Obituaries 06/27/2024
Brenda Nell Allen
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brenda McKay Allen, 74, of Birmingham, Ala. passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Brenda was born in Water Valley in 1949 to Hal McKay, Sr. and Marjorie Coker. She graduated from the University of Mississippi. Brenda devoted her life to creating a home that her husband, children, and grandchildren would thrive in.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Allen of Birmingham, Ala.; her children, Brandon (Chelle) Webb of Petal, Beth (Shon) Cunningham of Birmingham and John (Ashley) Allen of Huntsville, Ala.; her grandchildren, Alex (Tyler) Mussiett, Chloe Webb, Anna Webb, Rachel (Philipp) Jahn, Tyler Cunningham, Will Allen, Edie Grace Allen and Cate Allen; her brothers, Joe Pat Pilkington of Water Valley and Jimmy Muncher of Hernando; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Whitesburg Christian Academy, Huntsville, Ala.
Angeline H Chandler
WATER VALLEY – Angeline H Chandler, age 93, of Water Valley went to her forever home Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born September 29, 1930, in Chicago, Ill. to the late Clarence and Tena (Tiemens) Huizenga. She moved to Water Valley with her family in August, 1970, and resided on Central Street for the remainder of her life.
At the age of 14 she made the decision to quit high school and enter business college. Upon graduation she started working in the insurance business. She later worked at Yalobusha General Hospital where she worked as a secretary for Dr. Spears, Dr. Odom, and Dr. Joe Walker.
Angeline was a lover of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She was also an avid reader, with the Bible being her favorite book.
She loved her church family at First Methodist and was a longtime faithful member, attending every Sunday. She lived her life always pointing her children and their children to Jesus.
She was strong, faithful, and persevered through many trials in her life.
She leaves behind her three daughters; Cynthia Tate of Water Valley, Cathy Aldy of Tupelo and Cheryl (Harold) Cotten of Winona; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Broertjes of DeMontte, Ind. and Joan Huizenga (George) of Palos Heights, Ill.; and one brother, John Huizenga (Donna) in Henderson, Ill.
Angeline was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Chandler; her parents; two brothers, Clarence Jr., and Gerritt Huizenga; and one sister, Bella Reed.
Visitation is scheduled Wednesday, June 26, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 10 until 11 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be made to: First Methodist Church, 603 N Main St, Water Valley, MS, 38965.
Jonathan Stewart
WATER VALLEY – Jonathan Stewart passed away at his home in Water Valley on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1984 in Oxford to George Stewart and Bonnie Holland. He attended Lafayette High School, and started his journey as an electrician at 18. He met his wife, Candece, and they were married in 2004. Their daughter, Jazmin, was born in May, 2006. Jonathan spent the last 12 years of his 20-year electrical career at Rhobina Electric.
Jonathan was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish and kayak. His greatest enjoyment came from sharing experiences with his family and friends handfishing in Enid Lake and fishing from the piers off the coast although he often spent more time setting up poles and baiting hooks for everyone else. He embraced the chance to surprise a friend by showing up to her birthday in a unicorn blowup suit riding in the back of a jeep dancing to Prince. He single handedly pulled loose a canoe that was crushed against rocks by the current on a Spring River rafting trip.
At the request of his daughter he went on an excursion to swim with sharks only to leave the experience comparing himself to a fur seal and crank bait. Jonathan was proud to pass on his knowledge of animals and survival skills to his daughter and always encouraged her to pursue her goals in life. Those that knew him were fortunate enough to know what it was like to truly laugh and enjoy every moment even when times were tough.
Even in his shortened life, the stories that could be told of his bravery, strength, and humor are enough to fill books. But it’s the little things that will be forever irreplaceable and missed most of all; the peppermint and whiskey he made his family when they were sick; the breakfast gravy and chocolate gravy that only he knew how to make just right; and the way he shared his food because his always seemed to taste better.
Jonathan was an expert at the claw machine and lit the fireworks on the Fourth of July and New Years. He created his daughter’s birthday cake from scratch every year and was the fixer of his wife’s baking fails. He helped build the corona hut, unload dryers, and patch tires.
Jonathan is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bonnie and Jimmy Holland; his wife and daughter, Candece and Jazmin Stewart; his sisters, Natasha (Sonny) Rogers and Renee (Bubba Mclendon) Holland; his nieces, Destyne (Allen Jaco) Rogers, Gabriel Rogers, Elizabeth Wakefield, Malia Wakefield and Maddy Wakefield; nephews, Carson Breland, Gavin Wakefield, Malachi Hairston, and Asher Allen; great nieces Lillian Jaco, Emryn Jaco, and Blakeleigh Riley; and with uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Jonathan is preceded in death by his father, George Stewart; grandparents George and Shirley Stewart and Elvis and Jeanette Redwine.
Seven Oaks Funeral Home is honored to have served the Stewart family.
Paul Adams Williams, Jr.
WATER VALLEY – Paul Adams Williams, Jr., passed away on June 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Affectionately known as “Hoppy,” he was born April 3, 1958, in Water Valley.
Hoppy graduated from Yalobusha Academy in 1976. He attended Northwest Community College and then transferred to Hinds Community College. He earned his degree as an electrician under the careful teachings of his Uncle Fred. Hoppy specialized in his craft as a lineman, a profession he held at Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association for an impressive 43 years. He retired in 2023.
A celebration of life was held Thursday, June 20, at the First Baptist Church in Charleston. Burial was at Broom Cemetery in Coffeeville. Seven Oaks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Hoppy is survived in life by his loving wife of 16 years, Cathy Williams; his children, Jarrett, Andy (Amanda),
Sarah (Timmy) and Melanie (Charlie); five granddaughters, Aubree, Ella, Averee Jo, Neely and Hannah; and three great-grandchildren, Reece, Lila and Braxton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Thelma Williams; and a half-sister, Peggy Lewis.
When not working, Hoppy loved hunting and keeping up his land to hunt, and spending time with his family.