Area Obituaries

Earnest La-Wayne Henry WATER VALLEY – Earnest La-Wayne Henry, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home. Earnest was born to the late Earnest and Edna Tubbs Henry. He married Billie Posey Henry and had two children. He spent his working career as a flatbed trucker. He was a devout…

Diana Wane Hinton WATER VALLEY – Diana Wane Hinton, 73, of Water Valley died Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her home in Water Valley. She was surrounded by loved ones. Diana was born September 20, 1949, in Cleveland to the late Lavert Wayne and Edna Mae (Lovelady) Hill. She graduated from Oxford High School in…

Bobbie Jean Allbritton OXFORD – Bobbie Jean Allbritton, 86, passed away in Oxford on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Bobbie was born to the late Bob and Fay Harwell Berryhill. She is described with having a wonderful sense of humor and a sweet nature. She often enjoyed canning, preparing jams and jellies. She also enjoyed working…

Nadene Webster Dye COFFEEVILLE – Clara Nadene Webster Dye, 80, of Coffeeville went to her forever home Friday, February 24, 2023 at Baptist Memorial in Oxford. Her family was by her side. Nadene was born May 29, 1942, in Cleveland to the late Oscar and Anna (Baker) Webster. She was well known for her loving,…

Pearl Cox WATER VALLEY – Pearl Cox, 96, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Water Valley. She was born to the late William Otha and Sula Mae Raper. At 14, Pearl left home, moving to Memphis with her aunt, making her very independent and strong-willed at a young age. She made this move because…

Patsy M. Cosby WATER VALLEY – Patsy (Pat) M. Cosby, age 61, of Water Valley passed from this life Monday, February 6, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford after an extended illness. The daughter of J.D. and Ruth Lewis, she was born June 11, 1961, in Savannah, Tenn. Pat was a fun-loving person who…

James Michael Bowles GRENADA – Mr. James Michael Bowles, 67, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born September 7, 1955 in Water Valley to Jim and Clara Foster Bowles. Mike was a graduate of Mississippi State University and worked for many years…

Yvonne R. Jones WATER VALLEY – Yvonne R. Jones, 87, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, in New Albany. Yvonne retired as a bookkeeper at the Shelby County Trustee Office in Tennessee. She enjoyed cooking, participating in her Ladies’ Sunday School Class and Bible studies. She also loved spending time with her friends, often taking…

Harry Wilson Neal WINONA – Harry Wilson Neal, age 77, of Winona went to his forever home Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Harry was born August 8, 1945, in Calhoun County to the late Wilson and Lillian (Inman) Neal. While attending Water Valley High School, Harry enjoyed…