Obituaries
James Woodrow Stone
Aug 9, 2023
Chuck Stone, age 66 passed away Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, at his home in Water Valley. Born April 12th, 1957 in Memphis, TN. Mr.Stone was the son of the late Ernest and Betty P. Stone. Mr. Stone retired from Cargill Inc. in Memphis, TN. Chuck enjoyed playing baseball and basketball during his highschool days. He enjoyed fishing and hunting on...
William Aubrey Avant
Aug 6, 2023
William Aubrey Avant Jr, born August 3, 1946; went home to be with the Lord on Sunday August 6, 2023 at the MS Veterans Home in Oxford. MS after a brave battle with an extended illness. Known to everyone as “Sonny” William was a hardworking dependable man who would help anyone who needed it without question. He was a 2nd...
William Clowney Vaughn
Aug 4, 2023
"Dub be good." W.C. "Dub" Vaughn, age 75, of Jackson, MS passed away August 4th, 2023. He was born September 7, 1947 in Water Valley, MS. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lu Vaughn, his two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathryn Borer (Luke) and Meagan Backes (Jayson), and his grandsons William Borer, Henry Borer and Elijah Backes. He is also...
Jason Michael Price
Aug 2, 2023
Jason Michael Price, age 37 of Water Valley passed from this life Aug 2, 2023 at his home. He was born Jan 21,1986 in Jackson, MS. Jason was a free spirit and lived life on his own terms. He loved fishing, hunting, golfing and had a love of horses. He was loved by his friends and family and will be...
Dollie Hughes Smith
Jul 31, 2023
Dollie Hughes Smith, age 96, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home in Water Valley, MS. She was born April 15, 1927, in Water Valley, MS to the late Albert and Cola (Lindsey) Hughes. One of fifteen children, Dollie understood the hardships and responsibilities of growing up in a large family, especially during...
Henry Earl Reeves
Jul 30, 2023
Henry Earl Reeves passed away July 30, 2023 peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Henry was born April 19, 1940 to Clarence Sr. and Earl Kay Brewer Reeves. He married Sue Koonce and together they had four children. Henry later married Alice Lee and they spent 32 wonderful years together. Henry worked at Rockwell Industries in Grenada for 35...
Ronald Clinton "Bubba" Jenkins Jr.
Jul 19, 2023
Ronald Clinton "Bubba" Jenkins Jr, age 58, of Banner, MS went to his forever home Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home. He was born April 30, 1965, in Oxford, MS to Ronald Jenkins Sr. and the late Patricia (Sartin) Jenkins. Bubba graduated from Bruce High School in 1983. Even before graduating, Bubba worked at the family business in Water...
Marjorie Dickey Smith
Jul 18, 2023
Marjorie Dickey Smith, age 87, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. She was born August 17, 1935, in Calhoun County, MS to the late Rex and Maggie Dickey. Ms. Margie as she was lovingly referred to by all that knew her, married the...
Lavonde Athelma Velez
Jul 8, 2023
LaVonde Athelma Marlin Velez, age 90, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. One of fifteen children, she was born April 30, 1933, in Traverse City, MI to Orin and Dena Marlin. After marrying the love of her life, Carmelo Velez on January 16,...
George William Stewart
Jul 4, 2023
George William Stewart, 69, of Water Valley, MS, departed from this life July 4, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 27, 1954 in Clarksdale, MS to the late George and Shirley (Jenkins) Stewart. George worked at Borg-Warner in Water Valley for many years doing mechanics. He could also be found working on all different machines, riding his...
William Eugene "Gene" Willard
Jun 25, 2023
William Eugene “Gene” Willard, age 63, of Oakland, MS passed from this life Sunday, June 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1960, in Greensboro, NC to the late James Sr and Martha (Greer) Willard. Being brought up in North Carolina, Gene attended Trinity High school in Trinity NC. After school, Gene went right to work starting...
Kristen Nicole Smith
Jun 17, 2023
Kristen Nicole Smith, age 22, of Water Valley, MS began her earthly journey August 11, 2000, in Oxford, MS being born to Carlos and Cindy Schwinn Smith. She went to her forever home Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Kristen was a happy, loving, and selfless person who enjoyed being a mother to her daughter...
Linda Carol Claus
Jun 15, 2023
Linda Carol Jones Claus, age 60, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born February 1, 1963, in Water Valley, MS to the late Herman Glen and Corrie (Gardiner) Jones. Being born in Water Valley, Linda attended and graduated from Water Valley High School in 1981. Being...
Charlene Boxx
Jun 8, 2023
Charlene Chapman Boxx, age 96, of Coffeeville, MS, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 13, 1926, in Cascilla, MS, to the late Christopher Corace and Hattie Rae (Shackelford) Chapman. After finishing high school at Jeff Davis in Water Valley, MS, where she was valedictorian, Charlene moved to Memphis,...
Bettye Lyon
May 28, 2023
Bettye Jean Lyon, age 95, of Water Valley, MS, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka, MS. She was born March 31, 1928, in Memphis, TN to the late Douglas and Myrtle (Bryant) Cooper. A graveside service will take place on Friday, June 2, at 11:00 AM, at Oak Hill Cemetery in...
Clister Hervey
May 27, 2023
Clister Hervey was born on March 27, 1927, to the late Everlina and Ira Hervey. She accepted Christ at an early age and served faithfully on the mother board. She was a home-maker, a wonderful cook, and she loved her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was married to the late Wadell Macllock, and with him having three...
George E. Laird
May 25, 2023
George E Laird, age 71, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Baptist hospital in Memphis, TN. He was born July 10, 1951, in South Bend, IN to the late Oscar and Margaret (Eversol) Laird. George honorably served our country in the United States Army where he received 3 medals including a purple heart....
Gordon Louis Andrews
May 23, 2023
Dr. Gordon Louis Andrews of Water Valley, MS went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2023 surrounded by his family. The youngest of four siblings, he was born on September 22, 1945, to Euna (Songy) and Charles Lee Andrews, Sr., in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Destrehan High School. He later began his collegiate studies with a...
Marjorie Ann Godwin
May 19, 2023
Water Valley – Daughter, sister, wife, Momma, Granny, Aunt and friend; she was this and so much more. Marjorie Ann Harbison Godwin, 88, went home to be with her Lord on Friday morning, May 19, 2023 at her home in Water Valley, attended by her family. Margie (as most people know her) was born September 10, 1934 to Joseph Thomas...
Flora Bell Bland
May 16, 2023
Flora Bell Bland was born on August 26, 1942 in Taylor, MS to the late Eddie McGee and Ossie Martin McGee. To this union twelve children were born. Four brothers Edward Earl McGee, James McGee, Chester McGee, and Tommy McGee proceeded her in death. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined North Hopewell M.B. Church of Taylor, MS....
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