Area Obituaries

Bobby Wayne Dye COFFEEVILLE – Bobby Wayne Dye of Coffeeville passed away February 20, 2022 at Baptist Memorial in Oxford. He was 79. He was born March 31, 1942 in Clarksdale to the late Willie Ray and Ida Dye. He retired from U.S. Postal Service and National Guard after 25-plus years of service. He was…

Larry Lee Brassell WATER VALLEY – Larry Lee Brassell of Water Valley passed away on February 15, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. Visitation will be held Friday, February 25 from 5-7 p.m. at Serenity Daniels Chapel. The funeral service will follow on Saturday, February 26 at 11 a.m. in the…

Linda Ann Cannon COFFEEVILLE – Linda Ann Cannon, age 60, of Coffeeville died Thursday, February 10, 2022, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada after an extended illness. She was born August 12, 1961 in Memphis to Dorothy Hughes and the late James Cannon. Even with her small stature, she drove eighteen wheelers for…

Gaylon Benson Booker GERMANTOWN and WATER VALLEY –  Gaylon Benson Booker passed away in Memphis, Tennessee on February 4, 2022, shortly before his 86th birthday. Gaylon was loved for his warmth and humility, and was admired for his intelligence, his accomplishments and his dedication.   Born February 19, 1936, to Benjamin F. and Ethel M.…

Wilma Sledge Jenkins OXFORD – Wilma Sledge Jenkins, 79, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, in Oxford. Services were held Thursday, January 27, at 1 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home in Oxford with Bro. Justin Gates officiating. Interment followed at Old Union Cemetery. Wilma was born to the late Melvin and Macie Britt. She was…

Larry W. Champion CHARLESTON – Mr Larry W. Champion, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 19, 2022. The family received friends on Friday, Jan. 21 from 1 p.m. until service at 2 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. Larry loved his family and was a…

Robert Lee Callahan WATER VALLEY – Mr. Robert Lee Callahan, Sr., 79, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi.  A graveside service was held Friday, January. 14, at 2:30 p.m. at Camp Ground Cemetery. Rev. Gerald Shook officiated. Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Callahan was born…

Zach Boyd COFFEEVILLE – Zach Boyd, age 17, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Coffeeville.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. Chris Kevin Johnson COLLIERVILLE – Chris Kevin Johnson, age 62, of Collierville, Tenn. died Wednesday, January 5,…

Eva Frances Brooks Fultz SHREVEPORT, La. –  Eva Frances Brooks Fultz passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021, surrounded by her family. A private visitation and graveside service was held on Friday, December 31, at Hill Crest Funeral Home. Brother Shane Crawford officiated. Honoring Eva as pallbearers were her grandsons John Steven Fultz, Christopher Ray…

Benjamin Harold Baggett WATER VALLEY – Benjamin Harold Baggett of Water Valley left this earthly life Sunday, December 26, 2021, at his home with family by his side. He was 84. Harold was born October 9, 1937, in Oxford to the late Benjamin Buford and Irene (Lovelady) Baggett. After leaving school, he went directly into…