All Obituaries

Theresa Owens, daughter of the late Edgar and Janie Phillips Shorter, was born in Lafayette County on June 13, 1937. She accepted Christ as her Savior as a young girl and joined Harrisonville M.B. Church.  Therese received her early education in the community school in which she lived.  She united in matrimony to Lynn Bell Owens and this union, six sons were born. One son, preceded her in death. Theresa resided in Illinois for a period of time after which she returned to...

A Time to Be Born William Edward Sanders was born December 20, 1958 to the late Margie Archie and Edward B. Lipsey in Union County, Mississippi. A Time to Live William confessed his belief to Christ at an early age and joined Union Grove M.B. Church in Abbeville, Mississippi. He later joined Jeffrie Chapel M.B. Church where he was a faithful member and also a dedicated member of the Usher Board, until his untimely death. William United in holy matrimony to Betty Mae G. Sanders in...

Lorienzer Green, life long resident of Lafayette county and son of the late Ira Green, Sr. and Mable Stockard Green, was born on May 18, 1927. As a young man, Loriener accepted his calling into the ministry and became known as Rev. Green. Rev. Green accepted Christ at an early age at St. John Missionary Baptist Church and remained a member there until his marriage to Emma Charline when he then united with her at Beverly United Methodist Church. Later after his calling into the ministry, he...

The smiling face of Walmart. Brenda Lee Wadley, daughter of Willie Lee and Ella Burnett Wadley, was born in Oxford, Mississippi on September 5, 1960. If you ever met or came in contact with Brenda, you couldn't help but love and admire here. Brenda accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of East St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church. She loved the fellowship of people and was a annual traveler with the Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church on their annual church family vacation....

Essie Lee Archie, daughter of Henderson and A.T. Pegues Smith, was born in Lafayette County, Mississippi on October 22, 1925, She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and joined Union Hill M.B. Church and later in life she united with Second M.B. Church where she remained a member until death.  Mother Archie received her formal education in the Lafayette County School district and went on to receive a degree in Social Work from Rust College in Holly Spring, MS and her first...

Harold Erskin Johnson, son of Robert Abe and Fannie Askew Johnson, was born in Lafayette County, Mississippi on June 2, 1957. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Galilee C.M.E. Church in Oxford, and later became a member of Greater St. John M.B. Church in Oxford, Mississippi' Erskin, as he was known, received his formal education in the Oxford School District graduating in 1975 from Oxford High School where he was a proud team player on the Oxford Charger's football team....

Jadarius Carothers, son of Brenda Ann Carothers, was born June 26, 1993, in Oxford, Mississippi. Jadarius, was born with a life altering congenital disorder known as Cerebral Palsy, yet he was a bright, happy young man. He loved watching TV, especially Martin and music videos.  When his mom would take him to church, despite his inability to worship as others, the joy of the Lord could be seen on his face as he wiggled around in his chair. Jadarius attend school in the Oxford School...

Kiltholomew Unzell Carter, son of Jerlene Young Pitts and the late James Carter, was born in Lafayette County, Mississippi. Received his early education in the Oxford School District. Unzell, as he was known, loved to go to church. He had a passion for cars and loved being with his family. He worked for M & K Concrete Finishing as a construction worker. After a short illness, the Lord saw fit to rest him from his labor and on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital/NM,...

LaKetric Jarmiane Burnett, 35 of Oxford, MS was born on July 31, 1984 to Richard L. Burnett and Linda Burt.  LaKetric attended Lafayette County School District and was a graduate of the Class of 2002. He loved to watch and play football, eat, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephew. He also enjoyed listening to music. Something else that caught LaKetric's attention was the outdoors.  He loved being outdoors and walking. And...

Mrs. Robessie Farmer, daughter of the late Beebe and Vivian Benton Young, was born September 22, 1937, in Abbeville Mississippi. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Smith Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church where she served faithfully after her return home to Mississippi.. She served on the Stewardess Board, Trustee Board, Missionary Society, she loved Bible Study and Sunday School.  Mother Farmer graduated from Oxford Training School in 1955 and furthered her...