Obituaries 03/12/2025
Cynthia Dawn New
WATER VALLEY – Cynthia “Cindi” Dawn New, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, passed away March 8, 2026, at the age of 52. Born July 19, 1973, in Bruce, Cindi touched the lives of all who knew her with her loving spirit and kindhearted nature.
She excelled during her school years, playing softball and showcasing her musical talent as a clarinetist in the school band. She later attended Northwest Mississippi Community College, where she earned an associate degree before beginning a career that spanned decades in food service management. While working at the Ramada Inn, she met the love of her life, Darrell Quarles. Their meeting blossomed into a deep and lasting relationship that became the foundation of her joyful family life.
Cindi’s passions extended far beyond her work. She loved singing, spending time with her family and helping others. Saturdays spent with family became treasured memories filled with laughter and love.
She is survived by her parents, William “Bo” Hughes and Wanda “Sue” Hughes; her husband, Darrell Quarles; her sister, Sharon (Mark) Person; her daughters, Melissa (Michael) Smith and Isabella Quarles; her grandchildren, Breeze Hughes and Toby Clark; her bonus son, Xavier Long; her best friend, Cristy Long; bonus grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who will forever cherish her memory.
Cindi was a woman of warmth, humor and compassion, and her legacy will live on in the many lives she touched.
A memorial service celebrating Cindi’s life will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Bonnie Bernice Page
WATER VALLEY – Bonnie Bernice Page, 45, of Water Valley, passed away March 7, 2026.
Born Dec. 21, 1980, to Lela H. and Zolia Oliver Jr., Bonnie was known for her cheerful personality and dedication to her work as a clerk and manager in local convenience stores. Her cheerful smile and caring nature made her a cherished presence in her community and to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She made every interaction feel special, always taking the time to connect with customers and coworkers alike.
Family meant the world to Bonnie, and she enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. Her favorite color was purple, and she loved listening to the radio and singing along. She also enjoyed fishing and hunting with family and friends. Always kind and generous, Bonnie made a lasting impact on her community.
Page is survived by her husband of 24 years, David Page; three children, Tyler (Alexis) Page, Kayla Page and Isabelle Page, all of Water Valley; a grandson, Tyler Page Jr.; a brother, Jimmy (Jessica) Gladwell; a sister, Kaye Allen; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Brooklyn Page; and two brothers, Gary and Eddie.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Andrew Sosebee
BATESVILLE – Richard Andrew Sosebee, 68, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.
Richard was born Feb. 15, 1958, in Atlanta, Ga., to Ralph Edwin Sosebee Sr. and Anne Cooper Sosebee. He attended South Cobb High School in Austell, Georgia, and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia. He was a member of Oakland Methodist Church in Oakland.
Richard spent much of his early career in the commercial and residential construction industry in Georgia. In 1996, he formed Sosebee Construction, building and remodeling homes, and moved to Oakland the same year. He later worked as a project manager for Ferguson Williams at Enid and Sardis lakes.
At the time of his death, Richard was vice president of operations at True North Emergency Management in Tallahassee, Fla. During his time with the company, he worked with communities across the southeastern United States, Puerto Rico and other areas following natural disasters, helping guide recovery efforts. Those who worked with him valued his experience, composure and steady approach.
Richard was known for his smile, humor and friendly personality. He enjoyed Jimmy Buffett and country music, often listening from his screened porch, the pier or his boat. From a young age he developed a knack for fixing things and became known as a skilled handyman.
He especially enjoyed outdoor activities, including yard work and hunting, but fishing was his favorite pastime. He fished bass in the lakes of Georgia, crappie in Mississippi lakes and saltwater along Florida’s “Forgotten Coast.” In recent years he enjoyed cast netting mullet from the pier at his home in Panacea, Florida.
He also enjoyed cooking, particularly grilling fresh seafood. Friends and family often requested his fried deer steak with biscuits and gravy, deer jerky, grilled shrimp po-boys with homemade remoulade sauce, smoked mullet, country fried turkey bites and his well-known hush puppies.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Virginia “Ginny” Toole Sosebee; a son, Andrew Cooper Sosebee; a brother, Ralph Edwin “Eddie” Sosebee Jr. (Lynn) and daughter Lee; a sister, Jane Sosebee Buchanan (Stefan) and daughters Cole and Cason; brothers-in-law Mark Toole, John Toole (Valerie) and Hunt Toole and their children; aunts Martha Earnhart and Sara Williams Worden; and several cousins and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an aunt, Carolyn Ezzell.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 14, at 4 p.m. at First Methodist Church in Batesville. Wells Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
A gathering for family and friends will follow the service at The Ice House on Court Street in Batesville.