Area Obituaries

Rex Morgan Babb PARIS – Rex Morgan Babb, 66, of Paris passed away at his home on May 25, 2026. He was born on Aug. 23, 1959, in Oxford, and grew up in Waterford and Paris.  He is survived by his sisters, Lisa Babb Byars of Water Valley, Georgia Robbin Sweeny of Gulf Breeze, Fla,…

Murry Green Jr. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Murry “Moe” Green Jr. passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 83 years old. Born on April 12, 1943, in Mississippi, Murry was the second of three children. He was raised in Water Valley, where he graduated from Water Valley High School in 1961.…

Monroe Keith Beardain, Jr. ENID – Monroe Keith Beardain Jr., 59, of Enid, passed away May 7, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Keith was known for his devotion to his family and the strong relationships he maintained throughout his life. Family members said he especially cherished time spent with his children and granddaughter.…

Linda Gooch Shorter DAVENPORT, IOWA — Linda Gooch Shorter, 73, passed away April 15, 2026. Linda was born Oct. 18, 1952, to the late Jabo and Irma Gooch. She was united in marriage to the late Doyle Shorter. She was a native of Water Valley and later made her home in Davenport, Iowa. She is…

Aaron Guy Baddley, Jr. BRUCE – Aaron Guy Baddley Jr., 90, died April 27, 2026, at Bruce Community Living Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 20, 1935, in Coffeeville to Aaron Guy Baddley Sr. and Mary Bell Griffin Baddley. Aaron was a graduate of Coffeeville High School. He married his high…

Joey Lynn Joyner WATER VALLEY – Joey Lynn Joyner, 61, passed away peacefully at his home on April 18, 2026. He was born Nov. 19, 1964, in Water Valley. Joyner was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who was known for his ability to make others laugh. He had a gift for easing…

Lynn Allen Fly COFFEEVILLE — Lynn Allen Fly passed away April 7, 2026, at Yalobusha Nursing Home, leaving behind a life defined by service, family and deep ties to his community. He was 82. Fly was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Coffeeville to Bilbo and Earline Fly, whose values he carried with him throughout his…

      Betty Jean McCain Moorhead WATER VALLEY – Betty Jean McCain Moorhead, age 88, died Friday April 3, 2026 at Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. She was born September 11, 1937 in Yalobusha County, MS to the late Pearlie S. and Leula “Lumpy” Wilburn McCain.  Betty had a natural enthusiasm for sharing…

William Earl Butts WATER VALLEY – William Earl Butts, affectionately known as Billy, left this world on March 25, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on August 12, 1957, in Water Valley, Billy spent his early years rooted in the community that he would call home for the rest of his life. Billy’s journey…

Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Poe Griffin WATER VALLEY – Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Poe Griffin, a beloved mother and grandmother, and longtime member of the Water Valley community, passed away peacefully March 23, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was 78. Born Jan. 7, 1948, to Robert and Mary Poe, Bobbie was known for the…