Obituaries
Robert Biggers
Jul 3, 2024
Robert Biggers, age 85, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his home near Marks, MS surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 7, 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. The family will receive friends beginning...
Gary L. Tippit
Jul 2, 2024
Gary Lloyd Tippit, a dedicated Justice Court Judge for the 1st Judicial District of Yalobusha County, peacefully passed away on July 2, 2024, in Oakland, Mississippi.
Services to honor the life of Gary Lloyd Tippit will be held at Wells Funeral Home in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel. A visitation will take place on July 5th from 5:00 PM to 8:00...
Joy Gardenia "Missy" Woods
Jul 2, 2024
Joy Gardenia "Missy" Woods, age 69, peacefully passed away at the Springs Harrison in Arkansas. Joy was born on the 24th of March, 1955, in Charleston, Mississippi, to her loving parents Charlie Turner and Mildred Shelton Turner.
Affectionatley known as Missy, she worked as a seamstress showcasing her talent and creativity through her needle and thread. Apart from her career, Missy...
Alfred Boyd "Red" Jamison
Jun 30, 2024
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Alfred Boyd "Red" Jamison, known for his skill as an auto mechanic and having worked for Barringer Chevrolet in Marks for years, sadly passed away at his home in Batesville, MS on June 30, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1953, in Ruleville, MS to the late Charlie M. Jamison and Margaret Elizabeth Worley Jamison.
Throughout his...
Everett Mixon
Jun 29, 2024
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Everett Riley Mixon, age 35, of Batesville, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his home.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2pm in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends two hours prior, beginning at Noon. Interment will follow in Forrest Memorial Park.
Everett was...
Johnna Kay Ashmore
Jun 28, 2024
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Johnna Kay Ashmore, known affectionately as "Fuzzy", passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at her home in Courtland, MS surrounded by her family at the age of 60.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Monday, July 1, 2024 for visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral...
Paul E. Williamson
Jun 26, 2024
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Paul E. Williamson, known affectionately as Papa, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS. He was born on May 11, 1934, Columbus, MS to the late Emmitt Dalton Williamson and Mary Electra Coleman Williamson.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, with a visitation...
Thomas Lee Sneed
Jun 26, 2024
Thomas Lee Sneed, a retired heavy equipment operator known for his dedication to his work passed away at his home on June 26, 2024, in Courtland, MS. Born on April 28, 1947, in Quitman County, Thomas leaves behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and love.
Thomas served his country with honor in the Mississippi National Guard, showing his commitment to...
Frankie Williams Allen
Jun 23, 2024
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Frankie Williams Allen, age 86, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Crystal Health and Rehabilitation in Greenwood, MS. She was the widow of Mr. Billy Q. Allen.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow...
Ronald Eugene Carrback
Jun 19, 2024
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Ronald Eugene Carrback, known affectionately as "Coondog", passed away on June 19, 2024, in his hometown of Batesville, MS. He was born on April 6, 1946, in Batesville, where he spent his life leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024 in the Martin...
Ronnie E. Chaney
Jun 19, 2024
Ronnie E. Chaney, a dedicated farmer known for his unwavering work ethic and kind heart, passed away at his home in Batesville, MS. on June 19, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1951, in Lambert, Mississippi to the late Henry Benson and Bertha Cannon Chaney.
A Memorial Gathering followed by a Memorial Service to celebrate Ronnie's life will be held...
James Chadwick
Jun 19, 2024
James Warren Chadwick, 61, of Batesville MS passed away June 19, 2024 at his home.He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Warren was born on November 10, 1962 in Slidell, LA. He lived in Texas and Louisiana before settling in Mississippi. In his free time he enjoyed the outdoors;...
Bro. Eugene Howell
Jun 18, 2024
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Bro. Eugene Howell, age 89, a beloved Minister who dedicated 57 years of his life to preaching and spreading the Gospel, peacefully passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024 at his home in Batesville, Mississippi. Born on February 22, 1935, Bro. Howell touched the lives of many through his faith, wisdom, and kindness.
Throughout his remarkable ministry spanning over...
Billye June Cordel Smith
Jun 18, 2024
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Billye June Cordel Smith passed away peacefully at The Pinnacle of Oxford on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Billye was born on July...
Homer Lee Finnie
Jun 16, 2024
Homer Lee Finnie, age 73, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Azaela Commons in Batesville, Mississippi. He was born on June 8, 1951, in his beloved hometown of Batesville, Mississippi to the late William Homer Finnie and Betty Lee Gordon Finnie.
A visitation to celebrate Homer's life will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 12:00 PM to...
Linda Williams Joiner
Jun 15, 2024
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Linda Williams Joiner, age 80, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at The Pinnacle in Oxford, Mississippi.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 for visitation from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00...
Janet Annette Ray
Jun 13, 2024
Janet Annette Ray, age 76, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the North Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born on April 16, 1948, in Sardis, MS, to her loving parents Marvin Ray and Ruth Phelps Ray.
There will be a memorial service held for Janet at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2023 at Tocowa...
Dovie Anderson Watts
Jun 13, 2024
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Dovie Hardy Anderson Watts, beloved by many, passed away on June 13, 2024 at the Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. She was only 63 years old.
Services to honor and celebrate Dovie's life will be held at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on June 22, 2024. A Memorial Gathering will take place from 1:30 PM to 2:30...
George Ronald "Ron" Ware
Jun 9, 2024
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George Ronald “Ron” Ware, age 57, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in the Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven, MS.
A memorial service to honor and remember Ron’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, Mississippi. The family will receive...
Mary Ann "Jody" Byars
Jun 9, 2024
Mary Ann "Jody" Byars, age 65, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her home in Batesville, MS.She was born on September 21, 1958, in Sledge, MS to the late Ralph and Mary Idell Moore Cox. Jody was a very dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant in many different nursing homes and later in home health.Jody, as she was fondly called...
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This is a collection of obituaries for Batesville, Mississippi.
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