Area Obituaries

Gerald Wayne Christman WATER VALLEY – Gerald Wayne Christman left this world on April 28, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on March 21, 1948, in Oxford, he lived a life full of love, dedication, and passion. Gerald served in the United States Navy after graduating from the first class of Lafayette High School…

Bradley Warren Myers ST. Louis, MO. – Bradley Warren Myers went to his heavenly home on April 26, 2025, in St Louis, Mo. He was born September 10, 1953, in Memphis. Bradley is survived by his beloved wife, Amber Myers; his sister, Katie Myers; and his step-daughter, Claire Raichle. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from…

TILLATOBA – Johnny Wright Jackson, 75, of Tillatoba, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 29, 1949, in Grenada to Fred Wright Jackson and Bernice Pearl Lowery Jackson. Johnny enjoyed a career spanning over 45 years at Heatcraft in Grenada. An avid outdoorsman, Johnny enjoyed spending his spare time…

David Gene Bell TILLATOBA – Mr. David Gene Bell, 82, of Tillatoba passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He was born October 23, 1942 in Brazil to John Gray Bell and Adelene Walker Bell. David was a graduate of West Tallahatchie High School and attended Mississippi Delta Community College.…

Travis Buford Bonner HAZELHURT – Travis Buford Bonner, 84, passed away February 26, 2025 at Copiah Living Center. A graveside service was held at Galilee Baptist Church Cemetery on February 28. Travis grew up and attended school in Oakland, Miss. He was a master mechanic in the construction industry and a member of the International…

Jerry Lynn Beckwith COFFEEVILLE – Jerry Lynn Beckwith, 78, of Coffeeville passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1946 in Carrollton to Alex Bruce and Cecil Hill Beckwith. Jerry honorably served our country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and retired from the United States Postal…

Jean Breedlove Fly COFFEEVILLE – Jean Breedlove Fly, 88, of Coffeeville, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. Born in Charleston to Christel and Maifred Upchurch Breedlove, she dedicated her life to education and music. Jean earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Delta State University…

Paul Wilson Baham, Jr. BROOKHAVEN – A celebration of life for Paul Wilson Baham, Jr. was held Wednesday, February 26, at Riverwood Family with burial at East Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Liberty. Paul, 75, of Brookhaven, passed from this life February 22, at his residence. He was born in Virginia Beach, Va., December 31,…

Fulton William Bobo WATER VALLEY – Fulton William Bobo, 80, passed away on February 20, 2025. Born September 30, 1944, Fulton was the fifth of six children born to the union of Theodore Bobo and Prilla Steen Bobo. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 25 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove C.M.E. Church located at…

Hugh Junior Caldwell WATER VALLEY – Hugh Junior Caldwell of Water Valley passed away on February 9, 2025 at Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley. Hugh was born June 8, 1950, to Gordon Caldwell and Esteen Hall Caldwell. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Pine Grove East M.B. Church,…