All Obituaries

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...

Hazel Laverne Porter was born June 21, 1952 to the late Florence Carrie Porter in Oxford, MS. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age and united with New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and remained a member until her death.  Hazel received her education from Central High School in Oxford MS and was a member of the Tri-Hi-Y, FHA Annual Staff and band. She was a graduate of Central High School's class of 1970. She furthered her educational journey by attending and receiving...

Barbara Carr, the daughter of Essie Lee Smith Archie and Frank Archie was born in Lafayette County, Mississippi on March 10, 1949. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Second Missionary Baptist Church in Oxford MS. Barbara graduated from Central High School in Oxford, MS and pursued a higher education at Jackson State College (University) in Jackson MS. It was there that she met her future husband, Jimmy Carr, Sr. The two were united in holy matrimony and to this union, their son...

Eugene Robinson, son of the late Floyd and Ruthie Wallace Robinson, was born November 4, 1948, in Winstonville, Mississippi. And received his education in the Mound Bayou Schools. Eugene attended church in Winstonville, Mississippi. Eugene united in matrimony to Jessie L. Robinson in Shelby, Mississippi on March 31, 1969. Eugene enlisted in the United State Army and received an honorable discharge. He was formally employed at Baptist Memorial Hospital/NM as a custodian. Eugene enjoyed...

Litisha LaShon Liggins, daughter of Linda Liggins and Jeffery Beavers, was born in Oxford, Mississippi on September 17, 1975. "Tish" as she was lovingly and affectionately known, was raised in a Christian home and accepted Christ at an early age becoming a member of Buford Chapel United Methodist Church where she remain until called to her heavenly home. Tish received her education in the Lafayette County School District ("Go Dores") and was a graduate of the Lafayette...

John Edy Egerson was born November 6, 1940, in Taylor, Mississippi, to Roy Lee Egerson and Geneva Norphlet Egerson. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age. He received his formal education at Taylor High School and later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he met and married Rebecca Windom. John  retired from Inland Ryco where he was employed as a welder. He enjoyed painting cars, fishing, playing solitaire, and riding his Harley. If anyone ever needed him, he could...

Elizabeth "Ninnie Bae" Burnett was born December 12, 1938, in Oxford, Mississippi to the late Dennis and Merlinda Lewis Burnett. Elizabeth,  accepted  Christ at an early age and was an faithful member of Buford Chapel United Church where she sang with the most amazing voice ever with Buford Chapel 's Choir and with the Buford Chapel Community Choir for many years. Elizabeth received her education at Oxford Training School. Years later, wanting to be the best...

Mary Lean Pegues was born November 4, 1940 to the late Inez (Sanders) and Robert Lee Johnson in Sardis, MS. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Harrisonville Missionary Baptist Church and remained a member until her death. Mary was united in matrimony to Glenn Pegues and together they had three children. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed watching the news and her favorite show, Wheel of Fortune. She also loved reading her Bible, working crossword puzzles, and...

MonQuarious DeAnte Gipson was born June 24, 1993, in Oxford, Mississippi to LaTonya Lee Gipson and Herbert Gipson. A happy, handsome, smiling child who brought much joy to his parents. Munchi, as he was affectionately called, accepted Christ at an early age and joined East St. Peter M.B. Church. He received his formal education in the Oxford School District and was a graduate of the Oxford High School Class of 2011 where played Charger football, basketball and ran track. He late took up...