Wells Funeral Home and Cremation Services along with Forrest Memorial Park Logo

Obituaries

Robert Harold McLean Farmer

Robert Harold McLean Farmer

Jul 15, 2017

Robert Harold McLean Farmer, age 77, passed away at his home in Water Valley, MS on Saturday, July 15, 2017. At this time, they are no services scheduled, as the family will have a memorial service at a later date.Robert was born October 10, 1939 in Boyle, MS to the late Woodrow Wilson and Gracie Odell Avant Farmer. After 30...

Harry "Jack" Dean Tutor

Harry "Jack" Dean Tutor

Jul 14, 2017

Harry Dean Tutor, age 89, known by many as "Jack",  passed away at his home near Marks, MS Friday, July 14, 2017.  Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 17, 2017 at Locke Station Baptist Church with interment to follow in Crowder Cemetery in Crowder, MS. The family will be receiving friends Sunday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M....

Sarah Flemmons Massey

Sarah Flemmons Massey

Jul 11, 2017

Sarah Louise Flemmons Massey, age 90, passed away Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017 at Providence Assisted Living Home in Batesville, MS.  Funeral services for Ms. Massey will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS., with visitation beginning at 1:00.  Interment will follow the service...

Stephanie Dixon Mayo

Stephanie Dixon Mayo

Jul 10, 2017

Stephanie Dixon Mayo, age 38, passed away Monday afternoon, July 10, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.  Funeral services for Stephanie will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 on Thursday evening. Interment will...

Walter J. Cook

Walter J. Cook

Jul 10, 2017

Walter Jimmie Cook, age 82, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, July 10, 2017, at his home in Pope, MS. Mr. Cook is the widower of the late Delores O. Cook.Funeral services for Mr. Cook will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in...

William Meredith Arnold, Jr.

William Meredith Arnold, Jr.

Jul 9, 2017

Known for his love of science and learning and his crooked grin, William (Bill) Meredith Arnold, Jr. left this life for his home in heaven on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Trezavant Terrace. He was born December 23, 1921, to William M. Arnold, Sr. and Josie Cheairs Arnold, both of whom preceded him in death, as did his only sibling...

William Harold Dalrymple

William Harold Dalrymple

Jul 9, 2017

William Harold Dalrymple, age 79, passed away Sunday morning, July 9, 2017 , at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.The Dalrymple family will receive friends Monday morning from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M., July 10, 2017 followed by a graveside service in Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. Dr. Tommy Snyder will be officiating the service. Those honored...

Theresa Nadine Sartin

Theresa Nadine Sartin

Jul 8, 2017

Theresa Nadine Sartin, age 43, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 8, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.  She is the daughter of Mary Lewellen and the late Robert Lewellen.The family will hold a graveside service for Theresa at 2:00 on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Batesville with visitation beginning at 1:00...

Billy Ray Shipp

Billy Ray Shipp

Jul 4, 2017

Billy Ray Shipp, age 81, formerly of Dallas, TX, passed away late Tuesday evening, July 4, 2017, at Diversicare of Batesville, MS. He is the widower of Pamela Shipp.   There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville. Rev. Jay Anderson will officiate.Billy was born February 12, 1936 to...

Doris Ann Jolley

Doris Ann Jolley

Jun 30, 2017

Doris Ann Jolley, age 75, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Batesville, MS.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with a private family interment to follow in Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior...

Roy Douglas Fowler

Roy Douglas Fowler

Jun 30, 2017

Roy Douglas "Doug" Fowler, age 84, passed away at his home in Courtland Friday evening, June 30, 2017. Mr. Fowler is the widower of the late Marjorie Lee Bumpous Fowler.Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow in Eureka Private Cemetery near Courtland, MS....

William Yelverton

William Yelverton

Jun 29, 2017

William Yelverton, age 65, passed away at his home in Sardis today, June 29, 2017. Per Mr. Yelverton's wishes no services will be held.

Robbie Glenn Bell

Robbie Glenn Bell

Jun 26, 2017

Robbie Glenn Bell, age 39, formerly of Marks, passed away in an auto accident in the early morning hours of June 26, 2017 in Memphis, TN. Funeral services for Robbie will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends from...

Billy Gene Crawford

Billy Gene Crawford

Jun 20, 2017

Video Tribute Billy Gene Crawford, age 68, formerly of Grenada, MS, passed away Tuesday evening, June 20, 2017, at his home in Pope, MS. Funeral services for Billy will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 11:00 at Willow Springs Assembly of God Church in Enid. Rev. Tommy Darby and Rev. Billy Davidson will officiate. The family will receive...

Phyllis Renee Brower

Phyllis Renee Brower

Jun 19, 2017

Phyllis Renee Brower, age 53, passed away at her home in Desoto County on June 19, 2017. Funeral Services for Phyllis will be held at 2:00 on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 at Wells. Interment will follow...

Oudia Dalton Clemons

Oudia Dalton Clemons

Jun 18, 2017

Oudia D. Clemons, age 71, passed away Sunday morning, June 18, 2017, in Sarah, MS surrounded by her family.Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with internment to follow in Longtown Cemetery near Crenshaw, MS. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Wells Funeral...

Rickey Griffis

Rickey Griffis

Jun 15, 2017

Rickey Griffis, age 61, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 15, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.The family will be gathering for a memorial service Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Dr. David Ball will be...

Katie Sartin

Katie Sartin

Jun 15, 2017

Katie Sartin, age 93, passed away today, June 15, 2017 at Merit Health in Batesville, MS. The family will hold a private memorial service for Katie at a later date. Wells Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Survivors include 3 children, Katie Mae McGinnis of Crowder, Jimmy Winter of Pope, and Larry Moon of Cleveland,

Betty Faye Manues

Betty Faye Manues

Jun 11, 2017

Betty Faye Manues, age 70, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Landmark of Desoto Nursing Home in Horn Lake, MS.There will be a private family graveside service held for Betty at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Long Creek Cemetery in Courtland, MS. Wells Funeral Home of Batesville has charge of arrangements. Betty was born November 3,...

Margaret Geneva Creel

Margaret Geneva Creel

Jun 9, 2017

Margaret Geneva Croney Creel, age 96, passed away, June 9, 2017, at her home in Sardis, MS.There will be no services held. She will be interred with her husband at Memphis National Cemetery in Memphis, TN. Wells Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Margaret was born April 10, 1921 to the late Pete Croney and Magie Mae Jordan Croney in...

Share by: