Area Obituaries

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

Mary Ann Pipkin Crocker COFFEEVILLE –Mary Ann Pipkin Crocker, age 77, of Coffeeville passed from this life on December 22, 2023 in Oxford, MS. Mary Ann was born in Grenada on March 15, 1946 to James Robert Pipkin and Edna Mae Blair Pipkin. After graduating from Coffeeville High School in 1964, she went to work…

Lisa Whiteside Burchfield SENATOBIA – Lisa Whiteside Burchfield, 55, of Senatobia, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her residence. Lisa was a loving and devoted wife and mother, and a faithful servant of Jesus as a member of Lifepoint Church. The funeral service was held Sunday, December 17, at Lifepoint Church in Senatobia. Interment…

Ray Bell TILLATOBA – Ray Bell, Jr., of Tillatoba passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his residence. He was 89. Ray was born August 14, 1934 in Oklahoma to Ray Bell, Sr. and Lilly Vesta Payne Bell. He worked as a farmer for a number of years and later retired as a truck driver…

James Samuel Anthony WATER VALLEY – James Samuel Anthony, a devoted husband, beloved father figure and respected member of the community, passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 77. Affectionately known as Sammy, he was born on December 19, 1945, in Water Valley, where he lived for the entirety of his life.…