Obituaries
Jimmy Wayne Leverett
Sep 24, 2026
Jimmy Wayne Leverett, age 60, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the North Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, Mississippi with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service.
Born on July...
Pauline "Polly" Bynum Lindsay
Sep 22, 2026
Pauline Bynum Lindsay, affectionately known as “Polly”, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Diversicare in Southaven, Mississippi.
Polly was born on January 24, 1943 in Town Creek, Alabama to the late Rilli and Reba Berry Bynum. She dedicated most of her life as a licensed vocational nurse.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Spencer...
Terry Sullivan
Sep 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Terry Lee Sullivan, who departed this world peacefully at his home on September 22, 2026. Born on August 21, 1953, in Batesville, Mississippi, Terry's journey was one of love, dedication, and service.
There will be a Memorial Service held for Terry at 11:00...
Della Mae Lindsay
Sep 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Della Mae Lindsay
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend, Mrs. Della Mae Lindsay.
She was a loving and devoted wife to Jimmy Lindsay, with whom she shared 54 beautiful years of marriage. Their journey together was a testament to love, commitment, family, and strength.
She was...
Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Tuttle
Sep 21, 2026
Gerald Eugene “Jerry” Tuttle passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
Jerry was born on August 20, 1939, in Batesville, Mississippi, to William and Callie Tuttle. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jim Tuttle, of Byhalia, Mississippi.
Jerry entered the United States Air Force in 1958 and served honorably for...
Nancy Cook Burns
Sep 21, 2026
Nancy Cook Burns
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35
Nancy Cook Burns departed her earthly life unafraid and with an open heart on September 21, 2026, at the age of 84. She was most known as “Nana” to not only her family but by all that she encountered. Nana’s generosity knew no bounds. Her beautiful soul was...
Tyler Scott Donahou
Sep 20, 2026
Tyler Scott Donahou, age 27, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
Funeral services for Tyler Scott will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Tyler was born on January...
Glenn Alan Vestal
Sep 16, 2026
Glenn Alan Vestal, age 59, passed away on September 16, 2026, at his residence in Sardis, Mississippi. He was born on April 30, 1967, in California to the late E.W. and Annie Lee Vestal.
A memorial service to remember and celebrate Glenn’s life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of...
John Henry Smith
Sep 15, 2026
John Henry Smith, age 75, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at his home in Oxford, Mississippi.
Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, Mississippi. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral...
Patricia R. "Pat" Keeton
Sep 15, 2026
Patricia R. “Pat” Keeton, 80, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away on September 15, 2026, in Oxford.
The family will be having a private family graveside service.
She was born on June 4, 1946, in Marks, Ms to the late Anderson R. and Alice Louise Winters Rico.
Pat will be remembered as a woman who found joy in the simple and meaningful moments of life....
Ben Stafford, Sr.
Sep 14, 2026
Ben Stafford Sr., age 79, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at North Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home. Following the visitation, the graveside service will be held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Highway 315 near...
David H. Polson, Jr.
Sep 13, 2026
David H. Polson, Jr., age 53, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at North Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
Funeral services for David will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, Mississippi. The family will...
Leonard David "Lenny" Baronowski
Sep 10, 2026
Leonard David "Lenny" Baronowski, age 81, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Baptist Memorial of North MS in Oxford, MS.
The funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 14, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Sardis, MS. The family will begin receiving friends Monday,...
DeAnna Dean Welch
Sep 10, 2026
DeAnna Dean Welch, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at BeeHive Homes of Batesville in Batesville, Mississippi.
Services for DeAnna will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday evening,...
Mary A. Parker
Sep 4, 2026
Mary A. Parker, of Batesville, Mississippi, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Batesville at the age of 84. She was born on February 7, 1942, in Crowder, Mississippi.
A graveside will be held at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS.
Mary will be remembered as a woman who worked faithfully as a seamstress, a calling she...
Gerald Wayne Ballard
Sep 3, 2026
Gerald Wayne Ballard, age 74, passed away Thursday morning, September 3, 2026 at the Shepherd Hospice House in Southaven, Mississippi.
A graveside service for Gerald will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Good Hope Cemetery in Batesville, Mississippi on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Gerald, known as "Buddy" to his family and close friends, was born on April 14, 1952 in Newellton, Louisiana...
Tony Earl Dunson
Sep 2, 2026
Bro. Tony Earl Dunson, age 60, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at the Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi.
Funeral services for Tony will be held at 12 Noon on Monday, September 7, 2026 at the Faith Chapel Holiness Church in Senatobia, Mississippi with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. The interment will follow the service...
Anita Carol Camp
Sep 2, 2026
Anita Carol Camp, age 73, passed away Wednesday evening, September 2, 2026, at her home in Pope, MS.
At this time, there will be no services scheduled.
Anita was born on September 6, 1952, in Water Valley, Mississippi to the late Arvis Earl Camp and Betty Rodgers Zenor.
Throughout her life, Anita worked as a factory worker and cashier, but she was most...
Sara O. Trotter
Aug 26, 2026
Sara O. Trotter, age 87, passed away Wednesday evening, August 26, 2026, at her home in Batesville, Mississippi. Sara was the widow of the late James Edwin "Jimmy" Trotter.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 31, 2026, at the First Methodist Church in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, August 30, 2026, from 4:00 -...
Gary Eugene Joslin
Aug 25, 2026
Gary Eugene Joslin, age 72, passed away Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, at his home in Batesville, MS.
A memorial service for Gary will be held at 1:00 p.m. September 5, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Gary was born on February 8, 1954 to the...
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