Obituaries
Leonardo Becerra
Oct 3, 2025
Leonardo Rafael Becerra Rodas, a skilled auto body mechanic and valued community member, passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 81 in Memphis, Tennessee.
A funeral mass will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Batesville, Mississippi.
Leonardo was born on November 3, 1943 in Cuenca, Ecuador. After moving to...
Johnnie Laverne Lantrip
Oct 2, 2025
Johnnie Laverne Lantrip, age 90, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Saint Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Funeral services for Johnnie will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 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 friends...
Sarah Joann Belinc
Sep 30, 2025
Sarah Joann Belinc, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Pope, MS, at the age of 85. Born on April 8, 1940, in Pontotoc, MS, Joann lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and love.
Funeral services for Joann will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at Wells Funeral Home...
Jackie Morrow
Sep 28, 2025
Jackie Morrow, age 89, passed away Sunday morning, September 28, 2025 at her home in Batesville, Mississippi.
Funeral services for Jackie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, Mississippi. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Betty Louis Whaley Dickerson
Sep 25, 2025
Betty Louis Whaley Dickerson, 74, formerly of Potts Camp, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, surrounded by family at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Born on March 5, 1951 to the late Louis Edmond and Ocie Odell Johnson Whaley, Betty lived a life of unwavering faith, strength, and devotion, embodying the virtues of Proverbs 31:10-31 as a...
Sherry Mae Gray Holder
Sep 24, 2025
Sherry Mae Gray Holder, age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 surrounded by her family at her home in Batesville, Mississippi.
A memorial service to celebrate Sherry's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at...
Ula "Janie Ruth" White
Sep 23, 2025
Ula "Janie Ruth" White, age 86, passed away Tuesday evening, September 23, 2025, at her home in Courtland, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 26, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends prior to the service at 1:00 P.M. She will be laid to rest at Chapel Hill Cemetery...
Mark T. Griffis
Sep 23, 2025
Mark T. Griffis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Sardis, Mississippi. Born on January 31, 1960, in Memphis, Tennessee, Mark's life was marked by the joy he brought to those around him and the passions he pursued.
Funeral services for Mark will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at...
Bettie Mills Pittman
Sep 22, 2025
Bettie Pittman, age 91, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her home in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27 at Bethany Independent Baptist Church in Courtland, MS with the interment to follow at the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening, September 26, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....
Linda Mooneyham Hill
Sep 20, 2025
Linda Mooneyham Hill, age 75, passed away Saturday morning, September 20, 2025 at her home in Batesville, Mississippi.
Linda was born on August 21, 1950 to the late Everett Mooneyham and Clara Simmons Mooneyham in Tucson, Arizona and grew up in Orlando, Florida. During her journey here on earth, Linda and her husband, Jimmie B. Hill, embraced mission work and evangelism,...
Ann Moorman Haynes
Sep 19, 2025
Ann Moorman Haynes, affectionately known as "Big Ann," was born on March 18, 1933, and she peacefully departed this life on September 19, 2025.
Funeral services for Big Ann will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with family receiving friends two hours prior to the service. A...
Kenneth W. Smith
Sep 17, 2025
Kenneth W. Smith, age 61, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN.
The family will be celebrating his life at 10:00 A.M. Saturday morning, September 20, 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 friends Friday...
Linda Goodwin Holley
Sep 17, 2025
Linda Goodwin Holley, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time. Following the service, Linda will be laid to rest...
John E. Green
Sep 10, 2025
John E. Green, age 94, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at his home in Batesville, Mississippi.
John was born on January 8, 1931 to the late James E. Green and Geneva K. Green Green in St. Louis, Missouri. He heroically joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and served our country for 8 years. Upon his honorable discharge,...
Imogene Williford
Sep 9, 2025
Imogene Williford, age 91, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 9, 2025, at the BeeHive Assisted Living Home of Batesville, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with her interment to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Pope, MS. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 P.M....
Lee Morris Hawkins
Sep 8, 2025
Lee Morris Hawkins, a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved brother, and treasured friend, passed away on September 8, 2025, in Southaven, Mississippi, at the age of 66. He was born on May 29, 1959, in Sunflower County, Mississippi, and throughout his life, he exemplified dedication, love, and compassion.
A celebration of Lee's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Kenneth O. "Ken" Ellis
Sep 8, 2025
Kenneth (Ken) Odell (K.O.) Ellis, a legendary athlete and coach, beloved husband, father, and grandfather of Batesville, MS, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025 at his home near Batesville after a lengthy illness. He was 80 years of age. Ken was surrounded by his family when he went to his eternal home.
Funeral services for Ken will be held 2:00...
John H. Britt, Sr.
Sep 6, 2025
John H. Britt, Sr., a beloved member of the Batesville community, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the age of 78.
Funeral services for John will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the funeral service. The...
Madge Elaine Holloway
Sep 5, 2025
Madge Elaine Holloway
June 27, 1931 – September 5, 2025
Madge Elaine Holloway, of Sardis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Elaine was the cherished daughter of the late Norbourne W. Fisher and Madge Gathings Fisher.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Robert E. “Bob” Holloway,...
James Aubrey "Sonny" Brown
Sep 4, 2025
James Aubrey "Sonny" Brown, age 58, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his residence in Oakland, Mississippi.
A memorial gathering to celebrate and remember Sonny's life will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home.
Sonny was born on December 31, 1966 to the late James Willie Brown and Mary Florence Grace Brown...
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