All Obituaries

Viente Bernard Ivy, lovingly know as Ginny, was born January 8, 1978, in Oxford, MS to Vincent Nichols, Cassandra Ivy Vaughn and Fernanda Vaughn. He professed his love for Christ at an early age at Buford United Methodist Church in Oxford, MS. He attended Oxford High School, class of 1996. He was employed with Hawkinson Kia as a Sales Consultant for several years and was starting a new career with World Hyundai of Matteson, Illinois. Ginny loved people and life. He never met a stranger. He...

John Wesley (J. W.) Adams was born August 1, 1948 to A. D. McGlaun and John Whitson (Doc) Adams. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Harrisonville M B Church, then later joined Second Baptist Church, where he was Superintendent of Sunday School, and Chief Usher. He remained faithful until his illness. J. W. was a graduate of Central High School's Class of 1968. He attended Coahoma Jr. College and Northwest Mississippi Community College. John spent three years in the United...

Mrs. Queenie Elizabeth Blakely Dixon, the daughter of the late James Monroe Blakley and Lydia Ann Pope Blakley, was born on September 28, 1925. Queenie was the fourth of six children born to the Blakely union. She professed Jesus Christ at an early age and joined East St Peter M.B. Church in 1935, where she remained a faithful and dedicated member throughout her life. She served on the Mother Board (former President), Mission Ministry (President 13 years), Usher Board, and was an Honorary...

On January, 2, 1968, Adrian Glenn Dixon, affectionately known as, Glenn, was the perfect bundle of joy and first child, born to Casey James Dixon, Jr., and Bessie Couch Dixon. He brought so much joy into their lives and he continued to bring joy into all the lives that he touched thereafter.  Being raised in a Christian home with both parents being blessed with anointed voices, Glenn accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined Jeffries Chapel M.B...

Latitia D. Poindexter, daughter of Bobbie J. Herod and the late William E. Poindexter, was born September 9, 1988, in Batesville, MS. “Nique,” as she was affectionately called by her family, accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She received her education from Lafayette County Schools. In her spare time, Latitia liked to listen to R&B music, sing, watch scary movies, and spend time with her family. Her absolute favorite thing to do...

  Gloria “Stut” Campbell was born January 13, 1970, in Oxford, Mississippi to the union of Farristeen Lewis Price and Robert Lee Price. “Stut” received her early education in the Oxford School district and attended the Resurrection House of Prayer, under the leadership of her aunt, Pastor Alice Blackmon. She enjoyed cleaning, listening to music and she loved her children. On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, after a life plagued with illness, the Lord saw fit to...

Mother Birdie Sue Delbridge Johnson, daughter of the late Samuel "Sam" Delbridge and Maggie Mae "Mittie" Williams Delbridge, was born on February 23, 1948, in Abbeville MS. Birdie heard the gospel and was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop F. M. Dawson, in Abbeville, Mississippi. She was a member of True Bibleway Church in Abbeville, Mississippi, where she served as an usher, sang in the choir, and looked forward to attending...

 James Lee Ivy, III was the eldest son born to his parents, James Lee Ivy, Jr. and Cassandra Morris Ivy, on May 14, 1982 in Lafayette, LA. "Trey," as he was affectionately called, was baptized at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Oxford, MS under the leadership of Dr. Leroy Wadlington. He later moved his membership to World Overcomers in Memphis, TN.He loved the game of basketball and started playing at the age of 8 and continued until he was 21. At a very early age, his parents also...

Robert Earl Johnson, the first of 11 children, was born July 25, 1947, to the late Bernard and Floredie Berry Johnson. Robert received his education from Oxford City Schools. He was a hard-working man and found peace driving trucks. He travelled near and far and eventually relocated to Winter Haven, FL. He resided there until his health began to fail. On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS, God called His child home. Left to cherish his memories are his...

Christopher Lane Smith was born on January 7, 1959,  to Jimmie D. and the late Ottawa in Tippah County, MS.  Christopher accepted Christ and joined Adkins Chapel U.M. Church. He attended Line Street and Ripley High School. He also attended Faith Bible Institute Seminary School. He accepted his calling to the ministry and became the pastor of Greater New Hope in Myrtle, MS where he remained for 18 years. He was an active member of Pleasant Grove M.B. Church under the leadership of...