Obituaries 06/18/20
Thomas Marvin Davis
WATER VALLEY—Thomas Marvin Davis, age 84, of Water Valley died peacefully Friday, June 12, 2020, in Baptist Memorial Hospital—North Mississippi at Oxford with family by his side.
Born March 20, 1936, in Winona, he was a son of the late Thomas and Lucille Rosemond Davis. After graduating from school, Thomas joined the Navy and then was in the National Guard, where he served and defended our country in Vietnam, as well as in Korea. After his faithful service, Thomas came home and began driving a truck, a passion he had the remainder of his life. Thomas was always on the ready with a joke, which was one of the simple pleasures in his life. He also enjoyed putting together puzzles with his wife, Ann, watching western movies and wrestling, and he never passed up the opportunity to eat a Philly cheese steak at Subway. Thomas was a member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church.
Visitation was held Tuesday, June 16, from 5-7 p.m. in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. A service to honor Thomas’ life will be held Wednesday, June 17, at 11 a.m. in the Henry Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Marvin DuBose and Rev. Keith Burney officiating. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery with Thomas Davis, Jr., Brandon Davis, Kenneth Sigler, Jonathan DuBose, James Davis, and Brian Davis as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Davis; two sons, Thomas Davis, Jr. (Rose) of Water Valley, and Joe Davis of Searcy, Ark.; three daughters, Betty Boyd of Foley, Ala., Dianne DuBose (Marvin) of Devers, Texas, and Tammy Perkins (James) of Coffeville; three step-children, Johnny Tidwell, Dale Tidwell, and Dianne Goodrum (Jeff), all of Water Valley; 20 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Davis; two brothers, Bobby Glenn Davis, and David Earl Davis; and three step-children, Margaret Tidwell, Ricky Tidwell, and Betty Tidwell.
Jaylin Ka’mel Sexton
WATER VALLEY—Jaylin Ka’mel Sexton, age 19, of Water Valley, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born December 12, 2000, in Batesville, Jaylin was a son of Kevin Braxton and Melissa Nellum. He was full of energy and met life head on. Jaylin is described as always having been the life of the party. He loved the outdoors and when he wasn’t fishing, he could be found playing basketball, or just hanging out with his friends.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, June 16, in Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church at Holcomb, with visitation starting an hour before the service. Pastor Carl Ray officiated. Seven Oaks Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Jaylin leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Melissa Nellum; his father, Kevin Braxton; three brothers, Kameron Nellum, Ta’najja Nellum, and Kevin Braxton; two sisters, Ta’mia Nellum and Kiarra Bailey; his grandmother, Roberta Braxton; as well as other family and friends who loved him dearly.
Jaylin was preceded in death by Dorothy Carlise, L.D. and Josie Nunaley, Charlie Nunaley, Willie Nunaley, L.D. Nunaley, Jr., and Jack Nunaley.
Lloyd Clinton Tidwell
WATER VALLEY—Lloyd Clinton Tidwell, 88, died Friday, May 29, 2020, in his home at Water Valley.
A graveside service was held Monday, June 1, beginning at 11 a.m. in Anchor Cemetery with Rev. Brad Burnett officiating.
Born in Lafayette County, Mr. Tidwell was a longtime employee of Georgia Pacific. His happiest days were spent outdoors fishing, hunting, and cutting his grass, but the joys of his life were his family and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Randy S. Tidwell and Ricky Tidwell; a sister, Lorene Smith; and two brothers, Buddy Tidwell and Elvis Tidwell.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Carmita K. Tidwell of Water Valley; two daughters, Debra Kaufman of Oxford and Donna Redmond (Ivory) of Gulfport; a sister, Dovie Porter of Oxford; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Anchor Baptist Church Building Fund, 1009 Hwy. 7 South, Water Valley, MS 38965.