Obituaries
Jimmy Dale McGaugh
May 26, 2026
Jimmy Dale McGaugh, age 73, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at his home near Crowder, Mississippi.
A graveside service for Jimmy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Crowder Cemetery in Crowder, Mississippi with Bro. Eddie Painter officiating.
Jimmy spent most of his life working in sales for various different companies such as Frito Lays and...
Brenda Joyce Hill
May 21, 2026
Brenda Joyce Hill, age 74, passed away Thursday morning, May 21, 2026, at her home in Pope, MS.
The family will be having a private celebration of her life.
Brenda was born on December 11, 1951, in Jasper, Alabama to the late Autrey Colin and Bertha Wisner Wilson.
Brenda was a woman of gentle spirit and unwavering kindness. She cherished the quiet moments...
William R. "Bill" Fleming
May 19, 2026
William R. "Bill" Fleming, age 78, passed away Tuesday evening, May 19, 2026, at his home in Batesville, MS.
A funeral service to celebrate Bill's life will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends beginning at 12:00 P.M. with Rev. John Howell, Jr. officiating. A private...
Russell Dean Covington
May 18, 2026
Russel Dean Covington, age 78, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home in Batesville, MS.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Victory Baptist Church in Courtland, MS. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 1:00 P.M.
Russell was born May 9, 1948 in Bruce, MS. He was the...
Billy Buford Adams
May 18, 2026
Billy Buford Adams, a beloved musician and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. Born on August 29, 1936, in Water Valley, Mississippi, Billy's life was marked by an enduring passion for music, family, friends, and fellowship.
Funeral services for Billy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23,...
Cheryl Still Singleton
May 15, 2026
Cheryl Still Singleton, age 61, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at Grenada Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Grenada, Mississippi.
Cheryl was born on July 16, 1964 to the late Hulet Welsey Still and Martha Lou McMinn Still in Batesville, MS. She dedicated much of her life to the compassionate care of others, working as a nurse's aide at a dialysis...
George Elvis Stallcup
May 13, 2026
George Elvis Stallcup, age 90, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Panola Medical Center in Batesville, MS.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends beginning at 1:00 P.M.
George was born on July 14, 1935, in Gleason, Tennessee,...
Billy Newton Williams
May 12, 2026
Billy Newton Williams, 83, passed away Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026 at his home near Sardis, Mississippi.
Billy was born on June 14, 1942, in Panola County, Mississippi to the late Jimmie Williams and Vivian Mays Williams. His life was marked by hard work, humor, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved.
In his early years, Billy contributed his skills as...
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...
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