Obituaries 10/24/2024
Robert E Moore
WATER VALLEY – Robert E. Moore, 93, of Water Valley died Saturday, October 19, at the State Veterans Home in Oxford . Born Dec. 27, 1930, he was the son of Robert Enloe Moore, Sr. and Lurline Buckner Moore Lambert.
Robert worked for Memphis Light, Gas and Water Company, retiring in 1978.
He was a member of Sylva Rena Baptist Church. Robert enjoyed crappie fishing, watching basketball and football, and he was especially fond of playing rook and dominoes with family and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 28, at Sylva Rena Baptist Church at 10 a.m. with the service to follow, also at the church.
Robert is survived by one son, Michael E. Moore (Ricka) of Horseshoe Bay, Texas; one daughter, Rhonda Moore Stevens (Mark) of Bartlett, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Landon Moore, Devin Moore and Danielle Stevens Pool (Brandon); and one great-grandchild, Olivia Elizabeth Moore.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Della Mae Weaver Moore; and one brother, Joe Moore.
Steven Edwin Shaw
COFFEEVILLE – Steven Edwin Shaw, 72, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi. A private family service will be held at a later date. Waller Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of arrangements.
Steve was born on June 5, 1952, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to the late Mary Armstrong and Abbie Edwin Shaw. A graduate of Coffeeville High School, he held cherished memories from his years playing basketball and football. As a lifelong farmer, Steve was dedicated and held a strong work ethic, tending to countless fields of cotton and soybeans over the years, raising livestock, and baling hay.
Steve was a member of Coffeeville Church of Christ, maintaining a strong commitment to the faith. He was a dedicated and trusted Alcoholics Anonymous mentor, a ministry that held a special place in his heart. In his spare time, he was an avid reader, enjoyed hunting and listening to music, but most enjoyed making music of his own through singing and playing the guitar.
At Yalobusha County Nursing Home, Steve often led worship, sharing his beautiful gift of music with his fellow residents. He was also a talented writer who submitted guest articles to the local paper. Most of all, Steve valued every moment spent with his grandson, A.J. at his farm. He was always intentional about prioritizing their relationship, and was deeply proud of his service in the National Guard.
Steve is survived by his sisters, Leslie Martin of Brandon and Letitia Shaw Thompson (Craig) of Jackson; a grandson, A.J. Ray of Courtland; and his beloved nieces.