Obituaries
Jennifer R. Bible
Aug 7, 2025
Jennifer R. Bible, age 39, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at her home in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services for Jennifer will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Jennifer was born on December 15,...
Terry Callihan
Aug 6, 2025
Terry Callihan, 62, of Batesville, Mississippi, passed away this past week.
A skilled craftsman and devoted family man, Terry was a retired self-employed carpenter and cabinet maker who spent his life building not just things—but relationships, memories, and a life rooted in faith, hard work, and love for the simple joys.
Terry had a deep love for vintage cars, long camping trips...
Jennifer Dancy Ellis
Aug 5, 2025
Jennifer Dancy Ellis, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on August 5, 2025, in Oxford, Mississippi, at the age of 61. Born on July 27, 1964, in Batesville, Mississippi, she spent her life cherishing the beauty of nature and the joys of family.
Jennifer’s life will be celebrated with a visitation on August 9, 2025, from 12:00 PM...
Jason Neely Barnett
Aug 4, 2025
Jason Neely Barnett, age 53, passed away at his home early Monday morning, August 4, 2025. He fought the good fight, having battled health issues for many years.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Hebron Baptist Church in Sardis, MS. Friends and family are all welcome to visit one hour prior to the...
Mary Evelyn Sorrells Keating
Aug 3, 2025
Mary Evelyn Sorrells Keating, age 96, passed away Sunday evening, August 3, 2025, at Azalea Commons in Batesville, MS.
The family will be celebrating her life 10:00 A.M. Wednesday morning, August 6, 2025, at Curtis Union Church with a time of visitation beginning at 9:00. A.M. Following her celebration, she will be laid to rest in Curtis Union Cemetery.
Mary Evelyn was...
Lee Roy Hazlitt
Aug 3, 2025
Lee Roy Hazlitt, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Batesville, Mississippi. A reception will follow the service. Burial will take place at a later date in Magee, Mississippi. In...
Charles Ray "Chuck" Nix, Jr.
Aug 3, 2025
Charles Ray "Chuck" Nix, Jr., born on October 10, 1953, in Batesville, Mississippi to the late Charles Ray Nix and Patricia Ann Davis Nix, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, in Memphis, TN, surrounded by his loving family.
Family and friends are encouraged to remember Chuck and celebrate his life during a Memorial Gathering and Service to be held at...
Harry J. McDonald
Aug 2, 2025
Harry J. “Slick” McDonald, age 78, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his home near Sardis, MS.
The family will be receiving friends Monday morning from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Wells Funeral Home. A private family graveside service will be held at Forrest Memorial Park.
Born on December 8, 1946, in Memphis, TN, Harry was the son of the late...
Anthony V. Scott "Tony" Peavy
Aug 1, 2025
Anthony V. Scott "Tony" Peavy, age 32, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 in Arkabutla, MS.
There will be a memorial service held for Tony at 2:00 on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Victory Baptist Church in Batesville, MS.
Tony was born November 27, 1992 to Timothy and Windy Gregory Peavy. He worked as a factory worker for the former Crown, Cork...
Gladys J. Underwood Aguilar
Jul 30, 2025
Gladys J. Underwood Aguilar, born on January 17, 1954, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, in Batesville, Mississippi. A beloved member of her community, Gladys will be remembered for her kind spirit and her profound love for nature and animals.
Throughout her life, Gladys found joy in riding around the countryside, she felt most at home where the Delta meets...
Ricky Lee Clemons
Jul 30, 2025
Ricky Lee Clemons, a cherished member of his family and community, was born on August 12, 1966, in Marks, Mississippi. He departed this life on July 30, 2025, in Crenshaw, Mississippi, at the age of 58.
Family and friends will gather to honor Ricky’s life during a visitation at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, Mississippi, on Monday, August 4, 2025, from...
John Francis Davis
Jul 30, 2025
John Francis Davis, born on March 10, 1941, in Grafton, West Virginia, passed away on July 30, 2025, in Batesville, Mississippi. He was a beloved figure in his community and is remembered for his dedication to his family and his profession.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church with the family receiving friends prior...
Tilford Morgan
Jul 30, 2025
Tilford Morgan,age 68, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home near Batesville, MS.
Tilford, known as "T" or "T.D." to his friends and family, was born on March 1, 1957 to the late Douglas Morgan and Cora Faye Williams in Alabama. He honorably served our country in the United States Army, serving as...
Peggy Coleman Floied
Jul 25, 2025
Peggy Coleman Floied passed away on July 25, 2025, in Senatobia, Mississippi. Born on September 8, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee, Peggy dedicated her life to caring for others, exemplified by her commitment to the nursing profession after graduating from the Methodist School of Nursing in 1974.
Peggy was a proud member of Nesbit Presbyterian Church, where her faith and community ties...
Lora Lee Morris
Jul 25, 2025
Lora Lee Morris, age 75, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at her daughter’s home near Coldwater, MS.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Lambert Cemetery in Lambert, MS. The family will receive friends two hours prior to...
Lorine Bradley
Jul 23, 2025
Lorine G. Bradley, age 85, passed away at her home in Horseshoe Bend, AR. on July 23, 2025. Lorine, formerly of Courtland, MS., was the widow of Grover C. Bradley.
Funeral services for Lorine will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at New Hope Church of God in Batesville with the family receiving friends beginning at 2:00....
Charles Dee Martin
Jul 21, 2025
Charles Dee Martin, age 81, passed away at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN, on July 21, 2025.
Funeral services for Charles will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 at Wells Funeral Home....
Nagin Bhaichand Patel
Jul 20, 2025
Nagin Bhaichand Patel, age 78, passed away in Hernando, MS on July 20, 2025. He was the husband of Niru Patel of Hernando.
Funeral services for Nagin will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at Wells Funeral Home.
Nagin was born in...
May Hall Pinckney Sandlin
Jul 19, 2025
May Hall Pinckney Sandlin (Mom), lovingly known as “Pinky” passed away peacefully, 91 years young, on July 19, 2025.
Pinky was born on October 13, 1933, in Charleston, SC. She was the daughter of Richard Shubrick Pinckney and Electra Virginia Twyford Pinckney. Her family spent summers in Hendersonville, NC, where she attended Fassifern Boarding School. After graduating, she met her husband,...
Lata Lou Lightsey
Jul 15, 2025
Lata Lou Lightsey, age 76, passed away at her home in Pope, MS., on July 15, 2025.
Lata was born July 23, 1948 to the late Dale Cunningham and Mary Lou Harmon in Memphis, TN. She was a retired Circuit Court Administrator. She dedicated her life to her beloved horses. She was a member of the National Cutting Horse Association. Lata...
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