Obituaries
Larry Bruce Evans
Mar 26, 2020
Larry Bruce Evans, age 76, of Scobey, MS died Thursday March 26, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born December 31, 1943 in Flint, MI to the late Leo and Mildred (Alger) Evans. After graduating high school, Larry received a Bachelors of Science degree in computer science. He loved his country and served it for 24...
Lucy Ann Williams
Mar 25, 2020
Lucy Ann Williams, age 92, of Coffeeville, MS died peacefully Wednesday, March, 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 19, 1928. A resident of Coffeeville most of her life, she was a member of the Coffeeville Presbyterian Church. Lucy Ann was the mother of Bill Loyd Shaw (Brenda) and Shula Cangelosi (Russ). She also...
Jimmy Cleve Peacock
Mar 24, 2020
Jimmy Cleve Peacock, age 88, of Water Valley, MS died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his home in Water Valley. He was born January 23, 1932 in Water Valley, MS to the late Cleveland and Anna (Bonds) Peacock. After graduating, Jimmy worked as a brakeman for Illinois Central Railroad until joining the Air force in 1951 to serve during the...
Raymond Alan Thompson
Mar 23, 2020
Raymond Alan Thompson, age 56, of Olive Branch, MS died peacefully Monday, March 23, 2020 at his home with family by his side. He was born May 17, 1963 in Memphis, TN to Rosa (McNeelis), and the late Bernard Thompson and worked in the asphalt and paving industry. He enjoyed the simple things in life, such as fishing and watching...
Kenneth "Jay R" Hobson Jr.
Mar 22, 2020
Kenneth Clinton “Jay R” Hobson, Jr, age 30, of Water Valley, MS died suddenly Sunday, March 22, 2020 near Taylor, MS. He was born June 28, 1989 in Oxford, MS to Kenneth Sr. and Teresa (Sullivan) Hobson. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching Ole Miss football and camping. funeral services for close friends...
Carolyn Peacock
Mar 22, 2020
Carolyn Jo Peacock, age 85 of Water Valley, MS died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her home in Water Valley. She was born September 22, 1934 in Water Valley, MS to the late Clay and Carlene (Westmoreland) Taylor. “Jo” as those who knew her, attended the University of Mississippi and received a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition. She also...
James Clayton Peacock
Mar 21, 2020
James Clayton Peacock, age 57, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home in Water Valley. He was born August 21, 1962 in Memphis, TN to Jimmy and Carolyn (Taylor) Peacock. James attended the University of Memphis where his love for photography began to grow. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol as...
Helen Floyd Burney
Mar 11, 2020
Helen Floyd Burney, age 88, of Coffeeville, MS died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born March 21, 1931 in Alva, MS to the late William and Fannie (Whittamore) Floyd and worked as a dietician for the City of Coffeeville School system. She enjoyed camping, sewing, gardening, working in her flowers, and mowing...
Wade Anthony Stewart
Mar 10, 2020
Wade Anthony Stewart, age 58, of Water Valley, MS died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Select Medical Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born May 13, 1961 in Webb, MS to Shirley (Russell) Stewart and the late George Wesley Stewart. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and New Orleans Saints football. But nothing compared to the love he had for his...
Carolyn Ruth Purdy
Mar 8, 2020
Carolyn Brown Purdy, age 74, of Coffeeville, MS died peacefully Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born January 30, 1946 in Oxford, MS to the late James and Edna (Williams) Brown and served her family as a homemaker. She graduated from Water Valley High School and attended Wood Junior College in...
Walter Everett Musick
Mar 3, 2020
Walter Everett Musick, age 96, of Oxford, MS died peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the Veterans home in Oxford, MS. He was born November 25, 1923 in Tula, MS to the late Emmett and Ethel (Welch) Musick and honorably served our country in World War II. Later, Walter retired from Kimberly Clark in Memphis TN as a supervisor. Until...
Franklin "Cotton" Stricklin
Feb 24, 2020
Franklin “Cotton“ Stricklin, age 78, of Oxford, MS died peacefully Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home with family by his side. He was born June 8th, 1941 in Grenada, MS to the late Franklin and Clara (Goodwin) Stricklin. Cotton worked in factories most of his life ending his career at Oxford Wire and Cable. He also served our country...
William Ernest Wilson
Feb 24, 2020
William Ernest Wilson, age 73, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Monday, February 24, 2020 at Yalobusha General Nursing Home. He was born July 2, 1946 in Charleston, MS to the late Ernest and Eura Mae (Hardy) Wilson. William had at one time worked as an under water welder in the shipping industry, and later retired as a diesel mechanic....
Terri Lynn Bright
Feb 22, 2020
Terri Lynn Bright, age 42, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her home. She was born July 12, 1977 in Charleston, MS to Troy Lee and JoAnn (Newton) Collins. Terri had worked at Ajinomoto Foods in Oakland, MS. Her joys were simple, which included playing computer games, online shopping and helping animals. Terri is survived by...
David William Edwards Jr.
Feb 15, 2020
David William Edwards Jr, age 72, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born July 11, 1947 in Water Valley to the late David and Lavern (Henderson) Edwards and worked the majority of his career at the Motts Poultry Processing Plant in Water Valley. After retirement, he worked part...
Brenda Kay Bell
Feb 11, 2020
Brenda Kay Bell, age 65, of Water Valley, MS died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born August 24, 1954 in Water Valley to the late “Boots” and Beulah (McCain) Bell. She had many joys in her life, which included traveling, putting together puzzles, coloring, shopping, and spending time with her support dog Lilly....
Gerald Wayne Bailey
Feb 9, 2020
Gerald Wayne Bailey age 77, of Water Valley, MS died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Southaven, MS. He was born October 25, 1942 in Millington, TN to the late John and Mary (Thrasher) Bailey. After faithfully serving his country in the Army during Vietnam, Gerald worked as a section gang foreman for Illinois Central Rail Road from...
Carl Ellis Stewart
Feb 6, 2020
Carl Ellis Stewart, age 64, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born February 22, 1955 in Marks MS to Shirley (Russell) Stewart and the late George Wesley Stewart and worked in the maintenance and construction fields. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and his dog Buck. Visitation is planned for...
Willard Holland
Feb 1, 2020
Willard Holland, age 76, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home. He was born April 9, 1943 in Michigan to the late Frank and Jimmy Lou (Lott) Holland. Willard spent his career as an auto mechanic, and later in the construction field. His joys were many, which included cooking, woodworking, and music, especially Willie Nelson...
Terry Len Varner
Jan 26, 2020
Terry Len Varner, age 47, of Water Valley, MS died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born June 27, 1972 in Pontotoc, MS. After moving to Water Valley, Terry played high school football for the Water Valley Blue Devils. After graduating in 1990, Terry earned his Masters of Accountancy from Delta State University....
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