Obituaries
Homer Newel Stewart
Aug 24, 2026
Homer Newel Stewart, age 93, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 27, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The friends are invited to visit with the...
Jennifer Allen-Martin
Aug 19, 2026
Jennifer Allen-Martin, age 55, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Friends and family are invited to remember and celebrate Jennifer’s life at a visitation on August 23, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wells Funeral Home. A funeral service honoring Jennifer will be held the following day, August 24, at...
Geraldine Putnam
Aug 18, 2026
Geraldine Putnam, age 82, of Oxford, entered her eternal home on August 18, 2026.
Funeral services for Geraldine will be held at 2:00 on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville with the family receiving friends at 12:00 noon. Geraldine will be laid to rest at Bluff Springs Cemetery in Eupora, MS.
Born in Batesville, Mississippi on July...
Michael "Mike" Kenneth Coleman
Aug 18, 2026
Michael Kenneth Coleman, affectionately known as Mike or "Cheeto", passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the age of 65.
Mike was born on August 14, 1961 to the late Stanford Eugene Coleman and Nina Lou Fisher Coleman in Sardis, Mississippi. He spent the majority of his life working as a truck driver, a career that took him down many roads...
Wayne Arnold Brown
Aug 18, 2026
Wayne Arnold Brown, age 91, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday morning, August 18, 2026, in Ripley, Mississippi.
Funeral services for Wayne will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home, with a private interment to follow the service. The family will receive friends one hour...
Jimmy "Jim" Warren Edwards,Sr.
Aug 17, 2026
Jimmy “Jim” Warren Edwards, Sr.
Jimmy “Jim” Warren Edwards, Sr., 74, of Batesville, MS, was born on November 10, 1951, in Charleston, Mississippi, and departed this earth on August 17, 2026, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday August 20, 2026, at Wells Funeral Home Batesville, MS with the family...
Ruth Jaudon Crosswhite
Aug 17, 2026
Ruth Jaudon Crosswhite, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and cherished member of the Batesville community, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at her home in Batesville, Mississippi. She was born on July 1, 1945, in the same State, to the late Clifton Jaudon and Gertrude Darby Jaudon and throughout her life, she touched the hearts of all who had the...
Dennis Rousseau Sanders
Aug 16, 2026
Dennis Rousseau Sanders, born on July 6, 1954, in Charleston, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home in Pope, Mississippi, on August 16, 2026. He was 72 years old.
Throughout his life, Dennis exemplified dedication and service—in his career and to his country. He proudly served in the United States Navy, carrying forward a sense of duty and discipline that would...
Chad Deaton Smith
Aug 14, 2026
Chad Deaton Smith, age 50, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at his home in Prattville, AL.
A celebration of his life will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS. A time of visitation will be Tuesday evening, August 18,...
Joyce Ingram Casillas
Aug 13, 2026
Joyce Ingram Casillas, age 83, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Nesbit, MS.
Joyce was born on June 24, 1943, in Scott County, MS to the late Ray and Frances Collins.
Joyce’s story is woven with warmth, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to family, faith, and friends. Throughout eighty-three years, she exemplified kindness in every aspect of her life, gently shaping...
Nellie Ruth Fisk Martin
Aug 13, 2026
Nellie Ruth Fisk Martin, age 80, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home in Pope, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Trinity Lighthouse Church in Crowder, MS with the interment to follow at Crowder Cemetery. The family will begin receiving friends Sunday at 12:00 P.M. prior to the service at the church.
Nellie was...
Richard Steven Parker
Aug 11, 2026
Richard Steven Parker, age 74, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his home in Courtland, MS.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Courtland Baptist Church with the family receiving friends Friday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the church. Following the service, the interment will be at Enid Oak Hill Cemetery in Enid,...
Judy Reid
Aug 3, 2026
Judy Reid, born on September 21, 1950, in Marks, Mississippi, passed away on August 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
The family would like to invite friends to a memorial gathering for Judy will be from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Friday, August 7, 2026, at Wells Funeral Home. Following the gathering the family will have a...
Jack Wayne Darby
Aug 2, 2026
Jack Wayne Darby, age 84, passed away Sunday August 2, 2026, at Tyler Holmes Medical Center in Winona, Mississippi.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends at 10:00 A.M. prior to the service.
Wayne was born October 18, 1941,...
James Roy Daugherty
Jul 31, 2026
James Roy Daugherty, age 58, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.
The family will receive friends 1:00 P.M. Wednesday afternoon, August 5, 2026, at Wells Funeral Home followed by a 2:00 P.M. funeral service in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home.
James was born on November 30, 1967 to the late Selmer...
Joan Daugherty Zimmer
Jul 31, 2026
Joan Daugherty Zimmer, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on July 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS.
At this time, there are no services scheduled.
Joan was born on September 1, 1963, in Batesville, MS to the late Selmer and Marlene Pearson Daugherty.
Joan's warm and steadfast presence will be dearly missed by her husband, David Zimmer, who...
Wrennie Veazey West
Jul 31, 2026
Wrennie Veazey West, 91, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on July 31st, 2026. Wrennie's life was a testament to love, laughter, and dedication to her family and her church. Born on September 14, 1934 in Coldwater, Miss, to John Garrett Veazey and Elise Cocke Veazey. Wrennie was raised in Senatobia, Miss, where she...
Bennie Nelson
Jul 31, 2026
Bennie Nelson, age 75, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
The family will be having a private family memorial service at a later date.
Bennie born in Coffeeville, Mississippi, on March 2, 1951, to the late Alonzo and LC Melton Nelson. His life was defined by a steadfast dedication to his country,...
Marc T. McGovern
Jul 27, 2026
Marc T. McGovern, age 61, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at his home near Sardis, Mississippi.
A memorial service to celebrate Marc's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, July 30, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Marc was born on March 3, 1965 to...
Danny Rogers Dew
Jul 17, 2026
Danny Rogers Dew, age 79, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
A celebration of Danny's life will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 20, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends beginning at 9:00 A.M. The interment will follow at Forrest Memorial Park...
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