OBITUARIES

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 9, 2026

A Time to Be Born Tony Demond “Black Moses” Young was born to the late Earnestine Carter and Earl Young in Belzoni, MS, at Humphrey County Hospital. Tony attended Humphrey County Schools. A Time to Be Baptized Tony grew up in a Christian community, and at an early age, Tony professed his faith in Christ. He joined Calvary M.B. Church...

Feb 3, 2026

Ms. Nekita Nesha Wilkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. and Sherry Beal of Jackson, MS, was born January 12, 1987. She departed this earthly journey on February 3, 20226, in Rowlett, TX. Shay, as she was lovingly known, accepted Christ at a very early age and united with the Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend...

Feb 2, 2026

Antonie Kimble was born to the union of John C. Kimble and Dorothy M. Brown on May 2, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois.

Antonie was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy M. Brown, and three siblings, one of which being his twin brother, Anthony Kimble.

Tony, as everyone called him, and if you knew him, loved to make people laugh. He dedicated...

Jan 26, 2026

Tom Collins Sr. was born on November 23, 1954, in Holly Bluff, MS, to the late Willie and Beulah Collins. He is also preceded in death by two sisters: Rosie Mae Westbrooks and Lee Etta Curry; and four brothers: Willie Collins Jr., Willie Lee Coleman, O.B. Coleman, and George Earl Collins. Tom was introduced to Christ at a young age...

Jan 23, 2026

Jan 5, 2026

Sammuel (Jack) Williams of Vicksburg, MS, was born on June 24, 1951, to the late parents of Marion (Bill Bo) and Lottie Mae Williams. He confessed to Christ at an early age. On January 6, 2026, he was called home to be with our Lord. Preceding him in death are: Parents, Marion (Bill Bo) and Lottie Mae Williams, his wife,...

Jan 1, 2026

Arthur Lewis Creighton’s life began on November 23, 1955, to the proud parents of Henry Harris and John Ethel Casey. He departed this life on January 1, 2026. He is now reunited with those who are resting in the arms of Jesus, his parents, three sisters: Carolyn Strickland, Emma Lee, and Shirley Ann Creighton; and one brother, Larry Creighton. Lovingly...

Dec 27, 2025

James Spanada Young 

James Spanada Young was born on January 6, 1966, to the late Glory (Banks) Young and Harry Williams. On December 27, 2025, at the age of 59, he passed away peacefully at Oasis Rehabilitation Center. He confessed to Christ at a young age at St. Peters M.B. Church located in Yazoo City, MS. He was a graduating member...

Dec 27, 2025

Katresia “LeNay” Wilkerson-Sims, For I am now ready to be offered up, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall award me this day—and not only...

Dec 24, 2025

On December 24, 2025, Rodney Levar Gilbert Jr. departed this life at the age of 22. He was born on October 17, 2003, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Christie Lee Anderson and Rodney Levar Gilbert, Sr. From the moment he entered this world, Rodney brought light, strength, and quiet joy to all who knew him. Rodney was truly a gentle...

Dec 16, 2025

Shauntez Deonta Ball “Jesus said, “Don’t be troubled. Trust in God,

and trust in me.” | John 14:1 ERV

Shauntez Deontae Ball, 32, of Flora, Mississippi, passed away on

December 16, 2025, in Flora, he was preceded in death by his

grandmother Annie Pearl McElroy, grandfathers Charles T McElroy,

John Wesley Thompson and Roy Lee Ransom all of Flora, Mississippi.

He was born on June 22,...

Dec 13, 2025

Sammie James Bryant “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.” | Ecclesiastes 12:7 Sammie James Bryant was born on February 8, 1958, to Ms. Lillie Bryant and the late Frank Spires Sr. Sammie received his education at Yazoo City High School, Class of 1976. Sammie left...

Dec 13, 2025

Ferdinand Keith Brown, affectionately known by family and friends as "Nando" and "Nana," was born on April 16, 1970, to the late Gertrude Brown and Eddie James Hoover. At an early age, he was baptized at Calvary Baptist Church in Yazoo City, MS. Nando received his GED from Duling School in Jackson, MS. He was widely known for his signature...

Dec 11, 2025

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Dec 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Demus, affectionately known as “Tricia” or “Tricia Ann”, was born on December 18, 1965, to the late Christine Demus and Lee Dale Brown. Patricia was raised in Yazoo County, Mississippi, where she attended Bentonia Gibbs High School. She spent her life serving her community with dedication and pride for more than 30 years. Patricia worked as a custodian...

Dec 1, 2025

Irene Fleming began her journey of life on October 27,1948, to the late Irene and Richard Fleming of Yazoo City, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Frizell Fleming and John Fleming. Irene accepted Christ at an early age, where she was baptized at Tulane Missionary Baptist Church, where she became a devoted member. Irene served...

Nov 30, 2025

Dorothy Jean Mays Boston, affectionately known as “Dot,” was born August 30, 1932, in Laurel, Mississippi, the fourth of seven children to Willie Mays and Lillie Lancaster Mays. At age nine, her family moved to Mobile, Alabama, settling in the Maysville community. She later spent her influential years in Pascagoula, Mississippi, graduating in a class of just sixteen students. She...