Obituaries
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....
Shirley Mathis Jones
May 8, 2023
Shirley L. Mathis Jones, age 84, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Monday, May 8, 2023 at Yalobusha County Hospital. She was born June 25, 1938, in Yalobusha County to the late Carmon and Lucille (Mooney) Mathis. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in the Gardiner Room of Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 12:00 PM...
Vonda Kay Stone
May 5, 2023
Vonda Kay Stone, 52, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home with family by her side. A private graveside service was held Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Seven Oaks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Kay is described by her family as being loving, strong willed, a protector, and having a beautiful soul. She loved nothing more than...
Roger Bedell Patterson
Apr 28, 2023
Roger Bedell Patterson died April 28,2023. He was born in Greenville, MS at King’s Daughters Hospital to JC and Mary Frances McCord Patterson on 6/27/1951. He was raised in Hollandale, MS, with his two older brothers and his little sister. Roger attended Hollandale High School, where he excelled in academics and athletics. He pitched and played center field for the...
Dorothy Marie Atkinson
Apr 28, 2023
Dorothy Marie Atkinson, 81, passed away, Friday, April 28, 2023, with family by her side. A visitation will be held, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM, in the Gardiner Room, with a funeral service immediately following at 2:00 PM, in the Henry Chapel, all at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Internment will be at Shipp Cemetery, in...
John Kevin Mckay
Apr 28, 2023
John Kevin McKay went to live with his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 55 years old, having been born on November 1, 1967, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to Jo Harris McKay and Hal Samuel McKay. John attended and graduated from Water Valley High School in 1985. He participated...
James Edward Smith
Apr 27, 2023
Dr. James Edward Smith, age 77, of Oakland, MS, went to his forever home Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his daughter's home in Mayhew, MS. He was born February 19, 1946, in Brazil, MS, to the late William and Effie (Glass) Smith. James graduated from West Tallahatchie High School in 1964 and continued his education at Northwest Community College followed...
John Mark Surrette
Apr 22, 2023
John Mark Surrette, 63, died on April 22, 2023. He was born on February 3, 1960, in Water Valley, MS to George and Lorene Surrette. A resident of Fulton, John grew up in Yalobusha County, MS with his five brothers on the family farm and working in Surrette’s supermarket. John attended Water Valley high school, where he was active in...
Robert Eugene Hall
Apr 19, 2023
Robert Eugene Hall, aged 85, of Water Valley Mississippi, passed away April 19, 2023 at home. Born September 27, 1937 in Tennessee, the son of William David and Edna Hall. Brother to Frank, Charlie and Pati. He is survived by his son, Robert (Michelle) Hall, daughters Karen (Robert) Durall, Lisa (Dan Wareham) Hale and Mary (Dave) Lenzen, brothers Frank Hall...
Mack Files
Apr 19, 2023
Mack Files, age 57, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at his home in Water Valley, MS surrounded by his family. He was born August 15, 1965 in Greenwood, MS to the late Hubert Roy Files, Sr. and Shirley Anthony Files (Childs). Mack grew up in Grenada, MS, and after leaving school, he began a career specializing in roofing. A job...
Martha Mason Mckee
Apr 13, 2023
Martha Mason McKee, 76, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Oxford, MS. No services are planned at this time. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Martha is survived by her husband Micheal McKee; her daughters, Lisa Woods and Lori (Trey) Smith; her grandchildren, Micheal McKee Woods and Mallory Woods; and her brother, Robert (Shirley) Mason. She...
Anita Gail Newman
Apr 10, 2023
Anita Gail (Ragon) Newman, age 57, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Monday, April 10, 2023 at Baptist Memorial in Oxford after an extended illness. She was born August 8, 1965, in Water Valley, MS to Sue Hill and the Late Martin Ragon. After graduating from Water Valley High School in 1983, Anita went directly into the...
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