Obituaries
Frances Dalton
Aug 9, 2022
Frances Dalton, age 88 of Water Valley, MS passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Frances was born in Yocona, MS to Cletus and Alma Dale Huckaby. "Memaw", to all that knew and loved her, built her life around the family that she was devoted to. She was retired from Borg Warner of Water...
Frances Murphy Norwood
Aug 8, 2022
Frances Murphy Norwood, age 87, of Water Valley, MS, went to her forever home Monday, August 8, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born on January 21, 1935, in AL, to Joseph Selmon Murphy and Voner Boyett Murphy Jennings. Frances is described by her family as being a very loving and giving person who led a...
James Lee Williamson
Jul 31, 2022
James Lee Williamson, age 71, of Atmore, AL went to his forever home Sunday, at Sacred Heart Hospice in FL. He was born November 6, 1950, in Guam, to Dudley C., Sr., and Marie (Manalisay) Williamson. James is described by his family as being a fun, loving dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather. After graduating high school, he joined the Army National...
Betty Jean Woody
Jul 30, 2022
Betty Jean (Cobb) Woody, age 88, of Oxford, MS went to her forever home Saturday, July 31, 2022, at Elison Assisted Living in Oxford, MS. She was born October 16, 1933, in Nashville, TN to George and Effie (Gamble) Cobb. Betty was an energetic woman who possessed a tender and loving heart. While in school, she fell in love with...
Dorothy Mae Hughes
Jul 26, 2022
Dorothy Mae Savely Hughes, age 85, of Coffeeville, MS passed peacefully, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Sunshine Healthcare Facility in Pontotoc, MS. She was born December 21, 1936, in Union County, MS to John Abbott and Libby Mae (Russell) Savely. She graduated Ingomar high school and immediately went to work managing a grocery store in Memphis. In 1973 she...
William Sammy Smith
Jul 20, 2022
William Sammy Smith, age 74, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN with his family by his side. He was born January 10, 1948, in Marks, MS to Sam and Ruth (Hester) Smith. Sammy spent the early part of his life in Fresno, California where, in 1969, he...
Betty Jane Shearer
Jul 15, 2022
Betty Shearer, born on September 24, 1937, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022, surrounded by family. Her passing was a direct result of a 16-month battle with cancer. A fixture at the North Mississippi Herald on Main Street in Water Valley for over 60 years, Mrs. Betty's presence will be missed at the family business she so dearly...
Ruby Melinda Redwine
Jul 9, 2022
Melinda Redwine, age 64, of Water Valley, MS died July 9, 2022, at Diversicare Living Facility in Eupora, MS. She was born May 9, 1958, in Greenville to the late Henry Cortesi and Sarah (Pipkin) Cortesi. While in the hospital in 1977, Melinda had a blind date with a young man by the name of James "Kenny" Redwine. From that...
James Edward Strickland
Jul 8, 2022
James Edward Strickland, age 79, of Water Valley, Mississippi died July 8, 2022, at his home in Water Valley, MS with family by his side. He was born December 27, 1942, in Calhoun City, MS to the late George Strickland and Clara Goodwin Strickland. James started his working career at Ram Tool in Water Valley, and after many company transitions...
Faye "Meme" Nolen
Jul 4, 2022
Faye Nolen, age 86, of Water Valley, MS passed away on July 4, 2022, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford with her adoring family by her side. Faye was born on January 27, 1936 in Water Valley, MS, to Doyle Rotenberry and Marquerite (McCullar) Rotenberry. “Meme”, to all that knew and loved her, built her life around the family...
Billie Gail Collins
Jul 1, 2022
Billie Gail Collins, age 67, passed away on July 1, 2022, at her home in Water Valley, MS. She was born on November 9, 1954 in Memphis, TN, to Earl Robbins and Martha (Cresswell) Robbins. Billie graduated from Coffeeville High School and had retired from the Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks after working at George P. Cossar State Park for...
Becki Sue Griffin
Jun 30, 2022
Becki Sue Griffin, age 48, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was born December 22, 1973 in Marks, MS to the late Wilma Sue Tubbs and William Henry Sr. She enjoyed many things in her life, which included making crafts, painting, woodwork, gardening, photography, shopping, journaling, and reading, but it was her family and friends...
John David Avant Sr.
Jun 22, 2022
John David Avant, 72, of Water Valley, Mississippi, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 22, 2022. John was born on January 12, 1950 to James Louis and Shirley Jenkins Avant. As a son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, John spent most of his time caring for and serving those around him. He...
Loyd David Green
Jun 18, 2022
Loyd David Green, age 82, of Southaven, MS went to his eternal home Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 30, 1939, in Love, MS to the late Ernest and Lois (Landreth) Green. In school, Loyd was well known and respected, obtaining many recognitions including most hansom. During his high...
Tillie Shelly Taylor
Jun 16, 2022
Tillie Shelly Taylor, age 90, of Coffeeville, MS began her eternal journey Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by those she loved. She was born February 10, 1932, in Attala County to the late Gus and Annie Bell (Jenkins) Shelly. Tillie was a tender and loving spirit who impacted those around her. Tillie was very involved while in...
Camille Juree Rockette
Jun 10, 2022
Camille Juree Rockette, age 17, departed her earthly body on June 10, 2022 in Las Vegas Nevada. She was born March 21, 2005 to Perry Rockette and Candace Morgan. While not attending to her studies, Camille enjoyed running her clothing and jewelry business, doing hair and bossing her brothers around. She was loved and will be truly missed by a...
Anthony Lionel Boxx
Jun 9, 2022
UPDATED - Anthony Lionel Boxx, age 80, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. One of six children, he was born May 18, 1942, in Bruce, MS to the late Thomas and Estelle (Holt) Boxx. Anthony was a very private person who did not get out much. He did, until his...
James K. Harmon
Jun 9, 2022
UPDATE - James K. Harmon, aged 63, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 surrounded by loved ones at the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN. James (Jamie) was born Jan. 3, 1959 as the big brother of two sisters Jeannie (Sissy) and Beth. He was a truck driver from the age of 15 and spent most of his life traveling,...
Patrick Jonathan "John" Dunn
Jun 3, 2022
Patrick Jonathan “John” Dunn, age 43, of Pontotoc, MS went to his forever home Friday June 3, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Pontotoc, MS. He was born May 10, 1979, in Water Valley, MS (the last baby born at Yalobusha Hospital) to Melvin and Mollie (Marlowe) Dunn. Patrick had a huge heart and genuinely loved all that he...
Sandra Crews
May 30, 2022
Sandra Crews, age 74, of Loganville, GA went to her forever home Monday, May 30, 2022, at her home with family by her side. She was born November 12, 1947, in Paris, MS to the late Archie and Georgia (Harmon) Thompson. Sandra attended, and graduated from Taylor school in 1965. During that time she would meet somebody that would become...
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