Obituaries
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...
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...
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....
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...
Dorothy "Dot" Trusty
Nov 29, 2021
Dorothy (Dot) Taylor Trusty was a lifelong resident of Water Valley, MS. Affectionately known as “Granny” to all who knew her, Dot was Born on July 3, 1930 to Beaulah McMinn Taylor and William (Bill) Taylor. She passed away peacefully at the Yalobusha General Hospital on November 29th in the presence of her family. Dot was a member of First...
Pearl Whiteside Keel
Nov 28, 2021
Pearl Whiteside Keel, age 82, of Water Valley, MS died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto County. She was born November 3, 1939, in Water Valley, MS to the late Roy and Lela (Blaker) Whiteside. Pearl worked for, and ultimately retired from, Ely Walker and Carothers Construction Company. In her spare time Pearl was an avid walker,...
Edward Troy Keel
Nov 20, 2021
Edward Troy Keel, age 86, of Water Valley, MS died Friday, November 20, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto County. He was born October 27, 1935, in Water Valley to the late Nolen and Clara Mae (Parker) Keel. Following high school, Troy joined and had a forty-one year career in the United States Air Force, making it to Chief Master...
James Richard Green
Nov 18, 2021
James "Jimmy" Richard Green, 64 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. Jimmy was born Sunday, November 25, 1956, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and he was the son of the late Richard Simpson Green and the late Christine E. (Boyston) Green. Jimmy was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and PaPaw,...
James Elbert Gordon Sr.
Nov 15, 2021
James Elbert Gordon Sr, age 85, passed from this life Monday, November 15, 2021, at the V.A. home in Oxford, MS. He was born June 18, 1936 in Water Valley to the late Elmer and Elvie (Walker) Gordon. James was a life long resident of Water Valley, and honorably served our country in the United States Army. In 1960, during...
Kate Lynn Adams
Nov 12, 2021
Kate Lynn Adams was born on July 23rd, 1946 in Water Valley, MS to the late Hosea and Marine Joiner. She accepted Christ at an early age at Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful member and served on the Mother Board. She graduated from Patton Lane High School. After graduating, she worked for Thermos and Big...
Emma Estelle Tutor
Nov 5, 2021
Emma Estelle Tutor, age 73, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Friday, November 5, 2021, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley. She was born June 6, 1948, in Water Valley MS to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Shepherd) Tutor. Emma was a life long resident of Water Valley. She had a tender and loving heart,...
Patricia Aline Gullette
Oct 5, 2021
Patricia Aline Gullette, better known as “Trish“, age 37, of Water Valley, MS died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She was born October 23, 1984, in Galveston, TX to Benny Cook and the late Sandra Cook. Trish was full of, and loved, life. After finishing high school, she attended North West where she achieved...
Bruce Aron Bounds
Oct 5, 2021
Bruce Aron Bounds, age 61, was born August 1, 1960, in Hazelcrest, IL to Aron (Bill) and Mary Bounds. Bruce is survived by his wife of 35 years, Brenda Gail Bounds of Water Valley, MS; three sons, Lee (Jennifer) Miller of Lumberton, MS, Derek (Samantha) Dukes of Purvis, MS, and Jeffrey (Kristy) Bounds of Derma, MS; one daughter, Holly (Ranaldo)...
Richard Lynn Anderson
Oct 3, 2021
Richard Lynn Anderson, age 64, of Ripley, TN died unexpectedly Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Lauderdale Community Hospital in Ripley, TN. He was born July 22, 1957, in Memphis, TN to the late John and Esther (Nelson) Anderson. He was a self proclaimed “hard working man”. After school, Richard’s life focused on work. He loved electrical work, and began working...
Georgia Laverne Thompson
Sep 30, 2021
Georgia Laverne (Harmon) Thompson, age 93, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home. She was born in Delay, MS to the late Richard and Rosa (Holmes) Harmon. Laverne had a servants heart which showed in the job she performed at St. Josephs Hospital in Memphis where she assisted in...
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