Obituaries

Judy Reid

Judy Reid

Aug 3, 2026

Judy Reid, age 75, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Tallahatchie General Nursing Home in Charleston, MS.

The family would like to invite friends to a memorial gathering for Judy will be from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Friday, August 7, 2026, at Wells Funeral Home. Following the gathering the family will have a private inurnment at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville,...

Jack Wayne Darby

Jack Wayne Darby

Aug 2, 2026

Jack Wayne Darby, age 84, passed away Sunday August 2, 2026, at Tyler Holmes Medical Center in Winona, Mississippi. 

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends at 10:00 A.M. prior to the service.

Wayne was born October 18, 1941,...

James Roy Daugherty

James Roy Daugherty

Jul 31, 2026

James Roy Daugherty, age 58, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.

The family will receive friends 1:00 P.M. Wednesday afternoon, August 5, 2026, at Wells Funeral Home followed by a 2:00 P.M. funeral service in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home.

James was born on November 30, 1967 to the late Selmer...

Joan Daugherty Zimmer

Joan Daugherty Zimmer

Jul 31, 2026

Joan Daugherty Zimmer, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on July 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS. 

At this time, there are no services scheduled.

Joan was born on September 1, 1963, in Batesville, MS to the late Selmer and Marlene Pearson Daugherty.

Joan's warm and steadfast presence will be dearly missed by her husband, David Zimmer, who...

Wrennie Veazey West

Wrennie Veazey West

Jul 31, 2026

Wrennie Veazey West, 91, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on July 31st, 2026. Wrennie's life was a testament to love, laughter, and dedication to her family and her church. Born on September 14, 1934 in Coldwater, Miss, to John Garrett Veazey and Elise Cocke Veazey. Wrennie was raised in Senatobia, Miss, where she...

Bennie Nelson

Bennie Nelson

Jul 31, 2026

Bennie Nelson, age 75, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.

The family will be having a private family memorial service at a later date.

Bennie born in Coffeeville, Mississippi, on March 2, 1951, to the late Alonzo and LC Melton Nelson. His life was defined by a steadfast dedication to his country,...

Marc T. McGovern

Marc T. McGovern

Jul 27, 2026

Marc T. McGovern, age 61, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at his home near Sardis, Mississippi.

A memorial service to celebrate Marc's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, July 30, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Marc was born on March 3, 1965 to...

Danny Rogers Dew

Danny Rogers Dew

Jul 17, 2026

Danny Rogers Dew, age 79, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.

A celebration of Danny's life will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 20, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends beginning at 9:00 A.M. The interment will follow at Forrest Memorial Park...

Betty Louise Powell

Betty Louise Powell

Jul 16, 2026

Betty Louise Powell, age 89, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home in Batesville, MS.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Batesville, MS.

Betty was born February 27, 1937 in Roe, AR to the late Sylvester and Gladys Ophelia Clark Slaughter. She was a communicant of St. Mary...

Ann Maddux White

Ann Maddux White

Jul 13, 2026

Ann Maddux White passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 13, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Ira Gail White (who was also her high school sweetheart); her beloved children, George White (Lara) and Leigh Taylor White (Malcolm Futhey III), and grandchildren, Mary Maddux Harris (Joseph), Alec White, Lauren White, Finley...

Brian Phillip "Tripp" Sergi, III

Brian Phillip "Tripp" Sergi, III

Jul 11, 2026

Brian Phillip "Tripp" Sergi, III, was born on November 14, 2005, in Southaven, Mississippi. On July 11, 2026, in Oxford, Mississippi, he left this world, far too soon, leaving behind a multitude of cherished memories and an indelible imprint on the hearts of all who knew him.

The family will celebrate Tripp's life 2:00 P.M. Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Hosanna...

Loren W. Wicks

Loren W. Wicks

Jul 11, 2026

Loren W. Wicks, 87, died Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi.

Visitation will be held Saturday, July 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park Cemetery. Wells Funeral Home has charge.

Loren, born October 26, 1938 in Marion, Illinois to the late Irvin and Marie Wicks, was a member of...

William Joseph "Bill" Jenkins

William Joseph "Bill" Jenkins

Jul 9, 2026

William Joseph "Bill" Jenkins, age 85, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026 at the North Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.

Funeral services for Bill be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, Mississippi. The family will...

Cameron Goodwin

Cameron Goodwin

Jul 6, 2026

Cameron Goodwin, age 35, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Panola Medical Center in Batesville, Mississippi. Born in Batesville, Mississippi, on September 15, 1990, Cameron’s journey on this earth was marked by joy, devotion to his family, and the profound impact he made on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Funeral services for Cameron will be held at 2:00...

George Reaves

George Reaves

Jul 5, 2026

George Reaves, age 80, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at his home in Duck Hill, Mississippi.

Funeral services for George will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. George will be laid to rest beside his...

Charles Hugh Pickett

Charles Hugh Pickett

Jul 4, 2026

Charles Hugh “Charlie” Pickett, born September 1, 1935, in Pope, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, in Oxford, Mississippi. He was 90 years old. Charlie’s long life was marked by service, devotion to craft, and steadfast commitment to the people and principles he held dear.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 13, 2026, in the Martin Willingham...

Timothy Peavy

Timothy Peavy

Jul 3, 2026

Timothy Peavy, age 57, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at his home in Batesville, MS.

Funeral services will be announced as soon as they have been completed by his family.

Robert Hill

Robert Hill

Jul 2, 2026

Robert Earl Hill, age 88, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Batesville, Mississippi.

Graveside services for Robert will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at McIvor Cemetery near Sardis, Mississippi.

Robet was born on April 22, 1938 to the late Howard Vurland Hill and Laura Elizabeth Slawson Hill in Carroll County, Mississippi. He dedicated most of his...

Regina Jaco

Regina Jaco

Jul 2, 2026

Regina Jaco, age 65, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS on July 2, 2026. 

Regina was born in Charleston, MS on December 5, 1960 to the late Bobby Gene Darby and Doris Louise Booth Darby. She leaves behind three daughters; Laurie Pitcock of Courtland, Cynthia Parks also of Courtland, and Jessica Rines of Batesville. She will also be...

Betty J. Johnson

Betty J. Johnson

Jul 1, 2026

Betty J. Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, of Batesville, Mississippi, passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 62.

The family invites friends and loved ones to join them in remembering and celebrating Betty’s life. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville....