Obituaries

Ladelle Robinson

Ladelle Robinson

Feb 21, 2023

Ladelle Robinson was born October 22, 1951 to the late Percy and Mattie (Williams) Robinson of Water Valley, MS. Ladelle departed this life for her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. After leaving Davidson High School, she began working at Holley Carburetor before spending the next 30 plus years as a USDA Food Inspector, a...

Joyce Claire Knudson

Joyce Claire Knudson

Feb 20, 2023

Joyce Claire Knudson died peacefully from cancer, Monday, February 20, 2023, at home with her mother and brother at her side. A private graveside service will be held at Bethlehem Cemetery. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born in Gulfport, MS, January 25, 1954, to Opal and the late James Barlow (Jimmy) Wright. She graduated...

Freddie Joe Helton

Freddie Joe Helton

Feb 16, 2023

Freddie Joe Helton, age 86, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 16, 2023 in Oxford, Mississippi. A family graveside service will be held Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Anchor Baptist Church Cemetery, in Water Valley, Mississippi. As a man of the Lord, Mr. Helton is now resting peacefully in the arms of his Savior. Freddie was born on...

Pearl Cox

Pearl Cox

Feb 16, 2023

Pearl Cox, 96, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Water Valley, MS. A memorial service celebrating the life of Pearl Cox will be Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 12:00 Noon, at Adonai Church (44457 Highway 315, Water Valley, MS 38965). Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pearl was born to the late William Otha and Sula...

Dennis Edward Mcminn

Dennis Edward Mcminn

Feb 12, 2023

Dennis Edward McMinn, 91, passed away at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home on Sunday, February 12, 2023. A visitation will be held Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Gardiner Room, with a funeral service immediately following at 2:00 PM, in the Henry Chapel. Internment will be at Jumper’s Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Randy Bain will...

Edna Modenia Gardiner Rounsaville

Edna Modenia Gardiner Rounsaville

Feb 9, 2023

Edna Modenia “Dena” Gardiner Rounsaville, age 90, passed away on Thursday February 9, 2023 in Kennesaw Georgia. She was born January 2, 1933 to the late W.C Gardiner and Arlene Wolfe Gardiner and graduated from Coffeeville High School. Dena continued her education at the Memphis business college, from where she graduated. She married her high school sweetheart after his return...

Patsy "Pat" Cosby

Patsy "Pat" Cosby

Feb 6, 2023

Patsy (Pat) M. Cosby, age 61, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Monday, February 6, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS after an extended illness. She was born June 11, 1961 in Savannah, TN to J.D. and Ruth Lewis. Pat was a fun loving person who possessed a kind and gentle spirit and was always willing...

Yvonne R. Jones

Yvonne R. Jones

Jan 26, 2023

Yvonne R. Jones, 87, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, in New Albany, MS. A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, in the Gardiner Room, with a funeral service immediately following at 12:00 Noon, in the Henry Chapel. Bro. Randy Bain will officiate. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Imogene Underwood

Imogene Underwood

Jan 22, 2023

Imogene Underwood, age 91, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Bruce Community Living Center in Bruce, MS. She was born March 3, 1931 to Jessie and Emma (Walker) Lemons. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM....

Jerry Cleve Peacock

Jerry Cleve Peacock

Jan 21, 2023

Jerry Cleve Peacock, age 67, of Bethel Springs, TN died Friday, January 21, 2023, at Hardin County Medical Center in Savannah, TN. He was born January 27, 1955, in Water Valley, MS to the late Alger and Mary Gaines Peacock. Jerry Cleve grew up hanging around Pamp Peacock’s axe handle mill, like all the Peacock grandchildren did. He loved seeing...

Harry Wilson Neal

Harry Wilson Neal

Jan 17, 2023

Harry Wilson Neal, age 77, of Winona, MS went to his forever home Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born August 8, 1945, in Calhoun County MS to the late Wilson and Lillian (Inman) Neal. While attending Water Valley High School, Harry enjoyed playing sports and was a integral part of...

Shirley Mae Defer

Shirley Mae Defer

Dec 30, 2022

Shirley Mae Defer, age 84, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Friday, December 30, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Oxford in Oxford, MS with family by her side. She was born September 24, 1938, in Water Valley, MS to Harry and Maggie (Nelson) Sartain. After finishing school, Shirley went to Memphis where she worked for a short time...

Jesse Harold Hamby

Jesse Harold Hamby

Dec 30, 2022

Jesse Harold Hamby, 93, passed away in Oxford, MS, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. A visitation will be held Monday, January 2, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in the Gardiner room, with a funeral service immediately following at 1:00 PM, in the Henry Chapel. Bro. Billy Childs will officiate. Internment will be at Palestine Cemetery. Seven Oaks Funeral...

Mark Hollister

Mark Hollister

Dec 29, 2022

Mark Steven Hollister, 65, of Water Valley, MS passed away on December 29th, 2022 while in Oxford Health and Rehab. He was preceded in death by his parents Willard & Helen Hollister, his brothers Joe, Dave, and Dan Hollister and his granddaughter Adeline Reid Hollister. He is survived by his two sons Brent and Shane Hollister, grand daughter Chandler Reid...

Jeffery Jerome White

Jeffery Jerome White

Dec 29, 2022

Jeffery Jerome White, 53, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, in Oxford, MS. A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in the Gardiner room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2022, at Everdale M.B. Church, at 11:00 AM. Internment will be at Bayson...

Barbara "Bobbie" Bowie

Barbara "Bobbie" Bowie

Dec 26, 2022

Barbara Ann Bowie, age 75, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Monday, December 26. 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS with family by her side. She was born September 15, 1947, in Water Valley, MS to the late Leonard and Georgia (Davis) Jenkins. Barbara came from a generation that believed in taking care of family...

James Robert Townsend

James Robert Townsend

Dec 17, 2022

Rev. James Robert Townsend was born on February 17,1943, in Lafayette County, MS to the late Mrs. Geneva Fondren Polk and Mr. Robert Lee Townsend. He confessed hope in Christ at Oak Grove C.M.E. Church in Water Valley, MS under the leadership of Rev. Adam Tyson. Rev. Townsend departed this life on Saturday, December 17, 2022.He was preceded in death...

Mary Jane Stewart

Mary Jane Stewart

Dec 16, 2022

Mary Jane Stewart, age 81, of Water Valley, MS went to her eternal home on the evening of December 16,2022 surrounded by her family. She was born November 14, 1941 in Water Valley, MS to the late Marvin and Alberta Wilbourn. Mary Jane loved her family deeply and enjoyed all her time surrounded by them. Mary Jane is survived by...

Hattie Inez Anderson

Hattie Inez Anderson

Dec 11, 2022

Hattie Inez Anderson, Age 82, of Tillatoba, MS, went to her eternal home during the early morning hours on December 11, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born February 13, 1940, in Bruce, MS to the late Robert Kendall and Estelle Wortham Nichols. Hattie was a very loving, yet strong willed woman. She loved The Lord and was dedicated...

Katherine Anne Hardy

Katherine Anne Hardy

Dec 7, 2022

Katherine Anne (Kat) Hardy, 60, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, in Southaven, MS. A memorial service celebrating the life of Kat will be held Saturday, January 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Katherine retired from being a Special Education teacher, a passion she held close to her heart. She loved every...