Obituaries
Donna Hollowell
Sep 6, 2023
Donna Rae Hollowell, age 88, of Water Valley, MS, passed away September 6, 2023, at Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. Donna was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1935, in Taylor, MS to the late Earl and Vada (Herring) Deckard. She lived in the Water Valley area for forty years until work moved them to the West Point...
George "Rooster" Stewart
Sep 5, 2023
George Willie Stewart, age 67, of Mt. Liberty Community, Calhoun MS went to be with his heavenly father Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1956 in Lambert, MS to the late George W. and Shirley (Russell) Stewart. “Rooster”, to those that knew and loved him, was...
Brandy Michelle Baker
Sep 1, 2023
Brandy Michelle Baker, age 46, of Water Valley, MS, passed away September 1, 2023, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. Brandy was born on October 13, 1976, in Dallas, TX. Brandy was a 1995 graduate of Water Valley High School. She attended Northeast Community College, where she was a member of the Tiger Dance team. She earned both her...
Patsy Croisant
Aug 27, 2023
Patsy Nell Croisant, age 84, of Oxford, MS, went to her eternal home Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. She was born December 14, 1938, to the late Elmer and Doris (Nelson) Mills in the Orwood Community in Lafayette County, MS. Patsy lived her entire life in the Orwood Community until she...
Frank Hall
Aug 20, 2023
Frank Hall, age 88, of Water Valley, MS went to his forever home Sunday, August 20, 2023 at The Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. He was born September 13, 1934, in Water Valley, MS to the late William and Edna (Rogers) Hall. In 1951, Frank joined the United States Air Force and honorably served our country during the war in...
Dewitt C. Kehoe
Aug 13, 2023
Dewitt Clinton Kehoe, age 78, of Water Valley, MS went to his forever home Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. He was born November 30, 1944, in Water Valley, MS to the late Curtis and Clyde (Hollinger) Kehoe. Dewitt was a very quiet, humble, and down to earth man who was happy...
Jackie Lee Ferguson
Aug 13, 2023
Jackie Lee Ferguson, age 71, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Pensacola, FL. He was born March 16, 1952, to the late Lenard Reed and Dorothy (McCluskey) Ferguson. Jackie was a very kind, hard working man who loved working with his hands. Right after school, Jackie went to work for Emerson Electric in Oxford....
Elsie Ruth Lewis
Aug 12, 2023
Elsie Ruth Lewis, age 90, of Water Valley, Ms passed away from this life August 12, 2023 peacefully at her home. She was born October 3, 1932 in Waterloo Alabama to the late Oscar and Lillian White of Savannah Tennessee. Ruth was united in marriage to the love of her life J.D.Lewis for 55 years until his death. Ruth and...
Richard Murray Baird
Aug 10, 2023
Richard Murray Baird, age 96, went to his forever home Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL. He was born July 4, 1927, in Oxford, MS to the late Glenn and Laura (Thompson) Baird. Mr. Baird began his career as a young lad working at a service station across the street from their home and People's Wholesale...
James Woodrow Stone
Aug 9, 2023
Chuck Stone, age 66 passed away Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, at his home in Water Valley. Born April 12th, 1957 in Memphis, TN. Mr.Stone was the son of the late Ernest and Betty P. Stone. Mr. Stone retired from Cargill Inc. in Memphis, TN. Chuck enjoyed playing baseball and basketball during his highschool days. He enjoyed fishing and hunting on...
William Aubrey Avant
Aug 6, 2023
William Aubrey Avant Jr, born August 3, 1946; went home to be with the Lord on Sunday August 6, 2023 at the MS Veterans Home in Oxford. MS after a brave battle with an extended illness. Known to everyone as “Sonny” William was a hardworking dependable man who would help anyone who needed it without question. He was a 2nd...
William Clowney Vaughn
Aug 4, 2023
"Dub be good." W.C. "Dub" Vaughn, age 75, of Jackson, MS passed away August 4th, 2023. He was born September 7, 1947 in Water Valley, MS. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lu Vaughn, his two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathryn Borer (Luke) and Meagan Backes (Jayson), and his grandsons William Borer, Henry Borer and Elijah Backes. He is also...
Jason Michael Price
Aug 2, 2023
Jason Michael Price, age 37 of Water Valley passed from this life Aug 2, 2023 at his home. He was born Jan 21,1986 in Jackson, MS. Jason was a free spirit and lived life on his own terms. He loved fishing, hunting, golfing and had a love of horses. He was loved by his friends and family and will be...
Dollie Hughes Smith
Jul 31, 2023
Dollie Hughes Smith, age 96, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home in Water Valley, MS. She was born April 15, 1927, in Water Valley, MS to the late Albert and Cola (Lindsey) Hughes. One of fifteen children, Dollie understood the hardships and responsibilities of growing up in a large family, especially during...
Henry Earl Reeves
Jul 30, 2023
Henry Earl Reeves passed away July 30, 2023 peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Henry was born April 19, 1940 to Clarence Sr. and Earl Kay Brewer Reeves. He married Sue Koonce and together they had four children. Henry later married Alice Lee and they spent 32 wonderful years together. Henry worked at Rockwell Industries in Grenada for 35...
Ronald Clinton "Bubba" Jenkins Jr.
Jul 19, 2023
Ronald Clinton "Bubba" Jenkins Jr, age 58, of Banner, MS went to his forever home Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home. He was born April 30, 1965, in Oxford, MS to Ronald Jenkins Sr. and the late Patricia (Sartin) Jenkins. Bubba graduated from Bruce High School in 1983. Even before graduating, Bubba worked at the family business in Water...
Marjorie Dickey Smith
Jul 18, 2023
Marjorie Dickey Smith, age 87, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. She was born August 17, 1935, in Calhoun County, MS to the late Rex and Maggie Dickey. Ms. Margie as she was lovingly referred to by all that knew her, married the...
Lavonde Athelma Velez
Jul 8, 2023
LaVonde Athelma Marlin Velez, age 90, of Water Valley, MS went to her forever home Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. One of fifteen children, she was born April 30, 1933, in Traverse City, MI to Orin and Dena Marlin. After marrying the love of her life, Carmelo Velez on January 16,...
George William Stewart
Jul 4, 2023
George William Stewart, 69, of Water Valley, MS, departed from this life July 4, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 27, 1954 in Clarksdale, MS to the late George and Shirley (Jenkins) Stewart. George worked at Borg-Warner in Water Valley for many years doing mechanics. He could also be found working on all different machines, riding his...
William Eugene "Gene" Willard
Jun 25, 2023
William Eugene “Gene” Willard, age 63, of Oakland, MS passed from this life Sunday, June 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1960, in Greensboro, NC to the late James Sr and Martha (Greer) Willard. Being brought up in North Carolina, Gene attended Trinity High school in Trinity NC. After school, Gene went right to work starting...
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