Arthur Lee Carothers, son of the late Ollie and Gloria Taylor Carothers, Sr., was born July 22, 1961, in Lafayette County, MS. He was reared in a Christian home and attended New Hope M.B. Church and received his education from the Oxford School District.
Arthur Lee enjoyed being outside. He worked various construction jobs and helped do yard work throughout his community and Lafayette County. He was a people person and loved to be with his family and friends. In his spare time, he watched football and listened to gospel music, particularly Lee Williams and The Spiritual QCs.
On Monday, April 18, 2022, Arthur Lee passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi. His infectious smile and laughter will be missed by and memories will be cherished by his siblings, Bobby Carothers, Ronnie Carothers, Ollie Carothers, Jr., David (Dorothy) Carothers, and Coretta Carothers all of Oxford, MS; brother-in-law, Mack Vaughn of Oxford, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Arthur Lee was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Michael Carothers, Teresa Carothers, and Rita Vaughn.