Obituaries
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...
David William Cotten, Jr.
Nov 1, 2025
David William Cotten, Jr. passed away on November 1, 2025, in Batesville, MS, at the age of 66. Born on April 23, 1959, in Marks, MS, David lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and an unwavering love for his family.
Memorial services for David will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in the Martin Willingham...
Edgar J. "E.J." Robison
Nov 1, 2025
Edgar J. “E.J.” Robison was born in his family home in Batesville, Mississippi on May 11, 1933, and passed peacefully at his home November 1, 2025.
Funeral services for E.J. will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church with the interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning...
James "Barton" Rutherford, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
James "Barton" Rutherford, Jr., age 47, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 28, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
He was born on April 2, 1978, in Batesville, Mississippi to the late James B. and Kathie Sue White Rutherford. Barton was a cherished husband, father, and brother whose life was characterized...
David Newton LaVergne
Oct 27, 2025
David Newton LaVergne, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home in Batesville, Mississippi. David was born on January 3, 1952, in Baytown, Texas, and lived a life marked by his strong values, passion for his work, and a tender love for his family.
David was a respected retired banker, having dedicated many years to both...
Bobby Joe Barbee
Oct 27, 2025
Bobby Joe Barbee, age 82, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at the North MS Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
Funeral services for Bobby will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends two...
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