Obituaries
Betty Jane Shearer
Jul 15, 2022
Betty Shearer, born on September 24, 1937, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022, surrounded by family. Her passing was a direct result of a 16-month battle with cancer. A fixture at the North Mississippi Herald on Main Street in Water Valley for over 60 years, Mrs. Betty's presence will be missed at the family business she so dearly...
Ruby Melinda Redwine
Jul 9, 2022
Melinda Redwine, age 64, of Water Valley, MS died July 9, 2022, at Diversicare Living Facility in Eupora, MS. She was born May 9, 1958, in Greenville to the late Henry Cortesi and Sarah (Pipkin) Cortesi. While in the hospital in 1977, Melinda had a blind date with a young man by the name of James "Kenny" Redwine. From that...
James Edward Strickland
Jul 8, 2022
James Edward Strickland, age 79, of Water Valley, Mississippi died July 8, 2022, at his home in Water Valley, MS with family by his side. He was born December 27, 1942, in Calhoun City, MS to the late George Strickland and Clara Goodwin Strickland. James started his working career at Ram Tool in Water Valley, and after many company transitions...
Faye "Meme" Nolen
Jul 4, 2022
Faye Nolen, age 86, of Water Valley, MS passed away on July 4, 2022, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford with her adoring family by her side. Faye was born on January 27, 1936 in Water Valley, MS, to Doyle Rotenberry and Marquerite (McCullar) Rotenberry. “Meme”, to all that knew and loved her, built her life around the family...
Billie Gail Collins
Jul 1, 2022
Billie Gail Collins, age 67, passed away on July 1, 2022, at her home in Water Valley, MS. She was born on November 9, 1954 in Memphis, TN, to Earl Robbins and Martha (Cresswell) Robbins. Billie graduated from Coffeeville High School and had retired from the Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks after working at George P. Cossar State Park for...
Becki Sue Griffin
Jun 30, 2022
Becki Sue Griffin, age 48, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was born December 22, 1973 in Marks, MS to the late Wilma Sue Tubbs and William Henry Sr. She enjoyed many things in her life, which included making crafts, painting, woodwork, gardening, photography, shopping, journaling, and reading, but it was her family and friends...
John David Avant Sr.
Jun 22, 2022
John David Avant, 72, of Water Valley, Mississippi, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 22, 2022. John was born on January 12, 1950 to James Louis and Shirley Jenkins Avant. As a son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, John spent most of his time caring for and serving those around him. He...
Loyd David Green
Jun 18, 2022
Loyd David Green, age 82, of Southaven, MS went to his eternal home Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 30, 1939, in Love, MS to the late Ernest and Lois (Landreth) Green. In school, Loyd was well known and respected, obtaining many recognitions including most hansom. During his high...
Tillie Shelly Taylor
Jun 16, 2022
Tillie Shelly Taylor, age 90, of Coffeeville, MS began her eternal journey Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by those she loved. She was born February 10, 1932, in Attala County to the late Gus and Annie Bell (Jenkins) Shelly. Tillie was a tender and loving spirit who impacted those around her. Tillie was very involved while in...
Camille Juree Rockette
Jun 10, 2022
Camille Juree Rockette, age 17, departed her earthly body on June 10, 2022 in Las Vegas Nevada. She was born March 21, 2005 to Perry Rockette and Candace Morgan. While not attending to her studies, Camille enjoyed running her clothing and jewelry business, doing hair and bossing her brothers around. She was loved and will be truly missed by a...
Anthony Lionel Boxx
Jun 9, 2022
UPDATED - Anthony Lionel Boxx, age 80, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. One of six children, he was born May 18, 1942, in Bruce, MS to the late Thomas and Estelle (Holt) Boxx. Anthony was a very private person who did not get out much. He did, until his...
James K. Harmon
Jun 9, 2022
UPDATE - James K. Harmon, aged 63, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 surrounded by loved ones at the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN. James (Jamie) was born Jan. 3, 1959 as the big brother of two sisters Jeannie (Sissy) and Beth. He was a truck driver from the age of 15 and spent most of his life traveling,...
Patrick Jonathan "John" Dunn
Jun 3, 2022
Patrick Jonathan “John” Dunn, age 43, of Pontotoc, MS went to his forever home Friday June 3, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Pontotoc, MS. He was born May 10, 1979, in Water Valley, MS (the last baby born at Yalobusha Hospital) to Melvin and Mollie (Marlowe) Dunn. Patrick had a huge heart and genuinely loved all that he...
Sandra Crews
May 30, 2022
Sandra Crews, age 74, of Loganville, GA went to her forever home Monday, May 30, 2022, at her home with family by her side. She was born November 12, 1947, in Paris, MS to the late Archie and Georgia (Harmon) Thompson. Sandra attended, and graduated from Taylor school in 1965. During that time she would meet somebody that would become...
Carolyn Logan Adams
May 29, 2022
Carolyn L. Adams, surrounded by her family, left this world peacefully to go to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 29th 2022. Born October 7th, 1944, her parents were the late Hosea and Lou Bratton Logan of Water Valley, Mississippi. She was 77 years of age and a member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church. After retiring from the former Holley...
Alice Ann Vanlandingham
May 28, 2022
Alice Ann Vanlandingham, age 63, of Oakland, MS passed from this life Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born July 20, 1958, in Sparta, IL to the late Daniel and Ola (Metcalf) Boyster. Alice was of the Baptist faith and knew the value of hard work. Until her health failed her, she had...
Isom Bishop Robinson
May 25, 2022
Isom Bishop Robinson was born November 11, 1945, in Water Valley, Mississippi to the late Lexie and Rushia Bishop Robinson. He departed this life at the age of 76 on May, 25, 2022. He received his education in the Panola county school system. Isom was employed at Georgia Pacific for over 3o years and retired in 2007. Isom (IB) was...
William Mack "Bill" Atkinson
May 16, 2022
William Mack “Bill“ Atkinson JR, age 83, of Water Valley, MS went to his eternal home Monday, May 16, 2022, at Panola Medical Center in Batesville, MS. He was born June 26, 1938, in Lafayette County, MS to the late William Mack Atkinson, Sr. and Mattie Lou Thorn Atkinson. After attending West Tallahatchie High School in Webb, Bill graduated from...
Janet Marie Bratton
May 11, 2022
Janet Marie Bratton, age 68, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Panola County Medical Center in Batesville, MS. She was born July 14, 1953, to the late Howard and Mary (Griffis) Keel. Janet was born into a generation where the every day focus was family and hard work. She began that work at an early age...
Ernest D'Elmer Keel
May 9, 2022
Ernest D‘Elmer Keel, age 77, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home with family by his side. He was born May 24, 1944, in Banner, MS to the late Raymond and Margie (Terry) Keel. Ernest was a down to earth kind of man who was brought up knowing the value of hard...
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