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Obituaries

Edna Rice

Edna Rice

Jul 22, 2024

Edna Rice, age 97, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2024, in McLean Virginia.

A celebration of Edna’s life will be held at noon on Friday, October 4, 2024 with a mass at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, the inurnment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 at Saint Mary’s prior to the funeral service.

Edna was...

Debra Roberson

Debra Roberson

Sep 18, 2024

Debra Roberson passed away at Diversicare in Batesville, MS today, September, 18, 2024. 

Arrangements will be announced once finalized by the family.

Cheryl Dalton

Cheryl Dalton

Sep 18, 2024

Cheryl Dalton passed away at her home in Sarah, MS today, September 18, 2024. 

Arrangements will be completed by the family on Thursday.

Mary Dean Lewellen

Mary Dean Lewellen

Sep 17, 2024

Mary Dean Lewellen, age 71, of Batesville, MS, passed away Tuesday September 17, 2024 at the home of her son.

The family will receive friends Thursday September 19, 2024 from 5pm until 7pm at Well Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Friday September 20, 2024 at 11am in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. Interment will...

William Boyce "Crow" Crowell, Jr.

William Boyce "Crow" Crowell, Jr.

Sep 14, 2024

If you’re reading this, I’m not here anymore.

That wasn’t how I’d planned it. I still have lots of golf to play, grand kids to watch grow up, places I want to travel, Ole Miss games I want to go see. I still have lots of things I want to enjoy with my wife, Temple.

But at least I have the time...

Thomas G. Kennedy

Thomas G. Kennedy

Sep 10, 2024

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Thomas G. Kennedy, age 86, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  

A memorial service to honor the life of Thomas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the inurnment to follow at Forrest...

Mary Tom Mills Vance

Mary Tom Mills Vance

Sep 9, 2024

Mary Tom Mills Vance, a beloved retired English teacher, passed away on September 9, 2024, in Clinton, Mississippi, surrounded by the love of her two children. Born on April 1, 1947, in the small town of Kosciusko, Mississippi, Mary Tom lived a life rich in love, education, and faith.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Batesville...

Barbara McDaniel

Barbara McDaniel

Sep 5, 2024

Barbara McDaniel, age 85, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital-Extended Care Facility in Charleston, MS. 

Funeral services for Barbara will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00...

Mary Rhyne Holley

Mary Rhyne Holley

Sep 5, 2024

Mary Rhyne Holley, a radiant beacon of joy and warmth, transitioned from this world on September 5, 2024, at the age of 70 in Southaven, Mississippi. Born on December 5, 1953, in West Memphis, Arkansas, Mary blossomed into a fun-loving spirit who embraced life with an unyielding passion and an infectious smile. Her laughter echoed through the rooms she graced,...

Betty Morrow Aldridge

Betty Morrow Aldridge

Aug 31, 2024

Betty Morrow Aldridge, a cherished member of the Batesville community, passed away on August 31, 2024, in Coldwater, MS, at the age of 90. Born on January 25, 1934, in Courtland, MS, Betty was a beacon of compassion and care to all who knew her. Her steadfast dedication to her family and her friends defined her existence. Throughout her lifetime,...

Rick Stubblefield

Rick Stubblefield

Aug 25, 2024

Rick Stubblefield, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his home near Courtland, MS. 

A celebration of Rick's life will be held at Shiloh Methodist Church on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 am.

He was born on February 12, 1958 to the late Tom Stubblefield and Sharlon Martin Stubblefield in Canton, MS. Rick was a devoted employee for...

Bonnie Gail Weeks

Bonnie Gail Weeks

Aug 25, 2024

Bonnie Gail Weeks, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her home in Pope, MS surrounded by family. 

Funeral services for Gail will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at...

Timothy L. "Tim" Douglas

Timothy L. "Tim" Douglas

Aug 20, 2024

Timothy L. "Tim" Douglas, age 53, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at his home in Sardis, MS. 

A celebration of Tim's life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the memorial service. 

Tim was born on September 6,...

Zelphia Fay Martin

Zelphia Fay Martin

Aug 19, 2024

Zelphia Fay Martin, 76, of Coldwater, MS, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on August 18, 2024 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Batesville, MS.

She was born August 28, 1948 to the late Ervin V. George and Ora N. George. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband, James Martin; two sisters, Emma Jean...

Richard Cox Talley

Richard Cox Talley

Aug 19, 2024

Richard Cox Talley, age 87, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Panola Medical Center in Batesville, Mississippi. 

Richard was born on June 27, 1937 in Adrian, Missouri and honorably served our country in the U.S. Air Force. For most of his life, his career was in construction. Richard was a devoted contractor for the former Jim Walter Homes. He...

Fred Claitor Bailey, Jr.

Fred Claitor Bailey, Jr.

Aug 16, 2024

Fred Claitor Bailey, Jr., age 81, of Sardis, MS, passed away Friday August 16, 2024 at Sardis Nursing Home. 

A graveside service will be held Monday August 19, 2024 at 9am at Magnolia Cemetery. 

Fred was born February 6, 1943 in Lambert, MS to the late Fred Claitor Bailey and Marjorie Roberts Bailey. A member of Crowder Baptist Church, Fred's church family...

William "Bill" David Robinson

William "Bill" David Robinson

Aug 15, 2024

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William "Bill" David Robinson, age 80, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. 

A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service. 

Bill...

Ovie Sue Jenkins

Ovie Sue Jenkins

Aug 14, 2024

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Ovie Sue Jenkins, age 92, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital-Extended Care Facility in Charleston, MS surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS....

Scarlett Renee' Ware

Scarlett Renee' Ware

Aug 12, 2024

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Scarlett Renee' Ware, age 61, of Batesville, MS, bid farewell to this world on August 12, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford, MS. She was born on October 31, 1962, in Memphis, TN.

Scarlett's Renee's vivacious personality was evident to all who knew her.A strong Christian and firm believer in Christ, she was someone who...

Baby Joy Rutherford Welch

Baby Joy Rutherford Welch

Aug 11, 2024

In loving memory of Baby Joy Rutherford Welch, a cherished soul who graced this earth with her presence for 93 beautiful years. Baby Joy, a retired seamstress from Fruit of the Loom, departed from us on Sunday August 11, 2024, at her home in Abbeville, Mississippi, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those...

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