Obituaries 09/12/19

Charles David Hollister

GALENA, MISSOURI—Charles David Hollister, 72, of Galena, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2019, in his home.

  Born in Brookhaven on Aug. 20, 1947, he was a son of the late Willard Eugene and Helen Isabel Hollister. He grew up in Mississippi and South Dakota. He met his wife, Jeannie Yocum Hollister, at a boarding school while their fathers were stationed at Wethersfield Royal Air Force Base in Essex, England. After graduating high school, Dave attended Ole Miss, where he double majored. He enjoyed 40 years as a consultant in the poultry industry. Dave was an active member in the Crane Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday School. He loved spending time with his church family and his pastor. He never met a stranger.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannie; a daughter, Laney Coker (Jim); and his two beautiful granddaughters, Jameson and Caroline, all of Rogersville, Missouri; and two brothers, Mark Hollister and John Hollister, both of Water Valley.

His care has been entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory. A private celebration of life will be held later this month for family.

John Leslie Littlejohn

OXFORD—John Leslie Littlejohn of Oxford died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. He was 56.

Born Sept. 8, 1962, in Water Valley, he was a son of the late Horis and Betty Littlejohn. He was a self employed painter. John was a member of Christian Unity Church in Oxford, where he served out his passion as their worship leader.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. The funeral service began at 4 p.m. in the Henry Chapel of the funeral home with Bro. Don Thornburg officiating. The family held a private ceremony afterwards.

John is survived by  his wife, Denise Littlejohn of Pontotoc; two daughters, Susie Hodges (Nathaniel) of Pontotoc, and Patricia Prestonbach (Mike) of Luling, La.; two sons, John Littlejohn (Jennifer) of Water Valley and Jimmy Eubanks, Jr.  of Oxford; his mother, Betty Littlejohn; two sisters, Connie Matherne (Hubert) of Des Allemands, La. and Edith Davis of Virginia; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.

Barbara Ann Raley

WATER VALLEY—Barbara Ann Raley, age 72, of Water Valley, died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

She was born Feb. 5, 1947, in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Clinton Smith and Vera Keel. She worked her entire career as a secretary in retail sales. Barbara enjoyed flower gardening and sharing her love and compassion for those in need by being a caregiver. Barbara was a member of Driver’s Flat Church, where she had, at one time, been the ladies Sunday School teacher. She also served in the ladies Auxiliary at VFW Post 4100.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 1-3 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in the Henry Chapel of the funeral home with Bro. Stacy Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Keel Cemetery, with Charles Keel, Austin Hernandez, Rupert Edwards, David Pope, Robert Calder, and Brent Turner as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Braxton Hernandez, Conner Calder, Devin Keel, and Jay Keel.

Survivors include her four brothers, Charles Keel (Sandi), Bill Keel (Cindy), and James Keel, all of Water Valley, and John Keel of Coffeeville. Along with her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Lois Mooney.

Wilma Sue Tubbs

WATER VALLEY—Wilma Sue Tubbs, age 69, of Water Valley died peacefully Monday, Sept. 3, 2019 in Baptist Memorial Hospital—North Mississippi at Oxford.

Born September 8, 1949, in Pope, Mrs. Tubbs was a daughter of the late Hershel and Wilma Kehoe Sartin. She honored her family by being a homemaker. Wilma had many joys in her life, including gardening, swimming, fishing, woodworking and crochet. She also had a knack for collecting many things, including Elvis and Coca-Cola memorabilia. Her family was the main focus and passion of her life.

Visitation was held Sept. 6, from 7-4 p.m. in the Gardiner Room of Seven Oaks Funeral Home. The funeral followed in the Henry Chapel  with Bro. Rick Glidewell officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery.

Wilma is survived by three daughters, Callie Odom (Homer), Becky Griffin, and Katherine Newberry, all of Water Valley; four brothers, John Sartin (Sylvia), Carl Sartin (Shirley), Glen Sartin, and Clinton Sartin, all of Batesville;  one grandson, Neil Taylor; two granddaughters, Cami Taylor and Halla Odom; two great-grandsons, Raiden Taylor and Joseph Taylor, who affectionately called Wilma “Old Woman”; and her special life mate of nine years, Ricky Taylor.