OBITUARIES

Oct 16, 2025

Charles Allen Nations, known affectionately as Allen, was born on November 25, 1955, in Mississippi. He departed from this world on October 16, 2025, at the University Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy interwoven with service, dedication, and love.

Allen had a distinguished career marked by his commitment to public service. He was an esteemed member of the Canton Fire Department...

Oct 16, 2025

Timothy Anthony Barnes, born on May 9, 1952, in New York, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on October 16, 2025. A dedicated husband and cherished member of his community, Timothy’s life was marked by his unwavering love for his family and friends.

Timothy graduated high school and carried with him a profound sense of loyalty and integrity, qualities...

Oct 15, 2025

Oct 11, 2025

Christella Marie Green Levison was born on August 28, 1930,

to Lonnie Green and Pallie Hatchett Green in Yazoo County,

Mississippi. Lonnie and Pallie had twelve children, six boys and

six girls. Two siblings died at childbirth.

Brothers, Daniel, David, Lonnie, and Alonza Green, and sisters,

Pecola, Hattie, Mattie, Sadie, and Golena all preceded her in

death.

Christella attended Yazoo County public school until the eleventh

grade. A...

Oct 9, 2025

Evester Burns, affectionately known as “Baldhead,” was born on

May 27, 1955, to the late Artinish Rucker and Walter Burns. He was

employed at Mississippi Chemical, Nissan, and the city of Yazoo for

several years. Evester was baptized at an early age and later in life

accepted Christ at New Pilgrim Rest.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Kathren Camelle Spencer-

Burns; three sisters,...

Oct 9, 2025

MR. BENNIE LLOYD STUCKEYwas born on October

25, 1957, to the late Mary Elizabeth Stuckey Malone and

Bethel Alphonse Darius in Bentonia, Mississippi. Lloyd,

as he was affectionately known, accepted Christ into his

life at an early age, where he joined Mt. Olive Baptist 

Church under the late Reverend N.C. Taylor. He received

his education at Gibbs Elementary School and Bentonia

High School. He also attended Corps...

Sep 26, 2025

Obituary for Ellen Ann Todd McMillan

Ellen Ann Todd McMillan, born October 24, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in the Dallas area, surrounded by love.

The daughter of the late John Wesley Todd and Cornelia Mitchell Todd, Ellen spent her formative years in Jackson, graduating in the 1968 class of Jim Hill High School before attending...

Sep 26, 2025

Obituary Jessie “Pete” Dixon was the oldest child of the late Mr.

Jessie Dixon and Margaret Washington Littleton. Jessie was

born on November 1, 1960, in Yazoo County, MS. He attended

Linwood Elementary and Benton High School. Jessie accepted

God as his personal savior at an early age, and was baptized

at Tri Union AME Church under the leadership of Reverend

J. R. Rosenthal. His career...

Sep 23, 2025

Erwin Xavier Barnes was born on August 22, 1981, in Yazoo City, MS, to Wilma Jean

Barnes and Alvin Henderson. He was affectionately known as “Crow” and was the second-born son to

his parents.

He was a lifelong resident of Yazoo City and received his education in the Yazoo City Municipal School

District. Being no stranger to hard work, he held several jobs throughout...

Sep 23, 2025

Ben Louis Brown was born January 24, 1960, to Sam Brown and Mary Ella Levison Brown in Yazoo City, Mississippi, both of whom preceded him in death. In addition, preceding him in death were two sisters, Shirley Jackson Imbert and Bennie Dean Brown Williams, and two brothers, William Brown and Homer Jerry Jackson.

Ben accepted Christ at an early age at...

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. Alvin McKinzo Ellis was the fourth child born on November 9,

1954, to Harvey Ellis Sr. and Gloria Stean Vaughan-Ellis, both

preceded him in death, as did three of his brothers, Harvey Jr.,

Edward Charles and Raymond Ellis.

Alvin was baptized at an early age at Mt. Joy MB Church in Morgan

Park by Reverend Ivory Scott, where he served on a youth usher

board....

Sep 16, 2025

Mitchell Harris, a cherished member of the community, passed away on September 16, 2025, at Yazoo Health and Rehab. He was born on November 19, 1959, in Mississippi, where he spent his early years and developed a fondness for the local culture and people.

Mitchell proudly served his country in the Army, demonstrating a commitment to duty and service that he...

Sep 12, 2025

With faith and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the homegoing of

Isabell Jean Walker. She was born on January 8, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri,

to Albert and Johnnie Mildred Thomas, and was raised alongside her sister,

Christine Johnson Ratcliff was rooted in love, faith, and service.

On September 12, 2025, Jean was called to eternal rest at the young age...

Sep 5, 2025

Miss Sheree Danyelle Robinson, better known as Ree-Ree to both familyand friends, was born to Irene Eloise Williams and William Earl Robinsonon May 10, 1991 in Jackson, MS. She was the youngest of Irene’s twochildren and the only child of William. Her resilient spirit was like noneother.Ree-Ree accepted Christ at an early age and believed in Him throughouther entire life....

Sep 1, 2025

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Aug 30, 2025

Our brother was one of the most unusual human beings you would haveever met, Cowboy Sean Brown. He has gone to be with his mother.Sean was born on May 29, 1960 to the late Asa Lee Douglas and SamuelL. Brown Jr. and grew up with two siblings. Sean was born a Catholic andattended Catholic Schools in Chicago, Il until his...

Aug 30, 2025

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Aug 29, 2025

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Aug 27, 2025

William “Jeff Williams was born January 8, 1955, to Marion Williams and Lottie Mae Shields

Williams. He attended Gibbs High School. He confessed to Christ at an early age. He

became a member of the Elbethel M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. J.A. Miller. Jeff was shy and

outspoken. He said, "What? “He meant and meant what he said.

He decided that Mississippi...

Aug 23, 2025

Frank James Cowans, Sr.

Mr. Frank James Cowan, Sr. was born to Mr. Eli and Mrs. Ida Cowans on February 4, 1951 in Ebenezer, MS

of Holmes County. He was the tenth child of thirteen children.

Mr. Cowans departed from his earthly home on August 23, 2025, in Holmes County, MS, to enter his eternal

rest in the loving presence of the Lord.

Frank confessed...