Obituaries

Morris E. Clayton

Morris E. Clayton

Aug 11, 2015

Morris E. “Buddy” Clayton, age 69, of Montgomery, IL died peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born January 12, 1946 in Sardis, MS the son of the late Louis Frank and Ruthie Mae nee Wilson Clayton. Morris was employed as a machinist at Anchor Brush Co. in Montgomery, IL and at...

Cecil Adams

Cecil Adams

Aug 9, 2015

Mr. Cecil Adams, age 75, passed away Sunday evening, August 09, 2015, at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Cecil is the husband of Lori Adams of Pope, MS. Services for Mr. Adams will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at 12:00...

Hulett Oswalt Moore

Hulett Oswalt Moore

Aug 7, 2015

Mr. Hulett "H.O." Oswalt Moore, age 85, passed away early Friday morning, August 07, 2015, at his home in the Enid Lake area. He is the husband of Carolyn Bullard Moore. Services for Mr. Moore will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2015 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville MS. The family...

Kenneth Oliver

Kenneth Oliver

Aug 6, 2015

Mr. Kenneth Oliver, age 70, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 06, 2015, at his home in near Batesville, Mississippi. Kenneth is the husband of the late Luna Louise Oliver of Batesville, Mississippi. Funeral services for Mr. Oliver will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2015 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville MS....

Rhonda Darlene Trusty

Rhonda Darlene Trusty

Aug 5, 2015

Mrs. Rhonda Darlene Vance Trusty, age 46, passed away late Wednesday evening, August 05, 2015, at her home in Grenada, Mississippi. A memorial service for Mrs. Trusty will be held on Saturday, August 08, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Elliot Baptist Church in Grenada, Mississippi. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM....

Terry A. Rockfield

Terry A. Rockfield

Jul 31, 2015

Terry A. Rockfield, age 67, passed away Friday evening, July 31, 2015 at Merit Health (formerly Tri-Lakes Medical Center) in Batesville, MS. There are no services scheduled at this time. Terry was born February 26, 1948 in Springfield, OH to the late Alpha Theodore and Leona May Vititoe Rockfield. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired...

Joe Reid

Joe Reid

Jul 29, 2015

W. Joe Reid passed away July 29, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS at the age of 80. He is the husband of Sally Greenlee Reid and former Panola County Circuit Clerk. Funeral services for Mr. Reid will be held Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. July 31, 2015 at Batesville First United Methodist Church. The family will receive...

Beverly Clark Hanson

Beverly Clark Hanson

Jul 28, 2015

Beverly Clark Hanson, age 79, formerly of Omaha, NE, passed away at her daughter's home in Batesville, MS. She is the widow of the late Donald V. Hanson. The family will be having a private family service at a later date. Mrs. Hanson was born April 20, 1936 in Falls City, NE to the late Ralph M. and Lorena Clark....

Doris C. Hunt

Doris C. Hunt

Jul 27, 2015

Doris C. Hunt, age 84, passed away Monday afternoon, July 27, 2015, at her daughter's home in Peachtree City, GA. Mrs. Hunt is the widow of the late Hugh R. Hunt. Funeral services for Mrs. Hunt will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with visitation one hour...

Ret. Major William H. "Buddy" Irwin, Sr.

Ret. Major William H. "Buddy" Irwin, Sr.

Jul 21, 2015

Ret. Major William H. "Buddy" Irwin, Sr. age 81, passed away, along with his wife, Lynda Boykin Irwin, Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital- DeSoto in Southaven, Mississippi following an auto accident in Panola County, MS. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 26, 2015, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with...

Lynda Boykin Irwin

Lynda Boykin Irwin

Jul 21, 2015

Lynda Boykin Irwin, age 75, passed away, along with her husband, Ret. Major William H. "Buddy" Irwin, Sr., Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital- DeSoto in Southaven, Mississippi following an auto accident in Panola County, MS. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 26, 2015, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with...

Charlene Tutor Womble

Charlene Tutor Womble

Jul 20, 2015

Charlene Tutor Womble age 78, died Monday morning 7/20/2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North Mississippi in Oxford, MS. Mrs. Womble is the widow of Joseph Edward Womble. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow in Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS. The family...

Jerome Minyard

Jerome Minyard

Jul 18, 2015

Jerome Minyard, age 79, passed away early Saturday morning at Tri-Lakes Medical Center in Batesville, MS. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 20, 2015 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with family receiving friends beginning at 11:00 A.M. The committal service will follow at 4:00 P.M. in Enon United Methodist Church Cemetery near Carrollton,...

John T. Nelms, Sr.

John T. Nelms, Sr.

Jul 18, 2015

John T. Nelms, Sr., age 88, died Saturday morning 7/18/15 at the Vaiden Community Living Center in Vaiden, MS. The family of Mr. Nelms will be having a private family graveside service. John was born October 1, 1926 in Carroll County, MS to the late Lester Rickman and Elizabeth Wall Nelms. He owned and operated Nelms T.V. and Appliances for...

Timothy J. White

Timothy J. White

Jul 16, 2015

Timothy J. White, age 73, passed away at his daughters home in Byram MS Thursday, July 16, 2015. A Memorial service and celebration of life for Mr. White will be held at Wells Funeral Home Saturday, July 18th at 1:00 p.m. with visitation prior to the service at 12 noon. Tim was born December 15, 1941 to the late Wilbourn...

Herbert Holmes

Herbert Holmes

Jul 14, 2015

Herbert Reed Holmes, 91 years old, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at his daughter’s home in Columbus, MS. Graveside services, with military honors, will be held in Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta, AR on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 2:30 PM with Dr. Bobby Douglas officiating. Wells Funeral Home in charge. The son of the late Reed L. and Elizabeth White...

Horace Wayne Potts

Horace Wayne Potts

Jul 12, 2015

Horace Wayne Potts, age 39, passed away early Sunday morning, July 12, 2015, at his home near Batesville, MS. A celebration of Horace's life will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends Monday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. The interment will follow the service...

Julia Frances Crafton Williamson

Julia Frances Crafton Williamson

Jul 11, 2015

Julia Frances Crafton Williamson, age 71, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015, at her home in Batesville, MS. Mrs. Williamson is the wife of Harry Williamson. The family will have a Service of Remembrance 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with inurnment to follow in Forrest Memorial Park. The family...

Jamie Ray Ledbetter, Sr.

Jamie Ray Ledbetter, Sr.

Jul 8, 2015

Jamie R. Ledbetter Sr., age 84, of Batesville, MS, passed away today, Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at Baptist Hospital in Oxford, MS. He is the husband of Mary Ledbetter. Funeral services for Mr. Ledbetter will be held Friday, July 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville MS. The family will...

Nelson Clark Robison

Nelson Clark Robison

Jul 7, 2015

Nelson Clark Robison, age 35, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at his home in Lonoke, AR. He is the son of Rocky and Diane Robison of Teasdale, MS. A memorial service for Nelson will be held Saturday, July 11th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel at Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one...