OBITUARIES
Demetra Ann Jones
Jan 8, 2018
Miss. Demetra Ann Jones was born September 22, 1969 in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Mr. Eugene Dennis and the late Ms. Mildred Jones. In 1972 Demetra was adopted by her grandmother/mom Elma B. Jones. Demetra attended New Paradise M.B. church at a young age under the leadership of Rev. Larry Brown. Demetra attended Yazoo City High School and graduated...
Edward Lawrence Green
Jan 5, 2018
Mr. Edward Lawrence Green was born July 20, 1960 in Yazoo County, Mississippi, to the late Mr. Homer Green and the late Mrs. Claudine Martin Green. Lawrence confessed and accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. He joined Galilee M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. G.D. Daniels. Years later he joined Pilgram Rest Church under the leadership of Rev....
Harry Mitchell
Jan 2, 2018
A Time to Learn Harry attended East Flora High where he graduated with the class of 1977. A Time to Worship Harry accepted Christ at an early age under and later rededicated his life. A Time to Work Harry worked with Merchant Food of Jackson and later worked in construction until his health started to fail. A Time to Say...
Kejoncee Lavorkeshae Burks
Dec 31, 2017
Kejoncee Burks was born on May 27, 2004 to the proud parents of KaTrina Smith and John Burks at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She attended Yazoo County Middle School as an honor student and student athlete (basketball). Kejoncee was also a member of the Glamorous Gems dance team. She was a sweet girl with a beautiful spirit...
Sullivan Jack Camphor
Dec 16, 2017
Sullivan Jack Camphor was born August 29, 1955 in Port Gibson, MS to the late Charlie and Vivian Camphor. He departed this life on Saturday, December 16, 2017. As a youth Sullivan confessed to Christ at Mt. Burner Missionary Baptist Church in Pattison, MS. As an adult Sullivan attended Job Corp in Breckinridge, Kentucky. He was a historian of antiques....
Henry George Collins, Sr.
Dec 10, 2017
Henry George Collins, Sr. was born on March 19, 1946 to the late Willie H. Collins, Sr. and Laura (McColler) Collins Henry accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined Mt. Nebo M.B. Church where he served faithfully until his health failed. He was a Masonic Brother of the Scotland Lodge #543 for almost 40 years. He also served...
Felton Roberts
Dec 9, 2017
Felton Roberts, son of the late Morris and Bessie Roberts was born on October 1, 1946 in Bentonia, Mississippi. He was the youngest of elven children born to this union. Felton received his early education at Yazoo County School District. After his parents moved, he continued his education and graduated from Sam Brinkley High School in 1967. Felton confessed his...
Maryie Ann Wade
Dec 9, 2017
A Prayer of Serenity God grant us the Serenity to accept the things we can’t change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference. ~ The Wade ~ A Time to Be Born Maryie Wade was the fourth of seven children born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Sarah Wade- Hill...
Varnado Haralson, Jr.
Nov 26, 2017
Varnado Haralson Jr. was born December 4, 1954 to the union of Varnado and Odessa Haralson, Sr. inBenton, MS. He received his formal education from King’s Elementary and Linwood High School.Varnado confessed his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Oak Grove A.M.E. Church. He wasemployed by various Industrial Corporations of the Benton Community and Nichols...
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...
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