Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" Melton
Apr 3, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Melton, age 82, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Monday, April 3, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born November 11, 1940, in Gunnison, CO to the late Avery and Frieda (Hembree) Streeter. After graduating from Smith-Cotton High School Sedalia, Missouri in 1958, Betty began her working career at the local...
Mildred Potts
Apr 2, 2023
In accordance with family wishes, this obituary was not posted until after services. Mildred M. Potts, age 92, went home to rest with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 17, 1930, in Humboldt, TN and grew up around the Pangburn, AR area. Mildred,...
Henry "Bo" White
Mar 31, 2023
Henry “Bo” White, age 87, of Water Valley, went to his eternal home on Friday, March 31, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. He was born April 1, 1935, in Water Valley, MS, the sixth of nine children to the late Jesse and Myrtle (Anthony) White. Bo graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1954 and married the love...
Gloria Gaye Peacock
Mar 31, 2023
Gloria Gaye (Peacock) Flora, age 81, of Water Valley, MS passed unexpectedly Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home. She was born May 3, 1941, in Water Valley, MS to the late Cleve and Anna (Bonds) Peacock. After finishing her primary education, Gaye went on to Ole Miss where she graduated with a bachelors in education. She would apply that...
Clifton Roger Abernathy
Mar 30, 2023
SARDIS, MS - Roger Abernathy passed away from complications from pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 62. Visitation is scheduled Monday, April 17, 2023 from 4 to 5p.m. at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Roger was a talented carpenter, building his cabin from the ground up with no floor plans. In 1990, Roger was presented the highest State Forestry Award for...
Reulius Wayne Whitten
Mar 30, 2023
Reulius Wayne Whitten, age 71, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. He was born July 24, 1951, in Charleston, MS to the late Lindsey and Beulah (Brown) Whitten. Reulius was a very quiet man who preferred living a simple life. He began his working career by...
Patricia Ann Aston
Mar 25, 2023
Patricia Ann (Pat) Aston, age 75, of Petal, MS entered into her heavenly home Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born September 1, 1947, in Water Valley, MS to the late Aubrey and Eva (Chandler) Pendergrass. Pat came up during a very difficult time and was taught, and understood, the necessity of hard work. After graduating Water...
Beverly Denise Hughes
Mar 21, 2023
Beverly Denise Hughes, 63, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Tupelo, MS. A visitation will be held Monday, March 27, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Gardiner Room. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 12 Noon in the Henry Chapel, all at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Bro. Brandon Winters will officiate....
Erma Faye Bateman
Mar 21, 2023
Erma Faye Bateman, age 77, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at her home in Water Valley. “Tootie”, to those that knew and loved her, was born May 22, 1945, in Water Valley, MS to the late Lloyd and Audrey (Ponder) Allen. After graduating Water Valley High School, Faye continued her education at...
Butler Mcleod
Mar 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of “Coach” Butler McLeod On Sunday, March 19, 2023, the author and finisher of our soul’s destiny summoned Butler McLeod to eternal rest. He was surrounded by family in his home. Butler McLeod was born on March 22, 1938 to the union of Bruce McLeod, Sr. and Anna Martin McLeod in Bassfield, Mississippi. After the death of...
Shirley Stewart
Mar 18, 2023
Shirley Stewart, 87, went home to be with our Lord, March 18, 2023 at her home, with her family at her side. She was born on September 1, 1935 to the late Martin L. Russell and Louise Jenkins. Shirley was loved by everyone who had the privilege to know her, family and friends. She enjoyed her family get-togethers and always...
Earnest La-Wayne Henry
Mar 15, 2023
Earnest La-Wayne Henry, 79, passed away, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Yalobusha County Nursing Home. A celebration of life honoring Mr. Earnest Henry’s life will be held at a later date. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Earnest was born to the late Earnest and Edna Tubbs Henry. He married Billie Posey Henry and had two children....
Joseph D. House
Mar 14, 2023
Joseph D. House, 86, passed away at his home in Memphis, TN, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 4:00 PM, at Wyatt Chapel Cemetery in Water Valley, MS (County Road 223). Bro. Keith Burney and Bro. Dan Dickerson will officiate. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joseph...
Diana Wane Hinton
Mar 9, 2023
Diana Wane Hinton, 73, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her home in Water Valley, MS surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 20, 1949, in Cleveland, MS to the late Lavert Wayne and Edna Mae (Lovelady) Hill. Diana graduated from Oxford High School in 1967. Afterwards she traveled for a while, visiting many places,...
Mattie Lou Pinkerton
Mar 6, 2023
Mattie Lou Rounsaville Pinkerton, age 92, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. She was born August 1, 1930, to the late Francis Herron Rounsaville and Elner Stewart Rounsaville in the Pine Valley community of Yalobusha county. She attended both Pine Valley and Jeff Davis schools....
Bro. James Earl West
Mar 3, 2023
James Earl West, age 86, of Water Valley, MS went to be with his Jesus Friday, March 3, 2023 at his home in Water Valley, MS surrounded by his family. He was born February 28, 1937, in Hickory Flat, MS to the late Charlie and Merle (Kiddy) West. James graduated from Hickory Flat High School in 1955, and after a...
Don Alan Larson
Feb 28, 2023
Don Alan Larson, age 59, of Oxford MS, passed away on February 28th, 2023, in Oxford MS. He was born October 30th, 1963, in Memphis, TN to James Arden and Ann Carter Larson. Don was a 1981 graduate of Water Valley High School and furthered his education at the University of Mississippi where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration...
Bobbie Jean Allbritton
Feb 28, 2023
Bobbie Jean Allbritton, 86, passed away in Oxford, MS, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12 Noon, with a funeral service immediately following at 12 Noon, all at Old Union Church. Internment will be at Old Union Cemetery. Bro. Brennan Allen will officiate. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is...
Billy Rodger Hillhouse
Feb 24, 2023
Billy Rodger Hillhouse, age 63, of Banner, MS passed from this life Friday, February 24, 2023 at Bruce Community Living Center in Bruce, MS. He was born August 7, 1959, in Water Valley, MS to Oneal (Tutor) Hillhouse and the Late Billy Eugene Hillhouse. Billy was the kind of man that liked leading a quiet, down to earth life. He...
Nadene Webster Dye
Feb 24, 2023
Clara Nadene Dye, age 80, of Coffeeville, MS went to her forever home Friday, February 24, 2023 at Baptist Memorial in Oxford, MS with family by her side. She was born May 29, 1942, in Cleveland, MS to the late Oscar and Anna (Baker) Webster. She was well known for her loving, patient and forgiving nature, attributes that would mold...
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