All Obituaries

Ulysses Ivy, Jr., was born on July 13, 1959, in Oxford, Mississippi to the late Ruthie Thompson Ivy and Ulysses Ivy, Sr. In 1960, shortly after his birth, the family moved to Miami, FL and remained there until to 1973. After relocating back to Oxford, he attended Oxford High School and accepted Christ at Buford Chapel United Methodist Church. “Squeaky,” as he was lovingly called, loved books and was an avid reader. During his stay away from Oxford he offered his services in various...

Robert Earl Ivy, affectionately known as "Ballie”, son of the late Jessie Ivy and Mary Fondren-Ivy, was born on October 25, 1949, in Lafayette County, MS. Robert accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age at Mt Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Robert had many hobbies he enjoyed in his pastime. Hanging with his family and friends, he made trips to the casino, worked in the yard, and listened to 95.5FM Gospel Time on Sundays, to name a few. Bossman, well-known by...

Vivian A. Hill was born June 13, 1957, in Oxford, MS to Richard and Jane (Crockett) Hill. She attended Oxford High School, where she developed a love for music and became a band majorette. After high school, Vivian moved to Toledo, OH at the age of 19. Vivian lived a life doing what she loved, which was spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and helping others. She was a faithful servant of the Lord until the end; even expressing so, by praying for the staff who cared for her in her final...

James Henry Wright, son of the late Johnny and Levora Cunningham Wright, was born August 29, 1933, in Lee County of Mississippi and was affectionately known as “Boo”. James confessed a hope in Christ at a requisite age and joined Center Hill (Second Baptist M.B. Church in Verona, MS) and actively served. He later relocated to Memphis, TN and joined the Pentecostal Missionary Baptist Church where he remained a member until his transition on June 8, 2022 at Methodist University Hospital...

Raymond, the youngest of seven children, was born August 1, 1935, to the late John Bud Wiley and Mary Ella Logan in Abbeville, Mississippi. Raymond attended Gordon School and it was there where he met his sweetheart, thus beginning a 62-year adventure.    Raymond accepted Christ at an early age and joined Providence CME Church which later became Providence United Methodist Church, where he remained until his death.  He served dutifully, willingly, and faithfully in many...

Raymond Redmond, Jr. passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at UChicago Medical Center in Harvey, IL. He will be missed by his loving family.

Dorothy Mae Durant entered the world May 30, 1941, to the late Albert Lee Dean and Ida Faye Thirkield in Oxford, MS. She was the eldest of four children born to this union. Dorothy accepted Christ at an early age and united with Salem United Methodist Church. However, after her parents relocated to Gary, IN, she became a member of Delaney United Methodist Church, now Christ United Methodist Church. There, she served on several committees and held multiple positions, including Financial...

GreTeva Nicole Frierson was born March 15, 1993, in Oxford, MS to Agrecia Frierson.  “Teva or Te,” as she was affectionately called, accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and joined Tobby Tubby M.B. Church. She had a beautiful voice and was a member of the choir. She received her education from Lafayette County schools and graduated in LHS’s class of 2011. After high school, she worked various jobs before realizing that she had a passion for cosmetology. Acting on that...

Orlando Laurenzo Donnell Ramsey was born August 21, 2003, in Oxford, MS to Orlando Ramsey and the late Angela L. “Pumpkin” Smith.  Orlando was such a joy to be around and loved life. He loved to smile, watch cartoons, and listen to music. You could surely get a smile from him when you gave him balloons and stickers. He also loved for people to talk to him.  On Saturday morning, April 30, 2022, Orlando peacefully passed away at his home. He will forever be missed by and loved...