OBITUARIES

May 4, 2018

A TIME TO BE BORN

Willie Charles Johnson, Jr. was born on May 10, 1943 to W.C and Carrie Johnson of Cleveland, MS. W.C. accepted Christ at an early age and later joined Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Midnight, MS.

A TIME TO DIE

Willie’s journey ended on May 4, 2018 when God...

Apr 29, 2018

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Apr 28, 2018

Patricia Harris Wright Turnage was born June 4, 1956 in Yazoo County, MS to Earl Sanders, Sr and Berdia Mae Cayson. Early in life, Patricia confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at Temple Love Missionary Baptist Church where she attended faithfully with her grandmother Susie, he mother, and siblings. She later joined Southside Assembly of God, then finally Making...

Apr 27, 2018

Linda Neomi Sawyer, the daughter of the late Walker and Elsie Garrett, was born July, 6, 1954 in Yazoo County, Mississippi.  She was the fourth of seven children.  On April 27, 2018, she departed this life at the Baptist Medial Center in Jackson, Mississippi surrounded by her loving family.   Linda began her Christian walk at an early age, uniting with...

Apr 26, 2018

Ms. Ethel Lee Cowans was born on January 8, 1974, to the late Ms. Ada Lee Cowans, in YazooCity, Mississippi. It was upon her birth, she became one of the few baby girls in our family,who were honored with the name of our family’s matriarch, her Grandmother, the late Mrs.Ethel Thomas Cowans.Though she was an only child, Ethel was never...

Apr 17, 2018

We are gathered here today in the memory of our loved one, Bernice Roberts Townsel so that together we may acknowledgeand share our joy in the gift that her life was to us and the pain that her passing brings. In sharing, may we lessen the pain andremember more clearly the joy.Bernice Roberts was born December 23, 1919 in Mechanicsburg,...

Apr 14, 2018

A life defined by generosity, dedication and service to others, transitioned intoeternity on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Johnnie Ellis was born on March 10, 1927in Benton, MS to Ed and Alberta Ellis, whom both preceded him in death.Johnnie accepted Christ as his personal savior later in life at the Liberty M.B.Church pastored by Rev. Johnny Robinson in Bentonia, MS. He...

Apr 12, 2018

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Apr 10, 2018

Varnado Haralson, Sr. was born April 17, 1926 to the union of DeeQuincy Haralson, Sr. and Lydia Haralson. He received his formaleducation from Pigeon School of Bentonia, MS.He confessed his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized atPleasant Grove Church of Bentonia, MS.Varnardo, Sr. served in the United States Armed Forces (Army) fromAugust 25, 1944 to September...

Apr 8, 2018

To God be the glory for the things He has done. The presence of the Lord blessed Utica, Mississippi on December 1, 1947 with the birthof our handsome and beloved Floyd Edward Cooper. Floyd was born to the proud parents the late Edmon Cooper and Ruby Harris –Cooper. While in the military, his mother Ruby Harris-Cooper went home to be...

Apr 5, 2018

Georgia Mae Simmons was born onAugust 2, 1978 to the proud parents ofGeorge Allen Smith and Ruby MarieSimmons. Grandparents, John AllenSimmons, Robert Lee Banks, Sr. and WinnieBanks and stepchild, Katrina Clark precededher in death Georgia attended Yazoo County schoolswhere she graduated with the class of1998. She was a proud member of HelpingHands Ministries where she served as thechurch secretary. She...

Apr 3, 2018

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Mar 31, 2018

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Mar 30, 2018

Jessie Bell (Tinnie) Harris Nolen was born on July 14, 1945 to the late Lena William Harris and Isiah Harris in Bentonia, MS.  She attended school in Yazoo County, MS.  She was a life-long resident of Bentonia.  She was very outgoing and lived her life to the fullest!  She married the late David Nolen.  On Friday, March 30, 2018, Tinnie...

Mar 21, 2018

Joe Lewis Berry the only child of the late Veola Berry wasborn on May 6, 1955.Joe grew up in the Yazoo County, and attended GibbsSchool, Bentonia High School, and later he attended HolmesCommunity College.Joe accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and baptized at anearly age at Old Concord M.B. Church under the leadershipof Reverend Stevenson and served as an...

Mar 14, 2018

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Mar 13, 2018

Mr. Lem “Mane” Smith Jr. was born March 14, 1943 to the union ofChester Baldwin Sr. & Margarette Smith (Eugene Hardger).“Mane” attended and received his education at Montgomery School.“Mane” worked for over 34 years for Belgrade Lumber Company. Laterbecame employed at MS Chemical plant as a custodian.On June 20, 1967, “Mane” met and married the love of his life Ms.Gloria...

Mar 8, 2018

Clifton Lee Fisher was born August 06, 1966 in Bentonia, MSto Mr. Clark Edward & Mrs. Georgia Lee Fisher Thurman.Clifton confessed and gave his life to Jesus at an early age. Hejoined New Pleasant Grove M.B. Church under the leadershipof Rev. N.C. Taylor.Clifton grew up in Yazoo County and graduated fromBentonia High School in Bentonia, MS. He worked on thefarm...

Mar 8, 2018

Mrs. Willie Pearl Winsclet-Palmer began her journey of life on January 21, 1918. She was the fifth child of a family of ten to the Late Mr. Johnand Mary Gluber-Winsclet.Mother Palmer accepted Christ at an early age at County Line M. B. Church where she was a member for ninety-one years. She was a faithfulmember until her health failed. She...

Mar 3, 2018

Mamie Esther McClelland was born to Lester and Susie Mosley in De’Kalb, MS on February 9, 1928. She peacefully departed this life at the age of 90 on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at her home.   Mamie accepted Christ at an early age at Calvary M. B. Church in Midnight, MS. She loved the Lord and would not hesitate to share...