OBITUARIES
Dwight Mays
Nov 26, 2017
Dwight Mays departed this temporal life on Sunday, November 26,2017. He was born on July 4, 1958 to the late Mr. Elonzo Mays Jr.and Ida Bell Mays in Canton, Mississippi.Dwight was baptized into Christ at West North Side Drive Churchof Christ in Jackson, Mississippi.Dwight was preceded in death by his parents Elonzo Mays, Jr. andIda Bell Mays, three sisters: Carolyn...
Silas Washington Fuqua
Nov 25, 2017
“S.W.” Silas Washington Fuqua was born October 14, 1937 in Bentonia, Mississippi to the late Mr. Eddie and Louise Fuqua. He attended local churches in Bentonia and school in the Yazoo County School System. He was loved by many and made friends wherever he went. “S.W.” Silas Washington Fuqua leaves in God’s care a loving and caring wife of 32...
Linda Gainwell Collins
Nov 25, 2017
A TIME TO BE BORNMrs. Linda Gainwell Collins, the daughter of James andLouise Gainwell, was born July 24, 1964 in Benton, MS. Shewas the fourth child born to the union.A TIME TO BE EDUCATEDLinda began her educational journey at Linda Elementary School. She laterattended Benton High School in the late 1970’s.A TIME TO BEGIN HER CHRISTIAN JOURNEYLinda accepted Christ as...
Alexander Moore
Nov 22, 2017
Surrounded by loved ones, still this journey had to be taken alone. The ROCK of this family.Alexander Moore Sr. was born October 11, 1938, to John and Ora Lee Hardy-Moore, who bothproceeded him in death. Alexander attended Yazoo County Public Schools. He was employed by TrottiConstruction for many years where he retired and returned to work later with Donaldson Construction...
Ruth Pickett White
Nov 21, 2017
A songwriter wrote, He saw me! Ephesians 1:4 declares that He chose me in Christ before the foundation of the world,but it wasn’t until August 28, 1924 that I became a reality to the world. This day marked a very special day in historyfor the late Willie and Winnie Pickett, Sr. when they gave birth to a beautiful little girl...
William Charles Jackson
Nov 18, 2017
William C. Jackson was born in Sunflower Mississippi to Magnolia Stewart White and the late Author Jackson, on June 9, 1957.William C. Jackson known to family and friends as Charles have two children Vanessa and Orlando Jackson and a step son JamesMiles by his former spouse (Pamela Miles).Charles died peacefully Saturday, November 18, 2017 at his home at 11:00 a.m....
Johnnie White Johnson
Nov 18, 2017
Johnnie Mae Johnson, a life long resident of Holly Bluff, MS where she later moved to Bentonia, MS after the death of her husband Marion Johnson. She was the first child of the late Willie Mae Stewart and Albert White, born of April 13, 1954. She confessed her belief in Jesus Christ at an early age at Satartia Baptist Church...
Undria C. Garrett, Sr.
Nov 16, 2017
Mr. Undria Corelle Garrett, Sr. better known as Rocky entered this worldon September 4, 1976. The first-born child of Amanda L. Garrett and thelate Henry Hubbard was born in Woodlawn Hospital in Chicago, Il.Undria received his education in the following schools: MidwayHeadstart, Linwood Elementary, Benton High and Yazoo County HighSchools. He grew up in Yazoo County in Vaughan, MS.Undria joined...
Sherry Shonta Smith
Nov 15, 2017
Ms. Sherry Shonta Smith, the second child of the late Willie Smith, Jr. and Gloria Denson Smith, was born on October 13, 1977.In accordance with God's will she departed this life on November 15, 2017 when god called her home to rest.Sherry confessed Christ at an early age at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. James...
Andrew Lee Thompson
Nov 12, 2017
Bro. Andrew Lee Thompson, born April 2, 1917, known to friends as Peter and others Mr. Thompson, passedaway on November 12, 2017 at the blessed age of 100 years.A native of Flora, MS; born to the late Rev. James “Jim” and Mother Mary Lowe “Aunt Babe” Thompson. Hehad two siblings, thelate Ruth “R.T.” Thompson Lankford and Sylvia “Aunt Noochie” Williams....
King Charles Edward Smith
Nov 9, 2017
Charlie Edward Smith’s pilgrimage began February 16, 1949, when via his father, Bennie Smith and his mother, Everleana Smith née Cannady, this young prince initiated his sojourn and set off on his travels from the station of his home in the Delta of Sunflower County by way of Pugh City, Mississippi. His father, Bennie, and his mother, Everleana, along with...
Eddie Redmond
Nov 2, 2017
Brother Eddie Lewis Redmond October 15, 1947 ~ November 2, 2017 “Let not your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you; And if I go and prepare a place...
Frances Taylor Branch
Oct 29, 2017
May 4, 1935 ~ October 29, 2017 “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.” I John 4:7 During a season filled with unbearable heat, rows of crop fields, and a brisk breeze of the night, a child is born. Shedrick and Josie Taylor experience this...
Millie Mae Swinney
Oct 13, 2017
Millie Mae Swinney was born on January 26, 1957 to the late Josie Bell Swinney and Tony Griffin of Bentonia, Mississippi. Millie attended and received her education at Bentonia Gibbs Schools System. Millie accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Bentonia, Mississippi. Millie was preceeded in death by parents, Josie Bell Swinney and Tony...
George Thomas
Oct 7, 2017
George Otis Thomas was born August 13, 1940 to the union of Alberta and Reva Thomas. George attended Springhill Christian Center until his health failed. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Billie Jean, and one brother, William. George was united in holy matrimony to Annie B. Thomas. George leaves to cherish his fond memories: seven daughters:...
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