Obituaries
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...
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...
Helen Finn Standard
Oct 4, 2025
Helen Finn Standard, age 92, passed away October 4, 2025 at her daughter's home in Sardis, Mississippi.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, Mississippi with Rev. Roger Howell officiating.
Helen was born on July 9, 1933 to the late Lydia May Finn and William Garfield Finn in Houston, Mississippi. She...
Leonardo Becerra
Oct 3, 2025
Leonardo Rafael Becerra Rodas, a skilled auto body mechanic and valued community member, passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 81 in Memphis, Tennessee.
A funeral mass will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Batesville, Mississippi.
Leonardo was born on November 3, 1943 in Cuenca, Ecuador. After moving to...
Johnnie Laverne Lantrip
Oct 2, 2025
Johnnie Laverne Lantrip, age 90, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Saint Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Funeral services for Johnnie will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 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...
Sarah Joann Belinc
Sep 30, 2025
Sarah Joann Belinc, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Pope, MS, at the age of 85. Born on April 8, 1940, in Pontotoc, MS, Joann lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and love.
Funeral services for Joann will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at Wells Funeral Home...
Jackie Morrow
Sep 28, 2025
Jackie Morrow, age 89, passed away Sunday morning, September 28, 2025 at her home in Batesville, Mississippi.
Funeral services for Jackie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, Mississippi. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Betty Louis Whaley Dickerson
Sep 25, 2025
Betty Louis Whaley Dickerson, 74, formerly of Potts Camp, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, surrounded by family at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Born on March 5, 1951 to the late Louis Edmond and Ocie Odell Johnson Whaley, Betty lived a life of unwavering faith, strength, and devotion, embodying the virtues of Proverbs 31:10-31 as a...
Sherry Mae Gray Holder
Sep 24, 2025
Sherry Mae Gray Holder, age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 surrounded by her family at her home in Batesville, Mississippi.
A memorial service to celebrate Sherry's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at...
Ula "Janie Ruth" White
Sep 23, 2025
Ula "Janie Ruth" White, age 86, passed away Tuesday evening, September 23, 2025, at her home in Courtland, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 26, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends prior to the service at 1:00 P.M. She will be laid to rest at Chapel Hill Cemetery...
Mark T. Griffis
Sep 23, 2025
Mark T. Griffis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Sardis, Mississippi. Born on January 31, 1960, in Memphis, Tennessee, Mark's life was marked by the joy he brought to those around him and the passions he pursued.
Funeral services for Mark will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at...
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