Area Obituaries

Linda Carol Claus WATER VALLEY – Linda Carol Claus, age 60, of Water Valley departed this life Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born February 1, 1963, in Water Valley to the late Herman and Corey (Gardiner) Jones. Born in Water Valley, Linda graduated from the Water Valley High…

Charlene Boxx COFFEEVILLE – Charlene Chapman Boxx, age 96, of Coffeeville passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 13, 1926, in Cascilla to the late Christopher Corace and Hattie Rae (Shackelford) Chapman. After finishing high school at Jeff Davis in Water Valley where she…

Clister Hervey WATER VALLEY – Clister Hervey passed from this life on Sunday, May 27, 2033. She was born March 27, 1927 to the late Everlina and Ira Hervey. She accepted Christ at an early age and served faithfully on the mother board at her church. The funeral service was Saturday, June 3 at noon…

Gordon Louis Andrews WATER VALLEY – Dr. Gordon Louis Andrews of Water Valley went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2023 surrounded by his family. The youngest of four siblings, he was born on September 22, 1945, to Euna (Songy) and Charles Lee Andrews, Sr., in New Orleans, La. He graduated from Destrehan…

Flora Bell Bland WATER VALLEY – Flora Bell Bland transitioned to her new home on May 16, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Burn August 26, 1942 in Taylor, she was one of 12 children born to the late Eddie McGee and Ossie Martin MeGee. Flora accepted Christ at an early age and joined…

Julie Coker Denman CHARLESTON – Julia Coker Denman, age 81, co-founder and Co-owner of Denman Animal Clinic passed away Tuesday, May 9. Born February 12, 1942, she was the daughter of Lorena Haynes Coker and W. W. Coker. She was a member of Cowart Baptist Church. Julia is survived by her husband of 60 years,…

William Beck ROGERS, Ark. – William “Bill” Beck, age 81, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, in Rogers, Ark. He was born July 27, 1941, in Water Valley to Walter Franklin and Willie Mae (Brower) Beck Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 32 years, Paula Edwards Beck; a…

Dorothy Marie Atkinson WATER VALLEY – Dorothy Marie Atkinson, 81, passed away, Friday, April 28, 2023, with family by her side. Visitation was held, Tuesday, May 2, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. The funeral service immediately followed in Henry Chapel with Bro. Gerald Shook officiating. Internment was at Shipp Cemetery in…

Roy Lee Davenport TILLATOBA – Mr. Roy Lee Davenport Sr. of Tillatoba passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at his residence. He was 83.  Born Nov. 22, 1939 in Sardis, he was a son of Charles Lindsey and Mattie Rosalie West Davenport.  Roy was a retired roofer, working many years working as a contractor.  An…

Roger Abernathy SARDIS –Roger Abernathy passed away from complications from pulmonary fibrosis during the early morning hours on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was 62. Visitation was held Monday, April 17, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Roger was a talented carpenter, building his cabin from the ground up with no…