Obituaries

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...

Martha Ruth Tatum

Martha Ruth Tatum

Dec 4, 2022

Martha Ruth (McCullar) Tatum, age 81, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Sunday December 4, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS with her family by her side. She was born November 7, 1941, in Water Valley, MS to the late Aubrey and Corrie (Pendergrass) Mccullar. Martha had a tender and loving spirit with a servants...

William Russell (W.R.) Newman

William Russell (W.R.) Newman

Nov 28, 2022

William Russell (W.R.) Newman, age 76, of Water Valley, MS went to his forever home Monday, November 28, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born February 9, 1946, in Paris, MS to the late Willie and Mary Newman. As a small boy W.R. and his family moved to Water Valley where he played football for Water...

Tolbert Lynn Williams

Tolbert Lynn Williams

Nov 26, 2022

Tolbert Lynn Williams, age 81, of Water Valley, MS went to his forever home Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his residence in Oakland, MS surrounded by family. He was born November 9, 1941, in Henning, TN to Reece and Lucy (Sonderman) Williams. Tolbert was a very unique and talented man who had a passion to serve and help others. That...

Mary Griggs

Mary Griggs

Nov 23, 2022

Mary Dollahite Griggs, age 91, of Water Valley, MS departed her earthly life Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at The Pinnacle in Oxford. She was born February 2, 1931 to the late James and Beatrice (Nichols) Dollahite. She was a tender loving soul who will be greatly missed. After graduating from Jeff Davis School, where she played basketball, Mary started working...

Michael Ayers, Sr.

Michael Ayers, Sr.

Nov 22, 2022

Michael Ayers, Sr., 72 passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in Oxford, MS. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 10:00 AM -12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church of Coffeeville, with the funeral service immediately following. Interment will take place at the Coffeeville Cemetery. Bro. Truman Scarborough and Bro. Craig Baker will serve as officiants. Seven Oaks Funeral...

Ima Johnson Jones

Ima Johnson Jones

Nov 17, 2022

IMA JOHNSON JONES Mrs. Ima Johnson Jones, a lifelong resident of Water Valley, began her life in Heaven on November 17th, 2022. She was born on August 10, 1921 to the late Clarence and Myrtis Johnson. After graduating as valedictorian of her class from Jeff Davis High School, she entered nursing training at Grenada General Hospital and subsequently earned her...

Wanda Fly Burrowes

Wanda Fly Burrowes

Nov 16, 2022

Wanda Fly Burrowes, age 60, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at her home in Coffeeville, MS. She was born December 2, 1961, in Water Valley, MS to the late George Fly Sr, and Mary (Wolfe) Fly. Wanda was a very loving, yet strong willed person. She attended, and later graduated from, Yalobusha...

Jean Sprouse

Jean Sprouse

Nov 14, 2022

Jean Sprouse , 91, passed away at her daughter’s home in Nesbit, MS, on Sunday, November 13, 2022. A visitation will be held Friday, November 18, 2022, 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 of Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Internment will be at Oak...

Arthur Ray Gray

Arthur Ray Gray

Nov 9, 2022

Arthur Ray Gray, age 74, of Oxford, MS passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born March 11, 1948, in Oxford, MS to Robert “Nat” and Eloise (Finch) Gray. Arthur is described by his family as being a kind, gentle, honest, and humorous man. He was also known to be a jack of...

Charlotte Grass

Charlotte Grass

Nov 6, 2022

Charlotte Brower Grass, age 83, of Water Valley, MS, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley. She was born April 8, 1939, in Water Valley to Ulus and Vera (Mosby) Brower. After graduating as class valedictorian, she left for Arlington, VA, with everything she owned packed in a suitcase. She attended Business School...

Tina Tatum Frierson

Tina Tatum Frierson

Nov 3, 2022

Tina Tatum Frierson, 57, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away on November 3, 2022. Tina was born in Water Valley, Mississippi on July 21, 1965 to George Winston Tatum and Mary Elizabeth Ward. Tina graduated from Lafayette High School and studied education at the University of Memphis. Tina volunteered with 9 Lives Cat Rescue and enjoyed traveling with her family, shopping...

Wanda Gordon Burns

Wanda Gordon Burns

Oct 30, 2022

Our beloved mother Wanda Gordon Burns passed away on Sunday evening after a long bout of illnesses. Wanda was a devout Christian, loving wife, fierce mother, and a loyal sister and daughter who believed in compassion, beauty, and strong family values. A life-long Water Vallian, Wanda had numerous local friends and was a well-loved community member. She was a beautician...

Louise Marion

Louise Marion

Oct 21, 2022

Louise Taylor Marion (Lou Lou) was born March 6, 1944 to the late John T. and Velma Harper Taylor of Grenada, MS. She departed this earthly life on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Louise received Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of Church of Christ, in Coffeeville, Ms, until her...

Regina Redwine

Regina Redwine

Oct 20, 2022

UPDATED --- Regina Melinda Redwine, age 41, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Thursday, October 20, 2022 at her home in Water Valley, MS. She was born May 19, 1981, in Oxford, MS to the late James and Ruby (Cortesi) Redwine. After finishing school, Regina attended Northwest Mississippi Community College where she received a degree in 2001...

Jonathan Eugene Mccammon

Jonathan Eugene Mccammon

Oct 19, 2022

Jonathan Eugene McCammon, age 41, of Water Valley, MS passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his home. He was born October 18, 1981, in Winona, MS to Mike and Glenda McCammon. Jonathan was an easy going, care free and loving man who lived life by his own terms. He worked as a House Man at The Inn on...

Lonnie Carlton Hughes

Lonnie Carlton Hughes

Oct 18, 2022

Lonnie Carlton Hughes, age 73, of Sardis, MS past from this life Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his home in Sardis, MS. He was born August 26, 1949, in Poplar Grove, AR to Olan and Mary (Jenkins) Hughes. Lonnie was an honest and hard working man. He is described by his family as very giving and kind. After graduating from...

James Lynn Mcminn

James Lynn Mcminn

Oct 16, 2022

Mathiston, MS - James "Jim" McMinn left his earthly life on October 16, 2022. Jim was born to Clyde McMinn and Faye Ward McMinn in Water Valley, on May 29, 1938. The youngest of three sons, Jim learned the value of an honest day's work early in life from his father. In 1957, Jim graduated from Water Valley High School...

Sammie Lee Rucker

Sammie Lee Rucker

Oct 14, 2022

Sammie Lee Rucker was born to Willie and Francis Rucker on July 22, 1956 in Independence, Ms. He was born one of sixteen children. He departed this earth on Friday, October 14, 2022. Sammie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Hopewell Church, Independence MS. He later in life joined Pleasant Green M B Church and remained...

Marva Lynn Paul

Marva Lynn Paul

Oct 14, 2022

Marva Lynn Cummings Paul Harmon, age 61, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Friday, October 14, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS after an extended illness. She was born September 5, 1961, in New Jersey to Hassell and Peggy (Green) Cummings. After graduating from Water Valley High School, Marva continued her education at North...