Obituaries
William Jacob Thompson
May 29, 2024
William Jacob Thompson, a beloved member of the community, passed away on May 29, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Born on January 27, 1981, in Grenda, Mississippi, Jacob led a life full of passion and enthusiasm that touched the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family will celebrate his life...
Ramona Pryor Beardain
May 29, 2024
Ramona Pryor Beardain, age 86, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at her home in Batesville, MS.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Friday, May 31, 2024 for visitation from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the...
Douglas Wayne Tutor
May 25, 2024
Douglas Wayne Tutor, a skilled Carpenter who touched the lives of many, passed away on May 25, 2024, in Courtland, MS, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Septmber 24, 1960, in Marks, MS.Douglas was a beloved son of William Jewel Tutor and Nellie Mavis Tims Tutor. He is now reunited in peace with his parents. He...
William Troy Allred
May 24, 2024
Livestream of Funeral ServiceWilliam Troy Allred, affectionately known by his family as "Pop," passed away on May 24, 2024 at his home in Sardis, MS. He was born on June 11, 1937, in Sledge, MS. Troy dedicated 40 years of his life to working for United Van Lines in Memphis, TN, showcasing his strong work ethic and dedication to for...
Slade McDonald
May 22, 2024
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Slade McDonald, age 50, passed away on May 22, 2024 at the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN.
A Visitation will be held at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM to honor Slade's life. The interment will...
Donald Ray Warbington
May 22, 2024
Donald Ray Warbington, 69, of Como, MS, passed away Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford. Donald was born November 8, 1954 to the late James L. Warbington and Birdie K. Townswend Warbington in Sacramento, CA. Donald grew up in Marks, MS during his early life, something he was very proud of throughout his lifetime. Donald...
Walter "Sonny" Moore
May 21, 2024
Walter "Sonny" Moore, age 83, passed away on May 21, 2024 at his home in Batesville, MS.
Born on September 20, 1941, in Batesville, MS to the late Walter Campbell Moore, Sr. and Loraine Land Moore. He was known for his dedicated career as a Truck Driver and his honorable service in the United States Navy. During his time in and throughout...
Wanda Lynette Ridge
May 20, 2024
Wanda Lynette Freeman Ridge went to be with her Lord on May 20, 2024 with her family at her side. She was born October 24, 1936 in Hunter, Arkansas, to Otis and Minnie Melvin Freeman. She married Charles E. Ridge Sr., the love of her life, on the 10th of November 1956. He always said, “She is the smartest lady I...
Joe Albert Dettor
May 19, 2024
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Joe Albert Dettor, age 73, passed away Sunday evening, May 19, 2024, at his home in Sardis, MS.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 for visitation from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at...
Michael Putman
May 16, 2024
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Paul Michael Putman, age 47, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 24, 2024, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Terza Cemetery in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, May 23, 2024...
Frances Kiser Cain
May 15, 2024
Frances Kiser Cain, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at Diversicare in Batesville, MS. She was born on October 27, 1940, to the late James Floyd Kiser and Bamer Hughes Kiser in Brewton, AL., and lived a life filled with love, joy and dedication to her family.
A Graveside Service to honor and...
Billy "Bobby" Morrow
May 13, 2024
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Billy “Bobby” Morrow, Sr., age 87, passed away Monday afternoon, May 13, 2024 at his home in Courtland, MS
Funeral services for Bobby will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery. The family will receive friends one...
Martha Chrestman
May 8, 2024
Martha Hughes Chrestman, age 74, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at her home in Batesville, MS. She was the widow of Mr. Lonnie Chrestman, Jr.
A celebration of Martha's life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., along with the funeral services for Wendy Ingram, her daughter-in-law, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of...
Wendy Faye Ingram
May 8, 2024
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Wendy Faye Ingram, age 49, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family...
James "Sammy" Samuel Smith
May 7, 2024
Livestream of Funeral Service James Samuel "Sammy" Smith, 86, of Batesville, MS, passed away Tuesday May 7, 2024 at the North Mississippi Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. The funeral service will be held Friday May 10, 2024 at 11am in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service....
Jamie Whitten Howell
May 7, 2024
Jamie W. Howell, Sr. of Pope, Mississippi died peacefully in Collierville, Tennessee on May 7, 2024. Mr. Howell was born on March 14,1938 in Sumner, Mississippi to Burtrum Hy Howell and Ollie Baker Howell. As a child, Jamie was reared in Pope, Mississippi as the only boy of six children. Having five sisters shaped Jamie into a man who was...
Henry Allen "Hank" Robison, Jr.
May 5, 2024
Henry Allen "Hank" Robison, Jr., age 80, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was the husband of Jean Robison of Batesville.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Batesville with visitation beginning 1:30. Interment will follow the...
Edward Gates
May 5, 2024
Edward “Ed” Gilbert Gates, age 79, passed away Sunday morning, May 5, 2024 at the AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville, MS.
Ed was born on November 13, 1944 to the late John Gates and Florence Payment Gates in Detour, MI.
Ed was a resident of Panola County for 15 years. He was a 1963 high school graduate in Decatur,...
Deborah Ann Sanders
May 4, 2024
Deborah Ann Sanders, age 70, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Community Church of God in Charleston, MS.
Deborah was born January 15, 1954 to Willie Mae McGaritty Beardain and the late Charles Cobb Dempsey in Memphis,...
Terry Hill
May 3, 2024
Terry Hill, age 76, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at his home in Batesville, MS.
A memorial service to celebrate Terry's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Terry was born on September 16 to the late Henry Hill and Lottie Waldrup...
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