Area Obituaries

Yvonne R. Jones WATER VALLEY – Yvonne R. Jones, 87, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, in New Albany. Yvonne retired as a bookkeeper at the Shelby County Trustee Office in Tennessee. She enjoyed cooking, participating in her Ladies’ Sunday School Class and Bible studies. She also loved spending time with her friends, often taking…

Harry Wilson Neal WINONA – Harry Wilson Neal, age 77, of Winona went to his forever home Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Harry was born August 8, 1945, in Calhoun County to the late Wilson and Lillian (Inman) Neal. While attending Water Valley High School, Harry enjoyed…

Jean Wells Arrington COFFEEVILLE – Mrs. Jean Wells Arrington passed into the Glory of Heaven Sunday night, December 11, 2022, as her children and grands sang favorite hymns and Christmas carols to complete her journey. Jean was born in Memphis, Tenn. on July 20, 1928, to William Ervin “Buck” and Ruth Wells Benoist.  She married…

Martha Ruth (McCullar) Tatum OXFORD – Martha Ruth (McCullar) Tatum of Water Valley, age 81,went to her forever home Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Her family was by her side. Martha was born November 7, 1941, in Water Valley to the late Aubrey and Corrie (Pendergrass) McCullar. She had a…

Michael Ayers, Sr. COFFEEVILLE – Michael Ayers, Sr., 72 passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Oxford. Michael, or Mike as he was known to most, was born Jan. 31, 1950, to the late James Oscar Ayers and Robbie Dees Ayers. A 1968 graduate of Coffeeville High School, Mike played baseball, basketball and ran track.…

Charlotte Brower Grass WATER VALLEY – Charlotte Brower Grass, age 83, of Water Valley passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley. She was born April 8, 1939, in Water Valley to Ulus and Vera (Mosby) Brower. After graduating as class valedictorian, she left for Arlington, Va. with everything…

Tina Tatum Frierson OXFORD – Tina Tatum Frierson, 57, of Oxford passed away on November 3, 2022. She was born in Water Valley on July 21, 1965, to George Winston Tatum and Mary Elizabeth Ward. The funeral service was held Monday, November 7, at 2 p.m. at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Tina graduated from Lafayette…

Wanda Gordon Burns WATER VALLEY – Wanda Gordon Burns passed away Sunday evening, October 30, 2022 after a long bout of illnesses. Born March 20, 1954, she was 68. Wanda was a devout Christian, loving wife, fierce mother, and a loyal sister and daughter who believed in compassion, beauty, and strong family values. A life-long…

John Winford Abernathy OAKLAND – John “Big John” Winford Abernathy died at his home in Oakland on October 20, 2022. He was 76. Funeral Services will be held at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 24 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Interment will follow the funeral service. John…