Obituaries
Sandra Gail Hughes Bright
Jan 22, 2026
Sandra Gail Hughes Bright, born on September 19, 1964, in Batesville, Mississippi, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the Panola Medical Center at the age of 61. A devoted homemaker throughout her life, Sandra touched the hearts of many with her nurturing spirit and dedication to her family and friends.
Sandra was a cherished member of the Hosanna Family Worship Center,...
Anita Johnson Mitchell
Jan 21, 2026
Anita Johnson Mitchell, age 66, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her home in Batesville, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Central Academy Church of Christ with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service.
A complete...
Jerry Wayne Lantrip
Jan 19, 2026
Jerry Wayne Lantrip, Sr. age 74, passed away Monday morning, January 19, 2026, at his home in Oakland, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Graystone Family Cemetery in Oakland, MS. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning...
Robert H. "Bob" Dunlap
Jan 11, 2026
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Robert H. Dunlap, Tire Industry Leader and Humanitarian, dies at 96.
BATESVILLE, MS. — It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert H. “Bob” Dunlap announces his passing at the age of 96. Mr. Dunlap, chairman and CEO of Dunlap & Kyle Co. Inc., and a beloved philanthropist whose generosity touched thousands of lives, passed away...
Jean Arwood Howell
Jan 11, 2026
Jean Arwood Howell, age 92, passed away early Sunday morning, January 11, 2026, at her home in Batesville, MS. She was the widow of Bro. Eugene Howell.
Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family...
Shirley Whitworth
Jan 10, 2026
Shirley Whitworth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home in Batesville, Mississippi, on January 10, 2026, at the age of 83.
A memorial service to celebrate Shirley's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour...
Dorothy Irene Jones
Jan 8, 2026
Dorothy Irene Jones, a cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at the age of 83.
Funeral services for Dorothy will be held at 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Como, MS with the interment to follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Dorothy was born...
Patsy Burt Williams
Jan 6, 2026
Patsy Burt Williams, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 91.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, Mississippi.
Patsy was born on September 13, 1934, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late George Lee Burt and Hattie Berry Patterson Burt. She...
Joyce Rogers Weaver
Jan 3, 2026
Joyce Rogers Weaver, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Batesville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at the home of her granddaughter in Dundee, Mississippi, surrounded by loved ones, on January 3, 2026, after a valiant journey with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. True to the way she lived, she faced her final illness with grit, courage, grace, and unwavering resolve to remain with...
Vera Miles
Dec 28, 2025
Vera Ann Miles, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Batesville, Mississippi.
Funeral services for Vera will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at the Sardis Lake Baptist Church with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Vera will be laid to rest there at the church...
William Thomas Redwine
Dec 28, 2025
William Thomas Redwine, born September 15, 1943, in Bruce Ms. passed away on December 28, 2025 in Batesville, Ms. He was a man known for his generous heart, unique spirit, and unmistakable presence wherever he went.
Funeral services for Thomas will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home...
Carter Brooks Lukacs
Dec 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Baby Brooks
Carter Brooks Lukacs, infant son of Susana Soto Lukacs and Casey Lukacs, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, Mississippi for family and close friends.
Baby Brooks precious memory will forever cherished by his loving...
Ginger Ridgeway
Dec 25, 2025
Ginger Ridgeway, age 62, passed away at her home in Courtland, Mississippi on December 25, 2025.
In remembrance of Ginger’s life, a funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 29, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00...
Dolly Calvert
Dec 24, 2025
Dolly Calvert, a beloved member of the Crowder community, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 65.
Funeral services for Dolly will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Crowder Baptist Church with the interment to follow at Crowder Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 12 Noon.
Dolly was born...
Birdie D. Sellers
Dec 23, 2025
Birdie D. Howe Sellers, age 78, passed away Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 26, 2025, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Pope, MS with the interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will begin to receive friends at 12:30 P.M. Friday afternoon until the...
Mary Cother
Dec 20, 2025
Mary Cother, 74, Pin Oak Drive, Hopkinsville, KY passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at her home in Hopkinsville, KY of natural causes.
There will be a graveside service held for Mary at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS.
A native of Water Valley, MS, she was born July 25, 1951, the daughter of...
Margaret Wells Taylor Patton
Dec 19, 2025
Margaret Wells Taylor Patton, age 92, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Azalea Commons in Batesville, MS.
A graveside service will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS. The family will be gathering for a time of visitation at the cemetery beginning at 10:30 A.M. prior to the service.
Margaret was born on June 11,...
Sarah Castleberry
Dec 17, 2025
Sarah Castleberry, age 86, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
The funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Lambert Cemetery in Lambert, MS. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 P.M....
Mike Wayne Ingram
Dec 14, 2025
Mike Wayne Ingram, age 70, passed away on December 14, 2025 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born on July 10, 1955 in Grenada, MS to the late Felix Fredrick Ingram and Pamela Pearson Ingram
Throughout his career, Mike oversaw retail store inventory, ensuring that operations ran smoothly and efficiently. He also served his country...
William "Bill" Frank Harmon
Dec 13, 2025
William "Bill" Frank Harmon, age 76, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Panola Medical Center in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 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 hour prior to the...
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