Obituaries
Hazel Louisa Kinkennon
Sep 11, 2022
Hazel Louisa Kinkennon, age 92, passed away September 11, 2022 at Pontotoc Nursing Home. She was born April 3, 1930 in Calhoun County to Callie and Dora Smith. Hazel married the love of her life Jim Kinkennon Decemeber 6, 1947 and had one daughter Linda Gail Jenkins (Mickey) of Pontotoc. Hazel spent the majority of her life in Water Valley...
James Edison Terry
Sep 9, 2022
Baby James Edison Terry gained his angel wings on Friday, September 9, 2022. A visitation will be held Friday, September 16, 2022, 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 Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Pontotoc, MS. Bro. Thomas Neal will officiate....
Joyce Marie Judson
Sep 7, 2022
Joyce Marie Hall was born on September 8, 1947 to Clara Chapman Hall and Johnny Madison Hall; who preceded her in death. She was born 15 minutes after her twin brother Johnny C Hall. At the age of 16 she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with Pine Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Johnny Roland. She...
Ronnie Lynn Brewer
Sep 6, 2022
Ronnie Lynn Brewer, age 69, of Oxford, MS went to his forever home Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Oxford in Oxford, MS. He was born June 2, 1953, in Oxford, MS to Woodrow and Lorraine (Gauss) Brewer. Ronnie was a man that loved working with his hands and didn’t shy away from hard work. He spent his...
Benny Dale Cook, Sr
Aug 29, 2022
Benny Dale Cook, age 66, of Water Valley, MS went to his forever home Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home in Water Valley, MS. He was born August 3, 1956, in California to Phillip and Jesse Aline Cook. Dale was an avid storyteller who certainly lived a full life. Dale claimed to have started out his teenage years as...
Timmy Lee Tucker, Sr.
Aug 16, 2022
Timmy Lee (Tim) Tucker, age 53, of Gulfport, MS, passed from this life Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was born December 20, 1968, in Sardis, MS to Elmer and Virginia (Craft) Tucker. Tim worked for Yalobusha County as a heavy equipment operator, and retired after 23 years of service. Tim enjoyed...
Dale Gene Howard
Aug 14, 2022
Dale Gene Howard, age 75, of Oxford, MS, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his home. He was born February 21, 1947, in TN to JC and Dorothy (Odell) Howard. Mr. Howard enjoyed being outdoors, often fishing and hunting whenever the chance arose. He often spent his days on his front porch watching all the wildlife, especially his hummingbirds....
Sheila Johnson
Aug 13, 2022
Sheila Johnson, age 78, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. She was born June 9, 1944, in Water Valley, to Ira and Laverne (Bynum) Johnson. Sheila was a kind and gentle person. After finishing school, she worked in the family grocery store on Central Street...
Tolie Winfred Morgan, Jr.
Aug 13, 2022
Tolie Winfred Morgan Jr, was born December 9, 1945 in Panola County to the late Tolie Winfred Morgan Sr.and Velma (Carothers) Morgan. Winfred departed this life at the age of 76 on Saturday August 13, 2022 at Baptist East hospital in Memphis, TN. He received his education at Patton Lane High School. After fifteen years of loyal service, Winfred retired...
Arnold Leon Wallace
Aug 12, 2022
Arnold Leon Wallace, age 88, of Water Valley, MS, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born May 20, 1934 in Washington State to the late Jesse and Martina Wallace. Arnold is described by his family as being a determined, honest, and energetic man, such that you never had to guess where...
Harold Edward Savage
Aug 9, 2022
Harold Edward Savage, age 83, of Oxford, MS went to his forever home Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home with family by his side. He was born May 25, 1939, in Oxford, MS to Paul Eugene and Irene (Smith) Savage. Harold moved to Chicago at an early age where he began his life-long career in auto mechanics, and later...
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...
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