Obituaries
Billy Thomas Johnson
Jan 8, 2021
Billy Thomas Johnson, age 83, of Huntsville, AL died Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home with family by his side. He was born December 21, 1937, to the late Fate and Gertie (Shepard) Lawrence. Up until his retirement, Billy delivered propane gas. His favorite thing to do, when he wasn‘t working, was to travel back home to Mississippi to...
Jackie David (Rock) Clayton
Jan 8, 2021
Jackie David Clayton, age 89, of Water Valley, MS died Friday, January 8, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Known as “Rock” from an early age, he was born June 18, 1931 in South Carolina to the late Adam and Julia (Parler) Clayton. After graduating from high school, Rock served our country during the Korean war in the...
Willie (Wj) Whitten Jr.
Jan 2, 2021
Willie Leslie Whitten Jr, age 85, of Southaven, MS died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, MS. He was born July 31, 1935 to the late Willie and Lena (Finch) Whitten. WJ, as know by his friends, was a man that dedicated himself to everything he set is mind to do. Being stationed in England, he...
William (Ricky) Dalton
Dec 23, 2020
William (Ricky) Dalton, age 62, of Paris, MS died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He began his earthly journey January 12, 1958, in Water Valley, MS to the late James and Lavelle (Harmon) Dalton. Part of the well known Harmon family, he worked in a couple of the family businesses early in life....
Randy Martin Nelson
Dec 18, 2020
Randy Martin Nelson, age 55, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Friday, December 18, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. One of three children, he was born in Dallas TX on November 23, 1965 to Virgil and Carolyn (Jones) Nelson. He was the kind of man that never met a stranger, and was always willing to help people...
Christy Ann Poynor
Dec 17, 2020
Christy Ann Poynor, age 50, of Coffeeville, MS passed from this life Thursday December 17, 2020, at her home with family by her side. She was born August 29, 1970, in Greenwood, MS to the late Eula and Nancy (Glenn) French. Christy worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Grenada Living Center up until her decision to stay home...
Roger Dale Pryor
Dec 15, 2020
Roger Dale Pryor, age 72, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born March 15, 1948, in Oakland, MS to Carl and Thelma Pryor. After graduating school, Roger went about learning the trade of an electrician, a path that led him to a career from which...
Henry Vincent Rider
Dec 13, 2020
Henry Vincent Rider, age 91, of Southaven, MS passed from this life Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home in Southaven, MS. He was born February 7, 1929, in Memphis, TN to the late George and Mary Rider. After graduating from Whitehaven High School, Henry joined the Army where he faithfully served our country for 2 years. After returning home,...
Betty Susan Hyman
Dec 13, 2020
Betty Susan Hyman, age 62, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born January 3, 1958, in Blytheville, AR to Joe Stribling and the Late Betty Stribling. Betty was an outgoing girl in school where participated in cheerleading. After school, Betty worked different jobs eventually moving her to...
George "Tuffy" Williamson
Dec 10, 2020
George Webb “Tuffy” Williamson, age 90, of Water Valley, MS ended his earthly journey Thursday, December 10, 2020, at his home with family by his side. He was born June 30, 1930, in Yalobusha County, MS to the late Gilbert and Mildred (Trayser) Williamson. After graduating from high school, Tuffy joined the Marine Corps where he faithfully served our country...
Anthony Zane Mcminn
Dec 5, 2020
Anthony Zane McMinn, age 30, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born March 17, 1990, in Oxford, MS to Tim McMinn and the Late Patti (Anthony) McMinn. Was a lover of sports, which included golf and baseball. His favorite teams were the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and...
Stanton "Pete" Bennett
Dec 3, 2020
Stanton “Pete“ Bennett, age 79, of Water Valley, MS departed this earthly life Wednesday, December 3, 2020, at his home with his wife Rose by his side. He was born to the late R.C. and Ruth (Hilliard) Bennett April 18, 1941, in the Carolina Community of Itawamba County. With a love for music, Pete left school and moved to Texas...
Willie Lee "Bub" Marion Sr.
Nov 30, 2020
Willie Lee “Bub” Marion Sr, age 91, of Coffeeville, MS departed this life Monday, November 30, 2020, at Greenwood LeFlore Hospital in Greenwood, MS. He was born September 5, 1929, in Yalobusha County to the late Ed and Mollie Marion. He joined Zion Springs Baptist Church in Bruce, MS at a young age. “Bub” was married to the late Clydie...
Jennifer Leigh (Evans) Chandler
Nov 28, 2020
Jennifer Evans Chandler, age 47, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS after an extended illness. She was born in Memphis, TN. to Frank Evans and Judy Alred. While still in school, she and her family moved to Calhoun county where she attended, and played basketball for, Calhoun academy and later...
Thela Jean Martin
Nov 20, 2020
Our beloved aunt Thela Martin, age 83, stepped into the arms of Jesus November 20th at Yalobusha county nursing home where she had been a resident since 2012 .Thela was born April 9 1937 to William and Clara Martin in Calhoun County Ms.She retired from Big Yank Corporation where she worked for almost 40 years.Thela was a member of O’tucklofa...
Vivian S. Saunders
Nov 20, 2020
Vivian S. Saunders, age 83, of Water Valley, MS died Friday, November 20, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born August 6, 1937, in Clarksdale, MS to the late Toy and Vivian (Monies) Smith. After graduating high school, Vivian continued her education ultimately receiving a Phd in Education. The family will hold a private ceremony for Vivian...
Hattie Eldora Walls
Nov 16, 2020
Hattie Eldora Walls, age 91, of Water Valley, MS died Monday, November 16, 2020, at her home. One of eight children, she was born to the late Cleveland and Hattie (Person) Alexander August 29, 1929, in Water Valley, MS. For fifteen years, Hattie Worked at Motts Inc. until her decision to stay home and serve her family. Her family and...
Bessie Mae Hughes
Nov 11, 2020
Bessie Mae Hughes, age 90, of Water Valley, MS departed her earthly home, November 11, 2020, at Yalobusha County Nursing Home. She was born February 17, 1930, in Water Valley, MS to the late Golie and Addie (Bell) Mize. Bessie was a life long resident of Water Valley, a member of First Baptist Church, and also belonged to the Order...
Danny "Joe Bob" Rogers
Nov 5, 2020
Danny Dean Rogers, age 78, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, November 5, 2020, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Water Valley, “Joe Bob”, as he was known to his friends, was born March 18, 1942, to the late Hubert Carr and Elizabeth Rogers. Joe Bob was always known to be a hard-working man. After leaving school, he...
James Douglas "Doug" Kelly
Nov 5, 2020
James Douglas "Doug" Kelly, age 83, died peacefully at his home in Water Valley, MS surrounded by his family. Doug was born September 11, 1937 to the late Elmer Newton Kelly and Blanche Riley Kelly in Sunflower County, MS where he lived and worked for many years. He was a cryptographer in the U S Army and earned a degree...
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