Obituaries
Eva Louise Stroup
Apr 21, 2025
Eva Louise Stroup, age 56, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at the North Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
There will be a private burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Pope, MS at a later date.
Eva was born on January 6, 1969 to the late Billy Travis Fisk and Emma Jean Ware Fisk in Quitman County, MS.
Eva found great...
Mattie Bell Moore
Apr 20, 2025
Mattie Bell Moore, 95, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Marquette Heights, IL, Crowder, MS and Batesville, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Manor Court in Peoria, IL.
She was born June 12, 1929, in Oxford, MS to Iverson Hargis and Ida Greta Tramel Blair.
Mattie married the love of her life, Hubert Clinton “H.C.”...
Carole Bishop Davidson
Apr 18, 2025
Billie Carole Bishop Davidson, age 88, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS surrounded by her family.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Monday, April 21, 2025 for visitation from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025...
Dudley Beall
Apr 18, 2025
Dudley Beall, age 82, passed away Friday morning, April 18, 2025 at his home in Batesville, Mississippi.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Magnolia Cemetery. Following the graveside service, the family invites everyone for a gathering at the Batesville Presbyterian Church Pavilion from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Dudley was born on August...
Walta Lynn Michael Parker
Apr 15, 2025
Walta Lynn Michael Parker, 70, of Southaven, MS, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born to the late JB and Mary Lois Michael in Como, MS on June 22, 1954. Lynn loved spending time with her family and friends and her cats.
In addition to her parents, Lynn is...
Alisha Helen Lantrip
Apr 14, 2025
Alisha Helen Lantrip, age 47, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at the North Mississippi Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
A memorial service to honor Alisha's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the C4 Cowboy Church in Courtland, MS with Mr. Rip Copeland officiating. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior...
Betty Jo Randolph
Apr 8, 2025
Betty Jo Burns Randolph, age 94, passed away Tuesday evening, April 8, 2025 at Azaela Commons in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel with the interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Betty Jo Randolph was born...
William Earl Johnson
Apr 3, 2025
William Earl Johnson, a dedicated truck driver and beloved family man, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley, Mississippi. Born on December 12, 1959, in Panola County, Mississippi, William was a person who embraced life with a spirit that shone through his passions and interests.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m....
Allison Goodnight Gartrell
Apr 1, 2025
Allison Goodnight Gartrell, age 60, a beloved member of her community, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Senatobia, MS leaving behind a legacy marked by compassion, dedication, and a remarkable servant heart.
A service to celebrate her life will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the C4 Cowboy Church in Courtland, MS with the interment to follow at...
James "Jim" Cevera
Mar 31, 2025
James "Jim" Cevera, age 73, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at the Panola Medical Center in Batesville, MS. He was born on November 11, 1951 in Ohio.
For several years, Jim dedicated himself to his role as a cashier at Kroger in Oxford. He quickly became a familiar face, brightening the days of countless customers with his warm smile and...
Nancy Herron Thomson
Mar 30, 2025
Nancy Ruth Herron Thomson, 89, passed away March 30 in Fort Worth, TX. She was born and raised in Batesville, MS and was the daughter of the late H.E. Herron and the late James Carothers Herron. In 1957, she married the late Kimbrell A. “Bo” Thomson in Batesville, MS.
There will be a memorial service held to celebrate Nancy's life at...
Timothy Lane "Tim" Ginn
Mar 27, 2025
Timothy Lane "Tim" Ginn, age 65, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
The funeral service will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 31, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville, MS. Following the service, Tim will be laid to rest in Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends...
Cheryl Ann Green
Mar 25, 2025
Cheryl Ann Green, age 67, a compassionate and dedicated mental health specialist, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Lambert, Mississippi.
The family will be celebrating her life at a later time.
Born on November 18, 1957, in Marks, Mississippi, Cheryl dedicated her life to helping others, bringing hope and support to those in need during her career with Region One...
Tela Davis Gray
Mar 24, 2025
Tela Davis Gray, passed away on March 24, 2025, at her home in Crowder, Mississippi. Tela was born on June 24, 1964, in Water Valley, MS to Sara Paulette Thompson Davis and the late James Harold Davis.
Funeral services for Tela will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral...
Bobby York
Mar 22, 2025
Robert Lee "Bobby" York, a steadfast pillar of the Batesville community and a beloved fixture in the lives of those fortunate enough to know him, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday,
The family will be celebrating Bobby's life at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Batesville Presbyterian Church with the family receiving friends beginning at 11:30 A.M....
Deborah Copeland Johnson
Mar 21, 2025
Deborah Copeland Johnson passed away on March 21, 2025, in Oxford, Mississippi, at the age of 72. Born on July 10, 1952, in San Luis Obispo, California, she brought joy and creativity to the lives of those who knew her.
A service to celebrate her life will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 24, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial chapel of...
Richard L. Lamb
Mar 20, 2025
Richard L. Lamb, a dedicated and beloved figure in the Batesville community, passed away on March 20, 2025, at the age of 88, in Southaven, MS. Born on September 20, 1936, in Kewanee, IL, Richard lived a life defined by service, love for his family, and a passion for his interests.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, from...
Jimmie Lee Smith Thompson
Mar 17, 2025
Jimmie Lee Smith Thompson, age 93, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at her home in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services for Jimmie will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Black Jack Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Henry "Sonny" Mayo, Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
Henry Mayo, Jr., better known as Sonny, age 89, entered into eternal rest early morning on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Quitman County Health & Rehab Center in Marks, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville. The family will receive friends beginning...
Tommy Brooks
Mar 15, 2025
Thomas O. "Tommy" Brooks, age 83, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Azalea Commons in Batesville, MS.
A celebration of Tommy's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Batesville Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jerry Long officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Tommy was born on July 1, 1941 to...
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