Area Obituaries

Louise Turner-Smith SOUTHAVEN – Louise Turner-Smith, 88, of Southaven, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Desoto, surrounded by family. Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home in Southaven, with funeral services immediately following at 12 p.m. The funeral home is located…

Richard Booker ERIE, PA – Richard Booker, age 64, passed away on September 11, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1961, in Tillatoba. Richard was a graduate of Academy High School. He had a lifelong passion for gymnastics, bodybuilding, and wrestling, and he worked as a laborer in a hammer mill along with holding…

James Aubrey “Sonny” Brown OAKLAND – James Aubrey “Sonny” Brown, age 58, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his residence in Oakland. A memorial gathering to celebrate and remember Sonny’s life was held on Tuesday, September 9 at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville. Sonny was born on December 31, 1966 to the late James…

Judith Marie Landreth Hill COFFEEVILLE – Mrs. Judith Marie Landreth Hill, 74, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her daughter’s residence. Born October 13, 1950, in Baldwyn, she was the daughter of the late John Hyde Landreth and Jessie Blanche Mabry Landreth. Marie worked for a number of years at Holley Carburetor in Water…

Geri Ann Mitchell Cardwell TUNICA – Geri Ann Mitchell Cardwell, 80, of Tunica, died Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born September 20, 1944, to William Gerry “Freck” Mitchell and Ann Mitchell. She was a loving sister to Clara Sue and Ralph. As a teen, Geri was an accomplished majorette for the Water Valley High…

Dale Tyler WATER VALLEY – Dale Tyler passed away August 16, 2025, at her home in Water Valley, Mississippi, at the age of 91, with her husband Bob fondly in her mind and heart and surrounded by her family. Born Eleanor Dale White on April 26, 1934, in Water Valley, she was preceded in death…

Peggy Carruth Brewer TILLATOBA –Peggy Carruth Brewer, age 58, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at her mother-in-law’s home near Batesville. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Curtis Union Cemetery with Rev. Rickey Harris officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the graveside service from…

Gary Lynn Crafton WATER VALLEY – Gary Lynn Crafton passed away at his home in Water Valley on August 01, 2025. He was born June 5, 1953, to the late Walter and Jeanette (Logan) Crafton. He attended school at John Rundle High School in Grenada and graduated from Grenada High School in 1972. After high…

Hilda Woodard Loper WATER VALLEY – Hilda Woodard Loper, 90, of Water Valley, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at her residence. The family celebrated her legacy of love with a graveside service, beginning at 2 p.m. on  Tuesday, July 29, at Golden Grove Cemetery in Union, Miss. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford was…

Dean Callahan LAFAYETTE – Jeanette Dean Callahan left this world peacefully at home on July 18, 2025. She was 82. Born on May 29, 1943, in Water Valley, Dean was a cherished member of her community, known for her unwavering faith, generosity, and nurturing spirit. Dean was married for 59 years to her beloved husband,…