Obituaries
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...
Lebron James Moorhead
Oct 1, 2019
Lebron James Moorhead, age 93, of Paris, MS died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley, MS. He was born September 23, 1926 in Lafayette County to the late Lebron and Virgil (Hensley) Moorhead and retired from the parts division of Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. He was a deacon in Paris Baptist...
James Lewis Chapman
Oct 1, 2019
James Lewis Chapman, age 87, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his home with family by his side. He was born March 16, 1932 in Columbia, TN to the late Jim and Eunice (Simmons) Chapman and spent over forty years serving his country in the United States Army. James was a life member of VFW...
Robert (Bobby) Lavert Hill
Oct 1, 2019
Robert (Bobby) Lavert Hill, age 61, of Oxford, MS died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born January 12, 1958 in Oxford to the late Lavert and Dorothy (Durham) Hill and dedicated his life to others as a nursing assistant. Back “in the day”, he was a member of the 18th Street Boys...
Wilma (Sissy) Alexander Warren
Sep 28, 2019
Wilma Alexander Warren (Sissy), age 91, of Huntsville, AL died peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2019 with family by her side. She was born October 7, 1927 to the late Robert and Edith (Smith) Alexander. As well as being a homemaker, Wilma worked as a bookkeeper in the banking industry. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, and reading. She was member of...
Sherry Ramey Raines
Sep 26, 2019
Sherry Ramey Raines, age 71, of Water Valley, MS died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was born November 24, 1947 to the late James and Mary Alice (Smith) Ramey and dedicated her life to her family by being a homemaker. She had a special talent for drawing, especially horses and other animals. She...
Edna Lynn Harwell
Sep 24, 2019
Edna Lynn Harwell, age 53, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. She was born April 29, 1966 in Water Valley to the Shirley Strickland Baker, and the late Robert Edward Baker and was a homemaker. She enjoyed all types of music, and watching Nascar. But nothing meant more to her...
Sara Louise Brewer
Sep 14, 2019
Sara Louise Brewer, age 69, of Coffeeville, MS died Saturday September 14, 2019 at her home. She was born November 2, 1949 in Washington D.C. to the late Robert and Margaret (Prather) Brewer. She enjoyed the outdoor activities including camping, going to the beach, and spending time with her grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Pilgrim’s Rest (Meggs)...
James Stevens Allen
Sep 14, 2019
James Stevens Allen, age 90, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born September 27, 1928 in Coffeeville, MS to the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Hollingsworth) Allen. After high school, Jim joined the Air Force and served twenty three years which included the Korean War. During this time,...
Mary Kathryn Parsons
Sep 11, 2019
Mary Kathryn “Kaki” Parsons, age 91, of Oxford, MS died peacefully Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Hermitage Gardens with family by her side. She was born April 3, 1928 in Water Valley to the late Joseph James Buchanan, and Katie Mae Moorhead. She worked as cafeteria manager at the Water Valley High School until 1988 when she retired. She attended...
Shirley Johnson
Sep 11, 2019
Shirley Mae Johnson, age 72, of Paris, MS died Wednesday, September 11, 2019. She was born January 30, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late Victor and Genevieve (Small) Gulpa. She enjoyed creating miniature furniture, quilting and karaoke, but nothing compare to the love she had for her family. She was a member of First Christian church in Water Valley...
Alberta Genieve Rhyne
Sep 11, 2019
Alberta Genieve Rhyne, age 84, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Yalobusha County Nursing Home. She was born July 30, 1935 in Walsenburg Colorado to the late Jake and Gertrude (Ornelas) Sandoval. She enjoyed fishing, bingo and shopping. But her love for family was her passion. Alberta spent the majority of her working career as...
Carl L. Mcclain
Sep 10, 2019
Carl L. McClain, age 80, of Columbus, MS died peacefully Wednesday, September 10, 2019 at Vineyard Court Nursing Home in Columbus, MS. He was born August 30, 1939 in Opelika AL to the late Colonel and Annie (Kinny) McClain. Carl spent the majority of his life serving The Lord. He was credentialed with the Assembly of God for fifty years...
Margaret F. Kilgore
Sep 9, 2019
Margaret F. Kilgore, age 93, of Coffeeville, MS passed away September 9, 2019. Marge left this earth with grace and humility. She had a passion for dancing and loved her family and cats. Marge worked as a cosmetologist and legal secretary. Marge will be missed by her family and friends. Visitation is planned for Friday, September 13th, 2019 in the...
Barbara Ann Raley
Sep 7, 2019
Barbara Ann Raley, age 72, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Saturday, September 7, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was born February 5, 1947 in Calhoun County to the late Clinton Smith and Vera Keel and worked her entire career as a secretary in retail sales. She enjoyed flower gardening, and sharing her love and...
Cleveland (Jack Jr.) Belcher
Sep 7, 2019
THE EARLY YEARS: Cleveland Belcher, Jr., (Jack Jr.] was born on August 9, 1943 to Cleveland Belcher Sr., (Jack) and Ivory Woodard Belcher (both deceased) in his birth town of Water Valley, Mississippi. Jack Jr., accepted Christ at a very young age and was baptized at Pinegrove Missionary Baptize Church. He attended Davidson Elementary for grade and high school. There...
John Leslie Littlejohn
Sep 5, 2019
John Leslie Littlejohn, age 56, of Oxford, MS died Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born September 8, 1962 in Water Valley to the late Horace and Betty Littlejohn and was a self employed painter. He was a member of Christian Unity Church in Oxford where he served out his passion as their worship leader. Visitation is planned for Tuesday...
Wilma Sue Tubbs
Sep 3, 2019
Wilma Sue Tubbs, age 69, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Monday, September 3, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born September 8, 1949 in Pope, MS to the late Hershel and Wilma (Kehoe) Sartin and honored her family by being a homemaker. She had many joys in her life, which included gardening, swimming, fishing, woodworking, crochet,...
Charles Edward Burks Jr.
Sep 1, 2019
Charles Edward Burks Jr, age 64, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Oxford Health and Rehab. He was born October 16, 1954 in Arkansas to the late Charles Sr. and Irene Burks and worked as a handyman most of his life. He enjoyed western movies, with an affinity for John Wayne, and listening to country...
Barbara Faye Calder
Aug 26, 2019
Barbara Faye Calder, age 69, of Coffeeville, MS died peacefully Monday, August 26, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born july 4, 1950 in Water Valley to the late Oscar and Faye (Jackson) Chandler and dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. Once her family was grown, she received a degree in cosmetology. Barbara was...
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