Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
Alice Marie Garrett
Jun 14, 2021
Alice Marie Garrett, age 53, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Monday, June 14, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born September 13, 1967, in Peoria, IL to the late Casper and Elsie (Henson) Smith. Not long after graduating from high school, Alice married the love of her life, David, and became a Navy wife. She...
Lucy Person Coleman
Jun 9, 2021
Lucy (Emma Lou) Person Coleman passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She was born on July 26, 1929 to Thelma Whalen Person and P.C. Person. Lucy left behind one daughter, Linda Coleman Griffin (Paul). She was preceded in death by her husband, Sammy Benford (Sam) Coleman, and her son, Ronald Gordon Coleman. She is...
James Robert (Rab) Stacy
Jun 7, 2021
James Robert (Rab) Stacy, age 68, of Water Valley, MS was born July 2, 1952 to Dorothy Stacy and the late Hubert Stacy and went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 7, 2021. He was what we would call a simple man. Rab was satisfied with just being at home and surrounded by his family. He was the...
Mickey Ray Smith
Jun 5, 2021
Mickey Ray Smith, age 69, of Coffeeville, MS died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his home. He was born August 1, 1951, in Sacramento, California to the late Jack and Melba Smith. During the period of 1967- ‘72, in Vietnam, Mickey served our country in the United States Army as a communications specialist. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering on different kinds...
Annie Pearl Boyles
May 28, 2021
Annie Pearl Boyles, age 69, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Friday, May 28, 2021, at her home. She was born April 8, 1952, in Enid, MS and continued to live and work in North Central Mississippi. Pearl was a down to earth woman who lived a simple and quiet life with her husband Dean. She loved to fish, and...
Van Steven Shepherd
May 10, 2021
Van Steven Shepherd, age 78, of Oxford, MS died unexpectedly Monday, May 10, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford with his family by his side. He was born April 18, 1943, in Oxford, MS to the late James (Bilbo) and Beatrice (Dyer) Shepherd. Van was a down to earth man who it was said, “he never met a stranger”....
Randy Lee Harwell
May 4, 2021
Randy Lee Harwell, age 63, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his home. He was born June 19, 1957, in Oxford, MS to the late Van and Hazzel (Naramore) Harwell. After graduating school, Randy joined, and honorably served our country in The United States Army. Afterwards, he attended, and received and Associates Degree from Ole...
William Wayne (Billy) Chandler
May 3, 2021
Billy Wayne Chandler, age 79, left this earth for his eternal home, Monday, May 3, 2021, while at home in Water Valley, MS surrounded by family. Billy was born May 31, 1941 to the late Jessie and Billie Chandler, and being in the United States Army, he honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. He is survived by one...
Betty Sue True
Apr 27, 2021
Betty Sue True, ag 81, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home. She was born February 25, 1940, in Oakland, MS to the late Walter and Ivory (Barton) Rotenberry. After graduating from high school, Sue started, and spent her career in the manufacturing industry working at a number of different companies including Pennaco in Grenada, Kellwood...
Haley Lynn Walls
Apr 26, 2021
Haley Lynn Walls was born on October 10, 2002 in Oxford, MS and passed on April 26, 2021 at the age of 18. Haley was a beautiful young woman who was loved by all that knew her. She had a radiant personality and a heart of gold. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, and sister. She will always be remembered...
Jerry Wayne Hollinger
Apr 20, 2021
Jerry Wayne Hollinger, age 44, of Grenada, MS died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Grenada Lake Medical Center in Grenada. He was born March 5, 1977, in Jackson, MS to Annaleen, and the late Frank Hollinger. After finishing school, He started his career in the HVAC field which he continued until his passing. He loved to play golf...
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