All Obituaries

Martha Camille Carothers, daughter of the late Webster and Carrie (Redmond) Gater, was born May 30, 1940, in Lafayette County, Mississippi. Martha accepted Christ and was a member of Cypress Grove M.B. Church in Oxford, Mississippi.Martha received her early childhood education at Cypress Grove School, which is now the Cypress Grove M.B. Church in Oxford. Martha was united in matrimony to William Carothers and was a wife, a homemaker, and the mother of seven children. Her husband,...

Hazelteen Harris Jenkins was born March 14, 1945, to Cora Lee Pegues Hilliard in Oxford, Lafayette County, MS. She was blessed to have two loving mothers as she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle, Lenora Pegues Smith, and Winston Smith. She was lovingly welcomed into the life of her bonus dad, Mr. Theo Hilliard. To know her was to love her as she was affectionately known as Hazel, Ms. Hazel, Ms. Sang, San and perhaps more importantly as Mama San by all who knew and loved her. Having been...

Terence “Jody” Jenkins was born on November 20, 1970, to Cornelius Jenkins and Hazeltten Harris Jenkins in Oxford, Mississippi. He received his education in the Oxford City School District in Oxford, MS. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and became a member of East Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Jody was introduced to Christ at an early age and always had an Easter suit and speech (which he often joked about). His favorite scripture was John 3:16 which was...

Jeffery Lynn Booker, son of the late Wade Lester Booker and Bernice Booker, was born in Oxford, Mississippi on February 25, 1957. He was their fifth child. Jeff grew up in Oxford and graduated from Oxford High School in 1975. From there, he attended Northwest Mississippi Junior College for two years. Upon completion of Northwest, Jeff transitioned into the work force where he gained employment at Whirlpool Corp as a forklift driver. He was employed with Whirlpool for 30 plus years. Jeff...

Calvin Denzell White, was born July 2, 2002, in Oxford MS, to Calvin and Sandra White. Calvin was affectionally known as "Lil Calvin" or Bruh to close family members and friends. Calvin was the youngest of three children.Calvin accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Mt. Gillion M.B. Church. He attended New Enon M.B. Church and joined No Souls Left Behind Ministries under the leadership of Apostle Mark and Prophetess Yaketta Williams.Calvin attended South Panola School and was...

Minnie Lillian Leggs McEwen (passionately known as Miss Lillian) was born March 17, 1934, in Waterford, Mississippi, to the late William Perry Leggs and Pearl Foster Leggs.  She professed her faith in Christ at a young age and joined Mt. Moriah Church.  She later moved to Oxford, Mississippi, and united with Beverly United Methodist Church, where she remained a faithful member until her husband’s health failed and later her own health.   Minnie Lillian...

Lakesha Monique "Nene" Harwell, daughter of Dorothy Harwell-Ivy and Leonard Ivy, Jr, was born March 23, 1994, in Oxford MS.  She received her spiritual guidance and worshipped at Philadelphia MB Church. “Nene” was a graduate Oxford High School where she was a member of the ROTC and a recent graduate of Concorde Career College with a degree in Billing and Coding. Her Occupational and Career Highlights includes: CEO of Make It Lash, LLC which was a staple in the...

Mr. Freddie Phillips, Jr., was born November 9, 1959, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to the late Hazel Mae and Freddie Phillips, Sr. He was educated in the Water Valley School District, and played basketball for Water Valley High School. Freddie, Jr., confessed his faith in Christ at an early age at Green Goshen CME Church under the leadership of Rev. Alan Sims. He was united in holy matrimony to Bobbie Telford on August 8, 1984, and to this union a daughter, Dafanie, was...

Jennifer Bobo Milliner was born January 2, 1976, to Mr. EJ Bobo and Mrs. Barbra Ree Bobo, in Calhoun County. Jennifer accepted Christ as her lord and savior at an early age at Little Rock Baptist Church. She received her education from Calhoun County School District.Jennifer was a Spring 2001 initiate of the Oxford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. in Oxford, MS. She loved her sorority deeply and got to witness her daughter become a member in the fall of 2022.Jennifer was a...

Mother Leona D. Harden, was born December 17, 1935, to the late Ida and Charlie G. Harden in Lafayette County, Mississippi. She joined Jeffrie Chapel Church at an early age in Abbeville MS. She served faithfully on the usher board for many years and sang in the choir.Mother Leona graduated from the Abbeville School district. She worked at Chambers Corporation, later known as Whirlpool in Oxford, Mississippi. She also worked at Emerson Electric and with the University of Mississippi. Some of...