Obituaries
Patricia Ann Weldon
Nov 29, 2019
Patricia Ann Weldon, age 71, of Batesville, MS died Tuesday, November 29, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born January 13, 1948 in Marks, MS to the late Harley and Delois (Pendergrass) Vanlandingham and dedicated her life to serving her family as a homemaker. She enjoyed watching John Wayne movies, but her favorite television were the...
Richard Eugene Hood
Nov 27, 2019
Richard Eugene Hood, age 51, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was born March 18, 1968 in Denham Springs, LA to James and Betty (Flannigan) Hood. Richard started his working career in the trades as a carpenter, and later started driving a truck for Phillip Hall Trucking. He enjoyed...
Taylor Davis Litten
Nov 26, 2019
Taylor Davis Litten, formerly of Petal, passed away on his family’s farm on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Those closest to him called him GussGuss, a nickname given to him by a childhood friend that stuck, and one that he grew to embrace and prefer. Taylor was raised in Petal, MS, and attended schools in Petal School District. He grew up...
Mary Jane Norwood Beard
Nov 24, 2019
Mary Jane “Janie“ Norwood Beard, age 75, of Water Valley, MS died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her home in Water Valley . She was born May 3, 1944 in Water Valley to the late Lester S. Norwood and Willie Kate (Chandler) Williford and served her family as a homemaker. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in the...
Wanda Fay Leister
Nov 22, 2019
Wanda Fay Leister, age 78, of Beaverton, AL died peacefully Friday, November 22, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center with family by her side. She was born September 2, 1941 in Brighton, TN to the late James and Mattie (Carrington) Fike and spent her career in the service industry. She enjoyed researching her family tree, going on trail rides, and...
Angelita (Angie) Marie Williamson
Nov 22, 2019
Angelita “Angie“ Marie Williamson, age 37, of Tillatoba, MS died Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born September 10, 1982 in Des Moines, IA to Juanita Williamson, and the late Raymond Williamson, Sr. Angie was a free spirit and lived life on her terms. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral...
Emma Dora Gooch
Nov 20, 2019
Emma Dora Gooch, age 74, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was born June 10, 1945 in the Torrance community to the late Mack and Annie (Sanders) Clark. She spent her working career in the textile industry doing many different jobs at the Big Yank factory. She was involved...
Rozella Herrick Van Winkle
Nov 18, 2019
Rozella Herrick Van Winkle, age 96, of Southaven, MS died Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home. She was born December 9, 1922 in Nekoosa Wisconsin to the late Perry and Julia (Horton) Herrick. She began her working career at the old Rice-Stix factory, later becoming Big Yank, and and finished by retiring from Holley Carburetor. She had a variety...
Tanisha Crawford
Nov 13, 2019
TaNisha Crawford, age 27, of Gallatin, TN died Thursday, November 13, 2019 at her home. She was born July 29, 1992 in Oxford to the late Jesse and Teresa Crawford. Upon graduation from high school, Tanisha went on to college and received a associate degree in social work. She later later moved to Gallatin to be close to her sisters,...
Louis Matthew Davis
Nov 9, 2019
Louis Matthew Davis, age 48, of Coffeeville, MS died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his home. He was born April 21, 1971 to the late David and Mattie Davis and worked as a small engine mechanic. He enjoyed drawing, painting, and woodworking. A private ceremony will be held at a later date. Louis is survived by his wife of ten...
Bobby Lee Williams
Nov 2, 2019
Bobby Lee Williams, age 69, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Yalobusha County Hospital in Water Valley, MS. He was born June 4, 1950 in Water Valley to the late Eldridge and Lula Williams and worked as an equipment operator for Yalobusha County. He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, and tinkering with old Farmall tractors. Visitation is...
Johnnie L. Weeks
Nov 1, 2019
Johnnie L. Weeks, age 75, of Water Valley, MS died Friday, November 1, 2019 at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley. She was born July 13, 1944 in Lambert, MS to the late Willie and Corin Berry and dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, working puzzles and her dogs Little Girl and Skipper....
Shirley Camp Stone
Oct 28, 2019
Shirley Camp Stone, age 80, died peacefully at her home near Water Valley on October 28, 2019 with her family by her side. Shirley was born in the Pine Valley area of Yalobusha County to the late Thomas Leslie Camp and Mittie Carmical Camp and finished high school at Jeff Davis School where she was valedictorian of her class. She...
Benton Frank Barrett
Oct 24, 2019
Grenada, MS - Benton Frank Barrett, age 81, of Grenada, MS died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 27, 1938 in Bruce, MS to the late William Benton and Jessie Lee (Goforth) Barrett. After his service to our country in the United Sates Air Force, he worked his way up to becoming...
Fred Link
Oct 24, 2019
Fred Link, age 64, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home. He was born April 19, 1955 in Monroeville, AL to the late Forrest and Bertha (Claxton) Link and was a machine operator for the Borg Warner Plant in Water Valley. He was a very down to earth man who enjoyed fishing, tinkering with cars,...
Linda Louise Cobern
Oct 23, 2019
Linda Louise Cobern, age 57, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born August 23,1962 in Water Valley to the late James and Mary Lee (Crocker) Melton and worked the majority of her career doing factory work. She enjoyed, among many things, bingo, fishing, and riding four wheelers. But her...
Billy Lynn Pate
Oct 15, 2019
Billy Lynn Pate, age 73, of Oxford, MS died peacefully Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Veteran's Home in Oxford, MS. He was born June 20, 1946 to the late Frank C. and Thelma (Spears) Pate and retired after serving our country twenty two years in the United States Air Force, including the Vietnam War. After his service, Billy drove...
Calvin Miles Hollowell
Oct 13, 2019
Calvin Miles Hollowell, age 87, of West Point, MS died peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley. He was born April 25, 1932 in the London Hill Community of Lafayette County, MS. Calvin worked his entire career as a shipping clerk for the Big Yank Corp, starting in the Water Valley facility and later...
Mable Alexander Hervey
Oct 8, 2019
Mable Alexander Hervey, age 93, passed away October 8, 2019 in Wichita, Kansas. Mother Mable was born April 27, 1926, and was the fifth of eight children. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age at Pine Grove M.B. Church in Water Valley, MS. She remained a faithful and active member until she relocated to Wichita, Kansas. Mother Mable...
Clinton L. Mckinney
Oct 5, 2019
Clinton L. McKinney, age 84, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his home with family by his side. He was born January 12, 1935 in Calhoun County, MS to the late James Doyle and Jessie Mae McKinney. Clinton was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Dorothy “Dot” Williams McKinney. He retired as...
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