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Donna Jean Redd

Donna Jean Redd

Jan 5, 2017

Video Memorial TributeDonna Jean Redd, age 44, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, TN. on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 9, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Surrette Cemetery in Arkabutla, MS. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 noon Monday and...

John Robert Green III

John Robert Green III

Jan 1, 2017

John Robert "Johnny" Green III, age 70, of Sardis, passed away on January 1, 2017 in Holly Springs, MS. The family will hold a memorial service for Johnny at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Sardis Church of Christ with visitation beginning at 1:30. Mr. Hal Johnson will officiate with Wells Funeral Home having charge of service....

Rex Allen Malone

Rex Allen Malone

Dec 29, 2016

Rex Allen Malone, age 59, passed away Thursday morning, December 29, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.Rex was born June 22, 1957 to the late Charles Norwood Malone and Nora Whitten Malone in Greenville, MS. Rex was a produce clerk for years for several grocery stores until he retired to Sardis Lake where he loved to fish. He...

Dora Arnold Ciener

Dora Arnold Ciener

Dec 28, 2016

Dora Arnold Ciener, age 90, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living in Oxford, MS. Mrs. Ciener is the widow of the late Samuel Ciener, Jr.Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Temple Beth-El Cemetery in Helena, AR.Mrs. Ciener was born May 11, 1926 in...

Mary Teresa "Maureen" Martindale

Mary Teresa "Maureen" Martindale

Dec 26, 2016

Mary Teresa "Maureen" Martindale, age 81, passed away Monday afternoon, December 26, 2016, at her home in Courtland, MS. Ms. Maureen was the widow of the late Max Dwain Martindale.There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Batesville. The family will receive friends beginning at...

Virginia Moore Hawkins

Virginia Moore Hawkins

Dec 26, 2016

Video Memorial TributeVirginia Moore Hawkins, age 88, passed away Monday morning, December 26, 2016 at Oxford Health and Rehab in Oxford, MS.Funeral services for Mrs. Hawkins will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00...

William "Billy" Antone Pund

William "Billy" Antone Pund

Dec 25, 2016

William Antone "Billy" Pund, age 78, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 25, 2016 at his home in Batesville, MS. Mr. Pund is the former Panola County Road Manager.A memorial service for Mr. Pund will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Batesville. Wells Cremation Service of Batesville has charge. Billy was born...

Larry Joe Pratt, Sr.

Larry Joe Pratt, Sr.

Dec 24, 2016

Video Memorial TributeLarry Joe Pratt, Sr. of Batesville, MS, was born June 1, 1939, in Pope, MS to James and Viola Pratt and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Funeral services for Mr. Pratt will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in Batesville, MS....

Martha Louise Little Barnett

Martha Louise Little Barnett

Dec 24, 2016

Martha Louise Little Barnett, 94, of Hattiesburg, MS, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Petal, MS. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 3 – 6 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg. Services will be Friday, December 30, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS with visitation starting two hours...

Pamela Kay Williams

Pamela Kay Williams

Dec 23, 2016

Video Memorial TributePamela Kay Gibbons Williams, age 54, passed away Friday afternoon, December 23, 2016 near Pope, MS.Funeral services for Pamela will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Bethel...

Cooper Clemens Williams, Jr.

Cooper Clemens Williams, Jr.

Dec 23, 2016

Cooper Clemens Williams, Jr., age 52, passed away Friday afternoon, December 23, 2016 in Pope, MS.Funeral services for Cooper will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. The family will hold a public visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will...

Nelson Lee Stewart

Nelson Lee Stewart

Dec 19, 2016

Video Memorial TributeNelson Lee Stewart, age 24, passed away early Monday morning, December 19, 2016 near Batesville, MS.Funeral services for Nelson will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Dr. Paul Middleton will...

Kimberly Brown Williams

Kimberly Brown Williams

Dec 17, 2016

Video Memorial TributeKimberly Brown Williams, age 51, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at her home in Pope, MS.A memorial service honoring Kim's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Saturday, January 7, 2017 with friends gathering for visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will...

Annette Lynn Snyder

Annette Lynn Snyder

Dec 16, 2016

Video Memorial TributeAnnette Lynn Snyder, age 47, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends beginning at 5:00 P.M. prior to the service. The Reverend Greg Hurt will...

Ruby Corinne Rose

Ruby Corinne Rose

Dec 15, 2016

Ruby Rose, age 103, passed away at Tallahatchie General Hospital Extended Care on December 15, 2016. She was the widow of C.B. Rose. Services for Mrs. Rose will be held Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS with visitation beginning at 1:00 prior to the service. Interment...

Spencer Joe Towles, Jr.

Spencer Joe Towles, Jr.

Dec 15, 2016

Video Memorial TributeSpencer Joe Towles Jr., age 66, passed away at his home in Batesville, MS Thursday, December 15, 2016.The family will hold a memorial service honoring Joe's life at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at New Hope Church of God in Batesville. Joe was born December 9, 1950 to Lima Bass "Jean" Towles and the late Spencer...

Dustin Briscoe

Dustin Briscoe

Dec 11, 2016

Dustin Briscoe, age 42, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Baptist Memorial hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.Dustin was born February 20, 1974 to Charles Wayne Briscoe and the late Rosa Hardin Briscoe in Memphis, TN. Dustin was a salesman during his lifetime and thoroughly enjoyed all sports.  Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory include his...

Alford Ray Darby

Alford Ray Darby

Dec 7, 2016

Video Memorial TributeAlford Ray Darby, age 68, passed away Wednesday evening, December 7, 2016 at the MS State Veterans Home in Oxford, MS.Funeral services for Mr. Darby will be held at 2:00 Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Pope, MS. The family will receive friends beginning at 12 noon prior to the service. Interment will follow...

James F. "Mr. Jim" Tabor

James F. "Mr. Jim" Tabor

Dec 5, 2016

Video Memorial TributeJames F. "Mr. Jim" Tabor, age 76, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at his home in Sardis, MS.Funeral services for Mr. Tabor will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville. The family will receive friends Friday evening at Wells from 5:00 to 8:00. ...

Charles Lamar Barnett, Sr.

Charles Lamar Barnett, Sr.

Dec 4, 2016

Charles Lamar Barnett, Sr., age 89, passed away Sunday morning, December 4, 2016, at the State Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. Mr. Barnett was the widower of the late Dolores W. "Dr. B" Barnett.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church near Batesville, MS with interment to follow in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. The...

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