David Lynn McNamee

Feb 27, 2025

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 6, 2025, In the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks Funeral Home, in Water Valley, MS, for David “Mac” McNamee 56, of Water Valley, Mississippi, who passed away suddenly on February 27, 2025. The Rev. Eugene Heinbach will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until service on...

Mary Kimzey

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Olivia Ayers Kimzey passed away at home on February 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Larry Wayne Kimzey Sr., her parents Oscar and Robbie Ayers, and siblings; James Oscar Ayers Jr., John Robert Ayers, Richard Ayers, George Ayers, Gary Ayers, Mike Ayers, and Joan Byars.

 She is survived by her three sons;...

Elizabeth Rashed

Feb 21, 2025

Elizabeth Langston Regan Rashed passed from this life to eternal life on February 21, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1927, near Oakland and Water Valley, Mississippi. She was the third child and only daughter of George D. Langston and Jewell Guest Langston. After graduating from Oakland High School, she attended Freed Hardeman College in Henderson, Tennessee and transferred...

Wayne Harris

Feb 21, 2025

Services are currently pending

Wayne Harris passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025 at the age of 63, in his hometown of Water Valley, Mississippi.

As a child, Wayne loved farming, gardening, hunting, fishing, and everything outdoors. Though he never mentioned his accolades, he was a tremendous athlete who received the prestigious Jacob's Blocking Trophy multiple times, and gained notoriety as an...

Linda Walker

Feb 14, 2025

Linda Walker, affectionately known as "Nana" age 84, of Water Valley, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. Born on February 28, 1940, in New Albany, Mississippi, Linda lived a life rich with love, resilience, and cherished memories.

A proud graduate of W.P. Daniel High School, Linda's spirit was as strong as her determination. She excelled in basketball during her...

Rebbie Kerr

Feb 13, 2025

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of saints

Psalm 116-15

Mrs. Rebbie Hoskin Love Kerr was born on October 7, 1926, in Water

Valley, Mississippi, to the parents of George McKinley and Maggie Ruth

Hoskin. She received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age

and united with Springhill Missionary Baptist. She attended the Yalobusha

County School. She married...

Walter Richardson

Feb 8, 2025

Walter Earl Richardson, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1957, in Virginia and moved to Water Valley, Mississippi, at the age of 15. A proud graduate of Water Valley High School, Walter devoted his life to hard work and was known for his kindness and unwavering love...

Bonnie James

Feb 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bonnie Sue James, beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend, who left this world on February 6, 2025, at the age of 66 in Oxford, Mississippi. Born on December 23, 1958, Bonnie brought warmth and compassion to everyone she encountered.

Bonnie is survived by her devoted husband of forty-three...

Donald Blackwood

Feb 4, 2025

Donald Harrison Blackwood, 83, of Water Valley, MS, departed this life on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born on March 8th, 1941, in Paris, TN, to the late Bonnie and Frances Blackwood. Donald was the proud father of three children: Bonnie, Wess, and Johnny. A distinguished member of the Class of 1960,...

Peggy Lou Coker

Jan 23, 2025

Peggy Lou Coker, age 76, resident at Clinton Healthcare Center, of Clinton, MS died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson, MS. She was born March 27, 1948, the youngest of nine children, to Vernie and Odell Coker of the Walnut Community, Vance, MS. She attended Lambert High School. Peggy cherished watching butterflies fly from flower to flower...

Michael Terrance Carr

Jan 21, 2025

Michael Terrance Carr, 63, of Water Valley, MS, passed away on January 21, 2025 at his residence. Michael was born on September 25, 1961 in Centralia Ill., the son of Walter and Geraldine Woodard Carr, Jr. Michael relocated to Water Valley at an early age and was reared by his grandmother, Tennessee Carr.

Michael was a member of Martin Street Church...

Margie Smith

Jan 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margie Jenkins Smith, born on December 24, 1933, in Mississippi. Margie, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, departed this life on January 9, 2025, in Oxford, MS, at the age of 91.

Margie attended Water Valley High School and later pursued her passion for beauty by attending beauty...

Wilson Jeter

Jan 7, 2025

Wilson Sterling Jeter, a beloved son, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on

January 7, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born on February 3, 1942, in

Memphis, Tennessee, to Mildred Moore and Bill Jeter. Wilson’s adventurous spirit and larger-than-life personality touched everyone he met, and his stories will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Wilson graduated from Messick...

Adron Williams

Dec 31, 2024

Adron S. Williams, a beloved daughter, aunt, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on October 26, 1927, in Lambert, Mississippi, and was the daughter of Edward and Addie (Sartin) Stone.

Adron was a woman with a servant's heart, dedicating her life to helping others and brightening the lives...

Larry Davis

Dec 30, 2024

Larry Kenneth Davis was born on July 23, 1940 and passed away on December 30,2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Larry was born and raised in Water Valley, Mississippi and graduated from WVHS in 1958. Larry loved the Lord, his family, and the Ole Miss Rebels. He was a true lover of life. He was a humorous storyteller, collector of Coca-Cola...

Cynthia Ragon

Dec 30, 2024

Cynthia Dawn Ragon, a beloved member of the Water Valley community, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 60. Born on August 18, 1964, in Water Valley, MS, Cynthia brought light into the lives of those around her with her gentle spirit and unwavering kindness.

Cynthia graduated from Water Valley High School and spent her...

Lavelle Littlefield

Dec 28, 2024

Lavelle Hollowell Littlefield of Oxford, Mississippi, aged 89, passed away on the evening of December 28, 2024.

Lavelle was a loving and dedicated mother to her four children: Vic Littlefield, Robert “Smitty” Littlefield, Becky Brown (Keith), and Janice Ragon (Bo).

She grew up in the Pine Flat Community and graduated from Taylor High School in 1955. In 1956, she married Ottis Vance...

Lottie Harmon

Dec 22, 2024

Lottie Fay Harmon, a beloved mother and dedicated member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on November 11, 1934, in Mississippi, Lottie was the second of four children, and her journey through life was marked by love, resilience, and a passion for bringing joy to those around her.

After leaving school,...

Calvin Phillips

Dec 18, 2024

Toy Calvin Phillips, Jr. (70) better known as Pep-paw Calvin, passed away on December 18,2024.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Sims, his children, Melissa (Jason) Pruitt, Tripp (Mary) Phillips, Samantha (Chris) Shempert, Casey Sims, Christy (Preston) Cotten. Grandchildren Haley and Samantha Pruitt, Dustin and Abbie Beard, Toi (Tsisia) Phillips, Amarlee Phillips and almost grandchild Duncan Sanford.

He was a loving...

Christopher Gossett

Dec 14, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Paul Gossett, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left us on December 14, 2024, at the age of 55. Born in Water Valley, Mississippi, Chris lived a life filled with love, laughter, and the simple joys that brought light to those around him.

Chris was...