Area Obituaries

Alice Fay Allen WATER VALLEY – Alice Fay (Vaughn) Allen passed from this life to eternal rest on November 26, 2023. The oldest of five children, Alice was born on January 11, 1936 in Water Valley to Houston Greenwood Vaughn and Jenny Lou(Simpson) Vaughn. Alice graduated from Water Valley High School in May, 1954 and…

Clyde Mitchell BATESVILLE — Clyde Mitchell, affectionately known as “PAPA,” passed away peacefully at his home in Panola County. Born June 15, 1946, in Water Valley, he was the son of Earl and Clara (Burgess) Mitchell. Clyde spent his formative years in Water Valley and then Batesville, where he attended Patton Lane High School and…

Judge Andrew C. Baker CHARLESTON — Judge Andrew C. “Andy” Baker, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The third of five children, Judge Baker was born on September 29, 1936, in Coaldale, West Virginia to Jesse and Vessie Baker. He graduated from Bramwell High School in 1954. He enlisted…

Dorothy Nell Cain-Brown MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Dorothy Nell Cain-Brown, a beloved wife, devoted mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisc. She was born on August 28, 1950, in McComb to her loving mother, Vernell Smith, and late father J.C. Wilkinson. Dorothy’s legacy will forever be remembered by her family and friends.…

James Doyle “Buddy” Durr WATER VALLEY – James Doyle “Buddy” Durr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed from this life on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 67. He was born on September 15, 1956, in Belzoni to the late James Durr and Annie (Smith) Durr. Buddy was a dedicated family…

Alvon Gene Hill COFFEEVILLE – Alvon Gene Hill, 82, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his residence. Gene was born August 11, 1941 in Calhoun County to Luster Alvin and Ruby Pearl Hill. He worked briefly as a lumber grader at Weyerhaeuser in Bruce before owning and operating his own sawmill as…

Walter Lee Hervey, Sr. UTICA, NY – Mr. Walter Lee Hervey, Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in the company of his devoted family. Walter was born on August 11, 1937 in Water Valley, to the late Evan and Lula Mae (Phillips) Hervey. Walter remained in Water Valley during his…

Doris Hardy Forsyth WATER VALLEY – Mrs. Doris (Dot) Hardy Forsyth passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, September 22nd, 2023, at the Yalobusha Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 17,1933 to Lena and Griffin Hardy of Water Valley. She was married to the late Wallace Forsyth, Jr, and together had two sons,…

Jean Sivley Gillett OAKLAND – Mrs. Jean Sivley Gillett, 91, of Oakland passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born Jan. 10, 1932 to Abb Miles and Annie Lovelace Sivley. Jean was a devoted homemaker and a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church near Oakland.…

Donna Rae Hollowell WATER VALLEY – Donna Rae Hollowell, age 88, of Water Valley passed away Sept. 6, 2023, at Yalobusha General Nursing Home. Donna was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1935, in Taylor to the late Earl and Vada (Herring) Deckard. She lived in the Water Valley area for 40 years until work moved…