Obituaries
Floyd M. "Sid" Heafner
Oct 14, 2025
Floyd M. "Sid" Heafner, age 85, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his home in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced once finalized by his family.
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...
Bettie Mills Pittman
Sep 22, 2025
Bettie Pittman, age 91, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her home in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27 at Bethany Independent Baptist Church in Courtland, MS with the interment to follow at the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening, September 26, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....
Linda Mooneyham Hill
Sep 20, 2025
Linda Mooneyham Hill, age 75, passed away Saturday morning, September 20, 2025 at her home in Batesville, Mississippi.
Linda was born on August 21, 1950 to the late Everett Mooneyham and Clara Simmons Mooneyham in Tucson, Arizona and grew up in Orlando, Florida. During her journey here on earth, Linda and her husband, Jimmie B. Hill, embraced mission work and evangelism,...
Ann Moorman Haynes
Sep 19, 2025
Ann Moorman Haynes, affectionately known as "Big Ann," was born on March 18, 1933, and she peacefully departed this life on September 19, 2025.
Funeral services for Big Ann will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with family receiving friends two hours prior to the service. A...
Kenneth W. Smith
Sep 17, 2025
Kenneth W. Smith, age 61, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN.
The family will be celebrating his life at 10:00 A.M. Saturday morning, September 20, 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 Friday...
Linda Goodwin Holley
Sep 17, 2025
Linda Goodwin Holley, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time. Following the service, Linda will be laid to rest...
John E. Green
Sep 10, 2025
John E. Green, age 94, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at his home in Batesville, Mississippi.
John was born on January 8, 1931 to the late James E. Green and Geneva K. Green Green in St. Louis, Missouri. He heroically joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and served our country for 8 years. Upon his honorable discharge,...
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