Obituaries 04/21/2022

Bill Loyd Shaw

COFFEEVILLE – Bill Loyd Shaw, 63, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his residence. Born September 18, 1958, he was a son of the late Bill and Lucy Ann Farmer Shaw

Bill Loyd worked as a carpenter most of his working life and honorably served our country in the US Navy.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing at every opportunity.  He also possessed a green thumb and enjoyed growing a vegetable garden every year.  A devoted Christian, Bill Loyd was a Presbyterian and loved the Lord with all of his heart.  While his passing leaves a hole in the hearts of those that knew and loved him, we find comfort in knowing he is at peace and free of pain and sickness.  This is not goodbye, but “see you later.”

Memorial service plans are private. Arrangements were entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Brenda Shaw of Coffeeville; a daughter, Kristy Ingram (Michael) of Coffeeville; three sons, Jeramy Mooney (Alisha) of Grenada, Jason Mooney (Amanda) of Grenada and Adam Boyle (Candy) of Water Valley; a sister, Shula Shaw Cangelosi (Russ) of Memphis; 16 grandchildren, Ashton, Wesley, Cody, Haydn, Hunt, Kylee, Halston, Jasee, Jewels, Wyatt, Nolan, Jon Waylin, Reed, Kara, Carson and Case; and four great-grandchildren, Lorelei, Jaimsey, Logan and Callie.

He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude’s.

Darnell Whitten

CHARLESTON — Darnell Mills Whitten, age 95, passed away Saturday morning at Yalobusha Nursing Home in Water Valley.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Newsom Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston with interment following in Bethel Cemetery.

Darnell was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church.  She was an avid reader, quilter, needlepoint, gardener and loved her family, especially those grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt Whitten; her parents, Lawrence and Velma McMinn Mills; and several sisters and brothers.

Those whom she leaves behind include her three daughters, Bonnie Burkley (and the late Tommy Burkley) of Batesville; Diane Stanford of Charleston and Janice Avant (John) of Water Valley; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Hargett of Mt. Home, Ark. and Bettie Pittman of Batesville; and one brother, Billy Mills of Batesville.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.