Obituaries
Yvonne Easley Vance
Nov 5, 2026
Yvonne Easley Vance, 89, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Oxford, MS. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM, also at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. A graveside will follow at Vance Cemetery. Bro....
Jimmy Wilson Simmons
Nov 4, 2026
It is with a heavy heart but a spirit of gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Jimmy Wilson Simmons, age 81, who went to his forever home on November 4, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Oxford in Oxford, MS. Born on September 18, 1945, in Mississippi to Woodrow and Mary Ramay Simmons, Jimmy was truly a...
Thomas Allen Mcminn
Nov 1, 2026
Thomas Allen McMinn, age 72, passed away on November 1, 2026. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Jumper's Chapel Cemetery.A complete obituary will be posted once it has been made available.
Binford Watkins Turnage
Oct 11, 2026
Live funeral service can be seen HERE
Binford Watkins Turnage, 88, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. A funeral service celebrating Mr. Binnie’s life will be Saturday, October 17, 2026, at First Baptist Church at...
Robert Glynn "Bob" Brooks
Oct 2, 2026
Robert Glynn “Bob” Brooks, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2026, in Oxford, MS.
Bob attended school in Water Valley and continued his education at Mississippi State University graduating with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps (active and reserves), retiring with the rank of Lieutenant...
Montgomery Young "Monte" Terrell, Jr.
Oct 2, 2026
Montgomery Young Terrell, Jr., went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 2, 2026, at his home in Water Valley, MS. He was born December 23, 1932, in Sardis, MS, to Montgomery Young Terrell, Sr., and Ola Jewel Taylor Terrell.
Monte was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Fayne Brooks Terrell, his father, Montgomery Young Terrell Sr., his...
Agnes Faye Montgomery
Sep 20, 2026
Agnes Faye Montgomery, 82, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her home in Water Valley, MS. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM , with the funeral service immediately following at 11:00 AM , all at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Bro. Curt Presley will officiate. Interment will be at Oak Hill...
Diann Q Crocker
Sep 13, 2026
Diann Quarles Crocker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the age of 75. Diann was born on July 2, 1951, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, and spent much of her life in the Randolph community where she attended school. Known for her outspoken nature and strong-willed spirit, Diann's warmth and love were felt by...
Dorothy M Dennis
Sep 13, 2026
Dorothy "Dot" McGregor Dennis, age 76, of Yalobusha County, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home with family beside her on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born in Newton, Mississippi, on December 3, 1949.
Growing up, she was the youngest of three children. She enjoyed being outside and trailing her big brother and her daddy, Reverend Daniel McGregor. She helped her...
Christopher Bryan Potts Sr.
Sep 10, 2026
Christopher Bryan Potts, age 54, of Water Valley, MS went to his forever home Thursday at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born April 4, 1972, to Maxie and Ruth (Miller) Potts.
A visitation remembering Chris' life will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in the Gardiner Room of Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until...
Phyllis Harding Norwood
Sep 9, 2026
Phyllis Harding Norwood, age 78, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama. She was born on January 7, 1948, to David A. Lonzo Harding and Marjorie Hallmark Harding.
Phyllis truly loved Caring for others. She lived a life of service, caring for her family and the children of many others. She began at Keith's Daycare and...
Warner Claiborne Webb
Sep 1, 2026
Warner Claiborne "Clay" Webb, a devoted soldier, loving father, and cherished member of the Union West community, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on January 20, 1929, in Oxford, Mississippi, he was the son of sharecroppers and cultivated a strong work ethic from an early age, which he carried throughout his life.At the...
Dr. James Robert Bell
Aug 26, 2026
James Robert Bell, a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and child and servant of God, transitioned peacefully from his life on earth on August 26, 2026 in Oxford, Mississippi at the age of 89. Born October 5, 1936, in Water Valley, Mississippi, he was the son of James Noel Bell and Marcella Ramzy Bell.
After dating in high...
Thomas Franklin Hill Sr
Aug 21, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Hill, Sr., age 85, of Water Valley, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026.
Tommy was born on April 24, 1941, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to Alfred Bennett Hill, Sr. and Vearl Hensley Hill. A lifelong member of the Water Valley community, Tommy was a graduate of Water Valley High School and Northwest Community College. He proudly...
Williiam "Bill" Clinton Jones
Aug 18, 2026
William "Bill" Clinton Jones passed away on August 18, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Water Valley, Mississippi, at the age of 62. Born on February 3, 1964, in Water Valley, Bill spent his entire life rooted in the community that shaped him.
Bill was a proud graduate of Water Valley High School, earning his diploma in 1982. He forged a...
John David Potts
Aug 14, 2026
John David Potts, 66, of Water Valley, MS, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on August 14, 2026. He was born March 25, 1960, to Ira Elton “Bill” Potts and Mary Ellen (Mixon) Potts. John David grew up on the family farm, where he developed a deep love for farm life, driving trucks, and taking care...
Peggy Jo Horn
Aug 13, 2026
Peggy Jo Horn 84, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Oxford, MS. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Peggy was born September 2, 1941, in Milan, TN, the second of six children born to Thomas and Dorothy Stewart Whitt. Peggy was outgoing and caring, and truly...
Gary Steven Dickey
Aug 12, 2026
Gary Steven Dickey, affectionately known as Steve, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at his home. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m., all at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Bro. Billy Childs will officiate. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Steve...
Gladys Ruth Whitten
Aug 11, 2026
Gladys Ruth Whitten, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN. A graveside will be held at a later date. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She was married to the love of her life,...
Willie A. Hyatt, Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
Willie A. Hyatt, Jr., affectionately known as "W.A.," 63, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, in Jackson, MS. No services are planned at this time. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
W.A. was a hardworking and independent man who took great pride in his work. A talented mechanic, he was well known for his skill and dedication throughout...
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