Obituaries
Clara Mae Olson
Mar 11, 2025
Clara Mae Olson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith.
Born in Pope, Mississippi, in 1945, Clara grew up surrounded by family and strong Southern values. She graduated from Batesville High School in 1963 and continued her education at Northwest Community College where she met the love of...
Charles Clifton Finch, II
Mar 9, 2025
Charles Clifton Finch, II, affectionately known as "Chuck", passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at the Baptist-East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Funeral services for Chuck will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Chuck will be laid to rest...
John Edward White
Mar 9, 2025
John Edward White, age 76, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home in Southaven, MS.
Funeral services for John will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. John will be laid to rest Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville,...
Onaye Farrish
Mar 6, 2025
Kathryn Onaye Readenour Farrish, 69, of Batesville, MS passed away on March 6, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford, MS. She was born on August 11, 1955, in Union City, TN to Dudley Clem Readenour and Mary Ann Readenour (Fitch). She graduated from North Panola High School (1972). She received a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Accountancy from the...
Ruby Louise McCullar Smith
Mar 5, 2025
Ruby Louise McCullar Smith, a devoted child care provider and beloved matriarch, peacefully passed away on March 5, 2025, in Charleston, Mississippi. Born on August 6, 1935, in Mississippi, Louise lived a life marked by her dedication to family, friends, and the countless children she nurtured throughout her remarkable career.
Funeral services for Louise will be held at 2:00 p.m. on...
Virginia R. Davis Powell
Mar 5, 2025
Virginia R. Davis Powell, age 87, born on August 31, 1937, in Dresden, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, Mississippi.
A visitation will be held in her honor on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM, both at...
J.J. Putman
Mar 4, 2025
J.J. Putman, a cherished self-employed painter and beloved member of the community, passed away on March 4, 2025, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS. Born on January 11, 1955, in Marks, MS, he lived a life filled with love for his family and a deep passion for the outdoor activities that brought him joy.
A visitation...
Bonnie Guthrie
Mar 4, 2025
Bonnie Guthrie, 75, of Batesville, MS, ascended to Heaven peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Funeral services for Bonnie will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Bill Still
Mar 2, 2025
Bill Still, a dedicated and hardworking man, was born on July 12, 1936, in Batesville, Mississippi. He departed this life on March 2, 2025, in Oxford, Mississippi, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and resilience.
Funeral services will be 3:30 P.M. Thursday, March 6, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends...
Jimmy Lee "Jimbo" Robertson
Mar 2, 2025
Jimmy Lee "Jimbo" Robertson, age 73, of Panola County, MS, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Senatobia, MS on Sunday, March 2, 2025 with his family by his side.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 3, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends beginning at 12:00 P.M. prior...
Candy Lucas "Lulu" Broome
Mar 2, 2025
Candy Lucas "Lulu" Broome, born on November 5, 1973, in Sardis, MS, peacefully passed away at her home in Batesville, MS, surrounded by her loved ones on March 2, 2025. She is remembered as a devoted wife, mother, loving grandmother, and an extremely humble individual whose passion for education and love for children was evident throughout her career.
Funeral services will...
Sherry D. Dulin
Feb 28, 2025
Sherian Dionne Dulin May 7, 1942 – February 28, 2025
On Friday, February 28, 2025, Ms. Sherian (Sherry) Dulin, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, peacefully went to be with her Lord at the age of 82.
A celebration of Sherry’s life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS, with interment...
Barbara Jones Phillips
Feb 27, 2025
Services Celebrating the life of Mrs. Barbara Jones Phillips will begin at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Batesville First Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall with Rev. Newlie Long officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Phillips, 81, of Meridian, MS died February 27, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center in...
Patty Bates Tutor
Feb 27, 2025
Patty Bates Tutor, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Covington, Tennessee. She was born on February 10, 1951, daughter to the late Otis Eugene Bates and Lydia Kathryn Taylor.
A memorial service to honor her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in...
Catherine "Kitty" Ward
Feb 24, 2025
Catherine "Kitty" Ward, born on August 26, 1961, in Batesville, AR, passed away alongside her husband, Tim Ward, on February 24, 2025, in Sardis, Mississippi. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Kitty was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for her family.
Memorial services honoring Kitty’s life will be held at the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of...
Timothy Lamar "Tim" Ward
Feb 24, 2025
Timothy Lamar "Tim" Ward, age 56, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home near Sardis, MS.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday afternoon, March 5, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 P.M. prior to the service.
Tim was born on February 29, 1968...
Jane Buntin Pierce
2025
Jane Buntin Pierce, age 79, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Alive Hospice in Nashville,Tennessee, her home of over 50 years.
Funeral services will be held at Wells Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville, MS on Sunday March 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will begin one hour prior at 1:00 pm . Following the...
Sherry Klyce Magee
Feb 24, 2025
Sherry Klyce Magee, age 78, passed away Monday evening, February 24, 2025, at Baptist Desoto Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Batesville, MS followed by a private family interment at Pisgah Cemetery in Courtland, MS. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time...
James W. Horton
Feb 24, 2025
James W. Horton, age 73, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home in Oakland, MS.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grenada, MS.
James was born on August 19, 1951 in Batesville, MS to the late James Pritchard Horton and Mary Janelle Doolittle. He devoted most of his...
Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Self
Feb 23, 2025
Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Self, age 87, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2025, at his home near Enid, MS. Bro. Bob was the widower of the late Nancy Clower Self.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 28, 2025, at Friendship Baptist Church in Grenada, MS with the interment to follow at Bethel Cemetery near Enid, MS. The family...
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