Obituaries
Michael Barnett
May 16, 2020
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Michael Earl "Mike" Barnett, age 61, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was the husband of Diana Barnett.
The family will hold a private family funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Wells Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville. All friends are...
Margot Deane Wingert
May 13, 2020
Margot Deane Wingert, age 90, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
The family will have a private inurnment for Margot at a later date.
Margot was born on January 2, 1930 to the late Clyde Edward Jones and Verl Brown Jones in Ottumwa, Iowa. While living in Batesville, Margot and her late...
Sandy Paul Goss
May 12, 2020
Born on April 24, 1947 in Batesville, MS. He passed away at his home in Pope, Ms on May 12, 2020. He is survived by his daughter Sarah Linton (Jake) of Southaven, MS his Grandbuddy Jackson and a second Grandbuddy on the way Whit, his brother David Goss ( Jewell ) of Batesville, MS , Aunt Joyce Stallings of Marks,...
Hattie Idell Watts
May 12, 2020
Hattie Idell Simpson Watts, age 99, passed away Tuesday morning, May 12, 2020 at the Sardis Nursing Home in Sardis, MS.
A graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 15, 2020, at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS.
A live stream of the graveside service may viewed on the Wells Funeral Home Facebook page and also an uploaded copy...
Charlie Ruth Cole
May 10, 2020
Charlie Ruth Cole, age 84, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2020 at her home in Oxford, MS.
A graveside service will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 15, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Fletcher Moorman and Dr. Gary Berry officiating.
An uploaded recording of the service will be provided on this page after the service or you may watch...
Sadie Glover
May 8, 2020
Sadie Mae Young Glover, 66, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, May 8, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
A graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, May 11, 2020, at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS with Rev. Damon Plummer officiating. A private family gathering will be...
Willard Page Williams
May 3, 2020
Willard Page Williams, age 92, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2020, at his home in Courtland, MS.
Due to the current health concerns surrounding our community, the funeral services will be attended by the immediate family of Mr. Williams. The services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 8, 2020, at Independence Presbyterian Church with interment to follow at...
Mary Ward
May 3, 2020
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Mary Catherine Coker Ward, age 88, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her home in Batesville, MS.
An immediate family funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow at Lambert Cemetery in Lambert, MS.
Mary...
Gene Wallis
May 1, 2020
Gene Wallis, age 83, passed away Friday afternoon, May 1, 2020, at his home in Batesville, MS.
A graveside service will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 4, 2020, at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. These services will be streamed live on the Wells Funeral Home Facebook Page and an uploaded video will be provided on this page Tuesday for...
Beanice Kilgore
May 1, 2020
Beanice Hubbard Kilgore, age 105, passed away peacefully Friday, May 1, 2020 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Batesville, MS. She was the widow of Mr. Wiley Frank Kilgore.
A family graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Center Hill Cemetery near Courtland, MS.
Beanice was born on August 8, 1914 to the late...
Michael Ray Harris
May 1, 2020
Michael Ray Harris, age 66, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Baptist DeSoto Memorial Hospital in Southaven, MS.
Michael was born on June 8, 1953 to Helen Brazeal Harris and the late Raymond Harris in Arkansas. He was a retired welder for PSI Industry out of Memphis, TN. Michael also honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy.
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Scott Thomas Jervis
May 1, 2020
Scott Thomas "Tom" Jervis, age 51, passed away at his home near Sardis Lake on May 1, 2020.
Tom was born February 9, 1969 to the late Thomas Jervis and Helen Ann Hanson Jervis in Florida. Tom grew up living by the lake in Georgia. He relocated to the Sardis Lake community to enjoy the beauty of the lake and...
Sylvia Scruggs Sartin
Apr 22, 2020
Sylvia Anne Scruggs Sartin, age 62, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
A private family graveside service will be 3:30 P.M. Friday, April 24, 2020 at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. An immediate family gathering will be held at Wells Funeral Home beginning at 1:00 P.M. Friday prior to...
Harold Bonner
Apr 22, 2020
Harold "Pete" Bonner, age 64, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Signature Healthcare Nursing Home in Memphis, TN.
A memorial service for Pete will be held at a later date.
Pete was born on October 8, 1955 to Ruthie Bonner Taylor in Charleston, MS. He worked as a mechanic during his lifetime.
Those left behind to cherish his...
Dorothy Mills Booth
Apr 22, 2020
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Dorothy Mills Booth, 83, passed away Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020 at her home in Batesville, MS. She was the widow of Mr. Bobby L. Booth.
A private family funeral service will be 12:00 P.M. Saturday, April 25, 2020, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. ...
Barbara Lewis Logan
Apr 18, 2020
Barbara Lewis Logan, age 55, passed away Saturday, April 18, 202, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
There will be no services for Ms. Logan at this time.
Barbara was born June 19, 1964 in Munich, Germany to the late Ron and Ursula Rehak Lewis. Barbara worked an a restaurant manger.
She is survived by her...
Edgar Lee Bowles, Jr.
Apr 18, 2020
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Edgar Lee Bowles, Jr., age 61, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
A private family funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in the Martin Williangham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow at Longtown Cemetery near Crenshaw, MS. Due...
Rita Southers Stansberry
Apr 18, 2020
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Rita Southers Stansberry, age 88, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at her home near Crowder, MS.
A private family funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The interment will follow at Crowder Cemetery in Crowder, MS.
Rita was born February 26, 1932...
Elizabeth Jones Pickett
Apr 18, 2020
Elizabeth Jones Pickett, age 96, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Providence Assisted Living Home in Batesville, MS.
Per Mrs. Pickett's request, a private family graveside service will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Pope, MS.
Elizabeth was born August 20, 1923 in Charleston, MS to the Dan and Leona Cox Jones. She was a retired dietician for...
William Lee Henry, Sr.
Apr 17, 2020
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William Lee "Wild Bill" Henry, Sr. age 71, traded his spurs for his angel wings on April 17, 2020 at his home in Batesville peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.
There will be a graveside service held at 3:00 Monday afternoon, April 20, 2020 at Forrest Memorial Park. Rev. Jerry King will officiate.
He was...
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