Obituaries
Marjorie Ann Godwin
May 19, 2023
Water Valley – Daughter, sister, wife, Momma, Granny, Aunt and friend; she was this and so much more. Marjorie Ann Harbison Godwin, 88, went home to be with her Lord on Friday morning, May 19, 2023 at her home in Water Valley, attended by her family. Margie (as most people know her) was born September 10, 1934 to Joseph Thomas...
Flora Bell Bland
May 16, 2023
Flora Bell Bland was born on August 26, 1942 in Taylor, MS to the late Eddie McGee and Ossie Martin McGee. To this union twelve children were born. Four brothers Edward Earl McGee, James McGee, Chester McGee, and Tommy McGee proceeded her in death. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined North Hopewell M.B. Church of Taylor, MS....
Shirley Mathis Jones
May 8, 2023
Shirley L. Mathis Jones, age 84, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Monday, May 8, 2023 at Yalobusha County Hospital. She was born June 25, 1938, in Yalobusha County to the late Carmon and Lucille (Mooney) Mathis. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in the Gardiner Room of Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 12:00 PM...
Vonda Kay Stone
May 5, 2023
Vonda Kay Stone, 52, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home with family by her side. A private graveside service was held Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Seven Oaks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Kay is described by her family as being loving, strong willed, a protector, and having a beautiful soul. She loved nothing more than...
Dorothy Marie Atkinson
Apr 28, 2023
Dorothy Marie Atkinson, 81, passed away, Friday, April 28, 2023, with family by her side. A visitation will be held, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM, in the Gardiner Room, with a funeral service immediately following at 2:00 PM, in the Henry Chapel, all at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Internment will be at Shipp Cemetery, in...
John Kevin Mckay
Apr 28, 2023
John Kevin McKay went to live with his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 55 years old, having been born on November 1, 1967, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to Jo Harris McKay and Hal Samuel McKay. John attended and graduated from Water Valley High School in 1985. He participated...
Roger Bedell Patterson
Apr 28, 2023
Roger Bedell Patterson died April 28,2023. He was born in Greenville, MS at King’s Daughters Hospital to JC and Mary Frances McCord Patterson on 6/27/1951. He was raised in Hollandale, MS, with his two older brothers and his little sister. Roger attended Hollandale High School, where he excelled in academics and athletics. He pitched and played center field for the...
James Edward Smith
Apr 27, 2023
Dr. James Edward Smith, age 77, of Oakland, MS, went to his forever home Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his daughter's home in Mayhew, MS. He was born February 19, 1946, in Brazil, MS, to the late William and Effie (Glass) Smith. James graduated from West Tallahatchie High School in 1964 and continued his education at Northwest Community College followed...
John Mark Surrette
Apr 22, 2023
John Mark Surrette, 63, died on April 22, 2023. He was born on February 3, 1960, in Water Valley, MS to George and Lorene Surrette. A resident of Fulton, John grew up in Yalobusha County, MS with his five brothers on the family farm and working in Surrette’s supermarket. John attended Water Valley high school, where he was active in...
Mack Files
Apr 19, 2023
Mack Files, age 57, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at his home in Water Valley, MS surrounded by his family. He was born August 15, 1965 in Greenwood, MS to the late Hubert Roy Files, Sr. and Shirley Anthony Files (Childs). Mack grew up in Grenada, MS, and after leaving school, he began a career specializing in roofing. A job...
Robert Eugene Hall
Apr 19, 2023
Robert Eugene Hall, aged 85, of Water Valley Mississippi, passed away April 19, 2023 at home. Born September 27, 1937 in Tennessee, the son of William David and Edna Hall. Brother to Frank, Charlie and Pati. He is survived by his son, Robert (Michelle) Hall, daughters Karen (Robert) Durall, Lisa (Dan Wareham) Hale and Mary (Dave) Lenzen, brothers Frank Hall...
Martha Mason Mckee
Apr 13, 2023
Martha Mason McKee, 76, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Oxford, MS. No services are planned at this time. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Martha is survived by her husband Micheal McKee; her daughters, Lisa Woods and Lori (Trey) Smith; her grandchildren, Micheal McKee Woods and Mallory Woods; and her brother, Robert (Shirley) Mason. She...
Anita Gail Newman
Apr 10, 2023
Anita Gail (Ragon) Newman, age 57, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Monday, April 10, 2023 at Baptist Memorial in Oxford after an extended illness. She was born August 8, 1965, in Water Valley, MS to Sue Hill and the Late Martin Ragon. After graduating from Water Valley High School in 1983, Anita went directly into the...
Elizabeth "Betty" Melton
Apr 3, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Melton, age 82, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Monday, April 3, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born November 11, 1940, in Gunnison, CO to the late Avery and Frieda (Hembree) Streeter. After graduating from Smith-Cotton High School Sedalia, Missouri in 1958, Betty began her working career at the local...
Mildred Potts
Apr 2, 2023
In accordance with family wishes, this obituary was not posted until after services. Mildred M. Potts, age 92, went home to rest with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 17, 1930, in Humboldt, TN and grew up around the Pangburn, AR area. Mildred,...
Henry "Bo" White
Mar 31, 2023
Henry “Bo” White, age 87, of Water Valley, went to his eternal home on Friday, March 31, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. He was born April 1, 1935, in Water Valley, MS, the sixth of nine children to the late Jesse and Myrtle (Anthony) White. Bo graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1954 and married the love...
Gloria Gaye Peacock
Mar 31, 2023
Gloria Gaye (Peacock) Flora, age 81, of Water Valley, MS passed unexpectedly Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home. She was born May 3, 1941, in Water Valley, MS to the late Cleve and Anna (Bonds) Peacock. After finishing her primary education, Gaye went on to Ole Miss where she graduated with a bachelors in education. She would apply that...
Clifton Roger Abernathy
Mar 30, 2023
SARDIS, MS - Roger Abernathy passed away from complications from pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 62. Visitation is scheduled Monday, April 17, 2023 from 4 to 5p.m. at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Roger was a talented carpenter, building his cabin from the ground up with no floor plans. In 1990, Roger was presented the highest State Forestry Award for...
Reulius Wayne Whitten
Mar 30, 2023
Reulius Wayne Whitten, age 71, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. He was born July 24, 1951, in Charleston, MS to the late Lindsey and Beulah (Brown) Whitten. Reulius was a very quiet man who preferred living a simple life. He began his working career by...
Patricia Ann Aston
Mar 25, 2023
Patricia Ann (Pat) Aston, age 75, of Petal, MS entered into her heavenly home Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born September 1, 1947, in Water Valley, MS to the late Aubrey and Eva (Chandler) Pendergrass. Pat came up during a very difficult time and was taught, and understood, the necessity of hard work. After graduating Water...
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