Obituaries
Randall Lee Hollowell
Jan 12, 2022
Randall Lee Hollowell, age 63, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN after an extended illness. He was born April 3, 1958, in Memphis, TN to the late Horace and Emma (Huckaby) Hollowell. After school, Randy served our country overseas in the United States Army in different capacities including as an...
Steven Scott Gordon
Jan 11, 2022
Steven Scott (Scotty) Gordon, age 63, of Coffeeville, MS died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley. He was born September 13, 1958 in Water Valley to the late Robert and Lynda (Donaldson) Gordon. With a talent for working with his hands, and a desire to work, Scotty left school early and attend a trade school...
Mildred Busby Gaither
Jan 10, 2022
Mildred Busby Gaither, age 66, of Water Valley, MS went to her eternal home on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Mildred was a kind and gentle spirit. She was born October 7, 1955 in Tunica, MS to the late James and Claudia Busby. After finishing high school, she continued her education at North West...
Richie Lynn Lott
Jan 5, 2022
Richie Lynn Phillips Lott, age 55, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at her home. She was born March 11, 1966, in Water Valley, MS to the late Jessie and Anna Mae (Savage) Phillips. Early in her career, Richie worked at Washington Furniture Factory in Pontotoc, MS in the quality control department and was affectionately know...
Chris Kevin Johnson
Jan 5, 2022
Chris Kevin Johnson, age 62, of Collierville, TN died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 28, 1959, in Oxford, MS to the late Billy and Jane Wright Johnson. Chris was a very outgoing man who never met a stranger, and was described as...
Tony Ray Wiley
Dec 29, 2021
Tony Ray Wiley, age 52, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. He was born July 15, 1969, in Bossier City, LA to Johnnie and Marcia Wiley. After high school, Tony joined the United States Air force and he served our country for four years, becoming the youngest crew chief in the...
Mary Helen Chandler
Dec 27, 2021
Mary Helen Chandler, age 89, of Water Valley, MS went to he eternal home December 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by those she loved. She was born in Pontotoc, MS October 3,1932 to Allie Alvin and Velvia Leona (Houpt) Quarles. She married Clarence Criss Chandler on November 11,1950. Mary worked as a nurse’s assistant in Oxford for years before...
Benjamin Harold Baggett
Dec 26, 2021
Benjamin Harold Baggett, age 84, of Water Valley, MS left this earthly life Sunday, December 26, 2021, at his home with family by his side. He was born October 9, 1937, in Oxford, MS to the late Benjamin Buford and Irene (Lovelady) Baggett. After leaving school, Harold went directly into the Army National Guard and then joined the United States...
Jimmie Steven Jones
Dec 26, 2021
Jimmie Steven “Steve” Jones, age 63, of Oxford, MS passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at his home in Oxford, MS with family by his side. He was born September 4, 1958, in Water Valley, MS to Shirley (Mathis) Jones and the late Jimmie R. Jones. August 16, 1981, he married Mary Elizabeth Knight Jones and they had two daughters,...
John Thomas Pryor
Dec 26, 2021
John Thomas Pryor, age 73, of Water Valley departed from this world to be with Jesus on Jesus’ birthday 25 December 2021 at the Regional One Health Fighters Burn Center in Memphis, TN. John was born on 20 September 1948 to the late William Everette and Myrtle Irene Hayles Pryor. John is a graduate of Water Valley High School where...
James Curtis (J.C.) Cox
Dec 22, 2021
J.C. Cox of Water Valley, MS passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the age of 74. Born September 21, 1947, he was one of five children born to the late Ray and Sue (Martin) Cox in Water Valley. He was married 45 years to the love of his life, Stephany (Gray) Cox, who preceded him in death....
William T. White
Dec 18, 2021
William Thomas (Tom) White, age 96, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Oxford V.A. care facility. He was born in Water Valley July 25, 1925 to the late Jesse and Myrtle (Anthony) White. In August of 1942 Tom left school early to join the United States Navy. He served in the Pacific...
Dorothy Faye Jenkins
Dec 17, 2021
Dorothy Walton Jenkins (Dot), beloved wife and mother suddenly transitioned to her heavenly home on December 17, 2021 at the age of 63. She was born in Water Valley, MS to Cordie Mae Walton and the late Jack Walton on April 22, 1958. She was united in Holy matrimony to her dear husband Henry George Jenkins on April 8, 1984...
Patsy Mayo
Dec 15, 2021
Patsy Ellen Mayo, 70, of Water Valley departed from this life December. 15th, 2021 to claim her treasures that have been stored in Heaven. She graced this world on February 18th, 1951, as one of 2 children born to the late Talmadge Curtis Pollan and Mary Bell (Pollan) Potts. Although she has departed from our presence, she has gone to...
Martha Carolyn Easley
Dec 11, 2021
Martha Carolyn Easley, age 74, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Yalobusha General Hospital after an extended illness. Born November 18, 1947, in Denmark, MS, she was one of seven children to the late Rayford and Frances (Mooney) Ramsey. Upon finishing high school, Carolyn embarked on her life long journey by marrying John...
David Leslie Cooper
Dec 6, 2021
David Leslie Cooper, age 54, of Calhoun City, MS died unexpectedly Monday, December 6, 2021, In Yalobusha County. He was born October 29, 1967, in Arkansas to the late Preston and Barbara (Thomas) Cooper. After graduating from Hugh school, David Joined the United States Army where he honorably served our country during the “Desert Strom” conflict. Upon completion of his...
Leonard Wesley Blackwood
Dec 6, 2021
Leonard Wesley Blackwood, age 58, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Monday, December 6, 2021, at his home. He was the son of Don Blackwood and the late Lettie (Redwine) Blackwood. Wess loved to play basketball, and while attending Yalobusha Academy he scored a school record of 42 points during one game. After finishing school, Wess worked numerous jobs, including...
Diane Duke
Dec 5, 2021
Diane (Crawford) Duke, age 66, of Edwards, MS passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 5, 2021, at her home. She was born June 7, 1955, in McCaysville, GA to Loretta (Patterson) Crawford and the late Jack Crawford. In 1971 Diane met the love of her life and would be married in 1973. From this union one child was born, Preston Duke....
Evelyn Wheeler Thomas
Dec 5, 2021
Evelyn Wheeler Thomas, age 90, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Yalobusha County Nursing Home. Evelyn was born January 23, 1931, in Houston, MS to the late Boyd and Gertrude (Hill) WHeeler. Evelyn’s career spanned more than thirty years, most of those at Leggett and Platt working in human resources, payroll and in...
Katrina Barr Morgan
Dec 3, 2021
Katrina Barr was born September 18, 1980 to Ruby Jean (Hervey) Barr and the late Willie Lee Barr. Katrina was the youngest of three girls. She departed this earth December 3, 2021 at her home in Oxford, MS surrounded by family and friends. Katrina accepted Christ into her life at the age of twelve, but at the time of her...
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