All Obituaries

Kim LaShay Southern Buford was born February 9, 1969 in Oxford, MS to the late Kelcry and Pearlie Mae Southern Wilborn, Sr. Kim professed her hope in Christ at an early age and united with Springfield M.B. Church. Over the years, Kim moved her membership, joining Jordan Chapel C.M.E. Church and Tobby Tubby M.B. Church. However, just like Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz said, “there’s no place like home,” Kim reunited with Springfield Church under the leadership of Pastor Jerry Malone....

Annie C. Brown, was born March 29,1960 in Oxford, MS to Lena Pearson and late Clyde Gilliom. She departed this world to go home January 13, 2021. She devoted her life and love being a phenomenal Wife, Mother and Friend. Her acceptance of Christ and undying Faith made her a foundation of strength and hope to all who came in touch will her. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and  joined East St. Peter MB Church and song in the choir. She was a graduate of Oxford High School...

Mary Andrews was born on September 22, 1932 to Miss Genora Files Andrews and Mr. Elmer Henderson, who both preceded her in death.  She professed a hope in Christ at the age of 11 and joined Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She was a faithful member for many years. She later united with Eureka AME Zion Church where she served on the Trustee Board, sang in the choir, and was a stewardess. She remained a faithful member until death.  Mary was employed by Borg Warner for 30...

Wanda Sue Houston was born July 23, 1959 in Water Valley, MS to the late L.D. and Myra Eulean Brazell Turner. "Sue," as she was affectionately known, professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined South Hopewell M.B. Church. Later, she joined New Hope M.B. Church and Union Hill M.B. Church, serving on the Usher Board at both. She was an active member of New Bethel M.B. Church under the leadership of Pastor Eric Wilson, where she also served on the Usher Board. She remained...

Curlie Darnell Hill was born October 15, 1965 in Oxford, MS to Curlie and Jelene Hill, Sr. Darnell, as he was affectionately known, professed his hope in Christ as a child and joined Rivers Hill Church of Christ. He remained a member there until his untimely death. He attended Oxford City schools. He was united in matrimony to Constance Garcia and together they shared three children. Darnell was self employed as a mechanic, auto detailer, handyman, you name it! He was always...

Gloria Jean Young was born August 2, 1953 in Lafayette County, MS to Joe Willie Young and the late Oneida Buford Young.  She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was a member of Tobby Tubby Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful member until her death.  "Jean" was a graduate of Central High School's class of 1971. She was member of the Dance Troop and CHS Choir. In her spare time, Jean loved working crossword puzzles and spending time with her family....

Robert Deandera Buford was born to Vernetha Wells and the late Robert Gene Buford on June 29, 1971 in Lafayette County, Mississippi. Robert received his education at Lafayette High School, class of 1990, and later attended Northwest Mississippi Community College. He played football for the Lafayette Commodores under the leadership of Coach Jimmy “Chief” Arrington. Chief and the Arrington family were a very special family in his life. They were like a second family to Robert. He was a...

Da'Quan Sartavious Coleman was born February 19, 1994 in Oxford, MS to Elisha Annette Coleman. "DeeCee," as he was affectionately called, gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Alfred L. Hall II. He was a graduate of Oxford High School's class of 2014. DeeCee loved basketball and was a big fan of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Whenever you saw him, he either had a basketball or Xbox...

Father, into thy hands, I commend thy spirit. Deacon Johnny A. Smith has gone home to be with the Lord. Johnny A. Smith, son of Claude and Susie Smith was born on April 22, 1955, in Oxford, Mississippi. He was a member of Brown Chapel Church of the Living God. Johnny attended school at Central High School in Oxford and was an avid outdoorsman. He had a special way of chatting with people and making friends and family laugh. Johnny loved to play music in the house of God. He played the steel...

Betty Katheryn Hilliard Sims, was born January 9,1931, in Oxford, Mississippi to the late Theo Hilliard and Katherine Slack-Hilliard. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined East Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Oxford, Mississippi. Betty was married the to the late Allen J. Sims of Oxford, Mississippi and she traveled often with him as he served in the U.S. Air Force. Betty graduated from Oxford Training School and Rust College,...