Neacie Hicks Dishman was born September 17, 1935 and departed this life Wednesday, September 23, 2020 reaching the age of 85 years. She was the daughter of the late Ritchie and Daisy (Stinson) Hicks.

She is survived by: her daughter, Peggy Dishman; her sons, DeWayne, Tracey and Gerald Dishman; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 2 on the way; along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents, James and Daisy Hicks, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Ell Dishman; two daughters, Darlene Dishman and Carolyn Kidd; one son, James Ell Dishman; brothers, Raymond "Ramie", Mintford "Beardy", Newell "Dudie", Billy and Sherman Hicks; and sisters, Nanny Pyles, Mary Dishman, Grace Brown, Sina Ann Hicks, and Bertha Hancock.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 27, 2020 between 12 pm – 2 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 2 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Hicks Cemetery.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation and upon recommendations from the Governor's Office for Funeral Homes, there will be some restrictions for service attendance. You are asked to please wear a mask or facial covering and observe the social distancing guidelines. No communal food or drinks are allowed at this time. Please feel free to sign the online guestbook or send a private condolence message through our website.