Obituaries
Barbara Jones Phillips
Feb 27, 2025
Services Celebrating the life of Mrs. Barbara Jones Phillips will begin at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Batesville First Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall with Rev. Newlie Long officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Phillips, 81, of Meridian, MS died February 27, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center in...
Patty Bates Tutor
Feb 27, 2025
Patty Bates Tutor, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Covington, Tennessee. She was born on February 10, 1951, daughter to the late Otis Eugene Bates and Lydia Kathryn Taylor.
A memorial service to honor her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in...
Catherine "Kitty" Ward
Feb 24, 2025
Catherine "Kitty" Ward, born on August 26, 1961, in Batesville, AR, passed away alongside her husband, Tim Ward, on February 24, 2025, in Sardis, Mississippi. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Kitty was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for her family.
Memorial services honoring Kitty’s life will be held at the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of...
Timothy Lamar "Tim" Ward
Feb 24, 2025
Timothy Lamar "Tim" Ward, age 56, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home near Sardis, MS.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday afternoon, March 5, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 P.M. prior to the service.
Tim was born on February 29, 1968...
Jane Buntin Pierce
2025
Jane Buntin Pierce, age 79, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Alive Hospice in Nashville,Tennessee, her home of over 50 years.
Funeral services will be held at Wells Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville, MS on Sunday March 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will begin one hour prior at 1:00 pm . Following the...
Sherry Klyce Magee
Feb 24, 2025
Sherry Klyce Magee, age 78, passed away Monday evening, February 24, 2025, at Baptist Desoto Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Batesville, MS followed by a private family interment at Pisgah Cemetery in Courtland, MS. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time...
James W. Horton
Feb 24, 2025
James W. Horton, age 73, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home in Oakland, MS.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grenada, MS.
James was born on August 19, 1951 in Batesville, MS to the late James Pritchard Horton and Mary Janelle Doolittle. He devoted most of his...
Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Self
Feb 23, 2025
Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Self, age 87, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2025, at his home near Enid, MS. Bro. Bob was the widower of the late Nancy Clower Self.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 28, 2025, at Friendship Baptist Church in Grenada, MS with the interment to follow at Bethel Cemetery near Enid, MS. The family...
Bro. Richard Mills
Feb 22, 2025
Bro. Richard Mills, age 88, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Senatobia, MS.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 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...
Michael A. Jaudon
Feb 20, 2025
Michael A. Jaudon, a dedicated retired accountant from Cedric James, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 67. Born on September 9, 1957, in Sardis, Mississippi, Michael's journey through life was marked by his professional accomplishments and a rich tapestry of personal interests.
The family will be celebrating Michael's life privately.
He received his accounting...
Ricky Wayne Shields
Feb 15, 2025
Ricky Wayne Shields, a devoted logger and a hardworking individual, passed away on February 15, 2025, in Batesville, Mississippi. Born on December 2, 1968, in Panola County, Mississippi, Ricky's life was defined by his dedication to his craft and his passion for family.
The family will celebrate Ricky's life Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Martin Willingham...
Glenda Jean Rowton
Feb 14, 2025
Glenda Jean Reid Rowton, age 79, of Walls, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer.
A memorial serivce to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS.
She was predeceased by her parents, Cleo and...
Frances Audrey Wagner
Feb 14, 2025
Frances Audrey Wagner, born on August 14, 1943, in Sardis, Mississippi, departed this life on February 14, 2025, in Oxford, Mississippi. She was a remarkable woman whose legacy will forever be cherished by her family and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Frances Audrey Wagner will be held on February 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Terza Methodist...
Judy K. Roberson
Feb 13, 2025
Judy K. Roberson, age 72, passed away Thursday morning, February 13, 2025 at the Oxford Health & Rehab Center in Oxford, MS.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Judy will be laid to...
Teresa Lousie Tarver
Feb 11, 2025
Teresa Louise Tarver, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away on February 11, 2025, in Memphis, TN, at the age of 60. Born on January 4, 1965, in Marks, MS, Teresa's life was filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments that she shared with those around her.
The family invites all who knew Teresa to join them in commemorating...
Larry D. Potts, Sr.
Feb 10, 2025
Larry D. Potts, Sr., age 74, passed away Monday morning, February 10, 2025 at the Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Funeral services for Larry will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Batesville, MS. The family...
Hope Ann Jamison
Feb 9, 2025
Hope Ann Jamison, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2025, in Batesville, Mississippi. Born on August 14, 1975, in Marks, Mississippi, Hope was known for her caring nature and compassionate spirit, which endeared her to many.
The family will be celebrating her life with a private family ceremony.
Throughout her career, Hope dedicated herself to the well-being of others. Her...
Emma Dean Harrison
Feb 8, 2025
Emma Dean Harrison, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Pope, Mississippi, surrounded by the love and warmth she so generously shared throughout her life. Born on May 22, 1932, in Panola County, Mississippi, Dean was a vibrant and caring soul whose influence radiated far beyond her years.
Her memory will be honored with...
Betty Griffin Frazer
Feb 6, 2025
Betty Griffin Frazer, age 82, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home in Batesville, MS.
Betty was born on October 6, 1942 to the late Clyde Edward Griffin and Geraldine Belk Griffin in Water Valley, MS. She worked as a bookkeeper for Mr. Ray Smith, a farmer, in Dubbs, MS for nearly 40 years. Betty had a special love...
Maxine M. Thaggard
Feb 5, 2025
Maxine M. Thaggard, Nee Milam, 86 formerly of Batesville, MS & currently residing in Waterloo, IL since 2012, died Feb. 5, 2025 in Waterloo. She was born March 27, 1938 in Batesville, MS. She married James Franklin “Frank” Thaggard on December 14, 1969 & they shared 26 beautiful years together.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February...
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