Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Alice Person
Dec 1, 2023
REFLECTIONS OF THE LIFE OF MOTHER MARY ALICE PERSON ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day’ 2 Timothy 4:7-8. Mary Alice Person, distinguishably called Mom, Momma, Mommy,...
Grace Evelyn Moody
Nov 30, 2023
Grace Moody of Water Valley, Mississippi passed away on Nov 30, 2023. A wake is planned for Friday, December 8, 2023, in the the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM in with Rev. Michael Phillips officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the cemetery...
James Samuel "Sammy" Anthony
Nov 29, 2023
James Samuel Anthony, a devoted husband, beloved father figure, and respected member of the community, passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 77. James, affectionately known as Sammy, was born on December 19, 1945, in Water Valley, Mississippi, where he lived for the entirety of his life. Sammy was a man of many passions, but none held...
Alice Fay Allen
Nov 26, 2023
Mrs. Alice Fay (Vaughn) Allen passed from this life to eternal rest on 26 November, 2023. Mrs. Allen was born on 11 January, 1936, to Houston Greenwood Vaughn and Jenny Lou(Simpson) Vaughn in Water Valley, MS. She was the oldest of five children. Mrs. Allen graduated from Water Valley High School in May, 1954 and played girls basketball. She often...
Clara May Bowles
Nov 26, 2023
Clara May Foster Bowles, age 89, went to her eternal home on November 26, 2023, at her home in Water Valley, MS surrounded by her family. She was born August 8, 1934 in Arkansas to Louis David Foster and Clara Ruth Lawley Foster. She grew up in Water Valley and was in the graduating class of 1953. Soon afterwards in...
Bailey Mae Reed
Nov 23, 2023
Bailey Mae Reed, 21, entered her eternal home, November 23, 2023. She was born December 28, 2001, in Grand Rapids, MI. She grew up in Zeeland, MI, and graduated from Zeeland West High School in 2020, where she sang in the choir. Soon after, Bailey moved to Water Valley to live with her grandparents, Chuck and Mary Reed, to help...
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