Mrs. Loyce V. Hughes, 99, passed away on March 3, 2006 in the Yalobusha County General Hospital in Water Valley, MS. She had made her living through the yeards with the rental houses and apartments she owned in Water Valley, before her retirement. The daughter of the late John Jones and Florence Franklin Jones she was born in Pontotoc County, MS.
Graveside services will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 5, 2006 with Reverend Jerry Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be in Oak Hill from 1:00 PM until the 2:00 PM service.
Surviving Mrs. Hughes are her three sons: Terry Hughes of Water Valley, MS - Larry Hughes of Oxford, MS - Johnny Hughes of Oxford, MS. She leaves 24 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren .
Preceding Mrs. Hughes in death in addition to her parents were: Husband - Virgil M. Hughes and Sons - Melvin Hughes and Stevie Hughes.