Obituaries
Sharron Surrette
Nov 9, 2025
Neva Sharron Surrette, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, left this world on November 9, 2025, at the Yalobusha County Hospital in Water Valley, Mississippi. Born in Grenada, Mississippi, Sharron began her working career at Big Yank, where she honed her skills as a seamstress, bringing warmth and care to everyone through her passion for garment production.In 1967, Sharron married Jerry...
Alma Polk
Nov 8, 2025
Alma Ruth Polk, affectionately known as "Alma," was born on November 20, 1967, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to the union of Andrew and Laura Polk.
At an early age, she united with Springhill North M.B. Church, where she began her spiritual journey. Alma attended the Water Valley School District, where she earned her high school diploma, and later continued her...
Ann Davis
Nov 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Ruth Davis, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who left us peacefully on November 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on November 30, 1936, in Jackson, TN, Ann lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a resilient spirit that inspired everyone she met.For over...
Amy Dalton Lee
Nov 1, 2025
Amy Lee, of Grenada, MS, passed away peacefully in her home on November 1st, 2025, at the age of 60 years old. She was born in August 1965 in Memphis, TN, to Frances and William Dalton. Amy was loved as a wife, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, and a friend. She was a faithful servant to her Lord and...
Charles Hervey
Oct 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles Hervey, a beloved figure in our community, who left us on October 27, 2025, just shy of his 91st birthday. Born on November 28, 1934, in Water Valley, Mississippi, Charles devoted his life to working hard in road maintenance, building the very paths that connect us. His commitment to his work...
Janie "aunt Grace" Mize
Oct 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janie Grace Mize, affectionately known as Aunt Grace, who left this world on October 26, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 8, 1935, in Oxford, Mississippi, Janie was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of so many around her. After finishing Yocona High School, where...
Billy Jean Nelson
Oct 21, 2025
Billy Jean Nelson, 75, of Oakland, Mississippi, passed away at his residence on October 21, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1950, to the late Tommie Lee Nelson and Frances Elizabeth Richards Nelson.
Billy retired after 27 years of dedicated service at Cossar State Park in Oakland, where he was known for his hard work, warm smile, and willingness to...
Meri Higdon
Oct 16, 2025
Today we celebrate the life of Meri Jo Higdon, an unbelievably amazing woman who was a light in everyone's lives. Meri was 61 years old and passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis TN. She was born on September 5, 1964, in Big Spring, TX to the late Earl Miller Higdon and Barbara Jean...
Charles "Rex" Jenkins
Oct 10, 2025
Charles King "Rex" Jenkins
Charles King Jenkins, 56, of Water Valley, MS, died on October 10th, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
He was born on March 17, 1969, to Charles E. Jenkins and Jerry King Jenkins.
He is survived by his mother, Jerry K. Jenkins, of Water Valley, MS, and two brothers: Richard Clark Jenkins of Terry,...
Jason Mooney
Sep 16, 2025
Jason Mooney, 53, passed away September 16, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi surrounded by his family and friends. Services will be handled by Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley, MS.
Jason was born on April 8th, 1972, to Clinton and Mary Katherine Mooney. Jason grew up in Water Valley, MS, and graduated from Hope Christian Academy in 1990. He...
Brad Sutherland
Sep 8, 2025
Brad Russell Sutherland, aged 41, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1984, to Dennis Sutherland and Laura Godwin Sutherland. A proud graduate of the Water Valley High School class of 2002, Brad was well-known for his passion for four-wheelers. He thoroughly enjoyed everything related to them, including buying and selling, working on and...
Teresia Edgar
Sep 3, 2025
Teresia B. Edgar Obituary
WATER VALLEY - Teresia Bagguley Edgar, 94, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at North Mississippi Regional Medical Center in Tupelo,
Born October 12, 1930, in Water Valley to Felix Bagguley and Ovie Pass Bagguley, she was a lifelong resident of Water Valley and a graduate of Water Valley High School. She was also a graduate of...
Jean Marie Walker Craven
Sep 2, 2025
Jean Marie Walker Craven was born on April 30, 1926, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. After high school, she went to work for the Civil Service as an operator with the United States government, which caused her to relocate to the Florida Everglades.
As fate and good timing would have it, this was also near the end of WWII, resulting in Jean...
Patricia Ruth Sansom
Aug 28, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Sansom (nee’ McClaflin), 88, of Water Valley, MS passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Union, Missouri.
She is survived by four sons: James Sansom and wife Linda of Leslie, MO, Tom Sanson of Union, MO, Bruce Sansom of Memphis, TN, and Alex Sansom and wife Kim of Union, MO; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert McClaflin...
Robert "Doug" Riley
2025
Robert Douglas Riley, born March 3, 1965, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Oxford, MS, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. “Doug,” as some people know him, Robert to others was a wonderful, loving, family man. He was a proud graduate of Water Valley High School, Class of 1983, and he also attended Northwest Community College, where he earned his associate's...
Geri Mitchell Cardwell
Aug 24, 2025
Geri Ann Mitchell Cardwell of Tunica, Mississippi, died on Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was 80. She was born on September 20, 1944, to William Gerry “Freck” Mitchell and Ann Mitchell. She was a loving sister to her sister, Clara Sue, and her brother, Ralph.
As a teen, Geri was an accomplished majorette for the Water Valley High School Band. She...
Kennedy Madison Joy
Aug 20, 2025
Kennedy Madison Joy, the beautiful infant daughter of Destiny Jade Yarbrough and Kendarius Maleek Joy, was born and passed on August 20, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Though her journey on this earth was brief, she will definitely be missed by her family and loved ones. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, August 28th, 2025,...
Ina Mae Stewart Steele French
Aug 18, 2025
Ina Mae Stewart Steele French passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. Born on February 21, 1929, in Pine Valley, MS, she was the daughter of the late Alice Newman Stewart and Albert Mayford Stewart. Known for her nurturing nature, Ina Mae naturally took on the role of caretaker as...
Dale Tyler
Aug 16, 2025
Dale Tyler passed away August 16, 2025, at her home in Water Valley, Mississippi at the age of 91, with her husband Bob fondly in her mind and heart and surrounded by her family. Born Eleanor Dale White on April 26, 1934, in Water Valley, MS, she was preceded in death by her husband Bob Tyler, her parents Herman and...
George Rayford Wilbourn
Aug 6, 2025
George Rayford Wilbourn, age 94, of Water Valley, MS passed away peacefully in his own home on August 6, 2025. Rayford was born in Water Valley, MS, on July 18, 1931 to Lucy Blanton Wilbourn and Pete J. Wilbourn. He was a worker all his life starting at 6 years old.
After attending Northwest Community College, he taught school and coached...
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