OBITUARIES

May 29, 2026

May 19, 2026

Ivory Jean Day, a beloved figure of love, kindness, and faith, passed away peacefully on

May 19, 2026. Born on September 22, 1947, in Vaughan, Mississippi, Ivory touched

many lives with her warmth and generosity.

A proud graduate of Linwood School, Ivory dedicated 30 years to Baptist Hospital,

where her compassion left a lasting impression. She was an active member of

Madvernize Baptist Church, leading...

May 18, 2026

SAMUEL RAYMOND WILKERSON JR. was born on June 23, 1952, in Williamson, WV. He was called to his heavenly home on May 18, 2026, in Bentonia, MS. Sam accepted Christ at an early age and joined Shiloh Baptist Church in Huntington, WV. He was 73 years old. Samuel is survived by his wife, Annette Simmons-Wilkerson, and his children: Samuel, Terrica,...

May 18, 2026

Annie Pearl Green was born on February 5, 1978, to Cleveland and Minnie Green of Yazoo City, MS. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Frank Jr., Eartharine Owens, Willie, and Hattie Green. Two brothers, Arrick Fields and Cleveland Sanders. A special Auntie BeBe, and Uncle Sunny. Two special friends, Chris and Robert.

At an early age, Annie Pearl accepted...

May 12, 2026

May 7, 2026

May 2, 2026

Mildred was born September 7, 1934, to the late John W. Green and Alberta Gray-Green in Yazoo City, MS. Mildred was

the 11th of 13 siblings.

Mildred gave her life to Christ at an early age at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend

Nathan Frazier. Mildred and her sister loved singing together at church during their early years of...

May 2, 2026

Melvin EasonJanuary 1, 1945 (Sunrise) – May 2, 2026 (Sunset)Melvin Eason was the fifth of fifteen children born to Jordan “Son” Eason, Jr. and Rosie L. Conner-Eason in Oak Forrest, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.Melvin professed his hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church under the leadership of...

Apr 30, 2026

Mr. Larry Donald “Butter Ball” Day was born on September 13, 1956, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Priscilla Dortch Day and James Littleton. He peacefully departed this life on April 30, 2026, and entered his heavenly home. Larry graduated from Yazoo City High School in 1974 and attended Alcorn State University. He dedicated many years of service as a supervisor...

Apr 27, 2026

Margaret Ann Perkins and her twin brother, Robert Clincy, were the youngest

of eight children born to the union of Marshall and Mahalia Clincy in Yazoo

County, Mississippi.

After graduating from Lanier High School in 1954, Margaret moved to

Philadelphia, PA, and on from there to Chicago, IL. While in Chicago, she

graduated from Lyddie Adam Beauty School and became an Illinois State

Licensed Cosmetologist in...

Apr 25, 2026

Leroy, the son of Ethel Perkins and Golden Parker, was born on October 5, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. At a young age, he moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi, where he was raised by his grandmother. After graduating from high school, Leroy began his working life as a caregiver at King’s Daughter Hospital. He later worked as a supervisor at Water...

Apr 23, 2026

Apr 23, 2026

On April 23, 2026, Johnny L. Tramble (BB) gained his wings. Johnny

was born August 2, 1960, in Madison County to the late Mr. Limmie

T. Tramble, Sr., and Katie Mae Tramble.

Johnny received his education at East Flora in Flora, MS.

He confessed to Christ at an early age at Wilson Grove M.B. Church.

Johnny’s skills as the neighborhood handyman led him to establish...

Apr 23, 2026

Willie Earl Scott was born to the late Charlie Reed Scott and Mary Alice Scott on May 8, 1951, in Bentonia, MS. He was the fifth of eleven children. He departed this life on April 23, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Alice Scott; his daughter,...

Apr 22, 2026

Mar 30, 2026

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” | Psalm 46:1

Terry Demond Burrell Jr, affectionately known as “TJ”, was born on January 4, 2010, in Jackson, MS, to

Andrea D. Burns and Terry Burrell, Sr. He is the second youngest of his siblings. His death on March 30,

2026, came unexpectedly and tragically, leaving not just his loved ones...

Mar 25, 2026

Mar 25, 2026

O b I t u a r y

Robert Lee Green “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit

shall return unto God who gave it.” | Ecclesiastes 12:7

Robert Lee Green was born on September 10, 1949, to the late David W.

Green, Sr., and Pearl Lee Briley Green in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Robert

was preceded in death...

Mar 19, 2026

Mar 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Danny Ray McCall Jr., who departed this world on March 11, 2026, at the age of 43, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 8, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi, Danny's life journey, though far too brief, was filled with...