church on February 17, 2026 from 4:00 until service time. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 with Dr. Chad O’Brian and Jeff Brooks officiating and where family and friends gather to honor his memory. Burial will be on February 18, 2026 at 11:00 at Lewis Easter Cemetery in Greenwood Springs, Mississippi.

Pallbearers are Re*****on Dabbs, Skyler Luker, Hayden Denley, Aubrey Cox, Kevin Walls, Ryan Seales, Bradon Kimbrough, and Mason Adams Honorary Pallbearers: Cook and Sons, Smithville Class of 2024, ICC Class of 2026.

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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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