Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Zelphia Fay Martin
Aug 19, 2024
Zelphia Fay Martin, 76, of Coldwater, MS, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on August 18, 2024 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Batesville, MS.
She was born August 28, 1948 to the late Ervin V. George and Ora N. George.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband, James Martin; two sisters, Emma Jean...
Richard Cox Talley
Aug 19, 2024
Richard Cox Talley, age 87, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Panola Medical Center in Batesville, Mississippi.
Richard was born on June 27, 1937 in Adrian, Missouri and honorably served our country in the U.S. Air Force. For most of his life, his career was in construction. Richard was a devoted contractor for the former Jim Walter Homes. He...
Fred Claitor Bailey, Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
Fred Claitor Bailey, Jr., age 81, of Sardis, MS, passed away Friday August 16, 2024 at Sardis Nursing Home.
A graveside service will be held Monday August 19, 2024 at 9am at Magnolia Cemetery.
Fred was born February 6, 1943 in Lambert, MS to the late Fred Claitor Bailey and Marjorie Roberts Bailey. A member of Crowder Baptist Church, Fred's church family...
William "Bill" David Robinson
Aug 15, 2024
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William "Bill" David Robinson, age 80, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service.
Bill...
Ovie Sue Jenkins
Aug 14, 2024
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Ovie Sue Jenkins, age 92, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital-Extended Care Facility in Charleston, MS surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS....
Scarlett Renee' Ware
Aug 12, 2024
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Scarlett Renee' Ware, age 61, of Batesville, MS, bid farewell to this world on August 12, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford, MS. She was born on October 31, 1962, in Memphis, TN.
Scarlett's Renee's vivacious personality was evident to all who knew her.A strong Christian and firm believer in Christ, she was someone who...
Baby Joy Rutherford Welch
Aug 11, 2024
In loving memory of Baby Joy Rutherford Welch, a cherished soul who graced this earth with her presence for 93 beautiful years. Baby Joy, a retired seamstress from Fruit of the Loom, departed from us on Sunday August 11, 2024, at her home in Abbeville, Mississippi, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those...
Doug Paige
Aug 9, 2024
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Doug Paige, age 65, passed away Friday August 9, 2024 at Highland Hills Medical Center in Senatobia, MS.
A visitation for friends and family to pay their respects to Doug will be held at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday,...
Clifford Albert Olson, Jr.
Aug 9, 2024
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Clifford Albert Olson, Jr., fondly known as "Topper", passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at his home in Courtland, MS.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...
Ruth Neely Jernigan
Aug 8, 2024
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Ruth Neely Jernigan, age 89, of Hernando, MS, passed away Thursday August 8, 2024 at her home.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday August 14, 2024 at 11am in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 10am. Interment will follow in Hebron Cemetery.
Ruth was born August 15,...
Jeanette Luttrell
Aug 7, 2024
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Jeanette Luttrell, 71, of Batesville, MS, passed away Wednesday August 7, 2024 at her home.
A memorial service will be held Saturday August 17, 2024 at 2pm in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
Jeanette was born May 1, 1953 in Florence, AL, to the late Burlon Jones...
Jackie Davis
Aug 6, 2024
Mary Jacquelyn "Jackie" Davis passed away on August 6, 2024, in Oxford, MS at Baptist Memorial Hospital.
She was born on August 27, 1943, in Batesville, MS to the late Thomas Jack Klyce and Mary Lillian Jones Putnam.
Jackie was known for her kind soul and dedicated her working years to Batesville American Manufacturing Company where she was the payroll clerk. She...
Connie Parrott Waldrup
Aug 3, 2024
Constance Louise “Connie” Parrott Waldrup of Batesville, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi. She was the wife of the late William Jennings “Bubba” Waldrup. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Batesville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jerry...
Patricia Appleton Segars
Aug 2, 2024
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Patricia Appleton Segars, 76, of Batesville, MS, passed away Friday August 2, 2024 at Panola Medical Center in Batesville.
The funeral service will be held Saturday August 10, 2024 at 11am in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior beginning at 10am. Interment will follow in Forrest Memorial...
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