Obituaries
Lonnie Carlton Hughes
Oct 18, 2022
Lonnie Carlton Hughes, age 73, of Sardis, MS past from this life Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his home in Sardis, MS. He was born August 26, 1949, in Poplar Grove, AR to Olan and Mary (Jenkins) Hughes. Lonnie was an honest and hard working man. He is described by his family as very giving and kind. After graduating from...
James Lynn Mcminn
Oct 16, 2022
Mathiston, MS - James "Jim" McMinn left his earthly life on October 16, 2022. Jim was born to Clyde McMinn and Faye Ward McMinn in Water Valley, on May 29, 1938. The youngest of three sons, Jim learned the value of an honest day's work early in life from his father. In 1957, Jim graduated from Water Valley High School...
Marva Lynn Paul
Oct 14, 2022
Marva Lynn Cummings Paul Harmon, age 61, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Friday, October 14, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS after an extended illness. She was born September 5, 1961, in New Jersey to Hassell and Peggy (Green) Cummings. After graduating from Water Valley High School, Marva continued her education at North...
Sammie Lee Rucker
Oct 14, 2022
Sammie Lee Rucker was born to Willie and Francis Rucker on July 22, 1956 in Independence, Ms. He was born one of sixteen children. He departed this earth on Friday, October 14, 2022. Sammie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Hopewell Church, Independence MS. He later in life joined Pleasant Green M B Church and remained...
James Terry "Jimmy" Mcminn
Oct 11, 2022
James Terry "Jimmy" McMinn, age 69, of Water Valley, MS passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in Water Valley, MS. He was born July 20, 1953, in Water Valley, MS to Marion and Marie (Carr) McMinn Lowe. Jimmy is described by his family as being a hardworking and determined man, who lived a very frugal life....
Robert James Mackey
Oct 10, 2022
Robert James Mackey, age 69, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born November 10, 1952, in Coral Gables, FL, to Robert and Quanita (Hogan) Mackey. Robert is described by his family as being a very loving, easy going, and humorous man who always had the best attitude. He thoroughly enjoyed playing...
James David Kisner, Sr
Oct 9, 2022
James David Kisner, Sr., age 79, of Oxford, MS, passed away at his home Sunday, October 9, 2022. He was born April 27, 1943, in Water Valley, MS, to James Russell and Ethel Mae (Black) Kisner. James was a member of Taylor Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman. His greatest thrill was when he was in the woods, deer...
K-9 Officer Yoda
Oct 3, 2022
UPDATE -- K-9 Deputy Yoda, born May 17, 2017, passed away at his home unexpectedly from health complications on October 3, 2022. K-9 Deputy Yoda began his career with Sgt Taylor Byford on February 1, 2019. He was certified by Drug Beat as a dual-purpose patrol dog. K-9 Deputy Yoda served the people of Yalobusha County for over 3 years...
Connie Marrocola
Oct 2, 2022
Connie Marrocola, age 65, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022,at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley, MS. She was born March 30, 1957, in Pheonix, Arizona. Connie graduated from Paramedic school and spent her life serving others. While in Paramedic school, she met her husband, John Daniel Beeler. Together they had two children, Ryan and Jonlyn. Although they divorced, they...
Mary Lucas
Oct 1, 2022
Mary Lena Jean Lucas, age 51, of Grenada, MS went to her forever home Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her home after battling cancer. She was born March 6, 1971, in Maben, MS to Thomas and Bessie Lucas. Mary was a down to earth person who never met a stranger. She loved communicating with friends and family keeping up with...
Patricia Jean Bynum
Sep 29, 2022
Patricia Jean Bynum, aged 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 29, 2022 at her home in Water Valley, MS. She was born on August 7, 1946 to the late, Joseph Newton and Willie Edward Gross. Patricia was known for being a free spirit determined to do the things that brought joy to herself and...
Nancy Buckley Faulkner
Sep 23, 2022
Nancy Buckley Faulkner, 103, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, in Oxford, MS. She was born September 9, 1919, in Ruleville, MS, to Jake and Fannie (Denny) Buckley. Nancy obtained her Nursing Degree from the Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis, TN, and spent the majority of her career as a private duty nurse. She was a member...
Wallace Naramore
Sep 23, 2022
Wallace Naramore, age 75, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. He was born October 24, 1946, in Byhaila, MS to Oscar and Minnie Naramore. Wallace enjoyed playing bingo, of which he was very competitive. When he wasn't playing his favorite game, he could be found watching wrestling and westerns. He...
Mary M. Bunch
Sep 16, 2022
Mary Bunch, age 72, died Friday, September 16, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born May 6, 1950 to the late Lester and Marentha (Macnalley) Smith. Mary was outgoing, happy, and very much a free spirit. She retired from Humco Chemicals in Memphis, TN. She loved talking on the phone and was considered the family news...
Hazel Louisa Kinkennon
Sep 11, 2022
Hazel Louisa Kinkennon, age 92, passed away September 11, 2022 at Pontotoc Nursing Home. She was born April 3, 1930 in Calhoun County to Callie and Dora Smith. Hazel married the love of her life Jim Kinkennon Decemeber 6, 1947 and had one daughter Linda Gail Jenkins (Mickey) of Pontotoc. Hazel spent the majority of her life in Water Valley...
James Edison Terry
Sep 9, 2022
Baby James Edison Terry gained his angel wings on Friday, September 9, 2022. A visitation will be held Friday, September 16, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Gardiner Room, with a funeral service immediately following at 2:00 PM in the Henry Chapel. Internment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Pontotoc, MS. Bro. Thomas Neal will officiate....
Joyce Marie Judson
Sep 7, 2022
Joyce Marie Hall was born on September 8, 1947 to Clara Chapman Hall and Johnny Madison Hall; who preceded her in death. She was born 15 minutes after her twin brother Johnny C Hall. At the age of 16 she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with Pine Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Johnny Roland. She...
Ronnie Lynn Brewer
Sep 6, 2022
Ronnie Lynn Brewer, age 69, of Oxford, MS went to his forever home Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Oxford in Oxford, MS. He was born June 2, 1953, in Oxford, MS to Woodrow and Lorraine (Gauss) Brewer. Ronnie was a man that loved working with his hands and didn’t shy away from hard work. He spent his...
Benny Dale Cook, Sr
Aug 29, 2022
Benny Dale Cook, age 66, of Water Valley, MS went to his forever home Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home in Water Valley, MS. He was born August 3, 1956, in California to Phillip and Jesse Aline Cook. Dale was an avid storyteller who certainly lived a full life. Dale claimed to have started out his teenage years as...
Timmy Lee Tucker, Sr.
Aug 16, 2022
Timmy Lee (Tim) Tucker, age 53, of Gulfport, MS, passed from this life Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was born December 20, 1968, in Sardis, MS to Elmer and Virginia (Craft) Tucker. Tim worked for Yalobusha County as a heavy equipment operator, and retired after 23 years of service. Tim enjoyed...
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