Area Obituaries

John Mallory Lewis WATER VALLEY – John Mallory Lewis, age 82, of Water Valley, Mississippi passed away April 19, 2024 in Oxford. He was born July 24, 1941 in Batesville to John See and Hazel Anderson Lewis. John was a graduate of Batesville High School and continued his education at the University of Mississippi where…

Roger Dale Duke WATER VALLEY – Roger Dale Duke, a beloved member of the Pine Valley community, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was 72. He was born in Water Valley June 18, 1951, to Daniel Marion Duke, Sr., and Margaret Sylvia Horton Duke. Roger was a dedicated truck driver who traversed the country…

Edna Shirley Moore WATER VALLEY – Edna Shirley Moore, age 76, of Water Valley died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Shirley was born January 23, 1948, in Newton to the late Daniel and Edna McGregor. She will always be remembered for her gentle spirit and warm smile that touched the…

James Ray Bratcher WATER VALLEY – James Ray Bratcher passed away on March 26, 2024. He was born July 14, 1944, in Bowling Green, Ky. James was a proud Navy veteran who served his country with honor. Throughout his life, he was known for his strong work ethic, serving as a supervisor in the construction…

John James Crow, Jr. WATER VALLEY – John J. Crow Jr. died on March 20, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born in Helena, Ark., to the late John J. Crow Sr. and Joy Underwood Crow. With his family, John moved to Water Valley in 1964. He graduated from Water Valley High School…

Martha Sue Hill WATER VALLEY – Martha Sue Hill, a beloved resident of Water Valley, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on April 13, 1941, in Memphis, she was a daughter of the late Earnest Durell Wilson and Eura Mae Wilson. Affectionately known as Sue, she…

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…

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…

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…

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…