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Obituaries

Andrew "Drew" Johnson

Andrew "Drew" Johnson

Nov 20, 2021

On November 20th, Andrew T. Johnson loving husband and devoted father to one, passed away at the age of 26 after a courageous hard fought battle with cancer at his home in Bartlett, TN.

A visitation will be Friday, November 26, 2021, from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett, TN. The family will welcome guests to...

Dale Adams

Dale Adams

Nov 19, 2021

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Dale Adams, age 53, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from...

Jim Isbell

Jim Isbell

Nov 19, 2021

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Mr. Jimmy Howard Isbell, 78, son of the late Howard and Dorothy Isbell, was born on October 8, 1943 in Shannon, MS.  

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow at Shannon Cemetery in Shannon, MS. The family...

Virginia Lynn Young

Virginia Lynn Young

Nov 19, 2021

Virginia Lynn Young, age 82, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home in Como on November 19, 2021.

Virginia was born May 14, 1939, one of five children to the late James Ormond Scarlett and Omaree Hamby Scarlett in Slate Springs, MS.  Virginia married Abner Clay Young in 1963 and together the couple had two...

Michael W. Brown

Michael W. Brown

Nov 17, 2021

Michael W. Brown, age 66, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening, November 21, 2021 at Wells Funeral Home.

Michael was born on October 26, 1955 to the late Minnie Ruth McMillen and William Malcolm Brown in Aurora,...

Patty Thompson Goforth

Patty Thompson Goforth

Nov 17, 2021

Patty Thompson Goforth, age 86, passed away Wednesday morning, November 17, 2021, at Providence Assisted Living in Batesville, MS.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Wells Funeral Home beginning at 11:00 A.M. followed by a 1:00 P.M. graveside service at Blackjack Cemetery near Batesville, MS. Rev. Craig Warren will officiate.

Patty was born March 20, 1935,...

Betty Jean Wilson

Betty Jean Wilson

Nov 16, 2021

Betty Jean Wilson, age 86, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in Bartlett, TN. 

A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Forest Hill Cemetery – Midtown in Memphis TN. Mr. Michael Bates will be officiating. 

Betty was born August 11, 1935 to the late Emil Jay Strauser and Florence Dean Moore Strauser...

Peggy Sue Pruett Ward Clemmer

Peggy Sue Pruett Ward Clemmer

Nov 15, 2021

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Peggy Sue Pruett Ward Clemmer, age 77, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven, MS. 

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow at Lambert Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Rev. Johnny N. Tullos, Sr.

Rev. Johnny N. Tullos, Sr.

Nov 14, 2021

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Rev. Johnny N. Tullos, Sr., age 92, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home outside of Marks, MS.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends two...

Alice J. Toliver

Alice J. Toliver

Nov 14, 2021

Alice J. Toliver, age 70, passed away at Quitman County Health and Rehab in Marks on November 14, 2021. She was the wife of Jerone Blake Toliver of Crowder.

There will be a graveside service held for Alice at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Crowder Cemetery. The family is going to gather at 1:30 prior to the...

Elwood F. Holmes

Elwood F. Holmes

Nov 11, 2021

Elwood F. Holmes, age 98, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. 

All services will be private per the family's request.

 

Larry Warren Smith, Sr.

Larry Warren Smith, Sr.

Nov 6, 2021

Larry Warren Smith, Sr, 73 of Batesville, MS, passed away at his home on November 6, 2021, due to a massive heart attack. Larry was born on August 11, 1948 to the late Samuel and Margaret Smith of Atlanta, GA. Upon finishing high school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1968, Larry met the love of his life, Phyllis...

Ruby Palmertree Williams

Ruby Palmertree Williams

Nov 3, 2021

Ruby Palmertree Williams, age 94, passed away at her home in Sledge today, November 3, 2021. Ruby was the widow of Hubert Williams.

There will be a graveside service only held at 3:00 on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Forrest Memorial Park.

Ruby was born December 2, 1926 to the late Jeff B. Palmertree and Jessie Bocannon Palmertree in Panola...

Connie Mae Randall

Connie Mae Randall

Nov 2, 2021

Connie Mae Randall, age 69, passed away at her daughters home on November 2, 2021. Connie was the wife of Roger Randall of Pope.

The family will hold a private memorial service for Connie.

Connie was born March 12, 1952 to the late Samuel Ceciel Smith and Alberta May Smith in Panola County, MS. She was a homemaker during her...

Willie "Bill" E. Joiner

Willie "Bill" E. Joiner

Oct 31, 2021

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Willie E. "Bill" Joiner, age 82, passed away late Sunday evening, October 31, 2021, at the Mississippi Veterans home in Oxford, MS.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 4, 2021, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive...

Lisa Lynne Chambers

Lisa Lynne Chambers

Oct 29, 2021

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Lisa Lynne Chambers, age 52, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Pope, MS. The family...

Sybil Cagle Herron

Sybil Cagle Herron

Oct 29, 2021

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Sybil Lucille Herron went to be with Jesus on October 29, 2021, at the age of 83. Sybil was born in Grubbs, Arkansas, to Virgil and Dora Williams Cagle on November 22, 1937. In high school, she loved to spend time with her friends and play basketball.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, November...

Myrtle G. Crunk

Myrtle G. Crunk

Oct 26, 2021

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Myrtle G. "Jeri" Crunk, age 81, passed away Tuesday evening, October 26, 2021, at her home in Pope, MS.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 prior to the service. Jeri...

Floyd W. Golden

Floyd W. Golden

Oct 25, 2021

Floyd W. Golden, age 84, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS. He was the husband of Marjorie Golden of Sledge.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Friday evening...

Melanie Taylor Beard

Melanie Taylor Beard

Oct 24, 2021

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Melanie Taylor Beard, age 51, passed away Sunday morning, October 24, 2021, near Courtland, MS.

The family and friends will gather at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. A memorial service for Melanie will be held at 5:00 p.m. Following the service the family...

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