Obituaries

Micki Gray Coplan

Micki Gray Coplan

Aug 5, 2017

Micki Gray Coplan, age 84, of Niceville FL, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 5th, 2017 with her family by her side. She was at last, reunited with her husband and love of her life, Bob Coplan and her beloved son, Gary Coplan.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Liz Coplan, Karen Lewis (Rick) and Pam Coplan; former...

Stephen Daniel Stiles

Stephen Daniel Stiles

Aug 3, 2017

Stephen Daniel "Steve" Stiles, age 59, passed away at his home near Sardis, MS on August 3, 2017. Funeral services for Steve will be held on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 12 noon at New Hope Baptist Church in Harmontown. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery. ...

Charles Leland Still

Charles Leland Still

Jul 28, 2017

Charles Leland Still, age 86, passed away Friday morning, July 28, 2017, at his home in Courtland, MS. Mr. Still is the widower of the late Louise Harper Still.Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 31, 2017, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. The will be receiving friends...

Guillermina Combs

Guillermina Combs

Jul 26, 2017

Guillermina Combs, age 89, passed away Wednesday morning, July 26, 2017, at her daughters home near Batesville, MS.Guillermina was born June 25, 1928 to the late Gonzalo Ponce and Jimana Ponce in Tela Atlantida Honduras. She was a homemaker during her lifetime. Guillermina is the widow of Paul Combs.  Survivors include 3 children; Reyna Hollinger of Batesville, Nuria Combs of...

Jimmie H. "Bubba" Hardin, Jr.

Jimmie H. "Bubba" Hardin, Jr.

Jul 23, 2017

Jimmie H. "Bubba" Hardin, Jr. age 52, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 23, 2017 at his home in Sardis, MS.There will be a graveside service held for Bubba at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Forrest Memorial Park. Those honored to be pallbearers are Don Ward, Gene Carlisle, Buddy Mills, James Curlee, Heath Hudson, and Michael Page. Wells...

James "Clint" Clinten Hamm

James "Clint" Clinten Hamm

Jul 16, 2017

James "Clint" Clinten Hamm, age 58, passed away at his home in Batesville on July 16, 2017. The family will hold a memorial gathering to Honor Clint's memory on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Formal Military Honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. Clint was born May 3, 1959...

Karen Diane Demaree

Karen Diane Demaree

Jul 15, 2017

Karen Diane Watson Demaree, age 72, passed away at her home near Como, MS on July 15, 2017. A Memorial Service for Karen will be held at 2:00 Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Como United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Wells Funeral Home of Batesville MS has charge of arrangements.  Karen was...

Robert Harold McLean Farmer

Robert Harold McLean Farmer

Jul 15, 2017

Robert Harold McLean Farmer, age 77, passed away at his home in Water Valley, MS on Saturday, July 15, 2017. At this time, they are no services scheduled, as the family will have a memorial service at a later date.Robert was born October 10, 1939 in Boyle, MS to the late Woodrow Wilson and Gracie Odell Avant Farmer. After 30...

Harry "Jack" Dean Tutor

Harry "Jack" Dean Tutor

Jul 14, 2017

Harry Dean Tutor, age 89, known by many as "Jack",  passed away at his home near Marks, MS Friday, July 14, 2017.  Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 17, 2017 at Locke Station Baptist Church with interment to follow in Crowder Cemetery in Crowder, MS. The family will be receiving friends Sunday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M....

Sarah Flemmons Massey

Sarah Flemmons Massey

Jul 11, 2017

Sarah Louise Flemmons Massey, age 90, passed away Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017 at Providence Assisted Living Home in Batesville, MS.  Funeral services for Ms. Massey will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS., with visitation beginning at 1:00.  Interment will follow the service...

Walter J. Cook

Walter J. Cook

Jul 10, 2017

Walter Jimmie Cook, age 82, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, July 10, 2017, at his home in Pope, MS. Mr. Cook is the widower of the late Delores O. Cook.Funeral services for Mr. Cook will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in...

Stephanie Dixon Mayo

Stephanie Dixon Mayo

Jul 10, 2017

Stephanie Dixon Mayo, age 38, passed away Monday afternoon, July 10, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.  Funeral services for Stephanie will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 on Thursday evening. Interment will...

William Meredith Arnold, Jr.

William Meredith Arnold, Jr.

Jul 9, 2017

Known for his love of science and learning and his crooked grin, William (Bill) Meredith Arnold, Jr. left this life for his home in heaven on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Trezavant Terrace. He was born December 23, 1921, to William M. Arnold, Sr. and Josie Cheairs Arnold, both of whom preceded him in death, as did his only sibling...

William Harold Dalrymple

William Harold Dalrymple

Jul 9, 2017

William Harold Dalrymple, age 79, passed away Sunday morning, July 9, 2017 , at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.The Dalrymple family will receive friends Monday morning from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M., July 10, 2017 followed by a graveside service in Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. Dr. Tommy Snyder will be officiating the service. Those honored...

Theresa Nadine Sartin

Theresa Nadine Sartin

Jul 8, 2017

Theresa Nadine Sartin, age 43, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 8, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.  She is the daughter of Mary Lewellen and the late Robert Lewellen.The family will hold a graveside service for Theresa at 2:00 on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Batesville with visitation beginning at 1:00...

Billy Ray Shipp

Billy Ray Shipp

Jul 4, 2017

Billy Ray Shipp, age 81, formerly of Dallas, TX, passed away late Tuesday evening, July 4, 2017, at Diversicare of Batesville, MS. He is the widower of Pamela Shipp.   There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville. Rev. Jay Anderson will officiate.Billy was born February 12, 1936 to...

Doris Ann Jolley

Doris Ann Jolley

Jun 30, 2017

Doris Ann Jolley, age 75, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Batesville, MS.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with a private family interment to follow in Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior...

Roy Douglas Fowler

Roy Douglas Fowler

Jun 30, 2017

Roy Douglas "Doug" Fowler, age 84, passed away at his home in Courtland Friday evening, June 30, 2017. Mr. Fowler is the widower of the late Marjorie Lee Bumpous Fowler.Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow in Eureka Private Cemetery near Courtland, MS....

William Yelverton

William Yelverton

Jun 29, 2017

William Yelverton, age 65, passed away at his home in Sardis today, June 29, 2017. Per Mr. Yelverton's wishes no services will be held.

Robbie Glenn Bell

Robbie Glenn Bell

Jun 26, 2017

Robbie Glenn Bell, age 39, formerly of Marks, passed away in an auto accident in the early morning hours of June 26, 2017 in Memphis, TN. Funeral services for Robbie will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends from...