Obituaries
Samuel Ryan McCurdy
Apr 29, 2025
Samuel Ryan McCurdy, age 26, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home in Starkville, MS. Ryan was the son of Jim and Cindy McCurdy.
Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced Thursday morning once they have been finalized by his family.
Cheryl Vick Estes
Apr 27, 2025
Cheryl Vick Estes, age 64, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Shady Grove Baptist Church in the interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will be receiving friends prior to the service beginning at 11:00 A.M.
Cheryl dedicated herself...
Bruce Howell Newcomb
Apr 25, 2025
Bruce Howell Newcomb, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 at her home inBatesville, MS.
Funeral services will be 1 :00 P.M. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church in Batesville, MS with the interment to follow at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning beginning at 11 :30 A.M. at the church.
Bruce was...
Shelby Jean Hanks
Apr 24, 2025
Shelby Jean Hanks, age 88, left this world on April 24, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born on September 11, 1936, in Quitman County, Mississippi, to the late Kenneth Alexander and Aileen Pollock Mitchell.
The family will celebrate her life at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 28, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. Following the...
Robert A. Fisak
Apr 23, 2025
Robert A. Fisak passed away on April 23, 2025, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford, Mississippi. Robert lived a life marked by love, resilience, and dedication to family and his country. He was 81 years old.
He was a cherished husband to Mari “Ky” Stubblefield, who stood by him with unwavering support throughout their years together. As a father,...
Joyce Ann Jolly
Apr 23, 2025
Joyce Ann Jolly, born on January 22, 1966, in Cleveland, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, in Sardis, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, April 27, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS. The family will be receiving friends Saturday evening, April...
Ricky Wayne Cohn
Apr 21, 2025
Ricky Wayne Cohn, the infant son of Hollie Irby and Brandon Cohn, was born into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the North Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
In addition to his loving parents, Ricky Wayne leaves behind a host of family who will greatly miss the opportunity to see him grow. The family includes...
Eva Louise Stroup
Apr 21, 2025
Eva Louise Stroup, age 56, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at the North Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
There will be a private burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Pope, MS at a later date.
Eva was born on January 6, 1969 to the late Billy Travis Fisk and Emma Jean Ware Fisk in Quitman County, MS.
Eva found great...
Mattie Bell Moore
Apr 20, 2025
Mattie Bell Moore, 95, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Marquette Heights, IL, Crowder, MS and Batesville, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Manor Court in Peoria, IL.
She was born June 12, 1929, in Oxford, MS to Iverson Hargis and Ida Greta Tramel Blair.
Mattie married the love of her life, Hubert Clinton “H.C.”...
Carole Bishop Davidson
Apr 18, 2025
Billie Carole Bishop Davidson, age 88, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS surrounded by her family.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Monday, April 21, 2025 for visitation from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025...
Dudley Beall
Apr 18, 2025
Dudley Beall, age 82, passed away Friday morning, April 18, 2025 at his home in Batesville, Mississippi.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Magnolia Cemetery. Following the graveside service, the family invites everyone for a gathering at the Batesville Presbyterian Church Pavilion from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Dudley was born on August...
Walta Lynn Michael Parker
Apr 15, 2025
Walta Lynn Michael Parker, 70, of Southaven, MS, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born to the late JB and Mary Lois Michael in Como, MS on June 22, 1954. Lynn loved spending time with her family and friends and her cats.
In addition to her parents, Lynn is...
Alisha Helen Lantrip
Apr 14, 2025
Alisha Helen Lantrip, age 47, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at the North Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
A memorial service to honor Alisha's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the C4 Cowboy Church in Courtland, MS with Mr. Rip Copeland officiating. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior...
Betty Jo Randolph
Apr 8, 2025
Betty Jo Burns Randolph, age 94, passed away Tuesday evening, April 8, 2025 at Azaela Commons in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel with the interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Betty Jo Randolph was born...
William Earl Johnson
Apr 3, 2025
William Earl Johnson, a dedicated truck driver and beloved family man, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley, Mississippi. Born on December 12, 1959, in Panola County, Mississippi, William was a person who embraced life with a spirit that shone through his passions and interests.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m....
Allison Goodnight Gartrell
Apr 1, 2025
Allison Goodnight Gartrell, age 60, a beloved member of her community, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Senatobia, MS leaving behind a legacy marked by compassion, dedication, and a remarkable servant heart.
A service to celebrate her life will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the C4 Cowboy Church in Courtland, MS with the interment to follow at...
James "Jim" Cevera
Mar 31, 2025
James "Jim" Cevera, age 73, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at the Panola Medical Center in Batesville, MS. He was born on November 11, 1951 in Ohio.
For several years, Jim dedicated himself to his role as a cashier at Kroger in Oxford. He quickly became a familiar face, brightening the days of countless customers with his warm smile and...
Nancy Herron Thomson
Mar 30, 2025
Nancy Ruth Herron Thomson, 89, passed away March 30 in Fort Worth, TX. She was born and raised in Batesville, MS and was the daughter of the late H.E. Herron and the late James Carothers Herron. In 1957, she married the late Kimbrell A. “Bo” Thomson in Batesville, MS.
There will be a memorial service held to celebrate Nancy's life at...
Timothy Lane "Tim" Ginn
Mar 27, 2025
Timothy Lane "Tim" Ginn, age 65, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
The funeral service will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 31, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville, MS. Following the service, Tim will be laid to rest in Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends...
Cheryl Ann Green
Mar 25, 2025
Cheryl Ann Green, age 67, a compassionate and dedicated mental health specialist, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Lambert, Mississippi.
The family will be celebrating her life at a later time.
Born on November 18, 1957, in Marks, Mississippi, Cheryl dedicated her life to helping others, bringing hope and support to those in need during her career with Region One...
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