All Obituaries

Mr. William C. Pettis was born on September 17, 1932. He was the oldest of four children blessed by the union of his parents, the late Mr. TL and Laura Blake Pettis. He and his siblings were raised by their father and stepmother, Arlillion Pettis. William C. accepted Christ early in life and remained a loyal member of the Toby Tubby M.B. Church until his health failed. He was crowned deacon at the age of 21 and worked in various capacities in the church. He was Deacon Board Chair,...

Martha Helen Townsend was born January 1, 1939 in Lafayette County, MS to the late Cordis Townsend and Daisy Coruthers Townsend. Martha professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined South Salem Church and remained a member until her death. She attended Taylor Community School in Taylor, MS. Martha was united in matrimony to Roy Lee Carothers and to this union five children were born. After his death, she remarried Ross Jones, whom also preceded her in death. “Feet,” as she...

Tony Curtis Jones, son of Curlie Jones and Mattie Sue Hilliard, was born November 5, 1971 in Lafayette County, Mississippi. He accepted Christ as his Savior and united with Philadelphia MB Church. Tony received his formal education in the Oxford School District and was a graduate of the Oxford High School Class of 1991. After high school he worked as a cook for the Beacon Restaurant and Oby’s Restaurant. Tony joined in holy matrimony to Myrtle Alexander and to this union one child was...

Shirley Ann Townsend was born June 13, 1949, in Lafayette County, Mississippi, to the late Joseph E. and Earlene Pegues Townsend. Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and joined South Salem M.B. Church and later in life she united with Burns U.M. Church (now Oxford First UM Church). Shirley received her education in the Oxford school district at Oxford Training School. She went on to marry David Cook and to this union one child was born, a son, Tyrone. Both Tyrone and David preceded her...

Ruth Buford was born September 30, 1950 in Abbeville, MS to the late Lucinda “Babysister” Buford and the late James McGhee. She professed a belief and hope in Christ at an early age and joined Springfield M.B. Church, where she remained a faithful member until her death.  Ruth did not have any biological children, but she raised most of her siblings, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and those that grew up in the Springfield community. She always greeted you with...

Karl Lynn Thompson was the third child and first son born to the late Isaiah and Leona Buckner Thompson on December 20, 1953 in Mound Bayou, MS.  "Bird," as he was affectionately called, professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Saint John Missionary Baptist Church. He remained a member there until his death.  He received his early education from Johnson-Peterson Elementary and went on to Central High School. After three years at Central, the school was...

Anthony Lewis Cathey, son of Manuel and Josephine Hamilton Cathey, was born July 5, 1979, in Senatobia, Mississippi. Anthony was a member of West Looxahoma Church of Christ in Senatobia, Mississippi. He received his education in the Tate County School District and graduated from Independence High School in 1997 and continued his education in auto mechanics. Anthony was a self employed mechanic and was very skilled at his trade. He loved traveling and hanging out with his friends and...

Reverand Dale Brown was born May 8, 1962 in Lafayette County, MS to the late Doris and Nina Egerson Brown. R.D., as he was affectionately called, accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Hope M. B. Church. Later in life, he began fellowshipping at Joint-Heirs with Christ Apostolic Church with his wife, Louvertis. He received his education from Lafayette County Schools. R.D. was a self-employed construction worker for many years. His employment journey included Rockette...

Eula Mae Smith, the fifth of ten children, was born May 5, 1932, to the late Charlie C. and Lula (Bruce) Smith, in Lafayette County, Mississippi. Eula accepted Christ at an early age and joined Flint Hill M.B. Church in Etta, Mississippi, but later, united with Union Hill M.B. Church where she was a former member of the Usher Ministry and Kitchen Ministry and was a current member of the Mother's Board. In 1951, Eula joined in matrimony and shared 56 years of marriage with the...

Bradford Farmer was born on June 29th, 1932 in Lafayette County, Mississippi to the late Frederick Farmer and Georgia Avant Farmer. He departed this Earthly life on February 26, 2021 in Oxford, MS. Brad, as he was affectionately called, joined East St. Peter M.B. Church in Abbeville, MS and remained a member until his death.He relocated to New York in the 1950’s. Brad was joined in holy matrimony to his beloved wife, Robessie, for over 60 years. To this union, they were blessed with...