Obituaries
Sheila Kay Stanley Anderson
Dec 4, 2025
Sheila Kay Stanley Anderson, age 51, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced once finalized by her family.
Robert "Bob" Charles Vanderbilt
Nov 30, 2025
Robert "Bob" Charles Vanderbilt, born on December 9, 1941, in Fulton, Illinois, peacefully passed away at his home in Charleston, Mississippi, on November 30, 2025.
A proud graduate of East Waterloo High School in 1960, Bob served his country by joining the United States Marines shortly after graduation, showcasing his spirit of service and dedication to his nation. Bob dedicated 41...
David Christopher Bell
Nov 27, 2025
David Christopher Bell, age 38, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home in Batesville, MS.
The funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 3, 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 prior to the service beginning at 12:00 P.M.
Chris was...
Walter Lee Robison
Nov 26, 2025
Walter Lee Robison, age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.
The service to celebrate Lee's life will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 30, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the time of the service.
Lee was a beloved...
Lamar Barker
Nov 25, 2025
Lamar Barker, age 66, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi.
Lamar was born on March 3, 1959 to the late Raymond Lamar Barker, Sr. and Faye Woolbright Barker in Marks, Mississippi. Throughout his life, he spent many years on the road as a truck driver. Lamar lived a simple life, enjoying the little...
James Lawrence "Jimmy" Childs
Nov 19, 2025
James Lawrence "Jimmy" Childs, age 79, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 19, 2025, at his home in Batesville, MS.
The funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday, November 23, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends prior to the service...
Billie McCloud
Nov 17, 2025
Billie McCloud, age 81, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Stone Creek Assisted Living Facility in North Richland Hills, Texas. She was the widow of Mr. James Earl McCloud.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, Mississippi.
Barbara Ann Eidson Brown
Nov 16, 2025
Barbara Ann Eidson Brown, age 77, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
Barbara's memory will be honored at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Crowder Baptist Church in Crowder, Mississippi.
Barbara was born on July 14, 1948, in the Locke Station Community in Mississippi to the late Donald Assa Brown,...
Bobby S. Woodruff
Nov 14, 2025
Bobby S. Woodruff, age 87, a devoted cotton farmer of the Batesville community, passed away on Friday evening, November 14, 2025, in his lifelong hometown of Batesville, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 17, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS. The family...
Rebecca "Becky" Howell
Nov 13, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Howell, age 61, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday November 16, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends at 1:00 P.M. prior to the...
Baby Angel Davis
Nov 11, 2025
Forever in our hearts, never forgotten
Baby Angel Davis was born into the arms of Jesus on November 11, 2025 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, Mississippi.
Baby Davis was the infant child of William Earl Davis and Selina...
Kaye Smith
Nov 8, 2025
Kaye Smith, age 76, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
Funeral service for Kaye will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025, with the family receiving friends beginning at 1:30 prior to the service. Florence will be laid to rest at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, Mississippi.
Kaye was born...
Jack Worsham
Nov 8, 2025
Jack Worsham, age 85, passed away Saturday morning, November 8, 2025, at his home in Enid, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Charleston, MS with the interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Enid, MS. The family will receive friends at 1:00 P.M. prior to the service.
Jack was born...
Joseph Medley "Josh" Wilson
Nov 7, 2025
Joseph Medley "Josh" Wilson, age 44, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, MS.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family will be receiving friends prior to the service...
Rev. Raymond G. Cross
Nov 7, 2025
Reverend Ray Cross, Pastor Emeritus, at Sardis Presbyterian Church, passed away on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his family and his special friend, Mrs. Mary Ellen Joslin.
Reverend Cross was a fixture in the Sardis, MS community for over four decades. His Love of Christ was known by all.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 15,...
Parker Hayes Jones
Nov 7, 2025
Parker Hayes Jones, age 30, passed away Friday morning, November 7, 2025, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Friday, November 14, 2025 for visitation from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Family and friends are also invited to celebrate Parker's life for a graveside service on Saturday, November...
Asher Monroe Cohn
Nov 5, 2025
Asher Monroe Cohn, newborn son to Hollie Renee Irby and Brandon Monroe Cohn, went on the wings of an Angel to Heaven above on November 5, 2025 at Baptist Women's Hospital in Memphis, TN.
In addition to his parents, Asher leaves behind two siblings, Conner Stewart and Rosie Irby of Batesville. His maternal grandparents, Ricky Irby of Batesville, and Michelle Irby...
Brian Earl Hudgins
Nov 5, 2025
Brian Earl Hudgins, age 43, departed this life on November 5, 2025, in Batesville, Mississippi. He was born on November 17, 1981, in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Brian dedicated...
Clarence William Pittman
Nov 4, 2025
Clarence William Pittman "Bobby Joe", age 95, passed away November 4, 2025, in Charleston, Mississippi. Clarence was born June 30, 1930, to the late Noel Pittman and Clara Stafford Pittman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Doris Jones Pittman and son, Jimmy Clarence Pittman.
Clarence was a member of Friendship Church of God, where he enjoyed...
Charles W. Slaughter
Nov 1, 2025
Charles W. Slaughter, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2025, at his home in Sardis, MS. He was born on August 16, 1936, in Yocona, MS to Jewel and Ruth Slaughter.
Funeral services for Charles will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells...
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