Obituaries
Charles W. Slaughter
Nov 1, 2025
Charles W. Slaughter, age 89, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at his home in Sardis, Mississippi.
Funeral services for Charles will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...
David William Cotten, Jr.
Nov 1, 2025
David William Cotten, Jr., age 66, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Panola Medical Center in Batesville, Mississippi.
Funeral services for David will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service.
A complete obituary will be provided...
Edgar J. "E.J." Robison
Nov 1, 2025
Edgar J. “E.J.” Robison was born in his family home in Batesville, Mississippi on May 11, 1933, and passed peacefully at his home November 1, 2025.
Funeral services for E.J. will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church with the interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning...
James "Barton" Rutherford, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
James "Barton" Rutherford, Jr., age 47, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 28, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
He was born on April 2, 1978, in Batesville, Mississippi to the late James B. and Kathie Sue White Rutherford. Barton was a cherished husband, father, and brother whose life was characterized...
David Newton LaVergne
Oct 27, 2025
David Newton LaVergne, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home in Batesville, Mississippi. David was born on January 3, 1952, in Baytown, Texas, and lived a life marked by his strong values, passion for his work, and a tender love for his family.
David was a respected retired banker, having dedicated many years to both...
Bobby Joe Barbee
Oct 27, 2025
Bobby Joe Barbee, age 82, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
Funeral services for Bobby will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends two...
Yvonne "Von" DeLoach Keen
Oct 27, 2025
Yvonne “Von” DeLoach Keen, age 63, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at her home in Pope, MS surrounded by those she loved.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS on Thursday, October 30, 2025 for visitation beginning at 12 Noon.
A celebration of Von’s life will be held on Thursday, October 30,...
Jeanette Bryant Ware
Oct 24, 2025
Jeanette Bryant Ware, age 85, passed away Friday morning, October 24, 2025, at her home in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 27, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at...
Jerry E. Pitcock
Oct 18, 2025
Jerry E. Pitcock, age 83, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi. He was the husband of Carolyn R. Pitcock.
Funeral services for Jerry will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest...
Jazmine Nicole Horton
Oct 18, 2025
Jazmine Nicole Horton, age 17, gained her wings on October 18, 2025, at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Hope Church of God in Oakland, Mississippi on Tuesday evening, October 21, 2025 for visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A funeral service for Jazmine will be held...
Dennis Chester Kerr
Oct 17, 2025
Dennis Kerr passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025 at the age of 90, surrounded by family in Naples, FL.
Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Spring Hill Cemetery near Charleston, MS.
He was born on September 3, 1935 in Charleston, Mississippi. Dennis loved his family and was an avid LSU football fan. Known for his feisty...
Thomas "Tommy" Toney
Oct 17, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Toney, born on August 19, 1941, in Oxford, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his residence in Batesville, Mississippi, on October 17, 2025. He was a dedicated educator whose passion for teaching and mentoring profoundly impacted the lives of countless students and colleagues over his distinguished career spanning more than 59 years.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20,...
Greg Coleman
Oct 15, 2025
Gregory Duane Coleman, fondly known as Greg, passed away on October 15, 2025, at North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi at the age of 59.
Greg was born on October 28, 1965 to the late Stanford Eugene Coleman and Nina Lou Fisher Coleman in Sardis, Mississippi. He was a dedicated handyman by trade, renowned for his exceptional carpentry skills....
Mary Frances McDaniel Coggins
Oct 14, 2025
Mary Frances McDaniel Coggins, age 81, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the Tallahatchie General Hospital-Nursing Home in Charleston, Mississippi.
Funeral services for Mary Frances will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends one...
Jetty T. Whitsell
Oct 14, 2025
Jetty T. Whitsell, age 87, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Greenwood, Mississippi. Born on July 30, 1938, in Tutwiler, Mississippi, Jetty was a lifelong resident of Batesville, known for her hard work and commitment to her career and community.
A celebration of Jetty's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements...
Floyd M. "Sid" Heafner
Oct 14, 2025
Floyd Manning “Sid” Heafner passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his home in Hot Springs, Arkansas. His beloved wife Joyce of 65 years,and daughter were both by his side.
Funeral services for Sid will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral...
Betty Faye Raines
Oct 11, 2025
Betty Faye Raines, a dedicated member of her community, passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 66 in Pope, Mississippi. Born on January 20, 1959, in DeRidder, Louisiana, Betty was a woman known for her hardworking spirit and loving nature, traits that endeared her to all who knew her.
A visitation for Betty Faye Raines will be held...
Susanne Woods
Oct 6, 2025
Lori Susanne Reed-Woods, age 58, of Batesville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 6, 2025.
Susanne was born to the late Lillian Sue Reed and William Z. Reed III and was a longtime resident of the Batesville area, where she built a life filled with laughter, strong opinions, and deep love for her family — especially around the...
José Antonio Medina
Oct 5, 2025
José Antonio Medina, age 67, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his home in Sardis, Mississippi.
A Funeral Mass for José will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Senatobia, MS. Friends are welcome to pay their respects prior to the Mass beginning at 12:30 p.m.
José was born on...
Chester Oliver Woodard
Oct 5, 2025
Chester Oliver Woodard, a beloved resident of Batesville, Mississippi, peacefully passed away at his home on October 5, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on October 14, 1940, in Batesville, he lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a devotion to his family and community.
There will be a Memorial Service held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October...
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