Wells Funeral Home and Cremation Services / Forrest Memorial Park

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11/19/2025

Are you planning to host a cozy Thanksgiving this year? These 13 festive finds are perfect for smaller gatherings—and they’re sure to make your taste buds happy! 🥧

Hosting a small Thanksgiving dinner this year? Make the holiday special with these delicious recipes for classic dishes, without too many leftovers.

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After the funeral service, many families host a gathering where friends and family can come together to eat, share stori...
11/14/2025

After the funeral service, many families host a gathering where friends and family can come together to eat, share stories, and fondly remember the person who has died. But did you know that the gathering is also a great opportunity to add personalized touches to a loved one’s final tribute? Click the link to learn more!

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11/12/2025

Nearly a century ago, Kodachrome transformed the film and photography scene. Discover the fascinating history behind this iconic medium! 📷

Life doesn’t happen in black and white, and in 1935 Eastman Kodak made sure that we stopped commemorating it as such through drab, colorless film. And just like that, Kodachrome – the brand name for color reversal film – was born. Hailed as one of the first successful color materials, Kodachro...

11/11/2025

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A big THANK YOU to all of our veterans today and every day! We are so thankful for your service and commitment to keepin...
11/11/2025

A big THANK YOU to all of our veterans today and every day! We are so thankful for your service and commitment to keeping our nation safe.

11/10/2025

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11/08/2025

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How it all began..

In 1965 Tommy Wells started working with C.O. Pate Funeral Home in Senatobia, MS. He attended the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1967 and 1968. When he left Dallas as a graduate, he also left with his bride, having met and fallen in love with Dottie, a Baylor nursing graduate. The Wells then moved to Columbus where he worked with Gunter and Holmes (now Gunter and Peel) Funeral Home until he decided to open his own business in Batesville in 1978. In 1978 the family business began in a rented building on Hwy 51 north and by 1988 a decision was made to build a building because business had grown so much that parking and square footage was an obsticle in the thriving family business. On land made available by Francis Seale, a secretary and hostess for The Wells Family, the cinder block facility became reality. In July 1988 a 7,180 square foot facility was erected on Hwy 35 north. Chris Wells, the younger son, was always interested in funeral work, so after graduation from Magnolia Heights in 1991, he enrolled in the Mortuary Science School at Northwest Community College and earned his degree in Mortuary Science in 1992. Chris holds his license with the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service.