Area Obituaries

Donald Harrison Blackwood WATER VALLEY – Donald Harrison Blackwood, 83, of Water Valley departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born on March 8, 1941, in Paris, Tenn., to the late Bonnie and Frances Blackwood. Donald was the proud father of three children, Bonnie, Wess and…

Joseph Adams, Jr. WATER VALLEY – Mr. Joseph “Joe” Adams, Jr., 86, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his home in Water Valley. A funeral mass was held Friday, January 31, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Oxford with Father Mark Shoffner officiating. Visitation was held prior to the service beginning at 9…

Michael Terrance Carr WATER VALLEY – Michael Terrance Carr, 63, of Water Valley, passed away on January 21, 2025, at his residence. Michael was born on September 25, 1961 in Centralia, Ill., the son of Walter and Geraldine Woodard Carr, Jr. Michael relocated to Water Valley at an early age and was reared by his…

Floyd Fisk, Sr. COFFEEVILLE –– Floyd Fisk, Sr. of Coffeeville passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his beloved farm. Floyd Sr. was 90 years and 11 days young. Floyd Sr. was born December 25, 1934, and raised in Yalobusha County and in Grenada. He was the only boy in a family of six…

Wilson Sterling Jeter JACKSON – Wilson Sterling Jeter, a beloved son, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Jackson. He was born on February 3, 1942, in Memphis to Mildred Moore and Bill Jeter. Wilson’s adventurous spirit and larger-than-life personality touched everyone he met, and his stories will live on in…

Beverly Blanton Adams COFFEEVILLE – Mrs. Beverly Blanton Adams, 80, of Coffeeville, a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley. She was born July 22, 1944 in Kosciusko to Frank and Myrtis Jennings Blanton. Beverly was a retired music teacher,…

Lottie Fay Harmon PARIS – Lottie Fay Harmon, a beloved mother and dedicated member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on Nov. 11, 1934, in Mississippi, Lottie was the second of four children, and her journey through life was marked by love, resilience, and a…

Delma Barber Aven OXFORD – Delma (Del) Barber Aven, age 96, peacefully left this earth for her home in Heaven on December 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Del was born October 5, 1928 in Yalobusha County, at O’Tuckalofa near Water Valley. She was the daughter of Forest and Ora Harvey Barber. Del and…

Christopher Paul Gossett WATER VALLEY – Christopher Paul Gossett, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Dec. 14, 2024, at the age of 55. Born in Water Valley, Chris lived a life filled with love, laughter, and the simple joys that brought light to those around him. He was known for his…

Roderick Anthony Cook WATER VALLEY – Roderick Anthony Cook, 58, of Water Valley passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at Grenada Rehabilitation Center in Grenada. He was born Dec. 10, 1965, to Eugene Cook and Lavorn Minor Cook of Water Valley. Roderick leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity. From a young age, he dedicated…