Obituaries
Bobby Hoyt Tyler
Apr 28, 2024
Bob Tyler, long-time Mississippi high school and college football coach and athletic director passed away April 28, 2024, at his home in Water Valley, Mississippi with his wife Dale by his side. He was 91. Born Bobby Hoyt Tyler on July 4, 1932, in Water Valley, he was preceded in death by his parents Hiram and Willie Belle Tyler and...
John Robert Pullen
Apr 24, 2024
John Robert Pullen, 73, from Water Valley, MS, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born on October 12, 1950, in Water Valley, MS, to the late John “Chat” and Ouida Ware Pullen. John completed his education at Water Valley High School before joining the Army National Guard, where he served for four years. Subsequently, he pursued a career at...
John Mallory Lewis
Apr 19, 2024
John Mallory Lewis, age 82, of Water Valley, Mississippi, passed away April 19, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. He was born July 24, 1941 in Batesville, Mississippi to John See and Hazel Anderson Lewis. John was a graduate of Batesville High School and furthered his education at the University of Mississippi where he received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering....
Evelyn Quedell Tramel Denton
Apr 18, 2024
Evelyn Quedell Tramel Denton, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on April 18, 2024, in Oxford, MS, at the age of 93. Born in Randolph, MS, to Richard and Ora Tramel on June 6, 1930, Evelyn was a kind and compassionate soul who touched the lives of many. Known for her unwavering love...
Luther Gilbert Varner
Apr 18, 2024
Luther Gilbert Varner passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, on April 18, 2024. Born on April 6, 1942, in Oxford, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Christeen Nicholas and Jones Russell Varner. Gilbert was a cherished member of the Union West community where he lived his entire life. He attended Taylor School where he met...
Robert Keith Darnell
Apr 16, 2024
Robert Keith Darnell, 60, was born on November 27, 1963 in Pekin, Illinois, and passed away on April 16, 2024 in Decatur, Alabama. Bob was passionate about music. He was a professional trumpet player and had the opportunity to play in the house band aboard a cruise ship for many years. He enjoyed baseball and was an avid St. Louis...
George Telford
Apr 14, 2024
LIFE REFLECTIONS George Telford was born to the union of the late Simon (Ham) and Mary Elizabeth Telford on April 5, 1957, in Water Valley, MS. He departed this life on April 14, 2024, at Baptist-Memphis. George was a quiet person who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved gardening and watching his westerns, John Wayne and...
Roger Dale Duke
Apr 10, 2024
Roger Dale Duke, a beloved member of the Pine Valley community, has passed away at the age of 72. He was born in Water Valley, MS on June 18, 1951, to Daniel Marion Duke, Sr., and Margaret Sylvia Horton Duke. Roger was a dedicated truck driver who traversed the country many times. Later in life, he delivered building materials locally...
Edna Shirley Moore
Apr 3, 2024
Edna Shirley Moore, age 76, of Water Valley, MS died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born January 23, 1948, in Newton, MS to the late Daniel and Edna McGregor. Shirley will always be remembered for her gentle spirit and warm smile that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her passion...
James Ray Bratcher
Mar 26, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Ray Bratcher, a dedicated and hardworking man, on March 26, 2024. Born on July 14, 1944, in Bowling Green, KY, James was a proud Navy veteran who served his country with honor. Throughout his life, he was known for his strong work ethic, serving as a supervisor in the construction industry...
James M. Ward
Mar 25, 2024
James Morris (Jim) Ward, age 93, went to his eternal home Monday, March 25, 2024 at his home. The son of Thomas Henry and Lucile Bell Ward, he was born in Dyersburg, TN, on August 10, 1930. He obtained his early education in the public schools of Dyersburg, graduating from high school in 1948. He attended the University of Mississippi...
Marcus Wayne Brown
Mar 22, 2024
Marcus Wayne Brown was born to James and Lottie Pearl Brown on February 16, 1959 in Chicago, IL. Marcus was the eldest of six children and wore the “big brother” title with honor and pride. After meeting in 1978, and many years of friendship, laughs, companionship and love, Marcus married his beautiful wife and forever best friend, Dorothy (Dot) Cain....
John James Crow, Jr.
Mar 20, 2024
John J. Crow Jr. died on March 20, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born in Helena, Arkansas, to the late John J. Crow Sr. and Joy Underwood Crow. With his family, John moved to Water Valley in 1964. He graduated from Water Valley High School in 1969 and then attended the University of Mississippi where he was...
Dale Eugene Dimock
Mar 18, 2024
Dale Eugene Dimock passed from this earth on March 18, 2024. He was born December 22, 1937 in Sayre, PA, to Lewis and Mary Ryder Dimock. Dale joined the Navy after high school and served 20 years. His first training was as an aviation metalsmith, and he served at several naval air stations around the country as well as a...
Tony Paul Provenza
Mar 16, 2024
Mr. Tony Paul Provenza, a devoted father, grandfather and husband peacefully departed this world on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Oxford, Mississippi surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 12, 1925, in Greenville, MS. Tony leaves behind a legacy of integrity and hard work. Beginning his academic journey at St. Rose of Lima and later attending Greenville High...
John Henry Sossaman
Mar 16, 2024
John Henry Sossaman, age 76, passed away Saturday, March 16, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford surrounded by his children. A memorial service will be announced at a later day. Seven Oaks Funeral home has charge. He was born September 3, 1947 in Hollandale to Oscar and Inez Bonner Sossaman, the second of 12 children. Raised between the delta and...
Martha Sue Hill
Mar 12, 2024
Martha Sue Hill, a beloved resident of Water Valley, MS, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on April 13, 1941, in Memphis, TN to the late Earnest Durell Wilson and Eura Mae Wilson, Martha, affectionately known as Sue, was a gentle soul adored by all who had the privilege of knowing...
Ernest Wayne Brasher
Mar 3, 2024
Ernest W. Brasher, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2024, in Heber Springs, AR, at the age of 85 due to natural causes. He was born on November 3, 1938, in Paris, MS, to the late Robert Marshall Brasher and Lottie Mae (Howell) Brasher. Ernest will be remembered for his love of fishing, gardening, and devotion to his family. Ernest...
Tammy Ree Thompson
Feb 29, 2024
Tammy Ree Adams Thompson, age 56, departed to her heavenly home on February 29, 2024 at her residence in Water Valley after an extended battle with cancer. She was born July 28, 1967 to the late Gerl and Carolyn Adams in Water Valley. Tammy was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. She worked in healthcare until 2005 when she...
Michael Henry Dollahite
Feb 9, 2024
Michael Henry Dollahite, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis on February 9, 2024, at the age of 64. Born in Memphis, TN, on February 26, 1959, he was the loving son of the late Albert and Irene Dollahite. Michael graduated from Water Valley High School and went on to work at Bondafoam before joining the City of Water...
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