Area Obituaries

Willis David Goodnight, Jr. WATER VALLEY – Willis David Goodnight Jr., also known as Patch and Bubba, peacefully passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 13, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo surrounded by his family. Patch Goodnight was born February 2, 1968, in Memphis to the late Willis David Goodnight, Sr.,…

Darrel Gene Dorris COFFEEVILLE – Darrel Gene Dorris, a beloved member of the Water Valley and Coffeeville communities, went to his eternal home, Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born on July 13, 1955, in Water Valley and made a lasting impact on those around him. After feeling a need to help his family, Darrel…

Brenda Nell Allen BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brenda McKay Allen, 74, of Birmingham, Ala. passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Brenda was born in Water Valley in 1949 to…

Michael William Bruner WATER VALLEY – Michael William Bruner (Mike), 60, was finally freed from his suffering on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Michael was originally from Baltimore, Maryland, but had resided in Mississippi for the last nine years. He was the son of the late Roy William Bruner of Water Valley and the late Harriet…

Dorris Nell Crawford WATER VALLEY – Dorris Nell Crawford passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at her home in Water Valley. She was 91. She was born in Fannin County, Georgia, on October 15, 1932, the daughter of Iona and Audie Hemphill. Dorris was preceded in death by her husband, Brownlow Jackson Crawford. She…

Chloe Teigen Baker TUPELO – Chloe Teigen Baker, 27, gained her angel wings on Friday, May 24, 2024. Chloe was born in New Albany on December 3, 1996, to William Larry Baker and Emily Fowler. She was raised in Tupelo and was a 2015 graduate of Tupelo High School. Chloe is survived by her three…

Mark Anthony WATER VALLEY – Mark Anthony, 62, of Water Valley, passed away at home with his devoted wife, Claudia Smith Anthony, and five fur babies by his side. Mark was born in 1962 in Memphis to his parents, John Russell, and Mable (Mathis) Anthony. Mark attended school in Memphis before moving to Louisville, Ky.…

Larry Wayne Stephens TILLATOBA – Mr. Larry Wayne Stephens, 70, of Tillatoba, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born April 10, 1954 in Water Valley to Marvin and Eleanor Faye Moore Stephens. Larry knew the value of hard work and instilled these same values in his children…

Patrecea Lou Cade WATER VALLEY – Patrecea Lou Cade, a beloved member of the community, sadly passed away on May 3, 2024, at her residence in Water Valley. Patrecea was born on January 15, 1934, in Pine Valley to the late Joseph and Mary (Davis) Avant. She was 90. After her primary education, she attended…

Bessie Irene Liles Calder COFFEEVILLE – Bessie Irene Liles Calder, 76, of Coffeeville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1948, in Coffeeville, to the late Ben Liles Sr. and Mary Grace Gore Liles. Bessie spent her formative years in…