Obituaries
Dorris Nell Crawford
May 29, 2024
Dorris Nell Crawford passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at her home in Water Valley, Mississippi. She was 91. She was born in Fannin County, Georgia, on October 15, 1932, the daughter of Iona and Audie Hemphill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brownlow Jackson Crawford. She is survived by her children, Len (Carol) of Blue Ridge,...
Bernice "Jan" Ward
May 25, 2024
In loving memory of Bernice Janet "Jan" Doublin Ward, her gentle spirit departed from this Earth at the break of dawn on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Born on July 11, 1930, in the humble town of Obion, TN, to the late Odie Richard and Nora Lee Doublin, Jan was an only child. After graduating from Obion High School, she dedicated...
Tammy Renee Crocker
May 21, 2024
Tammy Renee Crocker, beloved wife, mother, and member of the Water Valley community, passed away peacefully at her home on May 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 24, 1970, in Water Valley, Mississippi, Tammy was the daughter of Robert Joseph Dickey and Melba Jeanette Dickey. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Donnie Crocker, and their three...
Theodore Charles Wiseman
May 18, 2024
Theodore Charles “Ted” Wiseman, age 84, a beloved husband and dedicated sprinkler fitter, passed away on May 18, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at the VA facility in Oxford, MS. Born on October 8, 1939, in Memphis, TN, to the late Albert and Ruth Wiseman. Ted served in the United States Navy for four years, instilling in him a...
Alice Sossaman
May 18, 2024
COFFEEVILLE — Alice Jean Woods Sossaman, age 81, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours Saturday, May 18. She was born August 4, 1942, in Memphis, Tenn. to Tommy Frank Woods and Dorothy Richardson Woods. She grew up in Marks, Mississippi and was a graduate of Marks High School. After graduation Alice sought employment with the hosiery mill in...
Jimmy H Burk
May 17, 2024
Jimmy H. Burk, a dedicated employee of Holly Carburetor and a proud member of the Mississippi National Guard, peacefully passed away on May 17, 2024, in Corinth, MS at the age of 84 due to natural causes. Born in Indianola, MS, on December 10, 1939, Jimmy was raised in Drew, MS, by his late mother, Mabel Smith Kirksey, and his...
Mark Anthony
May 16, 2024
Mark Anthony, 62, of Water Valley, passed away at home with his devoted wife, Claudia Smith Anthony and five fur babies by his side. Mark was born in 1962 in Memphis, TN to his parents, John Russell, and Mable (Mathis) Anthony. Mark attended school in Memphis before moving to Louisville, KY where he graduated high school. He then moved to...
Kenneth Wade Potts
May 15, 2024
Kenneth Wade Potts, 84, from Lakeland, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN. Born on April 19, 1940, in Calhoun County, MS, to the late Ed and Lavelle Potts, he held a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and served in the United States Army from 1960 until 1962. Kenneth married June Wagner...
Patrecea Lou Cade
May 3, 2024
Patrecea Lou Cade, a beloved member of the community of Water Valley, Mississippi sadly passed away on May 3, 2024, at her residence in Water Valley. Patrecea was born on January 15, 1934, in Pine Valley, Mississippi, to the late Joseph and Mary (Davis) Avant. She was 90 years of age. After her primary education, she attended nursing school and...
Sylvia G. Hollingsworth
May 2, 2024
Sylvia G. Hollingsworth, a cherished wife, loving mother, and talented artisan, passed away on May 2, 2024, at her home in Senatobia, Mississippi. Sylvia was born on October 31, 1958, in Water Valley, Mississippi, and spent her life dedicated to her family and her creative passions. Throughout her 65 years, Sylvia was a devoted spouse to her husband, Jimmy Hollingsworth,...
Fay M Ross
Apr 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Fay M. Ross, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Born on June 11, 1928, in Mississippi, Fay peacefully passed away on April 30, 2024, in Water Valley, MS with loved ones by her side. In her younger years, she worked as a Linotype operator for the North Mississippi Herald, but later became...
Bobby Hoyt Tyler
Apr 28, 2024
Bob Tyler, long-time Mississippi high school and college football coach and athletic director passed away April 28, 2024, at his home in Water Valley, Mississippi with his wife Dale by his side. He was 91. Born Bobby Hoyt Tyler on July 4, 1932, in Water Valley, he was preceded in death by his parents Hiram and Willie Belle Tyler and...
James "Whop" Johnson
Apr 28, 2024
James "Whop" Johnson, age 68, of Spring Hill, MS went to his forever home Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. He was born May 10, 1955, in Memphis, TN to the late Gayle and Celestine (Milstead) Johnson. With a passion for life that was evident to all who knew him, He loved...
Bessie Liles Calder
Apr 28, 2024
Bessie Irene Liles Calder, aged 76, of Coffeeville, MS, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1948, in Coffeeville, MS, to the late Ben Liles Sr. and Mary Grace Gore Liles. She spent her formative years in Coffeeville, Mississippi, where she received her education at...
John Robert Pullen
Apr 24, 2024
John Robert Pullen, 73, from Water Valley, MS, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born on October 12, 1950, in Water Valley, MS, to the late John “Chat” and Ouida Ware Pullen. John completed his education at Water Valley High School before joining the Army National Guard, where he served for four years. Subsequently, he pursued a career at...
John Mallory Lewis
Apr 19, 2024
John Mallory Lewis, age 82, of Water Valley, Mississippi, passed away April 19, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. He was born July 24, 1941 in Batesville, Mississippi to John See and Hazel Anderson Lewis. John was a graduate of Batesville High School and furthered his education at the University of Mississippi where he received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering....
Evelyn Quedell Tramel Denton
Apr 18, 2024
Evelyn Quedell Tramel Denton, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on April 18, 2024, in Oxford, MS, at the age of 93. Born in Randolph, MS, to Richard and Ora Tramel on June 6, 1930, Evelyn was a kind and compassionate soul who touched the lives of many. Known for her unwavering love...
Luther Gilbert Varner
Apr 18, 2024
Luther Gilbert Varner passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, on April 18, 2024. Born on April 6, 1942, in Oxford, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Christeen Nicholas and Jones Russell Varner. Gilbert was a cherished member of the Union West community where he lived his entire life. He attended Taylor School where he met...
Robert Keith Darnell
Apr 16, 2024
Robert Keith Darnell, 60, was born on November 27, 1963 in Pekin, Illinois, and passed away on April 16, 2024 in Decatur, Alabama. Bob was passionate about music. He was a professional trumpet player and had the opportunity to play in the house band aboard a cruise ship for many years. He enjoyed baseball and was an avid St. Louis...
George Telford
Apr 14, 2024
LIFE REFLECTIONS George Telford was born to the union of the late Simon (Ham) and Mary Elizabeth Telford on April 5, 1957, in Water Valley, MS. He departed this life on April 14, 2024, at Baptist-Memphis. George was a quiet person who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved gardening and watching his westerns, John Wayne and...
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