Obituaries
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...
Patsy Elliott
Aug 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patsy Poe Elliott, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life on August 2, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on December 11, 1945, in Grenada, Mississippi, Patsy was a cherished member of the Water Valley community and a shining example of warmth, kindness, and...
Gary Crafton
Aug 1, 2025
Gary Lynn Crafton passed away at his home in Water Valley, MS, on August 01, 2025. Gary was born on July 05, 1953, to the late Walter and Jeanette (Logan) Crafton. He attended school at John Rundle High School in Grenada, MS, until it burned down when he was a sophomore, and then graduated from Grenada High School in 1972.
After...
Henry Gualtieri
Jul 29, 2025
Henry Donald Gualtieri, a cherished friend, brother, father, and grandfather, will be remembered for his unwavering spirit and generosity. Born on August 16, 1951, in Brooklyn, NY, Henry lived a life filled with adventures and acts of kindness until he passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 29, 2025.
After completing high school in California, Henry honorably served his country...
Paul Odom
Jul 22, 2025
Dr. Paul LeRoy Odom passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will take place at First Baptist Church, Water Valley, Mississippi on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm. The Rev. Randy Bain will officiate. A private family graveside...
Clifford Irving Phillips, Jr.
Jul 18, 2025
With great sorrow of heart, we announce the unexpected passing of Clifford Irving Phillips, Jr., age 57, of Water Valley, MS. He was born April 22, 1968 to Clifford Irving Phillips, Sr. and Gladys Corrine Smith Phillips in Beloit, Wisconsin. Cliff spent his formative years in Beloit, where he and his slightly younger brother, Charles, developed an inseparable bond that...
Dean Callahan
Jul 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeanette Dean Callahan, who left this world peacefully at home on July 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on May 29, 1943, in Water Valley, Mississippi, Dean was a cherished member of her community, known for her unwavering faith, generosity, and nurturing spirit.Dean was married for 59...
Konner Wayne Skelton
Jul 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Konner Wayne Skelton, a vibrant soul whose spirit shone brightly during his time among us. Born on June 28, 2000, in Southaven, MS, Konner was a cherished son, brother, and friend. He departed this world on July 6, 2025, leaving behind a tapestry of love and laughter woven through...
Glenda Griffith
Jul 4, 2025
Glenda Faye Hall Griffith, 84, was born to Helen White Hall & Leslie Exelle Hall on August 30, 1940 & went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 4, 2025. She loved family with all her heart & was big sister to 3 brothers. As a teen, she enjoyed being a majorette with the school band in Clarksdale....
Kimberly Lynn Tatum
Jul 3, 2025
Kimberly Lynn Tatum, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and grandmother, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 52, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN, after bravely battling cancer. She was born on August 2, 1972, in Oxford, MS, to Dwight and Martha (McCullar) Tatum, and her spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Denise Tate
Jun 26, 2025
Denise Clement Tate, 56, of Southaven, MS, passed away on June 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born December 29, 1968, in Statesboro, GA, Denise was the daughter of Travis and Norma Clement (Campbell).
Denise graduated from Water Valley High School in 1987 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of...
Jimmy Cofer
Jun 25, 2025
Jimmy Glenn Cofer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 72. Born on May 31, 1953, Jimmy lived a life defined by strength, determination, service, and a love that touched everyone who knew him.
Though his early life brought great challenges, Jimmy rose above each challenge with resilience and grit. He put himself through...
James Tate
Jun 13, 2025
James Albert Tate, passed from this life on June 13, 2025, at his home in Water Valley, MS. Born on April 15, 1939, in Water Valley, Jim lived a full life, most notably serving in the Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller after graduating high school in 1957. After his service, Jim spent around 50 years in retail sales,...
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