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Obituaries

Elenar Bonner Freeman

Elenar Bonner Freeman

Oct 4, 2024

Elenar Bonner Freeman, age 86, passed away Friday morning, October 4, 2024 at the Pinnacle Assisted Living in Oxford, MS. 

A graveside service to celebrate Elenar's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. 

A complete obituary will be provided once finalized by her family. 

Bridget Michelle Holloway Burks

Bridget Michelle Holloway Burks

Oct 1, 2024

Bridget Michelle Holloway Burks, age 54, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Pope, MS. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced once finalized by her family. 

James Thomas “Tommy” Bonner, Jr.

James Thomas “Tommy” Bonner, Jr.

Sep 29, 2024

With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the passing of James Thomas (Tommy) Bonner, Jr., a cherished son, veteran, and beloved father. Born on April 2, 1954, Tommy transitioned from this life on September 29, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love.

Tommy dedicated over 16 years to the Batesville...

Robert Holloway

Robert Holloway

Sep 27, 2024

Robert Eugene “Bob” Holloway, Sr.

Robert Eugene “Bob” Holloway, Sr., of Sardis, MS, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. Born on September 28, 1928, in Wynne, Arkansas, Bob was the beloved son of the late Herman D. Holloway and Arnett Williams Holloway.

Bob dedicated his life to farming with Elaine and their sons, beginning as a dairy farmer and later raising...

Dennie Louis Yates

Dennie Louis Yates

Sep 27, 2024

Dennie Louis Yates, age, 80, of Batesville, MS, passsed away Friday September 27, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Yates was the husband of Tammy Yates.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Jeanne Gail Faulkner Hopper

Jeanne Gail Faulkner Hopper

Sep 26, 2024

Jeanne Gail Faulkner Hopper, a beloved teacher and devoted member of her community, passed away on September 26, 2024 in her hometown of Batesville, Mississippi. Born on November 8, 1969, she made an indelible mark during her 18 years as a dedicated educator, nurturing and inspiring countless students

Jeanne was a proud graduate of South Panola High School, class of 1988,...

Margaret Waller Moore

Margaret Waller Moore

Sep 25, 2024

Margaret Waller Moore, age 92, entered her into her eternal rest Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Batesville, MS. 

Funeral services for Margaret will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the Batesville First Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. Margaret will be...

Linda "Fay" Russell Woodard

Linda "Fay" Russell Woodard

Sep 20, 2024

Linda “Fay” (Russell) Woodard, age 78, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 20th, 2024 at Sardis Community Nursing Home in Sardis, MS. She was a wife, mother, and grandmother of many talents--some of which included sewing, quilting, painting, canning, cooking southern food, and gardening. Her green-thumb produced vegetable gardens (especially her tomatoes) and flowering plants like no other!

Fay was born...

Debra Elaine Tutor Roberson

Debra Elaine Tutor Roberson

Sep 18, 2024

Debra Elaine Tutor Roberson, age 62, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Batesville, MS. 

Funeral services for Debra will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2024 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Cheryl Redd Dalton

Cheryl Redd Dalton

Sep 18, 2024

Cheryl Redd Dalton, age 69, passed away Wednesday morning, September 18, 2024 at her home in Sarah, MS. 

Funeral services for Cheryl will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Evansville Baptist Church in Coldwater, MS with the interment to follow there at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour...

Mary Dean Lewellen

Mary Dean Lewellen

Sep 17, 2024

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Mary Dean Lewellen, age 71, of Batesville, MS, passed away Tuesday September 17, 2024 at the home of her son.

The family will receive friends Thursday September 19, 2024 from 5pm until 7pm at Well Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Friday September 20, 2024 at 11am in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral...

William Boyce "Crow" Crowell, Jr.

William Boyce "Crow" Crowell, Jr.

Sep 14, 2024

If you’re reading this, I’m not here anymore.

That wasn’t how I’d planned it. I still have lots of golf to play, grand kids to watch grow up, places I want to travel, Ole Miss games I want to go see. I still have lots of things I want to enjoy with my wife, Temple.

But at least I have the time...

Thomas G. Kennedy

Thomas G. Kennedy

Sep 10, 2024

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Thomas G. Kennedy, age 86, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  

A memorial service to honor the life of Thomas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the inurnment to follow at Forrest...

Mary Tom Mills Vance

Mary Tom Mills Vance

Sep 9, 2024

Mary Tom Mills Vance, a beloved retired English teacher, passed away on September 9, 2024, in Clinton, Mississippi, surrounded by the love of her two children. Born on April 1, 1947, in the small town of Kosciusko, Mississippi, Mary Tom lived a life rich in love, education, and faith.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Batesville...

Barbara McDaniel

Barbara McDaniel

Sep 5, 2024

Barbara McDaniel, age 85, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital-Extended Care Facility in Charleston, MS. 

Funeral services for Barbara will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00...

Mary Rhyne Holley

Mary Rhyne Holley

Sep 5, 2024

Mary Rhyne Holley, a radiant beacon of joy and warmth, transitioned from this world on September 5, 2024, at the age of 70 in Southaven, Mississippi. Born on December 5, 1953, in West Memphis, Arkansas, Mary blossomed into a fun-loving spirit who embraced life with an unyielding passion and an infectious smile. Her laughter echoed through the rooms she graced,...

Betty Morrow Aldridge

Betty Morrow Aldridge

Aug 31, 2024

Betty Morrow Aldridge, a cherished member of the Batesville community, passed away on August 31, 2024, in Coldwater, MS, at the age of 90. Born on January 25, 1934, in Courtland, MS, Betty was a beacon of compassion and care to all who knew her. Her steadfast dedication to her family and her friends defined her existence. Throughout her lifetime,...

Rick Stubblefield

Rick Stubblefield

Aug 25, 2024

Rick Stubblefield, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his home near Courtland, MS. 

A celebration of Rick's life will be held at Shiloh Methodist Church on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 am.

He was born on February 12, 1958 to the late Tom Stubblefield and Sharlon Martin Stubblefield in Canton, MS. Rick was a devoted employee for...

Bonnie Gail Weeks

Bonnie Gail Weeks

Aug 25, 2024

Bonnie Gail Weeks, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her home in Pope, MS surrounded by family. 

Funeral services for Gail will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at...

Timothy L. "Tim" Douglas

Timothy L. "Tim" Douglas

Aug 20, 2024

Timothy L. "Tim" Douglas, age 53, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at his home in Sardis, MS. 

A celebration of Tim's life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the memorial service. 

Tim was born on September 6,...

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