Obituaries
Gail Shuford
May 9, 2026
Gail Shuford, age 92, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Desoto Healthcare Center in Southaven, MS.
The family will have a memorial gathering beginning at 1:00 P.M., Friday, May 15, 2026, at Wells Funeral Home followed by a celebration of her life at 2:00 P.M. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home.
Gail was born on October 10,...
Clara Mae Kuczkowski
May 9, 2026
Clara Mae Kuczkowski, age 87, passed away Saturday morning, May 9, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
Funeral services for Clara will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS. The family will begin to receive...
Joan Tubbs
May 7, 2026
Joan Tubbs, a gentle soul whose life was devoted to the love and care of her family, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in Tupelo, Mississippi. Born on September 25, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joan carried with her a quiet strength and kindness that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Joan found her greatest joy embracing every moment with...
David Lamar "Blacky" Black
May 6, 2026
David Lamar "Blacky" Black, age 73, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his home in Lambert, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends at 12:00 P.M. prior to the service.
David was born on January 6, 1953, in Marks, Mississippi, he embraced...
John Michael Havas, III
May 5, 2026
John Michael Havas, III, age 63, passed away Tuesday evening, May 5, 2026, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN.
Funeral services will be 5:00 P.M. Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends beginning at 3:00 P.M. prior to the service. Following the service, the interment will be...
Allison Dawn Moses
May 3, 2026
Allison Dawn Moses, age 21, passed away Sunday morning, May 3, 2026.
Funeral services for Allison will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026 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 prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Allison...
Gene Stanley Welch, Sr.
May 2, 2026
Gene Stanley Welch, Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, family, and hard work.
Services for Gene will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive...
Murray "Moe" Green, Jr.
Apr 28, 2026
Murray "Moe" Green Jr. passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 83 years old.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on June 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville Ms.
Born on April 12, 1943, in Mississippi, Murry was the second of three children. He was raised in Water Valley, where...
Phillip "Phil" Larry Maxcy
Apr 28, 2026
Phillip "Phil" Larry Maxcy, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his daughter's home in Batesville, Mississippi.
A graveside service for Phil will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, Mississippi.
Phil was born on November 18, 1954 in Marks, Mississippi to the late William Edward Maxcy and Rosa...
Christopher "Chris" Glenn Sullivan
Apr 21, 2026
Christopher "Chris" Glenn Sullivan, age 51, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
A celebration of Chris's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home, with the inurnment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery...
Mary Elizabeth Stafford Colclasure
Apr 21, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Stafford Colclasure, age 76, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Diversicare Nursing Home of Batesville.
A memorial service for Mary will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at New Hope Church of God with Rev. Raymond Aven officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Mary was born on July 8,...
Keelyn Glenn Ware
Apr 19, 2026
Keelyn Glenn Ware, age 53, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 19, 2026, at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN.
Friends and family are welcome to a celebration of Keelyn's life at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Hosanna Family Worship Center in Pope, MS. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12:00 P.M.
Keelyn was born on...
Chester Earl "Chet" Rall
Apr 18, 2026
Chester Earl Rall June 14, 1949 – April 18, 2026
Chester Earl Rall, affectionately known as “Chet,” was born June 14, 1949, in Evansville, IN. A man of remarkable range and restless heart, he lived a life defined by service, music, and compassion.
A celebration of Chet's life will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Batesville First Methodist Church...
Blake Bridges
Apr 18, 2026
Murray Blake Bridges, known fondly as Blake, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Lambert, Mississippi, following a tragic accident.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 27, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Crowder Cemetery in Crowder, MS. The family will be receiving friends Sunday evening from 5:00...
Lowry Curtis "Curt" Steele, Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
Lowry Curtis "Curt" Steele, Jr., age 84, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at the AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville, Mississippi.
A memorial service to celebrate Curt's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Curt was...
Dennis Gene Pearson
Apr 15, 2026
Dennis Gene Pearson, age 77, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home in Batesville, Mississippi.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Dennis was born on October 13, 1948 to the late...
Marsha Lee Smith
Apr 15, 2026
Marsha Lee Smith, age 83, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her home in Batesville, MS.
The family will be celebrating her life at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Sardis, MS. The family will be receiving friends at 3:00...
Ruthan Cobb Bailey Mullan
Apr 14, 2026
Ruthan Cobb Bailey Mullan, age 85, passed away Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026 at the Azalea Commons Assisted Living in Batesville, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 17, 2026 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Ruthan will be laid to...
Margaret Ann Cates
Apr 11, 2026
Margaret Ann Cates, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at Beehive Homes of Batesville, Mississippi. She was born on November 17, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Sardis, Mississippi.
Margaret Ann’s life was marked by dedication both in her career and...
Charles Jerry Brown
Apr 10, 2026
Charles Jerry Brown, age 83, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at Highland Hill Medical Center in Senatobia, MS.
A funeral service to celebrate his life will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Sardis Lake Baptist Church with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family will be receiving friends beginning at 11:00 A.M....
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