All Obituaries

Rosie Lee Townsend was born May 30, 1941, in Taylor, MS to the late Cordis Lee and Daisy Carothers Townsend. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at South Salem M.B. Church, now New Salem M.B. Church, where she remained a member until her death. Rosie received her education from Taylor school. She was united in matrimony to L.V. Jones and to this union four children were born. She loved to cook and was employed at the University of Mississippi. She also enjoyed fishing and...

Susie Lee Hewlett was born September 23, 1938, in Lafayette County, MS to the late Jimmie and Orean Wadlington Hewlett. Susie Lee was reared in a Christian home. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Clear Creek M.B. Church and remained a member until her death. She received her education from Oxford Training and Springhill Schools. She was a superb cook and gained employment at Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority House on the University of Mississippi. “Mudea,” as...

Teresa Walker was born May 19, 1963, to the late Charlie Frank Walker and Alfredia Ivy Walker in Chicago, IL. Teresa was baptized at Second Baptist Church at a young age and later served as the Church Secretary. She received her education from Oxford City Schools and graduated in 1981. In high school, Teresa was a member of the band and several organizations including Student Council, 4-H Club, Debate, and Chess Club. She was one of the few seniors who received a Certificate of Achievement...

Quincy Blackmon was born October 10, 1974, to the late James and Santhan Smith Blackmon in Jackson, MS. Quincy was baptized at Second Baptist Church at a young age. He received his education from Oxford City Schools and graduated in the class of 1993. In high school, Quincy played football but found his joy in the game of basketball. He was smooth on the court, and you could always find him at the Oxford Park Commission Gym on the weekends playing basketball with his friends. He was good...

Regeania was born to Russell and Jurlean Boles, Sr. on September 7, 1968, in Lafayette County, MS. She was the fourth of seven siblings and a graduate of Lafayette High School, class of 1986. She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age at New Hope M.B. Church under the leadership of Pastor W.T. Houston. “Bell,” as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. “Bell” loved spending time with her family...

Serena Stauber Ellison, daughter of the late Henry C. Ellison and Casey Stauber, was born March 10, 1994 in Austin, TX.  Serena was a graduate of Lafayette High School's class of 2012 and received her bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Mississippi in 2018. She loved to binge watch Netflix movies, shopping, helping others, spending time with her fur babies, and her beloved brother and niece. She passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital...

Charles Edward Franklin was born on March 28, 1931 to the late Lafayette and Ruby Stewart Franklin, Sr. in Pontotoc County, MS. He graduated from high school in Pontotoc, MS. He later established a life in Oxford. Charles was an employee of the University of Mississippi, William Lewis, and a veteran of the United States Army. Charles married Marvee Pegues and they were the parents of one daughter, Sheryl. He married Nancy Atwater on April 13, 2012. He was a kind-hearted individual who...

Hazel Mae Phillips, daughter of the late Jessie and Estella Jefferson Neely, was born February 10, 1933, in Water Valley, MS. Hazel Mae, as she was called, was reared in a Christian home. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Green Goshen C.M.E. Church in Water Valley, MS, where she remained an active member until her death. Hazel had a beautiful voice and was member of the choir. On many occasions, she, along with her husband and father-in-law, would be asked to sing at...

Mr. Henry "Hank" Thompson Following a prolonged illness, it has pleased our Heavenly Father, in his wise providence to take from this veil of tears to himself in heaven the soul of our departed brother Henry Clifton Thompson. Henry departed this life on April 8th, 2021 at the age of 76. Affectionately known as “Hank” to all his friends and family, Henry was born on September 13th, 1944 in Oxford MS to Jimmy and Mabel Thompson. He was the fifth child to this union Henry was baptized in...

Bettie Mae Hudson was born April 25, 1965 to the late Robbie Jean Owens and Jimmie Phillips in Oxford, MS. Bettie professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at East St. Peter M.B. Church where she remained a faithful member until her death. At East St. Peter, Bettie was a member of the Usher Board and Adult Choir. Bettie received her education from Oxford city schools and was graduate of OHS’s class of 1983. Bettie furthered education and received an associate’s degree...