Obituaries
John Henry Hawkins
Feb 26, 2021
John Henry Hawkins, age 85, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Friday, February 26, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Being born May 22, 1935, John was one of four children, and the only son born to John Henry Sr. and Dena (Morgan) Hawkins. John confessed a hope in Christ at the early age of nine years...
Ruth Ann Smith
Feb 22, 2021
Ruth Ann Smith, age 79, of Brandon, MS died Monday, February 22, 2021, at Brandon Courts Care Facility in Brandon, MS. She was born November 24, 1941, in Arkansas to the late Tim Smith and Bertha Mae Griffin. Ruth had a loving heart and spent her time in life working with others in the Pearl day care facility, and also...
Marvin Eugene "Gene" Nelson
Feb 21, 2021
Marvin Eugene Nelson, age 80, of Sylva Rena, MS died unexpectedly Sunday, February 21, 2021, at his home. Better know as “Gene”, he was born October 26, 1940, in Arkansas. Gene faithfully served our county during two tours in Vietnam in 1967-1968. After returning home, he worked a vast array of jobs, which included the Schlitz Beer factory, running Vic’s...
Tommy Gavin Benefield
Feb 21, 2021
Tommy Gavin Benefield, age 44, of Scobey, MS died unexpectedly Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Grenada, MS. He was born December 8, 1976, in Biloxi, MS to the late Otis Benefield the 1st, and Maria (Winner) Benefield. Known in some circles as the “Gentle Giant”, Tommy was known to have a huge heart. He was the kind of person that...
Christopher Patrick
Feb 14, 2021
Christopher Earnest Patrick, age 59, of Long Beach, MS died unexpectedly Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. He was born February 19, 1961, in Jackson, MS to the late James and Agnes (Luckett) Patrick. After high school, Chris attended Mississippi State where he graduated with a bachelors in engineering. After graduation, he worked extremely hard in...
Mary Ellen Lovelady
Feb 13, 2021
Mary Ellen Lovelady, age 88, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born June 22, 1932, in Tarrytown, NY to the late Pasquale and Eleanor (Ostrander) Miscioscia. Mary Ellen spent her life in the service of her family as a homemaker. She was also a faithful member of the...
Brenda Joy Watts
Feb 10, 2021
Brenda Joy Welch Watts, 68, completed her earthly journey and went home to her Lord on February 10, 2021. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 5, 1953 in Little Rock, AR, to the late Elmer Welch and Hazel Welch. Brenda was a member of Hillside Baptist Church in Holcomb, MS. She...
Rex Dean Howell
Jan 31, 2021
Rex Dean Howell, age 62, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home in Water Valley, MS surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 9, 1958 in Jackson, MS to the late Hershel and Peggy Howell. He grew up in Water Valley, MS and was a graduate of the University of Mississippi where he was a member of the...
Freddie Sprouse Rutherford
Jan 29, 2021
Freddie Lois (Sprouse) Rutherford passed from this earth to glory in the early morning hours of January 29, 2021. She was born April 21, 1926, near Pope, MS, the fourth of ten children born to John William and Adeline (Gross) Sprouse. She was married to John Marshall Rutherford for forty five years until his death in 1990. Freddie is survived...
Leigh Ann Vaughn Hargett
Jan 27, 2021
Leigh Ann Vaughn Hargett, age 46, of Covington, LA passed away January 26, 2021. She was born March 27, 1974, in Charleston, MS to Pete and Darnell Vaughn. After graduating from Water Valley High School, Leigh Ann attended, and later graduated from, Delta State University. She taught special education at Northshore Charter School in Bogalusa where she was very passionate...
Charles "Bob" Norwood Jr.
Jan 25, 2021
Charles Robert “Bob” Norwood, “Coot” as he was affectionately known by many, age 78, passed away on January 25, 2021 at the Mississippi State Veteran’s home in Oxford, MS. He was born October 10, 1942 in Yalobusha County to the late Robert J. and Marie (Goodwin) Norwood. Bob, in his early years, enjoyed everything outdoors, work and play, especially spending...
Jarah Sheyenne Spence
Jan 19, 2021
Jarah Sheyenne Spence, age 21, of Water Valley, MS transitioned to her eternal home Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was born September 8, 1999, in Oxford, MS to Scott and Kimberly (Dickey) Spence. After graduating Water Valley High School, she went on to North West Community College where she graduated with a Associates of Science in criminal justice. With her...
Ivy Faye Arbuckle
Jan 12, 2021
Ivy Faye Arbuckle, age 80, of Water Valley, MS died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born in Calhoun County, MS November 25, 1940 to the late William Samuel and Cora (Melton) Stark. She was a lifelong member of Skuna Valley Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts, playing cards and dominoes. But...
Floyd Mike Callahand
Jan 11, 2021
Floyd Mike Callahand, age 82, of Water Valley, MS died Monday, January 11, 2021, at his home after an extended illness surrounded by family. He was born to the late Floyd and Mae (Blaker) Callahand on May 19, 1938, in Lafayette County, MS . Mike was a very easy going, down to earth man. He began his working career as...
Melvin Ford
Jan 11, 2021
Melvin Ford, age 87, of Water Valley, MS finished his earthly journey Monday, January 11, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born October 14, 1933, in Oakland, MS to the late Roy and Mavourleen (Badley) Ford. After graduating high school, Melvin furthered his education receiving a Bachelor’s degree from Delta State, and a Master’s in education...
Terry Lynn Russell
Jan 10, 2021
Theresa Lynn Russell, age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Theresa was born March 27, 1944 in Houston, Texas. Terry Lynn Russell was a devout Christian with strong beliefs in both providing a witness for Christ while on earth as well as her promised heavenly home with her family. She was a dedicated mother to...
Billy Thomas Johnson
Jan 8, 2021
Billy Thomas Johnson, age 83, of Huntsville, AL died Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home with family by his side. He was born December 21, 1937, to the late Fate and Gertie (Shepard) Lawrence. Up until his retirement, Billy delivered propane gas. His favorite thing to do, when he wasn‘t working, was to travel back home to Mississippi to...
Jackie David (Rock) Clayton
Jan 8, 2021
Jackie David Clayton, age 89, of Water Valley, MS died Friday, January 8, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Known as “Rock” from an early age, he was born June 18, 1931 in South Carolina to the late Adam and Julia (Parler) Clayton. After graduating from high school, Rock served our country during the Korean war in the...
Willie (Wj) Whitten Jr.
Jan 2, 2021
Willie Leslie Whitten Jr, age 85, of Southaven, MS died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, MS. He was born July 31, 1935 to the late Willie and Lena (Finch) Whitten. WJ, as know by his friends, was a man that dedicated himself to everything he set is mind to do. Being stationed in England, he...
William (Ricky) Dalton
Dec 23, 2020
William (Ricky) Dalton, age 62, of Paris, MS died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He began his earthly journey January 12, 1958, in Water Valley, MS to the late James and Lavelle (Harmon) Dalton. Part of the well known Harmon family, he worked in a couple of the family businesses early in life....
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