Area Obituaries

Linda Gooch Shorter DAVENPORT, IOWA — Linda Gooch Shorter, 73, passed away April 15, 2026. Linda was born Oct. 18, 1952, to the late Jabo and Irma Gooch. She was united in marriage to the late Doyle Shorter. She was a native of Water Valley and later made her home in Davenport, Iowa. She is…

Aaron Guy Baddley, Jr. BRUCE – Aaron Guy Baddley Jr., 90, died April 27, 2026, at Bruce Community Living Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 20, 1935, in Coffeeville to Aaron Guy Baddley Sr. and Mary Bell Griffin Baddley. Aaron was a graduate of Coffeeville High School. He married his high…

Joey Lynn Joyner WATER VALLEY – Joey Lynn Joyner, 61, passed away peacefully at his home on April 18, 2026. He was born Nov. 19, 1964, in Water Valley. Joyner was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who was known for his ability to make others laugh. He had a gift for easing…

Lynn Allen Fly COFFEEVILLE — Lynn Allen Fly passed away April 7, 2026, at Yalobusha Nursing Home, leaving behind a life defined by service, family and deep ties to his community. He was 82. Fly was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Coffeeville to Bilbo and Earline Fly, whose values he carried with him throughout his…

      Betty Jean McCain Moorhead WATER VALLEY – Betty Jean McCain Moorhead, age 88, died Friday April 3, 2026 at Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. She was born September 11, 1937 in Yalobusha County, MS to the late Pearlie S. and Leula “Lumpy” Wilburn McCain.  Betty had a natural enthusiasm for sharing…

William Earl Butts WATER VALLEY – William Earl Butts, affectionately known as Billy, left this world on March 25, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on August 12, 1957, in Water Valley, Billy spent his early years rooted in the community that he would call home for the rest of his life. Billy’s journey…

Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Poe Griffin WATER VALLEY – Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Poe Griffin, a beloved mother and grandmother, and longtime member of the Water Valley community, passed away peacefully March 23, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was 78. Born Jan. 7, 1948, to Robert and Mary Poe, Bobbie was known for the…

          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…

Debbie Bell WATER VALLEY — Debbie Bell died Feb. 25, 2026. She was 64. Born June 16, 1961, Bell spent her life devoted to her family and serving others. Debbie had a heart that naturally cared for others and lived out that calling every day. She d found joy in life’s simple moments. She loved…

Ethel Horton COFFEEVILLE – Ethel Horton, 78, passed away on Feb. 17, 2026. She was born March 13, 1947. Homegoing services were held in her honor following visitation Friday, Feb. 20, at Robinson Funeral Home in Grenada. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Associational Building in…