Obituaries

Norman Gene Ervin

Norman Gene Ervin

Jul 14, 2024

Norman Gene Ervin, age 92, of Batesville, MS, passed away Sunday July 14, 2024 at his home. 

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Pam Pellar

Pam Pellar

Jul 11, 2024

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Pamela Michele Pellar, known affectionately as "Pam" to her family and friends, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Little Rock, AR at the age of 50.

A visitation for friends and family to pay their respects to Pam will be held at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS, on July 16, 2024, starting at 1:00 PM....

Ashley Gail Anthony Sanford

Ashley Gail Anthony Sanford

Jul 11, 2024

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Ashley Gail Anthony Sanford, age 37, passed away Thursday July 11, 2024 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN after a short and sudden illness.

 The family will receive friends Sunday July 14, 2024 from 1:30pm until 3:30pm at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville. The funeral service will begin at 3:30pm in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of...

Virginia Lois Gee Bland

Virginia Lois Gee Bland

Jul 6, 2024

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Virginia Lois Gee Bland, age 86, of Batesville, MS, passed away Saturday July 6, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford. 

The service celebrating Virginia's life will be held Monday July 8, 2024 at 2pm in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.

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Robert Biggers

Robert Biggers

Jul 3, 2024

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Robert Biggers, age 85, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his home near Marks, MS surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. 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...

Gary L. Tippit

Gary L. Tippit

Jul 2, 2024

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Gary Lloyd Tippit, a dedicated Justice Court Judge for the 1st Judicial District of Yalobusha County, peacefully passed away on July 2, 2024, in Oakland, Mississippi.

Services to honor the life of Gary Lloyd Tippit will be held at Wells Funeral Home in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel. A visitation will take place on July 5th from 5:00...

Joy Gardenia "Missy" Woods

Joy Gardenia "Missy" Woods

Jul 2, 2024

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Joy Gardenia "Missy" Woods, age 69,  peacefully passed away at the Springs Harrison in Arkansas. Joy was born on the 24th of March, 1955, in Charleston, Mississippi, to her loving parents Charlie Turner and Mildred Shelton Turner.

Affectionatley known as Missy, she worked as a seamstress showcasing her talent and creativity through her needle and thread. Apart from...

Alfred Boyd "Red" Jamison

Alfred Boyd "Red" Jamison

Jun 30, 2024

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Alfred Boyd "Red" Jamison, known for his skill as an auto mechanic and having worked for Barringer Chevrolet in Marks for years, sadly passed away at his home in Batesville, MS on June 30, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1953, in Ruleville, MS to the late Charlie M. Jamison and Margaret Elizabeth Worley Jamison.

Throughout his...

Everett Mixon

Everett Mixon

Jun 29, 2024

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Everett Riley Mixon, age 35, of Batesville, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his home.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2pm in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends two hours prior, beginning at Noon. Interment will follow in Forrest Memorial Park.

Everett was...

Johnna Kay Ashmore

Johnna Kay Ashmore

Jun 28, 2024

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Johnna Kay Ashmore, known affectionately as "Fuzzy", passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at her home in Courtland, MS surrounded by her family at the age of 60. 

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Monday, July 1, 2024 for visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral...

Paul E. Williamson

Paul E. Williamson

Jun 26, 2024

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Paul E. Williamson, known affectionately as Papa, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS. He was born on May 11, 1934, Columbus, MS to the late Emmitt Dalton Williamson and Mary Electra Coleman Williamson.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, with a visitation...

Thomas Lee Sneed

Thomas Lee Sneed

Jun 26, 2024

Thomas Lee Sneed, a retired heavy equipment operator known for his dedication to his work passed away at his home on June 26, 2024, in Courtland, MS. Born on April 28, 1947, in Quitman County, Thomas leaves behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and love.

Thomas served his country with honor in the Mississippi National Guard, showing his commitment to...

Frankie Williams Allen

Frankie Williams Allen

Jun 23, 2024

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Frankie Williams Allen, age 86, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Crystal Health and Rehabilitation in Greenwood, MS. She was the widow of Mr. Billy Q. Allen.  

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow...

Ronald Eugene Carrback

Ronald Eugene Carrback

Jun 19, 2024

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Ronald Eugene Carrback, known affectionately as "Coondog", passed away on June 19, 2024, in his hometown of Batesville, MS. He was born on April 6, 1946, in Batesville, where he spent his life leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024 in the Martin...

Ronnie E. Chaney

Ronnie E. Chaney

Jun 19, 2024

Ronnie E. Chaney, a dedicated farmer known for his unwavering work ethic and kind heart, passed away at his home in Batesville, MS. on June 19, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1951, in Lambert, Mississippi to the late Henry Benson and Bertha Cannon Chaney.

A Memorial Gathering followed by a Memorial Service to celebrate Ronnie's life will be held...

James Chadwick

James Chadwick

Jun 19, 2024

James Warren Chadwick, 61, of Batesville MS passed away June 19, 2024 at his home.He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Warren was born on November 10, 1962 in Slidell, LA. He lived in Texas and Louisiana before settling in Mississippi. In his free time he enjoyed the outdoors;...

Bro. Eugene Howell

Bro. Eugene Howell

Jun 18, 2024

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Bro. Eugene Howell, age 89, a beloved Minister who dedicated 57 years of his life to preaching and spreading the Gospel, peacefully passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024 at his home in Batesville, Mississippi. Born on February 22, 1935, Bro. Howell touched the lives of many through his faith, wisdom, and kindness.

Throughout his remarkable ministry spanning over...

Billye June Cordel Smith

Billye June Cordel Smith

Jun 18, 2024

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Billye June Cordel Smith passed away peacefully at The Pinnacle of Oxford on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Billye was born on July...

Homer Lee Finnie

Homer Lee Finnie

Jun 16, 2024

Homer Lee Finnie, age 73, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Azaela Commons in Batesville, Mississippi. He was born on June 8, 1951, in his beloved hometown of Batesville, Mississippi to the late William Homer Finnie and Betty Lee Gordon Finnie.

A visitation to celebrate Homer's life will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 12:00 PM to...

Linda Williams Joiner

Linda Williams Joiner

Jun 15, 2024

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Linda Williams Joiner, age 80, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at The Pinnacle in Oxford, Mississippi. 

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 for visitation from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00...