Obituaries
Helen Floyd Burney
Mar 11, 2020
Helen Floyd Burney, age 88, of Coffeeville, MS died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born March 21, 1931 in Alva, MS to the late William and Fannie (Whittamore) Floyd and worked as a dietician for the City of Coffeeville School system. She enjoyed camping, sewing, gardening, working in her flowers, and mowing...
Wade Anthony Stewart
Mar 10, 2020
Wade Anthony Stewart, age 58, of Water Valley, MS died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Select Medical Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born May 13, 1961 in Webb, MS to Shirley (Russell) Stewart and the late George Wesley Stewart. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and New Orleans Saints football. But nothing compared to the love he had for his...
Carolyn Ruth Purdy
Mar 8, 2020
Carolyn Brown Purdy, age 74, of Coffeeville, MS died peacefully Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born January 30, 1946 in Oxford, MS to the late James and Edna (Williams) Brown and served her family as a homemaker. She graduated from Water Valley High School and attended Wood Junior College in...
Walter Everett Musick
Mar 3, 2020
Walter Everett Musick, age 96, of Oxford, MS died peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the Veterans home in Oxford, MS. He was born November 25, 1923 in Tula, MS to the late Emmett and Ethel (Welch) Musick and honorably served our country in World War II. Later, Walter retired from Kimberly Clark in Memphis TN as a supervisor. Until...
William Ernest Wilson
Feb 24, 2020
William Ernest Wilson, age 73, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Monday, February 24, 2020 at Yalobusha General Nursing Home. He was born July 2, 1946 in Charleston, MS to the late Ernest and Eura Mae (Hardy) Wilson. William had at one time worked as an under water welder in the shipping industry, and later retired as a diesel mechanic....
Franklin "Cotton" Stricklin
Feb 24, 2020
Franklin “Cotton“ Stricklin, age 78, of Oxford, MS died peacefully Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home with family by his side. He was born June 8th, 1941 in Grenada, MS to the late Franklin and Clara (Goodwin) Stricklin. Cotton worked in factories most of his life ending his career at Oxford Wire and Cable. He also served our country...
Terri Lynn Bright
Feb 22, 2020
Terri Lynn Bright, age 42, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her home. She was born July 12, 1977 in Charleston, MS to Troy Lee and JoAnn (Newton) Collins. Terri had worked at Ajinomoto Foods in Oakland, MS. Her joys were simple, which included playing computer games, online shopping and helping animals. Terri is survived by...
David William Edwards Jr.
Feb 15, 2020
David William Edwards Jr, age 72, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born July 11, 1947 in Water Valley to the late David and Lavern (Henderson) Edwards and worked the majority of his career at the Motts Poultry Processing Plant in Water Valley. After retirement, he worked part...
Brenda Kay Bell
Feb 11, 2020
Brenda Kay Bell, age 65, of Water Valley, MS died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born August 24, 1954 in Water Valley to the late “Boots” and Beulah (McCain) Bell. She had many joys in her life, which included traveling, putting together puzzles, coloring, shopping, and spending time with her support dog Lilly....
Gerald Wayne Bailey
Feb 9, 2020
Gerald Wayne Bailey age 77, of Water Valley, MS died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Southaven, MS. He was born October 25, 1942 in Millington, TN to the late John and Mary (Thrasher) Bailey. After faithfully serving his country in the Army during Vietnam, Gerald worked as a section gang foreman for Illinois Central Rail Road from...
Carl Ellis Stewart
Feb 6, 2020
Carl Ellis Stewart, age 64, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born February 22, 1955 in Marks MS to Shirley (Russell) Stewart and the late George Wesley Stewart and worked in the maintenance and construction fields. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and his dog Buck. Visitation is planned for...
Willard Holland
Feb 1, 2020
Willard Holland, age 76, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home. He was born April 9, 1943 in Michigan to the late Frank and Jimmy Lou (Lott) Holland. Willard spent his career as an auto mechanic, and later in the construction field. His joys were many, which included cooking, woodworking, and music, especially Willie Nelson...
Terry Len Varner
Jan 26, 2020
Terry Len Varner, age 47, of Water Valley, MS died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born June 27, 1972 in Pontotoc, MS. After moving to Water Valley, Terry played high school football for the Water Valley Blue Devils. After graduating in 1990, Terry earned his Masters of Accountancy from Delta State University....
Mason Turner Williams
Jan 16, 2020
Mason Turner Williams, age 10, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home. He was born October 30, 2009 in Oxford, MS to Justin Williams and Patricia Williams (Gullett). Mason was loved by his family, friends and classmates. He was the kind of person that never met a stranger and loved being around other people. He...
Billie Jean Mahan
Jan 16, 2020
Billie Jean Mahan, age 82, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born June 3, 1937 in Lafayette County to the late Hiram and Mary (Huckaby) Shepherd and worked first at Rice Stix, later becoming Big Yank, and retired after 38 years. She loved, first, anything and everything that...
Lilly Loyce (Bell) Horan
Jan 13, 2020
Lilly Loyce Horan, age 89, of Water Valley died peacefully with family by her side on Monday, January 13, 2020. Known to most friends and family as “Lou”, she was born September 24, 1930 in Water Valley to the late James and Aileen (McCulley) Bell. She married Benjamin F. Horan in 1952 and together they lived and raised their six...
Martha Elizabeth Howell Spears
Jan 10, 2020
Martha Elizabeth Howell Spears, age 90, of Southaven, MS passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Desoto Health Care in Southaven with family by her side. Martha was born on March 7, 1929 in Calhoun Co, MS to the late Winford and Virginia (Lee) Howell. Affectionately nick-named “Boss” by her father, she was the fifth...
Judy Ann Ballard
Jan 2, 2020
Judy Ann Ballard, age 64, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home in Water Valley. She was born February 15, 1955 in Odessa, TX to the late Hiram and Blonnie (Parker) Peninger, and raised by her Uncle Chester and Aunt Iris Peninger in Attala County. She enjoyed drawing still lifes using a vast array of...
Edward Neal Core Jr.
Jan 2, 2020
Edward Neal Core Jr, age 58, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his home. He was born February 9, 1961 in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Ethelrita (Clubba) Core and spent his working career as a steel worker. He enjoyed computers, reading Steven King and watching TV documentaries. The family will hold a private...
Carolyn Howard
Jan 2, 2020
Carolyn Howard, age 76, of Lafayette, TN died Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born May 22, 1943 in Memphis, TN to the late Jeff and Correan Williams. A graveside service is planned for Monday, January 6, 2020 at 12:00 Noon at Jumpers Chapel Church. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gerald Howard; three sons, Matt, Mark,...
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