Obituaries 10/17/2024
Kenneth Wayne Arbuckle
TILLATOBA – Kenneth Wayne “Ken” Arbuckle, 62, of Tillatoba passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. He was born August 29, 1962 in Grenada to Jamie Hamp and Doris Ferguson Arbuckle.
Ken had spent most of his working life as a paint contractor. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. Ken was loved by many, and his larger-than-life personality will long be remembered by all those who knew and loved him.
A time of remembrance was held Sunday, October 13, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Livingston; a daughter, Keshia Dukes (Kenny) of Grenada; a son, Devin Livingston (Kelci) of Grenada; sisters, Anne Odgen of Friendship, Tenn., Sherry Fason (Mike) of Stewart and Jan Mann of Houston; five grandchildren, Kinsley Dukes, Owen Dukes, Grayson Livingston, Layne Livingston and Grady Dukes ;and a host of nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews, family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty Arbuckle and Mary Rose; brothers, Bo and Danny Arbuckle; and a great-niece, Madison Hope Ward.
Luther Jerome Cox
WATER VALLEY – Luther Jerome Cox, 64, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, was called home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Water Valley. He was born September 17, 1960 to Juanita Bishop Cox and the late Richard Stanhope Cox in Water Valley. Luther was a beloved member of New Providence M.B. Church.
In 1979, Luther graduated from Water Valley High School. He began his career at Holley Carburetor before pursuing his passion for trucking by obtaining his CDL and becoming a full-time truck driver. Throughout his journey, he also dedicated himself to helping other drivers along the way. He found joy and fulfillment cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, barbecuing on the grill, watching over the community, and spending time with family and friends.
Luther is survived by his loving mother, Juanita Bishop Cox of Water Valley, two sisters, Diane Egerson of Water Valley, formerly married to Richard Egerson of Oxford, and Wyanda (Sherman) White of Water Valley; one brother, Charles (Linda) Cox, from Water Valley; two special sisters, Yolanda Hall of Water Valley and Marcia (Pastor James) Williams of Memphis; two uncles, Johnny Bishop of Memphis and Holiday Cox of Oxford; three aunts, Grace Bishop of Water Valley, Annie Catherine Cox of Oxford and Dorothy Bishop of Batesville; nine nieces, Tywanda Harden, Telesha Berry, Tareshia (Matthew) Jacobs, Shenail Cox, Sharondaka (Alf) Burt, Charlindaka Cox, Beonica Cox, Whitney White, and Tyra (Kadero) Edley; and numerous great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins, and dear friends.
Luther has now reunited with predeceased family; his father, Richard Stanhope Cox; sister, Margaret Pearl Cox; grandparents, Myrtle and Wilton Bishop, and Claudia and Richard Cox; aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends.
A service celebrating his life was held Saturday, October 12, at Seven Oaks funeral home and interment followed at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Water Valley.
Tammy Renee Tate Crowder
WATER VALLEY – Tammy Renee Tate Crowder passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Tammy was born May 11, 1969, in Memphis to James Albert and Virginia Tate. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Memorial service plans are private. Tammy is survived by three daughters, Candice (Jeremy) Burnside of Water Valley, Chasity McCluskey (Chris) of Water Valley and Crystal Crowder of Pensacola, Fla.; a half-brother, Glenn Tate of Water Valley; and a sister, Michell Mahaffey (Troy) of Atlanta, Ga.
Tammy is preceded in death by her husband, John Edward (Eddie) Crowder and a half-brother, Mike Tate.