All Obituaries

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...

Cisero Brassel, son of the late Fletcher Brassell and Ollie Mae Bibbs, was born May 11, 1949 in Panola County Mississippi. Cisero was one of nine children. He received his elementary education in the Panola County Schools. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Sandy Springs MB Church in Batesville MS. After moving to Oxford, Cisero united with Providence UM Church. Cisero earned a living by driving. He was a gravel truck driver for Oxford Sand and Gravel for several...

Melissa Ann Luster Prillerman was born March 24, 1975, in Oxford, Mississippi, to Mary Luster and Eddie Dukes.  Melissa, affectionately known as Lissa, had an infectious smile and spirit. She loved reading, learning new things, and watching sports. Melissa had a strong faith in Christ, a warrior’s determination, and zeal for life. She unselfishly loved her family and her family loved her.  Preceding her in death are her, maternal grandfather Ernest Luster; maternal...

James Morris Penamon, son of the late Morris and Doreathea Penamon, was born June 3, 1953 in Taylor, MS.  James received his education from Johnson & Peterson Elementary School, Wems Elementary School and Lafayette High School.  He was an avid outdoorsman and employed as a tree surgeon. During his off time, James hauled pulp and firewood. He passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Coffeeville, MS.  Left to cherish his memories are two daughters, Rosalyn Penamon...

Samuel Carothers was born on August 6, 1953, in Lafayette County, MS, to the late James and Rachel Campbell Carothers.  Samuel’s mother passed away when he was a young child.  His father remarried Shirley McGlown Carothers and they both raised him in Taylor, MS. He was a 1971 graduate of Lafayette High School in Oxford, MS, and later attended Mississippi Industrial College in Holly Springs, MS.  It was in middle school that he met his high school sweetheart, Barbara Smith,...

Marvin  Jones was born to the late Dudley and Mary Williams Jones on December 13, 1946. He was reared in a family of fourteen.  Marvin received his primary education from Providence and Taylor schools. He attended high school at Central High School. Marvin was a man with a quiet spirit and a heart of gold. He would give to others without question. These traits exuded during his service in the U.S. Marines where he received a Purple Heart. He was a faithful member of the Rock...

Barbara Joanne Hayden Hancock was born June 9th, 1932, in Roanoke, VA to Lynn Wilburn and Annie Mae Hayden. She was the first born of 5 children. She was raised and schooled in Roanoke, VA. She transitioned from this life peacefully at home on February 8,2021. Barbara married Duconz Hancock, and left Roanoke to become the wife of a military man. There were five children, 2 girls and 3 boys. She had the opportunity to travel and live in many different places. Barbara was known by many names...

Cherrish Alicia Curry, daughter of Booker T. and Anger Ann Curry, was born September 4, 1987 in Oxford, MS.  She received her primary education from the Oxford School District and graduated in the class of 2006. After high school, Cherrish furthered her education by attending Northwest Mississippi Community College, earning a certification to become a Certified Nurse’s Aid. She was employed as a Direct Care Worker by Millcreek Treatment Center in Pontotoc, MS.  Cherrish...

Walter Raymond Campbell, one of 12 children born to the union of Sylvester and Robert Ann Oliver-Campbell, was born July 4, 1941 in Lafayette County, MS.Walter was raised in the church and professed a hope in Christ at a very early age, uniting with his family’s church, Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church. He remained a faithful member until his health failed."Puddin,’" as he was affectionately called, attended Oxford Training School. In December of 1975, he was united in matrimony...