Obituaries
Una Mae Hearn
Nov 19, 2024
Una Mae Hearn, age 94, passed away Tuesday November 19, 2024 at Yalobusha Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full obituary will be posted later.
Agnes H. McCloud
Nov 18, 2024
Agnes H. McCloud, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024 in Batesville, Mississippi, at the age of 80. Born on August 2, 1944, in Rena Lara, Mississippi, Agnes lived a life characterized by sweetness, kindness, and an unwavering friendliness that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
For years, Agnes served as the...
John M. Ellis
Nov 13, 2024
John M. Ellis, a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully at his home in Courtland, Mississippi, on November 13, 2024. Born on August 9, 1941, in Tunica, Mississippi, he lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family.
The community will come together to remember and celebrate John's life. A visitation will be...
Paula Lynn Butler Moses
Nov 11, 2024
Paula Lynn Butler Moses, age 68, departed her earthly home on Monday, November 11, 2024, at her residence in Como, MS.
Funeral services for Paula will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Lifepoint Church in Senatobia, MS, with interment to follow at Longtown Cemetery in Crenshaw, MS. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Michael Leslie "Mike" Wilson
Nov 10, 2024
Michael Leslie "Mike" Wilson, born on April 12, 1961, in Sardis, Mississippi, passed away on November 10, 2024, in Oxford, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, whose presence enriched the lives of everyone who knew him.
A service to celebrate Mike's life will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in the...
Jimmy Smith
Nov 9, 2024
James Lee ”Jimmy” Smith Jr, 82 years young, was born on July 3, 1942, to the late James Lee Sr and Vivian Hardin Smith. Jimmy passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Southaven, MS.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 11, 2024, at New Hope Church of God in Batesville, MS with the...
Becky Ann Newton
Nov 1, 2024
Livestream of Memorial Service
Becky Ann Newton, a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away November 1,2024, at the age of 71. Born on March 1, 1953, Becky lived a life full of love, family and meaningful contributions to her community.
Becky's professional journey saw her retire from positions at the Internal Revenue Service and GE Aerospace. Becky found immense joy in...
Patricia Ann Dye
Oct 29, 2024
Patricia Ann Dye, affectionately known as Pat, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 74.
Pat was born on October 3, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Paul Read and Dorris Bishop Read.
Pat dedicated a significant portion of her career to the Nike Factory, where she worked...
Sybil G. Finnie
Oct 28, 2024
Sybil G. Finnie, a loving mother, sister, and grandmother, was born on January 12, 1954, in Helena, Arkansas. After a life filled with love, memories, and devotion to her family, she peacefully passed away on October 28, 2024, at her home in Sardis, Mississippi with her son, Wesley Von Kanel by her side.
Sybil was a source of strength and warmth...
Lona Burns Porter
Oct 27, 2024
In Loving Memory of Lona Bell Burns Porter
Lona, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, at the age of 81. Lona was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her, radiating warmth and kindness like the sunflowers she loved so dearly.
Born on July 14, 1943, in Batesville, Lona grew up with...
William David Marbury
Oct 25, 2024
David Marbury, age 76, a devoted husband, father, and Vietnam War veteran, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford, MS.
Born on November 9th, 1947 to the late William Dosy and Florence Marbury, David spent his life in service to others. David proudly served his country as a member of the United States...
William "James" Milton Faulkner
Oct 25, 2024
William "James" Milton Faulkner, born on November 12, 1937, in Sardis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 25 2024, in his beloved hometown. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
James was born November 12, 1937 to Edward Faulkner and Emma Bowden Faulkner. His mother passed away at the age...
Jeffrey Blake Moorehead
Oct 21, 2024
Jeffrey Blake Moorehead, age 36, died unexpectedly October 21, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oxford.
Blake was born July 1st, 1988, in Oxford, MS to Jeffery Moorehead of Paris, MS and the late Callie Cifreo Hardin of Senatobia, MS. Blake is the father to Kenley Moorehead of Senatobia. He has two brothers, Tyler Hardin of Oxford, Dayton Moorehead of Paris and three...
Joy Wallace Robison
Oct 21, 2024
Joy Wallace Robison, age 91, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at the Jordan River Health Campus in Collierville, Tennessee.
A funeral service for Joy will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Batesville Presbyterian Church with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, Mississippi.
Joy was born on June 14, 1933 to the late...
Jennifer Brown Karr
Oct 20, 2024
Jennifer Brown Karr, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 20, 2024 in Pope, Mississippi, at the age of 58.
Born on October 8, 1966, in Batesville, Mississippi, she lived a life full of creativity and dedication, most notably through her distinguished career with the United States Postal Service. For 34 years, she served the community as...
Deborah Walters Hill
Oct 18, 2024
Deborah Walters Hill, age 56, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at her home in Batesville, MS.
A celebration of Deborah’s life will take place at a later date. Arrangements will be announced once finalized by her family.
Deborah was born on July 2, 1968 to Doris Gamble Henley and the late Lew Wallae Henley in Memphis, TN. She was a devoted...
Robert D. "Bobby" Brown, Jr.
Oct 18, 2024
Robert D. "Bobby" Brown, Jr., a cherished member of the Batesville community, passed away on October 18, 2024 at the age of 88. He was born on April 26, 1936, in Lambert, MS, and spent his later years in Batesville, where he became a beloved figure through through the years.
Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Tueday, October 22, 2024, in...
Jessie Marie Faulkner
Oct 17, 2024
Jessie Marie Faulkner, a devoted homemaker and cherished matriarch, departed this world on October 17, 2024, in Southaven, Mississippi, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Desoto. Born on February 22, 1943, Jessie filled her days with love for her family and unwavering devotion to her faith.
A woman of remarkable warmth and kindness, Jessie loved cooking and sewing, her hands often busy...
Mattie Melton Bland
Oct 16, 2024
Mattie Melton Bland, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Quitman County Health and Rehab facility in Marks, MS.
Funeral services for Mattie will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS....
Shelia Culbreath
Oct 13, 2024
Shelia Joan DeFries Culbreath, age 82, of Batesville, MS, passed away Sunday October 13, 2024 at Azalea Commons in Batesville.
Shelia was born August 8, 1942 in Lake City, AR, to the late Rector Little DeFries and Pearl Copeland DeFries.
A member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Independence, MS for over 50 years, Shelia loved her family especially her children and...
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