Margie Smith

Jan 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margie Jenkins Smith, born on December 24, 1933, in Mississippi. Margie, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, departed this life on January 9, 2025, in Oxford, MS, at the age of 91.

Margie attended Water Valley High School and later pursued her passion for beauty by attending beauty...

Wilson Jeter

Jan 7, 2025

Wilson Sterling Jeter, a beloved son, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on

January 7, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born on February 3, 1942, in

Memphis, Tennessee, to Mildred Moore and Bill Jeter. Wilson’s adventurous spirit and larger-than-life personality touched everyone he met, and his stories will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Wilson graduated from Messick...

Adron Williams

Dec 31, 2024

Adron S. Williams, a beloved daughter, aunt, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on October 26, 1927, in Lambert, Mississippi, and was the daughter of Edward and Addie (Sartin) Stone.

Adron was a woman with a servant's heart, dedicating her life to helping others and brightening the lives...

Larry Davis

Dec 30, 2024

Larry Kenneth Davis was born on July 23, 1940 and passed away on December 30,2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Larry was born and raised in Water Valley, Mississippi and graduated from WVHS in 1958. Larry loved the Lord, his family, and the Ole Miss Rebels. He was a true lover of life. He was a humorous storyteller, collector of Coca-Cola...

Cynthia Ragon

Dec 30, 2024

Cynthia Dawn Ragon, a beloved member of the Water Valley community, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 60. Born on August 18, 1964, in Water Valley, MS, Cynthia brought light into the lives of those around her with her gentle spirit and unwavering kindness.

Cynthia graduated from Water Valley High School and spent her...

Lavelle Littlefield

Dec 28, 2024

Lavelle Hollowell Littlefield of Oxford, Mississippi, aged 89, passed away on the evening of December 28, 2024.

Lavelle was a loving and dedicated mother to her four children: Vic Littlefield, Robert “Smitty” Littlefield, Becky Brown (Keith), and Janice Ragon (Bo).

She grew up in the Pine Flat Community and graduated from Taylor High School in 1955. In 1956, she married Ottis Vance...

Lottie Harmon

Dec 22, 2024

Lottie Fay Harmon, a beloved mother and dedicated member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on November 11, 1934, in Mississippi, Lottie was the second of four children, and her journey through life was marked by love, resilience, and a passion for bringing joy to those around her.

After leaving school,...

Calvin Phillips

Dec 18, 2024

Toy Calvin Phillips, Jr. (70) better known as Pep-paw Calvin, passed away on December 18,2024.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Sims, his children, Melissa (Jason) Pruitt, Tripp (Mary) Phillips, Samantha (Chris) Shempert, Casey Sims, Christy (Preston) Cotten. Grandchildren Haley and Samantha Pruitt, Dustin and Abbie Beard, Toi (Tsisia) Phillips, Amarlee Phillips and almost grandchild Duncan Sanford.

He was a loving...

Christopher Gossett

Dec 14, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Paul Gossett, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left us on December 14, 2024, at the age of 55. Born in Water Valley, Mississippi, Chris lived a life filled with love, laughter, and the simple joys that brought light to those around him.

Chris was...

Aaron Smith

Dec 2, 2024

Aaron Gordon Smith, aged 91, passed away on December 2, 2024 in Water Valley, Mississippi. He was a gentle, loving spirit that will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him—especially his family.

Aaron is survived two children, Joe (Carol) Smith and Aaron E. “Gene” Smith, both of Oakland; two grandchildren, Bettye (Saxon) Durham of Bartlett, Tennessee and James “Jamie” (Joyce)...

Vernon Paul Bratcher, Sr.

Nov 30, 2024

Vernon Paul Bratcher, Sr., of Batesville, MS, age 77, left this life to join the Lord on November 30, 2024. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Donna Faye Bratcher. He is also survived by his sons, Vernon Paul Bratcher, Jr. and his wife Wanda Bratcher, Edward Jay “EJ” Bratcher and his wife Pam Bratcher, and Charles Dwayne Bratcher...

Loretta Smith

Nov 23, 2024

Loretta Kaye Hanks Smith, aged 70, passed away November 23, 2024, in Water Valley, Mississippi. Her kind heart and giving spirit will be missed by her family and friends. Loretta was born on November 30, 1953 in Batesville, Mississippi. She attended South Panola High School. She met and married her husband in 1973 and would move to Oakland. She worked...

Thomas Smith

Nov 23, 2024

Thomas Gordon Smith, aged 70, passed away on November 23, 2024 in Water Valley, Mississippi. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Tommy is survived two children, Bettye (Saxon) Durham of Bartlett, Tennessee and James "Jamie" (Joyce) Smith of Pontotoc, Mississippi; eight grandchildren, Chander Durham and Gabriel Durham of...

Marjorie Reid

Nov 23, 2024

Marjorie Edwards Reid passed away on November 23, 2024, at age 99, at the Magnolia at Oxford Commons in Oxford, MS, after a long and fulfilling life. She was born in Water Valley, Mississippi, on November 1, 1925, to the late Otis G. and Cordie Lewelling Edwards. She lived in Water Valley her entire life, except for her senior year...

Paul Jolly, Jr.

Nov 22, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Jolly Jr., a beloved husband, father, and distinguished member of the Oakland community. Born on December 14, 1951, in Greenwood, MS, to the late Paul Jolly, Sr., and Christine Cox, Paul dedicated 44 years of his life to the manufacturing industry, serving diligently at Modine, formerly Heatcraft in...

Vicki Nelson

Nov 20, 2024

Vicki Diane Nelson, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 20, 2024, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, on February 18, 1962, Vicki touched the lives of all who knew her in profound ways. She will be dearly missed by her family and community.

Vicki was a loving homemaker who found...

Brenda Smith

Nov 17, 2024

Brenda Jane Smith, 76, of Water Valley, MS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Yalobusha General Nursing Home. She was born on September 21, 1948, to the late Alton Walls and Mary Norma Dismuke Walls. In her youth, Brenda enjoyed modeling and horseback riding. She dedicated many years to her career as a seamstress and a line...

Ronald Moody

Nov 16, 2024

In Loving Memory of

Ronald Moody

Sunrise - November 9, 1967

Sunset - November 16, 2024

Ronald Moody was born November 9, 1967, in Water Valley, Mississippi to James and Grace (Hawkins) Moody. He departed this life November 16, 2024, at the age of 57.

He confessed Christ and was baptized at an early age and joined Oak...

Betty Jean Lee Mize

Nov 13, 2024

Betty Jean Lee Mize, at the age of 84, was received into the arms of God Almighty on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 13, 2024, and is presently walking the beautiful, celestial streets of heaven arm-in-arm with her Savior and celebrating her reunion with all who have gone on before.

Her earthly life began on August 29, 1940, in Arkansas when...

David Moya

Nov 13, 2024

David Lee Moya of Water Valley passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on June 3, 1960, in Colorado Springs, CO, David was a caring and hardworking individual who touched the lives of all those around him.

In the last few years, David was known for his dedication to the First Christian Church,...