Martha Melton McElhenney Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Martha Melton McElhenney of Newton, Mississippi, who passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Martha Melton McElhenney or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her stepson Jimmy Dale McElhenney, Jr.; her parents, Buster Melton and Sue Melton; and her brothers, Sammy Charles Melton and Ricky Alan Melton.
She is survived by: her husband Jimmy McElhenney of Decatur; her son Nicky Sharp of Union; her stepdaughters, Angela Reeves of Decatur and Debbie Mayes (Brent) of Decatur; her grandchildren, Dustin Sharp (Jen), Daniel Sharp (Kaitlyn), Kellye Bailey (Kohl), Justin Reeves (Ashton) and Kaylyn McElhenney; her great grandchildren, Bellamy Bailey, Boston Bailey, Breland Bailey, Corlee Reeves, Amilla Sharp and Elaina Sharp; and her sister Linda Melton Waites of Water Valley. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
