Obituaries

Harry J. McDonald

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Arthur James Hall

Arthur James Hall

Jul 15, 2025

Arthur James "A.J." Hall, age 81, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home in Enid, Mississippi.

Funeral services for A.J. will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Bethel Cemetery in Enid, Mississippi. The family will receive friends one hour...

Mary Jane Davis

Mary Jane Davis

Jul 14, 2025

Mary Jane Davis, age 82, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Tallahatchie General Nursing Home in Charleston, MS. She was the widow of the late James A. Davis, Jr.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service....

Alice Roper Shields

Alice Roper Shields

Jul 13, 2025

Alice Roper Shields, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed from this life on July 13, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS, at the age of 79. Born on August 23, 1945, in Marks, MS, Alice was a beacon of faith, hope, and love to all who knew her.

Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, July 18,...

Charles Gregory Meek

Charles Gregory Meek

Jul 7, 2025

Charles Gregory Meek, age 63, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina where he resided.

Funeral services for Greg will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. There will be a private interment at...

Sondra Denise Fowler

Sondra Denise Fowler

Jul 5, 2025

Sondra "Sissy" Denise Fowler, age 65, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, Mississippi.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Eureka Private Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Mark Weaver

Mark Weaver

Jul 3, 2025

Mark Dolson Weaver, affectionately known as "Coach Weaver", passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at his home in Batesville, MS.

A memorial gathering to honor Mark's life will be held on July 19, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. Friends, family, and all whose lives were touched by Mark are invited to join...

Olivia Dawn Barlow

Olivia Dawn Barlow

Jul 2, 2025

Olivia Dawn Barlow, born on April 15, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee, left this world far too soon on July 2, 2025. Her time with us, although brief, was brightened by her undeniable strength and courage. Olivia was truly a beacon of hope, bringing light into the lives of countless individuals, many of whom may never have turned to prayer or...