Obituaries
Johnny Lynn Terrell
Mar 22, 2019
Johnny Lynn Terrell, age 67, of Water Valley, MS died Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home. He was born November 7, 1951 in Oxford, MS to the late Charles and Lillie Catherine (Forsyth) Terrell and worked as a carpenter and painter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, but his passion was creating things with his hands . He was...
Esteen Caldwell
Mar 18, 2019
Esteen Caldwell, age 85, of Water Valley, MS died Monday, March 18, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born April 18, 1933 in Water Valley to the late Leland and Alma (Duke) Hall. She enjoyed fishing, shopping, traveling, sewing and watching Days of Our Lives. Esteen loved her family, especially her grandchildren that affectionately called her...
Patti Mcminn
Mar 13, 2019
Patti McMinn, age 57, of Olive Branch, MS died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, TN. She was born April 14, 1961 to the late John and Helen Knight Anthony and worked 36 years as a registered nurse, most recently at the Yalobusha County Hospital in Water Valley. She enjoyed spending her off time with her grandchildren...
Lloyd Defer
Mar 13, 2019
Lloyd Edward Defer, age 81, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born January 23, 1938 in Middleton, TN to the late Troy and Lou (Hisaw) Defer and worked his entire career in the law enforcement field spending six and a half years with the Mississippi Highway...
Terri Chandler
Mar 12, 2019
Terri Chandler, age 57, of Batesville, MS died peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 2, 1962 in Ludington, Michigan to Dale & Ruth Marmon King and, before becoming a full time homemaker, worked as a office manager for Crawford Business supply. Terri found joy in many things which included...
Erma Hollowell
Mar 3, 2019
Erma Dennis Hollowell, age 79, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her home with family near by. She was born April 21, 1939 to the late Dudley and Annie Patton Dennis and worked in many different fields, most recently as a sales clerk for The University of Mississippi. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and making...
Alton "Bub" Blaker
Mar 2, 2019
Alton “Bub“ Blaker, age 84, of Grenada, MS died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada, MS. He was born April 24, 1934 in Water Valley to the late Alton and Laverene Blount Blaker. After receiving a bachelor's and later a master's from Mississippi State, Alton worked as a school teacher in the vocational field....
Sally Pate
Mar 2, 2019
Sally Pate, age 85, of Pleasant Grove, AL died Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. She was born December 25, 1933 in Oakland, MS to the late Chester Collins Pate and Ethel Denley Pate. When Sally was very young, the family moved to Coffeeville where she grew up and finished high school. She attended...
Robert "Bob" Ward
Feb 22, 2019
Robert Ralph Ward, age 80, of Woodstock, GA. died Friday, February 22, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born April 3, 1938 in Water Valley to the late Ralph Ward and Mozelle Martin Ward Tillman and worked, and later retired after 26 years as the Chief for the City of Water Valley Fire Department. He enjoyed...
Helen Coleman
Feb 20, 2019
Helen Gholson Coleman, age 87, beloved aunt and friend, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She was born April 8, 1931 in Water Valley, MS to the late Vollie and Mary Udera Gholson Coleman. A retired secretary for the Southern California Edison Company and an accomplished pianist, Helen enjoyed traveling, sports, especially the Los Angeles Rams, music, her cats and visiting...
Barbara Newman
Feb 20, 2019
Barbara Newman, age 77, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 3, 1942 in Birmingham, AL to the late William and Ruth Milstead Campbell and worked 33 years for Borg Warner in Water Valley. Her joys were many, which included cooking and baking, especially yeast rolls...
Mickey Glynn Nichols
Feb 18, 2019
Mickey Glynn Nichols, Sr., age 58, of Coffeeville, MS died Monday, February 18, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born January 11, 1961 in Water Valley to the late Joseph and Martha Wortham Nichols and worked many years as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, as well as finding and studying Indian artifacts. But,...
James Dewitt Mize
Feb 17, 2019
James Mize, age 72, of Water Valley, MS died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his home in Water Valley. He was born August 13, 1946 in Yocona, MS. And after serving in the U.S. Navy, James worked as a field superintendent in the power generating field. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. But nothing compared to the love he had for...
Linda Rose Beam
Feb 16, 2019
Linda Rose Beam, age 54, of Water Valley, MS died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Columbus, MS. She was born August 4, 1964 and was a homemaker. She enjoyed anything outdoors, and was especially fond of fishing and camping, and her dogs, Bear, Spanky, and Tiny. The family has chosen to conduct a private ceremony Linda is...
Ralph Mahan
Feb 10, 2019
Ralph Craig Mahan, age 80, of Water Valley, MS died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his home. He was born March 20, 1938 in Lafayette County to the late Jessie and Leliah Cook Mahan. Ralph served our county in the Marine Corps and after an honorable discharge went to work for the railroad. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, February 13,...
Troy Berry
Feb 9, 2019
Troy Cavin Berry, age 57, of Horn Lake, MS died Saturday February 9, 2019 at his home. He was born July 22, 1961 in Kennett, MO to Charley and Glenda Berry and worked as a mechanic, focusing mainly on automobiles. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid gun collector. The family is planning a graveside memorial service on Wednesday,...
David Taylor
Feb 8, 2019
David Michael Taylor, age 63, of Duck Hill, MS died Friday, February 8, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born August 9. 1955 in Marks, MS to the late Guy B. and Bessie Shields Taylor. David was a life long carpenter and enjoyed grilling, fishing and Nascar. Visitation is planned for Monday, February 11, 2019 at...
Willis A. Holder
Feb 6, 2019
Willis Aaron Holder, age 93, of Water Valley, MS died peacefully Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born January 16, 1926 in Finger, Tennessee to the late Jessie Earl and Laura Beene Holder. He attended Sylva Rena Baptist Church. He obtained his pilot’s license at the age of 17 and enjoyed the sport for several years. During his early years,...
Sonya Caulder
Feb 6, 2019
Sonya L. Caulder, age 49, of Denham Springs, LA died peacefully Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at her mother’s home in Water Valley, MS surrounded by family. She was born July 31, 1969 to James Elmer Caulder and Dianne Lott. Sonya enjoyed many things which included family, fishing, working with horses, and shopping, but nothing compared to the enjoyment of watching...
Dewitt Spurgeon
Feb 4, 2019
Dewitt Aden Spurgeon, age 67, of Oxford, MS died peacefully Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home. He was born March 3, 1951 in Kosciusko, MS to the late George and Mary Bell Spurgeon and worked as an Environmental Scientist for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. He enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his dogs. He...
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