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Ellen Weeks McCachren

Ellen Weeks McCachren

Apr 21, 2023

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Ellen Weeks McCachren, age 87, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, April 21, 2023, at her home in Batesville, MS surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of the late John Floyd McCachren.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 22, 2023, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells...

Lester Paul Vanderford

Lester Paul Vanderford

Apr 20, 2023

Lester Paul Vanderford, 76, of Batesville, MS passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. 

 

Mr. Vanderford was born September 10, 1946 in Florence, AL to the late Lester Paul and Dezzie Horton Vanderford. Mr. Vanderford worked in regional management for Dunlap and Kyle. 

 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Vanderford was preceded in death by his wife,...

Sheri Faith King

Sheri Faith King

Apr 19, 2023

Sheri Faith King, 51, of Batesville, MS, passed away Wednesday April 19, 2023 at UMMC in Jackson, MS. 

Sheri was born February 18, 1972 in Rockford, IL to Rondal King and Jan King. A dental technician by trade, Sheri loved crafting and trying new things such as parasailing and kayaking. 

Sheri was preceded in death by numerous grandparents,...

Robert D. Kuczkowski

Robert D. Kuczkowski

Apr 18, 2023

Mr. Robert D. "Bob" Kuczkowski, age 90, passed away at his home in Batesville, MS on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

A graveside service to celebrate his will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Bethany Independent Baptist Church Cemetery near Courtland, MS.

Bob was born August 11, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Florence Diehl Kuczkowski....

Lorene Vaughan Jones

Lorene Vaughan Jones

Apr 17, 2023

Lorene Vaughan Jones, age 79, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at her home in Batesville, MS.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Shiloh United Methodist Church with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. The interment will follow there at the Church Cemetery.

Lorene was born on...

Emberly Jade Roden

Emberly Jade Roden

Apr 15, 2023

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Emberly Jade Roden, daughter of Emily Toliver and Matthew Roden, passed away before making her arrival. In addition to her parents, her big brother, Coleson Roden, is left behind to mourn her passing.

The family will receive friends Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10am until the memorial service begins at 10:30am in the chapel of Wells...

James R. Sorrells

James R. Sorrells

Apr 13, 2023

James R. "Buddy Bob" Sorrells, age 76, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his home in Batesville, MS.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Curtis Union Church Cemetery with Rev. Keith Bolen officiating.

James was born on November 1, 1946 to the late Rodric B. and Venis Card Sorrells in...

Tami Juanita Barger

Tami Juanita Barger

Apr 12, 2023

Tami Juanita Barger, 59, of Batesville, MS, passed away Wednesday April 12, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Paris-Yates Chapel of the University Mississippi in Oxford, MS on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Tami was born November 5, 1963 to the late Floyd Franklin Barger and Evelyn...

Iris Casteel

Iris Casteel

Apr 10, 2023

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Iris Casteel, age 72, passed away Monday morning, April 10, 2023 at the Diversicare Nursing Home in Batesville, MS.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. prior the...

JoAnne Shults Billingsley

JoAnne Shults Billingsley

Apr 8, 2023

JoAnne Shults Billingsley was born to the late Annie and Joe Shults in Oxford, MS on September 9, 1938. She left her earthly home on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the age of 84 in Sardis, MS. 

A memorial service to honor and celebrate JoAnne's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the...

Eileen Marie Hossenlopp

Eileen Marie Hossenlopp

Apr 5, 2023

Eileen Marie Hossenlopp, 72, of Batesville, MS, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2023 at Kutis Funeral Home in St. Louis, MO. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 at Kutis Funeral Home. Interment will be held at...

Carolyn Williams Wright

Carolyn Williams Wright

Apr 5, 2023

Carolyn Ann Williams Wright, age 72, passed away on April 5, 2023 at Panola Medical Center in Batesville.

Carolyn was born in Memphis, TN. to the late John Cully Williams and Dorothy L. Billingsley Williams in Memphis, TN. Carolyn worked in the banking industry as a bank teller during her lifetime. She was an animal lover and was particularly fond...

Armando Rios

Armando Rios

Apr 4, 2023

Armando Rios, Sr. passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home in Blytheville, Arkansas. He was 54 years old.

Armando was born on August 21, 1968 to Maria A. Garza Rios and the late Alfonso Rios in Wisconsin. He worked for Langston Enterprises, a cotton ginning service, in Blytheville for 25 years. He had a sense of humor and...

Barbara Joan Hamilton

Barbara Joan Hamilton

Apr 4, 2023

Barbara Joan Hamilton, 76, of Sardis, MS, passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. Barbara was the wife of Benny Hamilton.

There are no services planned at this time.

 

Brenda Gail Caine

Brenda Gail Caine

Apr 2, 2023

Brenda Gail Caine, age 68, passed away at her home in Batesville on April 2, 2023. She was the wife of Terry Caine.

There will be a graveside service held for Brenda at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Antioch Cemetery in Courtland, MS. Rev. Timothy Boswell will officiate. Those honored to be pallbearers are Tommy Caine, Joey...

Debbie Vaughan

Debbie Vaughan

Apr 1, 2023

Debbie Vaughan, 64, of Batesville, MS passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday April 1, 2023 at her home.

A family graveside service will be held Monday April 3, 2023 at 1pm at Magnolia Cemetery.

Debbie was born May 9, 1958 to the late Benny L. Spencer and Janice A. Fancher Spencer in Sardis, MS. She was a...

Janette Schiele

Janette Schiele

Apr 1, 2023

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Janette Schiele, 69, of Enid, MS, passed away Saturday April 1, 2023 at Allegiance Specialty Hosptial in Greenville, MS.

The family will receive friends Thursday April 6, 2023 from 1pm until 2pm. The funeral service will follow at 2pm in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home.

Janette was born September 26, 1953 in...

Maureen Jackson

Maureen Jackson

Mar 29, 2023

Maureen Jackson, age 76, passed away at her home in Oakland, MS the evening of March 29,2023. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Maureen was born July 24, 1946 in Bangor, Maine to the late Maurice Hall and Arlene Stairs Hall. Maureen worked as a shipping clerk for Newell Home Hardware. She enjoyed anything to do with water but...

Nan Ballard Sullivan

Nan Ballard Sullivan

Mar 15, 2023

Nan Ballard Sullivan, age 85, died on March 15, 2023. Born September 27, 1937, she was the daughter of Samuel David Ballard and Mary Erma Hunt Ballard of Ackerman, MS.

Nan excelled in school and graduated from high school at age 16, having skipped two grades. Upon graduation she moved to Jackson, MS, and worked for the Schluetter family, owners...

Donald Howie

Donald Howie

Mar 14, 2023

Don Howie, age 74, passed away at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo on March 14, 2023. 

The family will receive friends Friday March 17, 2023 beginning at 12pm at Blackjack Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will begin at 1pm. Interment will follow in Blackjack Cemetery.

Mr. Howie was born October 2, 1948 in Jackson, MS to the late...

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