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Obituaries 03/14/2024

Ernest W. Brasher HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – Ernest W. Brasher, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2024, in Heber Springs, AR, at the age of 85 due to natural causes. He was born on November 3, 1938, in Paris, Miss. to the late Robert Marshall Brasher and Lottie Mae (Howell) Brasher. Ernest will be remembered…

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Obituaries 02/29/2024

James Steve Oswalt COFFEEVILLE – Mr. James Steve Oswalt, 73, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 25, 1950 in Eupora to Jim and Louise Oswalt. Steve felt a strong calling on his life to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Following…

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Obituaries 02/22/2024

George Curtis Blakely COFFEEVILLE – George Curtis Blakely, 84, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1939, in Grenada County to Rufus and Annie Anderson Blakely. George enjoyed a 42-year career at Heatcraft in Grenada and treasured the many friendships he made with his co-workers. A…

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Obituaries 02/08/2024

Ronnie Lee Green WATER VALLEY – Ronnie (Ron) Lee Green, age 73, an esteemed member of the Water Valley community, passed away on February 3, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born on February 16, 1950, in Nashville, Ark. to the late Dean and Cleta (Gallaher) Green. Ron lived a life filled…

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Obituaries 02/01/2024

Margaret Lucille Melton Hardy SOUTHAVEN – Margaret Lucille Melton Hardy passed away on December 29, 2023, at Desoto Healthcare in Southaven after a hard battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was a loving and adored daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lucille was born in Big Creek on January 28, 1945, the third daughter of…

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Obituaries 01/25/2024

John Henderson WATER VALLEY – John Watty Henderson, husband, step-father, grandfather and great-grandfather died at age 64 at his residence in Water Valley on Sunday, January 14. He was born on April 14, 1959 to B.W. and Mary Henderson. John was the owner of Water Valley Cleaners and Water Valley Shoe Repair. He enjoyed working…

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Obituaries 01/18/2024

Crawford Calvin King, Jr. OAKLAND – Crawford Calvin King, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, transitioned to his eternal home on January 9, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born January 26, 1950, in Clarksdale to Crawford Calvin King, Sr. and Martha Sue Moore King. He was raised in Lambert but had lived…

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Obituaries 01/18/2024

Crawford Calvin King, Jr. OAKLAND – Crawford Calvin King, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, transitioned to his eternal home on January 9, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born January 26, 1950, in Clarksdale to Crawford Calvin King, Sr. and Martha Sue Moore King. He was raised in Lambert but had lived…

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Obituaries 01/11/2024

Curtis Lee Berry OXFORD – Curtis Lee Berry, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, died on January 4, 2024, at 92. He was born August 5, 1931, in Water Valley to the late Andrew and Katie Berry. Curtis grew up as a strong member of the community, living in Water Valley with his wife, Janice,…

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Obituaries 01/04/2024

Mary Lou Forsyth WATER VALLEY – Mary Lou Forsyth, 76, passed away at home on December 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Mary Lou was born March 7, 1947, in Oxford to Buford and Irene Baggett. She married her high school sweetheart on June 1, 1962. She worked at Big Yank for many years,…

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