Area Obituaries

Martha Davis WATER VALLEY—Martha Davis, age 96, of Water Valley died peacefully Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Yalobusha County Nursing Home at Water Valley. Born February 17, 1922, in Water Valley, Martha was a daughter of the late Robert and Edith Alexander. She was a homemaker and dedicated a great deal of time serving the…

Catherine Irene Alexander WATER VALLEY—Catherine Irene Alexander, 90, of  Water Valley died peacefully Thursday, November 1, 2018, in Yalobusha County Nursing Home. Born March 27, 1928, in Natchez, Irene was a daughter  of the late Albert and Annie Raper Oakes. She worked as an office clerk for Yalobusha General Hospital, as well as for many…

Betty Lou Gibson Bovee OXFORD—Ms. Betty Lou Gibson Bovee, 63, lost her battle with cancer and went to her Heavenly home, Friday, October 19, 2018, in Baptist Memorial Hospital—North Mississippi at Oxford. Visitation was held Saturday, October 27, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Coleman Funeral Home in Oxford. A memorial service was held…

Hunter Wayne Eubanks WATER VALLEY—Hunter Wayne Eubanks, age 17, of Water Valley died in Baptist Memorial Medical Center at Oxford October 17, 2018. Born January 30, 2001, in Grenada, Hunter was the son of Eric and Tiffanie Eubanks. His greatest joy was television and his favorite shows included the Shrek series of movies, Ninja Warriors,…

Jimmy Lee Brown, Jr. WATER VALLEY—Jimmy Lee Brown, Jr., age 57, died at his home October 7, 2018, in Water Valley. He was born November 16, 1961, in  North Carolina to Mae Bolus Brown and the late Jimmy Lee Brown, Sr. Jimmy was always busy and loved working with his hands. He enjoyed tattooing, making…

Chester Ann Pate Ayers HERNANDO—Chester Ann “Chetty” Pate Ayers, age 82, passed away at  her home in Hernando on October 2, 2018.   Born September 4, 1936, in Oakland, Mrs. Ayers was a daughter of the late Chester Collins and Ethel Denley Pate. She worked at Holley Carburetor in Water Valley for 28 years. Chetty…

Alice Joyce Beaver HOLLY SPRINGS—Alice Joyce Beaver, 82, passed away  Tuesday, September 24, 2018, in Holly Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Holly Springs. A memorial service was held Saturday, September 29, at 11 a.m. in the Walnut Hills Recreational Room, 2605 Walnut Hills Rd., Oxford. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford was in charge of arrangements.…

Edna Marie Gray POPE—Edna Marie Gray, age 75, died Monday, September 17, 2018, at her home in Pope.   Born May 26, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Guy B. and Bessie Shields Taylor. She had a diverse work career which ranged from being a hairdresser in Batesville to a caregiver. Marie enjoyed…

Dorothy Bishop MEMPHIS—Dorothy Mae Belcher Bishop of Memphis was called home August 27, 2018.   Dorothy Mae was born September 15, 1945, in Water Valley and was the daughter of the late Cleveland Belcher, Sr. and the late Mrs. Ivory Woodard Belcher. She is one of eight children and was preceded in death by her brother,…

F.D. “Buddy” East OXFORD—Sheriff F. D. “Buddy” East, 75, died Saturday, September 8, 2018, in Baptist Memorial Hospital—North Mississippi at Oxford. The funeral service will be held Friday, September 14, at 11 a.m. in North Oxford Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Bain and Rev. Fish Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will…