Obituaries
Richard Wayne Parks
Jul 23, 2024
Richard Wayne Parks, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on July23, 2024, at his home in Batesville, surrounded by those he loved. He was born on November 27, 1943, in Memphis, TN, to Allie Parks, Jr. and Essie Sanders Parks.
A funeral service to honor his life will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at New Hope...
Edna Rice
Jul 22, 2024
Edna Rice, age 97, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2024, in McLean Virginia.
A celebration of Edna’s life will be held at noon on Friday, October 4, 2024 with a mass at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, the inurnment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 at Saint Mary’s prior to the funeral service.
Edna was...
Sharon D. Kern
Jul 20, 2024
Sharon Denise Porter Kern, age 58, of Pope, MS, known for her sweet spirit and kindness, passed away on July 20, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford, MS.
Born on September 24, 1965, Memphis, TN to William V. Porter, Jr and Lovie Carter, Sharon was a longtime resident of Yalobusha County before moving to Pope, MS. Sharon's warm...
Donald "Duck" Byron Mabry
Jul 19, 2024
Donald Byron Mabry, affectionately known as "Duck", was a beloved auto mechanic who brought joy to all those around him. Born December 16, 1957, in Sardis, MS, Donald’s fun-loving personality and passion for life touched the hearts of many.
A memorial gathering will be held Thursday August 1, 2024 from 4pm until 7pm at the Senatobia Church of Christ Activities Building.
Throughout...
Nancy Lou Webster Shultice
Jul 19, 2024
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On July 19, 2024, the world lost a compassionate soul as Nancy Lou Webster Shultice peacefully passed away at her home in Batesville, MS. Born on March 22, 1952, in Vardaman, MS, Nancy's life was a tapestry of love, care, and dedication to others.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, July...
Frances Hazel Waldrip
Jul 17, 2024
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Mrs. Frances Hazel Waldrip went to be with her Lord at the blessed age of 93.
Funeral services for Hazel will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the Como Church of Christ in Como, MS with the interment to follow at Hebron Cemetery in Sardis, MS. The family will receive friends...
Georgie Bryant
Jul 17, 2024
Georgie F. “Sweet Momma" Bryant, passed away Wednesday morning July 17, 2024 at Briar Hill Nursing and Rehab Center in Flowood, Ms.
A memorial service will be Saturday July 20, 2024 at 1pm at the Sardis Lake Baptist Church with inurnment to follow in the Sardis Lake Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends for two hours prior to the Service....
Robert Earl Porter
Jul 15, 2024
Robert Earl Porter, age 79, of Sardis, MS, passed away Monday July 15, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford.
Mr. Porter, a U.S. Air Force Veterans was the husband of Lona Porter.
There are no services planned at this time.
Betty Grace Taggart
Jul 14, 2024
Betty Grace Taggart, age 79, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Ellison Assisted Living in Oxford, MS.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Belen Cemetery in Marks, MS.
Betty was born on July 6, 1945, in Marks, MS to the late Marion T. Young, Sr. and Stella Kent Young. Throughout her...
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
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
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
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.
Virginia...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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