Obituaries 3/03/2022
Bobby Wayne Dye
COFFEEVILLE – Bobby Wayne Dye of Coffeeville passed away February 20, 2022 at Baptist Memorial in Oxford. He was 79.
He was born March 31, 1942 in Clarksdale to the late Willie Ray and Ida Dye. He retired from U.S. Postal Service and National Guard after 25-plus years of service. He was known to many for his love of antique cars, which included complete remodels and showcasing them at car shows around the country. He won countless awards and trophies at these events where he made many life-long friendsIf someone were to ask what else Bobby loved other than Ms. Nadene and his cars, just about everyone would automatically say crappie fishing. In his time he hosted many friends and family at his house and would take them to his favorite honey-holes and show them how it was done. He will be missed and remembered.
Visitation was held Wednesday, February 23, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Services followed at 2 p.m. in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks. Burial was in Coffeeville City Cemetery.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nadene Webster Dye; five children, Tami Dye of Coffeeville, Kelly Hughes (Noel) of Coffeeville, Keith Dye (Kelly) of Cleveland, Kevin Dye (Tracy) of Scobey and Alisha Harlow (Will) of Holcomb; ten grandchildren, Candace, Ryan, Drew, Blake, Dale, Martin, Hunter, Carlie, Cade and Lila; 12 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Beverly Durastanti and Susan Haney.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Ray and Ida Dye; two brothers B.B. Dye and Gary Dye; and one sister, Ruth Mitchell.
Paul Wayne Jobe
WATER VALLEY – Paul Wayne Jobe of Water Valley passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford surrounded by family and friends. He was 71.
Paul was born September 10, 1950 in Bruce to the late James Ellis Jobe and Eva Bowles Jobe Vanlandingham. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era from 1968 through 1970. He attended Bruce High School and Northwest Mississippi Junior College, where he received an associate of applied science degree in 1984 and was selected Outstanding Engineering Technology Student of the Year. Before his retirement, Paul was employed by Guardian Pest Control for many years. He spent the past four years as a resident of the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford where he enjoyed “harassing” and playing practical jokes on the loving staff.
Visitation was held at Seven Oaks Funeral Home on Monday, February 28, from noon until 1:45 p.m. A graveside service with military honors followed at Oak Hill Cemetery at 2 p.m. Pallbearers were Tripp Edwards, Brad Jackson, Jerry Turner, Steve Edwards and Mike Edwards. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Edwards, Sam Goodwin, and US Air Force Staff Sargent William W. Ginn.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brothers, Dudley Jobe of Spokane, Wash., Roy Jobe of Bruce and James Ellis Jobe, Jr. of Derma; and a nephew, Roy Wayne Jobe of Bruce.
He is survived by one sister, Lisa Jobe Swanson of Tupelo; his former wife and friend, Nell Jobe of Water Valley; a special niece, Tracie Jobe Jordan of Vardaman; a very special nephew, Tripp Edwards (Kelsey) of Pontotoc; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Alice Virginia White Stogner
OLIVE BRANCH – Alice Virginia White Stogner of Olive Branch passed from this life Monday, February, 21 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto after an extended Illness. She was 95.
A lifelong resident of north Mississippi, she was born December 17, 1926, in Water Valley to the late Carl and Thrace (Cooper) White.
Alice was a very kind and quiet woman who was reared during a difficult time in our nation’s history. She didn’t shy away from work. After graduating from Water Valley High School in 1944, she learned about clerical work.
In 1950, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Stogner in Crenshaw with Rev. Guy Reedy officiating. After starting her family, she helped provide for them by applying her clerical knowledge as a secretary in the banking industry, wholesale grocery, and even for the Civil Air Patrol. When she found any available time, she was known to do needlework and enjoyed working with plants and flowers. Alice was also an active member of Gracewood Baptist Church in Southaven.
Visitation was held Friday, February 25, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 1 until 2 p.m. A private family service followed at 2 p.m. in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks with Bro. Barry Baker officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Alice is survived by one son, James L. Stogner of Olive Branch; two grandchildren, Kenneth Stogner and Kimberly Stogner; one great-granddaughter, Temple; two nephews, Tommy White and John White; and two nieces, Becky White Parker, and Ginger White Kester.
In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Stogner; one son, Carl White Stogner; and her brother, C. W. (Bill) White.