Obituaries

Carolyn Logan Adams

Carolyn Logan Adams

May 29, 2022

Carolyn L. Adams, surrounded by her family, left this world peacefully to go to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 29th 2022. Born October 7th, 1944, her parents were the late Hosea and Lou Bratton Logan of Water Valley, Mississippi. She was 77 years of age and a member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church. After retiring from the former Holley...

Alice Ann Vanlandingham

Alice Ann Vanlandingham

May 28, 2022

Alice Ann Vanlandingham, age 63, of Oakland, MS passed from this life Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born July 20, 1958, in Sparta, IL to the late Daniel and Ola (Metcalf) Boyster. Alice was of the Baptist faith and knew the value of hard work. Until her health failed her, she had...

Isom Bishop Robinson

Isom Bishop Robinson

May 25, 2022

Isom Bishop Robinson was born November 11, 1945, in Water Valley, Mississippi to the late Lexie and Rushia Bishop Robinson. He departed this life at the age of 76 on May, 25, 2022. He received his education in the Panola county school system. Isom was employed at Georgia Pacific for over 3o years and retired in 2007. Isom (IB) was...

William Mack "Bill" Atkinson

William Mack "Bill" Atkinson

May 16, 2022

William Mack “Bill“ Atkinson JR, age 83, of Water Valley, MS went to his eternal home Monday, May 16, 2022, at Panola Medical Center in Batesville, MS. He was born June 26, 1938, in Lafayette County, MS to the late William Mack Atkinson, Sr. and Mattie Lou Thorn Atkinson. After attending West Tallahatchie High School in Webb, Bill graduated from...

Janet Marie Bratton

Janet Marie Bratton

May 11, 2022

Janet Marie Bratton, age 68, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Panola County Medical Center in Batesville, MS. She was born July 14, 1953, to the late Howard and Mary (Griffis) Keel. Janet was born into a generation where the every day focus was family and hard work. She began that work at an early age...

Ernest D'Elmer Keel

Ernest D'Elmer Keel

May 9, 2022

Ernest D‘Elmer Keel, age 77, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home with family by his side. He was born May 24, 1944, in Banner, MS to the late Raymond and Margie (Terry) Keel. Ernest was a down to earth kind of man who was brought up knowing the value of hard...

Egbert Bailey Walker

Egbert Bailey Walker

Apr 29, 2022

Egbert Bailey Walker, age 82, of Water Valley, MS went to his eternal home on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. One of two sons, he was born October 23, 1939 to the late Lawrence and Ruth (Collins) Walker. Bailey grew up knowing the value of hard work. He helped out on the family farm...

Hazel Green Johnson

Hazel Green Johnson

Apr 10, 2022

Hazel Green Johnson, age 82, of Water Valley, MS went to her eternal home Sunday, April 10, 2022 at her home with family by her side. One of five children, she was born May 28, 1939, in Water Valley, MS to the late Richard “Simp” and Christine (Boydston) Green. Hazel was a very gentle and kind woman who had a...

Darrell Hugueley

Darrell Hugueley

Apr 2, 2022

Darrell Hugueley, age 79 of Meridian, MS passed from this life Friday April 2, 2022 at St. Dominic hospital in Jackson, Ms. Darrell was born in Memphis, Tn. to the late A.B. and Maisie (Hill) Hugueley. Darrell spent his entire working career at Federal Express in Memphis, Tn. until his retirement. After retirement, he and Rita moved to Water Valley,...

Robert Joseph Dickey

Robert Joseph Dickey

Mar 28, 2022

Robert Joseph Dickey, age 86, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Joe was born June 25, 1935, in Water Valley to the late Marvin Wayne and Letha (Rampey) Dickey. One of eight children, Joe grew up and lived the majority of his life right here in Water Valley....

Brenda Leigh Russell

Brenda Leigh Russell

Mar 25, 2022

Brenda Leigh Russell, age 62, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Friday, March 25, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS after an extended illness. One of six children, she was born January 2, 1960, in Memphis, TN to the late Gayle and Celestine (Milstead) Johnson. Brenda was a very unique individual that never met a stranger. It...

Arnold Wayne Carothers

Arnold Wayne Carothers

Mar 24, 2022

Arnold Wayne Carothers, 91, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Biloxi, Mississipppi, with his family around him Visitation will be Monday, March 28th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Tuesday, March 29th, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Water Valley. Visitation at the church will begin at 1:00 with...

Ivy Lynn Loftin

Ivy Lynn Loftin

Mar 23, 2022

Lynn was born March 26, 1966, and left for her heavenly home on March 23, 2022. She is survived by one daughter, Keisha Campbell (Steven); two beautiful granddaughters, Isabelle and Kelly; one Uncle Dewitt Kehoe; two brothers Bobby Hutchins and Bill Rotenberry (Shelly); Five Sisters Sharon Harbin, Nancie Weems (Dennis), Karen Hancock (Allen), Robin Miller (Robert), Candy Rotenberry; her best...

Martha "Mott" Williamson

Martha "Mott" Williamson

Mar 8, 2022

The Family of Martha Frances Langston Williamson, known to many as “Martha Jean” or “Mott”, celebrate the life of our beloved Mother and Nanny. “Mott” passed peacefully into eternity on Tuesday, March 08, 2022, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home at the age of 89. She came into this world May 25, 1932, delivered by her Uncle, Dr. John Martin...

Larry Wayne Hipps

Larry Wayne Hipps

Mar 8, 2022

Larry Wayne Hipps, age 77, of the Union West Community, went to his forever home, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born June 14, 1944, in Oxford, MS to the late Homer and Altia (Tatum) Hipps. After graduating from high school, Larry continued his education at North West Community College where he received...

Jearl Wayne Zachery

Jearl Wayne Zachery

Mar 8, 2022

Jearl Wayne Zachery, age 81, of Coffeeville, MS went to his forever home Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born February 12, 1941, in Leachville, AR to the late Clarence and Mattie (Rollins) Zachery. Jearl was a man that enjoyed working and helping others. He left school to join the United States Navy,...

Timothy (Tim) Mcminn

Timothy (Tim) Mcminn

Mar 6, 2022

Timothy (Tim) McMinn, age 65, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. He was born January 5, 1957, in Memphis, TN to Dennis McMinn and the late Loy (McCullar) McMinn. Tim was always a lover of sports and pitched for his team in high school....

Floyd Lewis Turner Jr.

Floyd Lewis Turner Jr.

Feb 27, 2022

Floyd Lewis Turner Jr, age 66, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Sunday, February 27, 2022, in Vicksburg, MS. He was born April 3, 1955, in Sledge, MS to the late Floyd Sr. and Ruby Lee (Bowels) Turner. Floyd was the kind of man that led a simple life and kept to himself. After leaving school, He learned about tree...

Paul Wayne Jobe

Paul Wayne Jobe

Feb 25, 2022

Paul Wayne Jobe, age 71, of Water Valley, MS passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS surrounded by family and friends. He was born September 10, 1950 in Bruce, MS to the late James Ellis Jobe and Eva Bowles Jobe Vanlandingham. Paul served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era from...

Alice White Stogner

Alice White Stogner

Feb 21, 2022

Alice Virginia White Stogner, age 95, of Olive Branch, MS passed from this life Monday, February, 21 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto after an extended Illness. A lifelong resident of North Mississippi, she was born December 17, 1926, in Water Valley, MS to the late Carl and Thrace (Cooper) White. She was a very kind and quiet woman who...