All Obituaries

Gregory Burt was born February 14, 1956 in Oxford, MS to the late Malcolm and Mary Alice Burt. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Mount Hope MB Church. Greg, as he was affectionately called, received his education from Oxford city schools where he played football and basketball. He was a graduate of OHS' Class of 1974. He went on to further his education at Northwest MS College. Greg was united in matrimony to Effie Mae Mathis and to this union, two...

Mrs. Geardie Mae Carter, daughter of the late William and Hittie Wiley Martin, and widow of the late Dwight Carter, was born in Taylor, Mississippi on October 18, 1925.  Mrs. Carter was a member of Mt. Hope Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully on the Usher Board, Mother's Board, and sang in the choir. She was a member of the Heroines of Jericho and Golden Circle. She received her a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mississippi Industrial College in...

Mrs. Mozell Adams Kelley, widow of the late George Kelley and daughter of the late Daniel and Ethel Echols Adams, was born in Waterford, Mississippi on May 13, 1930. Mrs. Kelley was a Life Member of the NAACP and previously served as past president, and treasurer of the Marshall County Chapter of the NAACP. She was an active member of Finley Grove MB Church where she loved attending and served on the Missionary Board. She also enjoyed singing, traveling and being with family....

Bruce Allen Pearson, son of Mrs. Glennie Pearson and the late Hudie Pearson, was born June 26, 1966 in Taylor, Mississippi. Bruce was known to many as "Juicy." He accepted the Lord as his Savior in his youth at North Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Taylor, Mississippi. Bruce received his education in the Lafayette county school district and he was a graduate of Lafayette High School Class of 1984. During his high school years, he was on the football and basketball...

James Cathey, son of the late John and Mildred Wilson Cathey, was born April 28, 1950, in Memphis TN. James grew up in Memphis and attended school at Booker T. Washington. Like most young men, James joined the United State Army and after serving a short term, he was honorably discharged and returned to Memphis.  James was united in matrimony to Ernestine Cathey and they were blessed with two wonderful daughters. James worked many jobs, mostly as a laborer through out his lifetime....

Shermon Buford, son of Thomas Jefferson Buford, Sr. and the late Lavern Hilliard Foster, was born in Coldwater, Mississippi. Shermon was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church. He received his education in the Oxford School District and graduated with the Oxford High School Class of 1973. After high school, Shermon did some further college studies before joining the United States Army National Guard. After a short term with the US National Guard, he received an honorable discharge and...

Mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend. Beautiful, smart, motivated, spiritual and loving. Monica Vaughn was all of these things and more.  Monica Vaughn, daughter of Altha Vaughn and the late Charlie Vaughn, was born March 15, 1968, in Oxford, Mississippi. Monica grew up in a loving Christian home. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and became a member of the Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She continued...

Chris Mayes, son of Zannie and the late Alberta Mayes, was born on November 22, 1977, in Oxford, Mississippi. Chris accepted Christ at an early age and joined Smith Chapel C.M.E. Church in Abbeville, Mississippi. He received his formal education in the Lafayette County School District and was a graduate of the Class of 1996. Chris furthered his education at Northwest Community College and became gainfully employed with the North Mississippi Regional Center in Oxford, Mississippi and worked...

Mrs. Millie Martin Morgan was born June 28, 1942 in Lafayette County to the late Oresta Martin and Mary Etta Mitchell Martin. Millie grew up in a home of strict parental guidance tempered with love, understanding, and Christian concepts. She converted to Christianity at the age of ten and united with North Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Taylor, Mississippi. She later united with Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a faithful, dedicated and active member of the...

Erwin Gates was born to the late Robert and Melba Gates on April 16, 1953 in Oxford, MS. He was the 10th of 13 siblings. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized and became a member of North Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. He received his education from Oxford city schools and was a member of OHS’s class of 1972. He chose a career in environmental service with the University of Mississippi. Erwin was a fun and loving man and was known for always being there to help others...