Obituaries

William Thomas Redwine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Amy Jenkins Wilson

Amy Jenkins Wilson

Dec 10, 2025

Amy Jenkins Wilson, age 53, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital on North MS in Oxford, MS.

A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. A time of reflections with the family will begin at 10:00 A.M. prior to the service.

Amy was born on...

Bobby Dale Magee

Bobby Dale Magee

Dec 8, 2025

Bobby Dale Magee, age 70, passed away Monday morning, December 8, 2025, at his home in Pope, MS.

Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Pope, MS. The family will be receiving friends Thursday morning from 11:00 A.M....

Jack Calvert

Jack Calvert

Dec 8, 2025

Henry Jackson "Jack" Calvert, III, age 69, passed away suddenly at his home in Crowder, Mississippi on Monday, December 8, 2025.

Funeral services for Jack will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Crowder Baptist Church with the interment to follow at Crowder Cemetery. The family of Jack will be receiving friends Friday evening, December 12, 2025...

Sheila Kay Stanley Anderson

Sheila Kay Stanley Anderson

Dec 4, 2025

Sheila Kay Stanley Anderson, age 51, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.

There will be a memorial service to honor and celebrate her life on Saturday, December 13th at 10:00 am at the Kaw Street Chapel Church in Perry, OK.

Sheila was born on February 22, 1974, in Perry, Oklahoma. She earned her...

Robert "Bob" Charles Vanderbilt

Robert "Bob" Charles Vanderbilt

Nov 30, 2025

Robert "Bob" Charles Vanderbilt, born on December 9, 1941, in Fulton, Illinois, peacefully passed away at his home in Charleston, Mississippi, on November 30, 2025.

A proud graduate of East Waterloo High School in 1960, Bob served his country by joining the United States Marines shortly after graduation, showcasing his spirit of service and dedication to his nation. Bob dedicated 41...

David Christopher Bell

David Christopher Bell

Nov 27, 2025

David Christopher Bell, age 38, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home in Batesville, MS.

The funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12:00 P.M.

Chris was...

Walter Lee Robison

Walter Lee Robison

Nov 26, 2025

Walter Lee Robison, age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.

The service to celebrate Lee's life will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 30, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the time of the service.

Lee was a beloved...

Lamar Barker

Lamar Barker

Nov 25, 2025

Lamar Barker, age 66, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi.

Lamar was born on March 3, 1959 to the late Raymond Lamar Barker, Sr. and Faye Woolbright Barker in Marks, Mississippi. Throughout his life, he spent many years on the road as a truck driver. Lamar lived a simple life, enjoying the little...

James Lawrence "Jimmy" Childs

James Lawrence "Jimmy" Childs

Nov 19, 2025

James Lawrence "Jimmy" Childs, age 79, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 19, 2025, at his home in Batesville, MS.

The funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday, November 23, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends prior to the service...

Billie McCloud

Billie McCloud

Nov 17, 2025

Billie McCloud, age 81, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Stone Creek Assisted Living Facility in North Richland Hills, Texas. She was the widow of Mr. James Earl McCloud. 

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, Mississippi.