All Obituaries

Barbie Jean Mathis was born on January 22, 1957, in Alton, Illinois, to the late Joe Willie Mathis Sr. “Joe Bill” and Annie Laura Slate Mathis.  Soon after she was born, they returned home to Oxford, Mississippi, with family to start their life.   Barbie Jean grew up in West Springhill Community of Oxford and enjoyed spending time with family and friends throughout the neighborhood. She received her early education in the Oxford Public School District, graduating...

Beverly Jean Nabors, daughter of the late Willie Fred Nabors and Claytie Evelyn Fisher Nabors, was born June 10, 1960 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Beverly accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Jeffrie Chapel Missionary Baptis Church in Abbeville, MS.  In later years, she became a member of East St. Peter MB Church in Abbeville, MS, where she remained a member until her death.She attended Gordon Elementary School in Abbeville, MS; Lafayette...

Laneika Bershell Wright, daughter of Luster and Gwen King, was born in Lafayette County, Mississippi, on November 25, 1980. "Neika," as she was affectionately known, was a beautiful, joyful child. She received her education in the Oxford School district and was a graduate of Oxford High School's class of 1999, where she was a member of the OHS Band. Neika continued her educational journey receiving her B.S. Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Phoenix and...

Dewanna Roshea Holmes was born June, 20 1990, in Oxford Ms and was the youngest of six children born to the union of Freddie and Carolyn Holmes. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Dewanna attended Oxford High School. On September 18, 2015, she blessed the family with our “Miracle Baby” Carter Blake Messiah Holmes, her only son and her bonus daughter, Zy’Kerria Harris.Dewanna was raised in church and embodied her love for Christ....

Mr. Adolph Carr, was born January 16, 1944, to the late Reedie and Eulene Wright Carr in Batesville, Mississippi. Adolph accepted Christ at an early age and united with Eureka A.M.E. Zion Church. He received his early education at Patton Lane High School.Adolph, affectionately known as "Hoppy," enjoyed outdoor life. He loved to play baseball. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and farm work and worked on the farm for John David Johnson. He was united in matrimony to Emma Thomas.Hoppy...

Mario Tywan Martin was born August 4,1976 in Bruce MS. He was the oldest of four children born to the union of Barney Senior and Carrie Martin. He was baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age at The Way, Truth, and Life Apostolic Faith Church. He received his education at the Lafayette school district and later received his GED. He began his employment with Martin Painting Service with his father, Barney Martin Sr. Later, he moved to Texas and became a self-employed...

Sherrita LaShae "Shae" Murray, also affectionately called "Pooh Bear" and "Rat," was born January 11, 1983, in Oxford, Mississippi, and was the oldest of two children born to the union of James and Bettie Young. Shae accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Hammitt Hill United Methodist, which later merged with Burns United Methodist Church which later became known as Oxford First United Methodist Church. Shae was very active in church. She sang in...

A native of Lafayette County, Mildred N. Egerson was born May 11, 1919, to the late Jerry and Vermacy Holt Norphlet and was the eldest of ten children. Mildred received her early education at Mt. Hope School and Taylor Vocational High School.She confessed a hope in Christ at Mt. Hope M. B. Church at an early age and served faithfully until her health no longer allowed her to physically attend. In her years of church ministry, she served on the Mother’s Board, Sunday School Teacher, Sick...

Mr. Glendon Burron Beene, Sr., son of Mrs. Florence Campbell (Beene) Lynch and the late Mr. Harron Lee Beene, was born on April 9, 1963, in Argo Summitt, IL. Glen, as he was affectionately known, accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church in Argo, IL, and was a graduate of Argo Community High School where he played basketball. After high school, Glen enlisted in the United States Army and served from June 30, 1988, to April 9, 1993. In 2003, Glen relocated...

Murray Sisk, Jr was born on November 18, 1953, to the late Elmurray Sisk and Bernice McEwen Sisk, in Oxford, Mississippi. Murray was affectionately known as "Jr". He confessed a believe in Christ at early age and became a member of North Hopewell  M.B. Church in Taylor MS. Murray attend Oxford High School and was a graduate  of the class of 1973. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1975 and served  in Berlin, Germany and Ft. Campbell, KY. Murray was honorably...