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James Gray Hailey

James Gray Hailey

Aug 25, 2017

James Gray "Jim" Hailey, age 82, of Pope, MS., passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis TN. Friday, August 25, 2017. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 27, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Pope, MS. The family will be receiving friends prior...

Candace Drake Belk

Candace Drake Belk

Aug 24, 2017

Candace Drake Belk, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 24, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born on Christmas day in 1948 in Batesville, MS, where she resided for most of her life. Funeral services for Candace will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of...

Barbara Ann White Riley

Barbara Ann White Riley

Aug 20, 2017

Barbara Ann White Riley, age 82, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at University of MS Medical Center in Grenada, MS.Funeral services for Ms. Riley will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, August 24, 2017 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 to...

William F. "Billy" Burnett

William F. "Billy" Burnett

Aug 17, 2017

William F. "Billy" Burnett Sr., age 81, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven, MS.Funeral services for Mr. Burnett will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Batesville. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 prior to the service. Interment will follow at Forrest Memorial Park...

Ronald Earl Brown

Ronald Earl Brown

Aug 13, 2017

Ronald Earl Brown, age 61, passed away at him home in Grenada, MS on August 13, 2017. Ronald, was born December 27, 1955 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to the late Joe Edward Brown and Betty Daniel Brown. Ronald was a graduate of South Panola High School in Batesville. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Ronald was...

Micki Gray Coplan

Micki Gray Coplan

Aug 5, 2017

Micki Gray Coplan, age 84, of Niceville FL, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 5th, 2017 with her family by her side. She was at last, reunited with her husband and love of her life, Bob Coplan and her beloved son, Gary Coplan.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Liz Coplan, Karen Lewis (Rick) and Pam Coplan; former...

Stephen Daniel Stiles

Stephen Daniel Stiles

Aug 3, 2017

Stephen Daniel "Steve" Stiles, age 59, passed away at his home near Sardis, MS on August 3, 2017. Funeral services for Steve will be held on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 12 noon at New Hope Baptist Church in Harmontown. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery. ...

Charles Leland Still

Charles Leland Still

Jul 28, 2017

Charles Leland Still, age 86, passed away Friday morning, July 28, 2017, at his home in Courtland, MS. Mr. Still is the widower of the late Louise Harper Still.Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 31, 2017, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. The will be receiving friends...

Guillermina Combs

Guillermina Combs

Jul 26, 2017

Guillermina Combs, age 89, passed away Wednesday morning, July 26, 2017, at her daughters home near Batesville, MS.Guillermina was born June 25, 1928 to the late Gonzalo Ponce and Jimana Ponce in Tela Atlantida Honduras. She was a homemaker during her lifetime. Guillermina is the widow of Paul Combs.  Survivors include 3 children; Reyna Hollinger of Batesville, Nuria Combs of...

Jimmie H. "Bubba" Hardin, Jr.

Jimmie H. "Bubba" Hardin, Jr.

Jul 23, 2017

Jimmie H. "Bubba" Hardin, Jr. age 52, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 23, 2017 at his home in Sardis, MS.There will be a graveside service held for Bubba at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Forrest Memorial Park. Those honored to be pallbearers are Don Ward, Gene Carlisle, Buddy Mills, James Curlee, Heath Hudson, and Michael Page. Wells...

James "Clint" Clinten Hamm

James "Clint" Clinten Hamm

Jul 16, 2017

James "Clint" Clinten Hamm, age 58, passed away at his home in Batesville on July 16, 2017. The family will hold a memorial gathering to Honor Clint's memory on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Formal Military Honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. Clint was born May 3, 1959...

Karen Diane Demaree

Karen Diane Demaree

Jul 15, 2017

Karen Diane Watson Demaree, age 72, passed away at her home near Como, MS on July 15, 2017. A Memorial Service for Karen will be held at 2:00 Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Como United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Wells Funeral Home of Batesville MS has charge of arrangements.  Karen was...

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...

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