Obituaries
Elzie Dee (Martin) Cox
Aug 5, 2021
“She was more precious than Rubies: And all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared to her.” Elzie Dee (Martin) Cox, age 82, of New Albany, MS died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany, MS. She was born February 23, 1939 in Water Valley, MS to the late Mrs. Kate Mitchell Martin....
Nancy Cook Cramer
Aug 1, 2021
Nancy Cook Barrus Cramer, age 67, of Water Valley, MS went to meet her maker Sunday, August 1, 2021. She was born August 14, 1953, to Mary Ragsdale Cook and Clarence L. Cook of Millington, TN. Formerly, she had lived and worked in Baltimore, MD and Charlotte, NC; and retired after 16 years as the Administrator of the Biology Department...
Adam Peyton Griffin
Jul 21, 2021
Adam Peyton Griffin, age 16, of Water Valley, MS went to be with Jesus Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born September 14, 2004, in Oxford, MS. Peyton was a young man with a huge heart that genuinely loved people. As a young boy he was in the Boy Scouts of America and learned many lessons that he exemplified in...
Wade Williams
Jul 9, 2021
Wade Williams, age 62, of Water Valley, MS went to his heavenly home Friday, July 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born to S.T. and Bettie (Woodard) Williams July 21, 1958, in the Velma Community of Yalobusha County. Wade was brought up in the Word of God and surrendered his life at an early...
Mary Ester Burgess
Jul 7, 2021
Mary Ester Burgess, age 80, of Water Valley, MS was unexpectedly welcomed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Mary was born June 26, 1941 in Yalobusha County as one of eleven children to the late Ellis and Louida (Polk) Caldwell. Mary is described as having a blessed spirit and a...
Janie Ruth Helton
Jul 2, 2021
Janie Ruth (RuRu) Helton (Edwards) , Age 85, of Southaven, MS died Friday July 2, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 24, 1936 in Coffeeville, MS to Charlie and Dona Anne Edwards. She began her working career as a nurse at John Gaston Hospital in Memphis, TN (now the MED) as an...
Wesley Lee Nicholas
Jun 30, 2021
Wesley L. Nicholas, age 92 of Oxford, MS. Was born June 25, 1929 to Charlie and Eutha Nicholas. He was loved by his family, friends, and many church members he ministered to through 63 years of ministry. He is survived by his children, Susan Blanchard (Paul) of Louisville, MS., Robert Nicholas (Janice) of Winona, MS., Ray Nicholas (Celeste) of Oxford,...
Brady Lynn Savage
Jun 29, 2021
Brady Lynn Savage, age 28, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born October 2, 1992, in Oxford, MS to Christopher Savage and Felicia Cristole. Brady was a fun loving young man that didn‘t let life get him down. After he graduated from high school, he pursued...
Calvin "Jam-Up" Mize
Jun 26, 2021
Calvin “Jam-up” Mize, age 83, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at his home after an extended illness. He was born December 7, 1937, in the Potlockney Community of Lafayette County to the late Wayne and Envie (Harmon) Mize. Enjoying working with his hands, Jam-up began his extensive working career in Memphis at Ivers & Pond Piano...
Lester "Red" Smith
Jun 23, 2021
Lester (Red) Smith, Jr., age 79, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 6, 1941 in Quitman County, MS to the late Lester Sr. and Marentha (McAnalley) Smith. Red began his working career operating heavy equipment (a passion he never gave up) then moving on to building houses...
Brenda Lea Kilgore
Jun 21, 2021
Brenda Lea Kilgore, age 57, of Water Valley, MS died Monday, June 21, 2021, at her home surrounded by family after an extended illness. She was born May 9, 1964, in Oxford, MS to the late Milton and Gwendolyn (Tabor) Musick. Brenda was a traditional wife whose passion was serving her family as a homemaker. When she wasn’t serving her...
Patricia Dickey Spencer
Jun 21, 2021
Patricia Dickey Spencer, age 74, of Sardis, MS went to be with Jesus Monday, June 21, 2021, at her home with family by her side. Patricia was born January 28, 1947, in Calhoun County to the late Talmadge and Lennie (Howell) Dickey. Some time after graduating from Bruce High School, Patricia went on to college where she graduated in 1978...
Sandra Hawkins Mitchell
Jun 20, 2021
Sandra Hawkins Mitchell, age 75, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born September 24, 1945, in Bruce, MS to the late Howard and EssieBelle (Kuhn) Hawkins. Following School, Sandra worked for “Uncle Joe” at Hawkins Auto Parts in Calhoun City later transitioning to Rebel Chevrolet...
Marlin Russell Jr.
Jun 17, 2021
Marlin Russell Jr., age 75, of Oakland, MS died unexpectedly Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home. He was born November 22, 1945, in Calhoun County, MS to the late Marlin Russell Sr. and Nellie (Mooneyham) Russell. After leaving school, Marlin served our country in the United States Army National Guard. He spent his career as a truck driver, spending...
Carolyn Hunt Griffing
Jun 16, 2021
Carolyn Griffing, age 82, of Oxford, MS went to her eternal home Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at The Pinnacle assisted living facility in Oxford. She was born May 25, 1939 in Water Valley, MS, to the late James and Dorothy (Ramsey) Hunt. After high school, Carolyn pursued, and achieved, a doctorate in Counseling from Trevecca College in Nashville, TN. Having...
Alice Marie Garrett
Jun 14, 2021
Alice Marie Garrett, age 53, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Monday, June 14, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born September 13, 1967, in Peoria, IL to the late Casper and Elsie (Henson) Smith. Not long after graduating from high school, Alice married the love of her life, David, and became a Navy wife. She...
Lucy Person Coleman
Jun 9, 2021
Lucy (Emma Lou) Person Coleman passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She was born on July 26, 1929 to Thelma Whalen Person and P.C. Person. Lucy left behind one daughter, Linda Coleman Griffin (Paul). She was preceded in death by her husband, Sammy Benford (Sam) Coleman, and her son, Ronald Gordon Coleman. She is...
James Robert (Rab) Stacy
Jun 7, 2021
James Robert (Rab) Stacy, age 68, of Water Valley, MS was born July 2, 1952 to Dorothy Stacy and the late Hubert Stacy and went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 7, 2021. He was what we would call a simple man. Rab was satisfied with just being at home and surrounded by his family. He was the...
Mickey Ray Smith
Jun 5, 2021
Mickey Ray Smith, age 69, of Coffeeville, MS died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his home. He was born August 1, 1951, in Sacramento, California to the late Jack and Melba Smith. During the period of 1967- ‘72, in Vietnam, Mickey served our country in the United States Army as a communications specialist. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering on different kinds...
Annie Pearl Boyles
May 28, 2021
Annie Pearl Boyles, age 69, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Friday, May 28, 2021, at her home. She was born April 8, 1952, in Enid, MS and continued to live and work in North Central Mississippi. Pearl was a down to earth woman who lived a simple and quiet life with her husband Dean. She loved to fish, and...
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