Donna "DeeDee" Mooney

Jul 13, 2024

Mrs. Donna "DeeDee" Churchill Mooney left this world peacefully at the age of 61 surrounded by a plethora of family and friends. A Funeral Service honoring Donna's life will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 18, 2024 in the sanctuary of Anchor Baptist Church with Bro. Gerald Shook officiating. Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Wednesday...

Homer Odom

Jul 8, 2024

Homer Odom, age 54, a cherished husband and father, peacefully passed away at his residence in Coffeeville, MS on July 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on November 8, 1969, in Osceola, AR, to Berry J. Odom and Mary L. "Mason" Odom, Homer later relocated to Joiner, AR.

Throughout his life, Homer worked as a farmer and laborer. He...

Darrel Dorris

Jul 3, 2024

Darrel Gene Dorris, a beloved member of the Water Valley and Coffeeville communities went to his eternal home, Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born on July 13, 1955, in Water Valley, MS, and it is there that he made a lasting impact on those around him. After feeling a need to help his family, Darrel left school early and...

David Hale

Jul 2, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Captain David Lee Hale (1937-2024)

Join us in commemorating the extraordinary life of Captain David Lee Hale, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and former educator in Shelby County Schools. Captain Hale, born on September 19, 1937, in Water Valley, MS, resided in Germantown, TN, with his beloved wife Martha, and is survived by their...

Angeline H Chandler

Jun 22, 2024

Angeline H Chandler, age 93, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Saturday, June 22, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born September 29,1930, in Chicago, IL to the late Clarence and Tena (Tiemens) Huizenga. She and her family moved to Water Valley in August 1970 where she lived on Central Street...

Jonathan Scott Stewart

Jun 20, 2024

On Thursday, June 20th, Jonathan Stewart passed away at his home in Water Valley, MS. He was born on September 11, 1984 in Oxford, MS to George Stewart and Bonnie Holland. He attended Lafayette High School, and started his journey as an electrician at eighteen. He met his wife, Candece, and they were married in 2004. Their daughter, Jazmin, was...

Brenda Nell Allen

Jun 20, 2024

Brenda McKay Allen, 74, of Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley, MS with interment to immediately follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was born in Water Valley, MS in 1949 to Hal McKay, Sr. and...

Paul Adams "Hoppy" Williams

Jun 17, 2024

Paul Adams Williams, JR, affectionately known as "Hoppy" was born on April 3, 1958, in Water Valley, MS and passed away on June 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Being born in Water Valley, Hoppy graduated from Yalobusha Academy in 1976. He attended Northwest Community College and then transferred to Hinds Community College...

Loretta Patterson Crawford

Jun 12, 2024

Loretta Patterson Crawford embraced life with a fervor that was palpable to all who knew her. Born on January 25th, 1937, in McCaysville, GA, she lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family. On June 12th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS, Loretta peacefully passed away, leaving behind a...

Kenneth Allen Stokes

Jun 12, 2024

Kenneth Allen Stokes, a respected member of the Batesville community, passed away on June 12, 2024. Born on November 1, 1951, in Grenada, MS, Kenneth's life was marked by his dedication to serving others and his deep love for nature and fishing. After graduating high school, Kenneth pursued his passion for ministry by attending Mid America Seminary. For seventeen years,...

Katie Mae Williamson

Jun 11, 2024

Katie Johnsey Williamson, born on August 17, 1950, in Water Valley, MS, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, embracing a full life. Katie's journey began after graduating from Water Valley High where she continued her education at Northwest Community College, earning a degree in cosmetology. Katie then moved to Memphis, TN where her career thrived at Allenberg Cotton Company...

Albert Ray Zabel

Jun 10, 2024

Albert Ray Zabel, 87, of Water Valley, MS, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Oxford, MS. Visitation will be at Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 N York St, Muskogee, OK 74403 on Thursday, June 13 from 1 to 8 pm. Military Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 14 at 12:30 pm at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery...

Tammie Lynn Thompson

Jun 8, 2024

Tammie Lynn Thompson, a cherished soul born on March 26, 1972, in Kansas City, KS, went to join our Heavenly Father on June 8, 2024. Tammie, a country girl by heart and lover of nature and animals, found solace in the great outdoors, spending countless hours fishing by the riverbank and caring for her beloved animals, including the ones she...

David Walter Carroll

Jun 6, 2024

David Walter Carroll peacefully passed away on Thursday June 6, 2024, at his home in Water Valley. He was born in New Albany, MS on May 31, 1964. David's journey was marked by his hard work and commitment to the line production industry, with significant stints at manufacturing facilities such as Bench Craft and Luvata. His work ethic was matched...

Michael William Bruner

Jun 6, 2024

Michael William Bruner (Mike), 60, was finally freed from his suffering on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Michael was originally from Baltimore, Maryland, but had resided in Mississippi for the last nine years. He was the son of the late Roy William Bruner of Water Valley, MS and the late Harriet Ayersman Curtin of Baltimore, MD. He is survived by his...

Jo Ann Carlisle

Jun 3, 2024

JoAnn Carlisle, born on September 21, 1931, in Water Valley, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024, at the age of 92. JoAnn lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and dedication to her family and community. JoAnn was born and raised in Water Valley, where she developed a deep appreciation for...

Dorothy Mae White

Jun 3, 2024

Dorothy Mae Turner-White lived a life filled with love, resilience, and service to her family. Born on August 9,1930 in Water Valley, MS to Ezel and Dorothy Jane Ford-Turner. She was the second child among five siblings. Though three of her siblings preceded her in death – Maydell Collins, Velma (Williams) Joiner, and Willie (Alleen) Turner, Dorothy Mae’s legacy of...

Melvin Lee Dunn

Jun 2, 2024

Melvin Lee Dunn (“Hambone“), age 70, passed from this earthly life on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born April 6. 1954, in Water Valley, MS, to Leon Courtney Dunn and Lucy Margaret Sprouse Dunn. One of five boys, Melvin grew up to work many jobs. He worked as a paramedic in New...

Dorris Nell Crawford

May 29, 2024

Dorris Nell Crawford passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at her home in Water Valley, Mississippi. She was 91. She was born in Fannin County, Georgia, on October 15, 1932, the daughter of Iona and Audie Hemphill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brownlow Jackson Crawford. She is survived by her children, Len (Carol) of Blue Ridge,...

Bernice "Jan" Ward

May 25, 2024

In loving memory of Bernice Janet "Jan" Doublin Ward, her gentle spirit departed from this Earth at the break of dawn on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Born on July 11, 1930, in the humble town of Obion, TN, to the late Odie Richard and Nora Lee Doublin, Jan was an only child. After graduating from Obion High School, she dedicated...