Area Obituaries

          Cynthia Dawn New  WATER VALLEY – Cynthia “Cindi” Dawn New, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, passed away March 8, 2026, at the age of 52. Born July 19, 1973, in Bruce, Cindi touched the lives of all who knew her with her loving spirit and kindhearted nature. She excelled…

Debbie Bell WATER VALLEY — Debbie Bell died Feb. 25, 2026. She was 64. Born June 16, 1961, Bell spent her life devoted to her family and serving others. Debbie had a heart that naturally cared for others and lived out that calling every day. She d found joy in life’s simple moments. She loved…

Ethel Horton COFFEEVILLE – Ethel Horton, 78, passed away on Feb. 17, 2026. She was born March 13, 1947. Homegoing services were held in her honor following visitation Friday, Feb. 20, at Robinson Funeral Home in Grenada. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Associational Building in…

Zachary Beard WATER VALLEY — Zachary Beard of Water Valley passed away on February 12, 2026, in Water Valley. He was born on June 29, 2005, in Jackson. Zachary enjoyed listening to music and spending time with his cousins and family, who meant the world to him. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving…

Landon Arbuckle WATER VALLEY – Landon Arbuckle, 14, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, leaving behind a world made quieter by his absence. Landon was a student at Water Valley Junior High School and the kind of kid you noticed immediately. He lived with energy, confidence and humor, often using quick wit and sarcasm to…

Ida Mae Edwards Jones COFFEEVILLE – Mrs. Ida Mae Edwards Jones, 96, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her residence. She was born March 19, 1929 to Lionel and Clara Robbins Edwards. Ida Mae retired as a Supervisor with Kellwood in Coffeeville. She loved spending time outdoors and keeping her yard manicured.…

Jerry Wayne Lantrip OAKLAND – Jerry Wayne Lantrip Sr., 74, passed away Monday morning, January 19, 2026, at his home in Oakland. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 22, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. Interment followed at Graystone Family Cemetery in Oakland. Jerry was born June 9,…

Jimmie Dale Edwards DURHAM, NC – Jimmie Dale Edwards , 81 of Durham NC, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born in Water Valley, he was a devoted husband to Margaret and a loving father to Paula and Jimme Dale Jr. Jimmie was hard-working and dedicated. He spent 35-plus years working for Bell South/ ATT.…

Virginia Jackson Grubbs WATER VALLEY – Virginia Jackson Grubbs departed this life on January 4, 2026, at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Born June 25, 1942, to the late Fred and Bernice “Mother” Jackson, Virginia cherished the simple pleasures of life including sewing and gardening. She particularly loved fishing and spending time outdoors. Her travel…

Brenda Morris Smith NEWNAN, GA. – Brenda Morris Smith, 76, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Wesley Woods. The funeral was held in the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Newnan, Georgia, at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, with visitation at 10 a.m. Brenda was born on…