Obituaries
Billie Brooks Terrell
Aug 16, 2021
Billie Fayne Brooks Terrell went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 16, 2021. She was born October 31, 1932, in Water Valley, MS. After graduating as her high school valedictorian in 1950 she completed business school. She married Montgomery Young Terrell, Jr. in 1952 and traveled with him while he served in the...
Melba Ruth Soileau
Aug 12, 2021
Melba Ruth Soileau, age 79, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at her home. She was born January 28, 1942, in Ecru, MS to the late Marvin Crawford and Jamie (Wilson) Randall. Melba was a loving mother and grandmother who loved the simple things in life. She loved to cook, especially gumbo, but was willing to always...
Sheriff Mark Douglas Fulco
Aug 9, 2021
Mark Douglas Fulco, age 50, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Monday, August 9, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, MS. He was born June 18, 1971, in Tupelo, MS to Edna Rawson and the late Camille J. Fulco. Not long after finishing high school, Mark started studying law enforcement and entered into life long public service. With over...
Patricia Gayle Jenkins
Aug 6, 2021
Patricia Gayle Jenkins, age 69, of Olive Branch, MS passed from this life Friday, August 6, 2021with family by her side. She was born July 20, 1952 in Water Valley, MS to the Late Leonard and Georgia (Davis) Jenkins. She worked at, and later retired from, Georgia Pacific as a machine operator for over twenty years. Pat was a free...
Jimmie Lee Goodwin
Aug 6, 2021
Jimmie Lee Goodwin, age 74, of Water Valley, MS died Friday August 6, 2021, at the Veterans Home. He was born March 16, 1947, in Water Valley, MS to the late James B. and Annette (Rushing) Goodwin. After finishing school, Jimmie proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war in a position at the Pentagon....
Elzie Dee (Martin) Cox
Aug 5, 2021
“She was more precious than Rubies: And all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared to her.” Elzie Dee (Martin) Cox, age 82, of New Albany, MS died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany, MS. She was born February 23, 1939 in Water Valley, MS to the late Mrs. Kate Mitchell Martin....
Nancy Cook Cramer
Aug 1, 2021
Nancy Cook Barrus Cramer, age 67, of Water Valley, MS went to meet her maker Sunday, August 1, 2021. She was born August 14, 1953, to Mary Ragsdale Cook and Clarence L. Cook of Millington, TN. Formerly, she had lived and worked in Baltimore, MD and Charlotte, NC; and retired after 16 years as the Administrator of the Biology Department...
Adam Peyton Griffin
Jul 21, 2021
Adam Peyton Griffin, age 16, of Water Valley, MS went to be with Jesus Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born September 14, 2004, in Oxford, MS. Peyton was a young man with a huge heart that genuinely loved people. As a young boy he was in the Boy Scouts of America and learned many lessons that he exemplified in...
Wade Williams
Jul 9, 2021
Wade Williams, age 62, of Water Valley, MS went to his heavenly home Friday, July 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born to S.T. and Bettie (Woodard) Williams July 21, 1958, in the Velma Community of Yalobusha County. Wade was brought up in the Word of God and surrendered his life at an early...
Mary Ester Burgess
Jul 7, 2021
Mary Ester Burgess, age 80, of Water Valley, MS was unexpectedly welcomed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Mary was born June 26, 1941 in Yalobusha County as one of eleven children to the late Ellis and Louida (Polk) Caldwell. Mary is described as having a blessed spirit and a...
Janie Ruth Helton
Jul 2, 2021
Janie Ruth (RuRu) Helton (Edwards) , Age 85, of Southaven, MS died Friday July 2, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 24, 1936 in Coffeeville, MS to Charlie and Dona Anne Edwards. She began her working career as a nurse at John Gaston Hospital in Memphis, TN (now the MED) as an...
Wesley Lee Nicholas
Jun 30, 2021
Wesley L. Nicholas, age 92 of Oxford, MS. Was born June 25, 1929 to Charlie and Eutha Nicholas. He was loved by his family, friends, and many church members he ministered to through 63 years of ministry. He is survived by his children, Susan Blanchard (Paul) of Louisville, MS., Robert Nicholas (Janice) of Winona, MS., Ray Nicholas (Celeste) of Oxford,...
Brady Lynn Savage
Jun 29, 2021
Brady Lynn Savage, age 28, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born October 2, 1992, in Oxford, MS to Christopher Savage and Felicia Cristole. Brady was a fun loving young man that didn‘t let life get him down. After he graduated from high school, he pursued...
Calvin "Jam-Up" Mize
Jun 26, 2021
Calvin “Jam-up” Mize, age 83, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at his home after an extended illness. He was born December 7, 1937, in the Potlockney Community of Lafayette County to the late Wayne and Envie (Harmon) Mize. Enjoying working with his hands, Jam-up began his extensive working career in Memphis at Ivers & Pond Piano...
Lester "Red" Smith
Jun 23, 2021
Lester (Red) Smith, Jr., age 79, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 6, 1941 in Quitman County, MS to the late Lester Sr. and Marentha (McAnalley) Smith. Red began his working career operating heavy equipment (a passion he never gave up) then moving on to building houses...
Patricia Dickey Spencer
Jun 21, 2021
Patricia Dickey Spencer, age 74, of Sardis, MS went to be with Jesus Monday, June 21, 2021, at her home with family by her side. Patricia was born January 28, 1947, in Calhoun County to the late Talmadge and Lennie (Howell) Dickey. Some time after graduating from Bruce High School, Patricia went on to college where she graduated in 1978...
Brenda Lea Kilgore
Jun 21, 2021
Brenda Lea Kilgore, age 57, of Water Valley, MS died Monday, June 21, 2021, at her home surrounded by family after an extended illness. She was born May 9, 1964, in Oxford, MS to the late Milton and Gwendolyn (Tabor) Musick. Brenda was a traditional wife whose passion was serving her family as a homemaker. When she wasn’t serving her...
Sandra Hawkins Mitchell
Jun 20, 2021
Sandra Hawkins Mitchell, age 75, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born September 24, 1945, in Bruce, MS to the late Howard and EssieBelle (Kuhn) Hawkins. Following School, Sandra worked for “Uncle Joe” at Hawkins Auto Parts in Calhoun City later transitioning to Rebel Chevrolet...
Marlin Russell Jr.
Jun 17, 2021
Marlin Russell Jr., age 75, of Oakland, MS died unexpectedly Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home. He was born November 22, 1945, in Calhoun County, MS to the late Marlin Russell Sr. and Nellie (Mooneyham) Russell. After leaving school, Marlin served our country in the United States Army National Guard. He spent his career as a truck driver, spending...
Carolyn Hunt Griffing
Jun 16, 2021
Carolyn Griffing, age 82, of Oxford, MS went to her eternal home Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at The Pinnacle assisted living facility in Oxford. She was born May 25, 1939 in Water Valley, MS, to the late James and Dorothy (Ramsey) Hunt. After high school, Carolyn pursued, and achieved, a doctorate in Counseling from Trevecca College in Nashville, TN. Having...
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