Obituaries

Carl Harold Vick

Carl Harold Vick

Feb 9, 2024

Carl Harold Vick, age 85, of Coffeeville, MS passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS after a brief illness. Carl was born on May 4, 1938, in Coffeeville, MS to John Henry and Minnie Mae Womble Vick. After graduating from Coffeeville School in 1958, he went to work at McQuay in Grenada, MS,...

Charles Edward Stewart

Charles Edward Stewart

Feb 8, 2024

Charles Edward Stewart, a beloved husband, devoted friend, and dedicated member of his community, peacefully passed away on February 8, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on July 20, 1944, in Hardin County Tennessee to his loving parents. Charles served his country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Army dedicating six years...

Ronnie Lee Green

Ronnie Lee Green

Feb 3, 2024

Ronnie (Ron) Lee Green, age 73, an esteemed member of the Water Valley community, passed away on February 3, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born on February 16, 1950, in Nashville, AR, to the late Dean and Cleta (Gallaher) Green. Ron lived a life filled with purpose, exemplifying qualities of kindness, compassion, and generosity. With...

S Shirley Jane Carter

S Shirley Jane Carter

Jan 22, 2024

Shirley Jane Carter, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born on August 10, 1944, in Bradford, Tennessee, to her parents who were pillars of their local church. Shirley's journey through life took her to different places, but she always carried her humble...

Don L. Terry

Don L. Terry

Jan 21, 2024

Don Louis Terry husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024. He was born on April 12, 1931, in Lakeland, FL. to the late Claude and Louise Terry. Don grew up in Water Valley and graduated Jeff Davis High School in 1949. He served in the Navy from 1949 to 1953 during the Korean...

Christopher Paul Ostrander

Christopher Paul Ostrander

Jan 14, 2024

Christopher Paul Ostrander, affectionately known as "Critter" to his friends, departed this life on January 14, 2024 at his home in Water Valley, Ms. He was born May 5, 1965 in Paris Tennessee to Ronald and Jessie Ostrander. Later he and his family moved to Water Valley where Chris attended Water Valley High School and was a member of the...

Raven Scroggins

Raven Scroggins

Jan 14, 2024

On January 14, 2024, the world lost a bright and beautiful soul, as Raven Elliece Scroggins tragically left us. She was born on February 12, 2006, in Oxford, MS, to her loving parents, Thomas Scroggins and Laura Perkins. The passing of this remarkable young woman has left her family, friends, and community heartbroken. Raven, a student at Water Valley High...

John Henderson

John Henderson

Jan 14, 2024

John Watty Henderson, husband, step-father, grandfather and great-grandfather died at age 64 at his residence in Water Valley on Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1959 ro his parents, B.W. and Mary Henderson. John was the owner of Water Valley Cleaners and Water Valley Shoe Repair. He enjoyed working with wood crafts and was a fan...

Fredde "Dee" Young

Fredde "Dee" Young

Jan 11, 2024

Fredde "Dee" Nail Young, age 80, passed away to her Eternal Home on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley, Mississippi surrounded by her family, staff, and friends. Born in Oxford, Mississippi on September 6, 1943, Dee was the daughter of the late Ned and Model "Sis" Nail. After graduating from Ole Miss with a Bachelor's...

Crawford Calvin King, Jr

Crawford Calvin King, Jr

Jan 9, 2024

Crawford Calvin King, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, transitioned to his eternal home on January 9, 2024, at the age of 73. Born January 26, 1950, in Clarksdale, MS, to Crawford Calvin King, Sr. and Martha Sue Moore King. He was raised in Lambert, MS but he has lived in Oakland, MS for the last 36 years. Calvin, ”Skip”...

David Scott Carter

David Scott Carter

Jan 5, 2024

Service information is still pending. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Scott Carter, a beloved son, husband, father, and cherished member of the Oakland community. David departed this life on January 5, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was 50 years old. David was born on November 25, 1973, in Memphis,...

Curtis Lee Berry

Curtis Lee Berry

Jan 4, 2024

Curtis Lee Berry, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, died on January 4, 2024, at 92. He was born August 5, 1931, in Water Valley, MS, to the late Andrew and Katie Berry. Curtis grew up as a strong member of the community for the next 85 years until he moved to Oxford, MS, in 2016, where he lived out...

Robert Edward Montgomery Jr.

Robert Edward Montgomery Jr.

Dec 27, 2023

Robert Edward Montgomery, Jr, a husband, father, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born on April 14, 1944, in Memphis, TN, and resided in Water Valley, MS at the time of his passing. Robert, lovingly known as Ed, will be dearly missed by his devoted wife, Agnes Montgomery. They shared...

Mary Lou Forsyth

Mary Lou Forsyth

Dec 26, 2023

Mary Lou Forsyth, 76, passed away at home on December 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held at Seven Oaks Funeral Home on December 28, 2023 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. There will be a private ceremony for family and church family on December 29, 2023 in the Henry Chapel, with burial following at Campground Cemetery. Her...

William Floyd Naramore

William Floyd Naramore

Dec 23, 2023

William Floyd Naramore, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at the age of 75. Born on August 8, 1948, in Collierville, TN, to Oscar and Minnie Naramore. Floyd was a cherished member of his community in Water Valley, MS. Floyd led a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He longed to be remembered...

Mary Ann Pipkin Crocker

Mary Ann Pipkin Crocker

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Ann Pipkin Crocker, age 77, of Coffeeville, MS passed from this life on December 22nd 2023 in Oxford, MS. Mary Ann was born on March 15th 1946 to James Robert Pipkin and Edna Mae Blair Pipkin in Grenada, MS. After graduating from Coffeeville High School in 1964, she went to work at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada, MS. After Pennaco,...

Everett Seth Hinton

Everett Seth Hinton

Dec 19, 2023

Everett Seth Hinton died peacefully at his home in Water Valley, MS on December 19, 2023. Born at Forest General Hospital on July 20, 1987 to Diana Wane (Hill) and Everett Edward Hinton, Jr. Seth grew up in Beaumont, MS and attended school at Richton Elementary and McLain Attendance Center where his mom also taught. Seth an avid Ole Miss...

Norma Faye Prine

Norma Faye Prine

Dec 19, 2023

Norma Faye Prine (78) passed away peacefully at her twin sister’s home December 19, 2023 in Water Valley, MS. Endearingly known as “Queenie” by her family, Faye was born August 12, 1945 as an identical twin daughter to Hettie Odell and Rubel Clinton Ledbetter in Batesville, MS. Faye graduated from Bruce High School in 1963 and immediately went to work...

Katie Florence Partain

Katie Florence Partain

Dec 19, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Katie Florence Partain, who was 85 years old and resided in Water Valley, MS. Ms.Partain passed away on December 19, 2023, while under the care of Yalobusha General Nursing Home. Katie was born on July 8, 1938, in Oxford, Mississippi to the late Lemuel Chambless and Linder Tubbs Chambless. Katie...

Max Ray Smith

Max Ray Smith

Dec 16, 2023

Max Ray Smith, a devoted husband, and loving father, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2023, at The Magnolia in Oxford, MS at the age of 90. Born on April 30, 1933, in Enville, TN, Max lived a life filled with purpose, kindness, and dedication. Max's journey began in Enville, TN where he developed a strong sense of family values...