OBITUARIES
Alvin Lee Small
Sep 30, 2017
On February 16, 1957, a precious baby boy was born to the late LillieMae Hogue and the late William Small, Sr.; and they decided to callhim Alvin Lee Small. “Mule”, as he was called by friends and family, wasthe sixth of ten children born. Three brothers preceded him in death:Benjamin Hogue, Albert McCree and Clifton Thomas.Mule accepted Christ at an...
Jackson Dwight Mahone
Sep 27, 2017
Jackson Dwight (Jackie) Mahone was born May 16, 1954, the 10thchild born to Robert and Matilda (Anderson) Mahone He joined St. Paul CME Church of Bentonia,MS at an early age. He attended Gibbs School until the 7th grade and then the family moved to Jackson, MS where he attended Rowan Jr and Central High where he graduated in 1972 with...
Charles Edward Mccoy
Sep 27, 2017
Mr. Charles Edward “Murray” McCoy was born toRufus “Biscuit” and Natalie “Keys” McCoy onSeptember 22, 1944 in Yazoo City, MS. He was the ninthof ten children born and affectionately named “Murray”;this, he was called by family and friends. Introduced to Christ as a child, Murray loved the Lord and enjoyedattending church. This radiated in the way he treatedothers. He possessed...
Kirkland Lee Lessie
Sep 22, 2017
Lessie Lee Berry was the Bundle of Joy given by God to the late Billie and Ella Berryon March 17, 1931 in Yazoo County. She was the eleventh child born of twelve.She joined the Temple Love M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. C.D. Turner.She was educated in Yazoo County Schools.On December 18, 1947, she was united in holy matrimony...
Ira Bennett
Sep 21, 2017
Ira Bennett was born December 22, 1942 to the late Evern andAnnie Mae Bennett of Bentonia, MS. To this union, ninechildren were born: Evern James, Margaret (Willie) Porter, BradyLee, Tildon, Mooreless, Valter Valeria (Donald) Boykins, Eva Mae(Bobby) Griffin, Ira, and Annie Muriel (Leroy) Perkins.Ira graduated from Yazoo City High Training School in 1962.He relocated to Chicago, IL, and married his...
Rosie Lee Taylor
Sep 20, 2017
Mrs. Rosie Lee Taylor was born March 3, 1924 to theunion of Lynn and Ethel McCallister.Rosie attended New Tabernacle Missionary BaptistChurch and served as Mother for numerous of years.She served faithfully at New Tabernacle Missionary BaptistChurch until her health failed.Rosie Lee met and married the love of her life Mr. BenTaylor, Jr. To this union three child was born, BenTaylor...
Elmer Earl Singleton
Sep 9, 2017
Elmer Earl Singleton Sr. affectionately known as "Tommy" was born on May 23, 1944 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to the union of Tommy Singleton (who preceded him in death) and Edna Carter. He was the middle child of three children.Tommy accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.Tommy attended Kelly and Gibbs Elementary Schools in Bentonia, Mississippi....
Sylvester Clarke
Sep 5, 2017
MR. SYLVESTER CLARKEMarch 25, 1931 ~ September 5, 2017Sylvester Clarke was born to Cohen and Beatrice Clarke in Yazoo City, MS. Theyoungest of four children, he exhibited a love for nature and animals at an early age.He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.He was united in holy matrimony to Mary Ella (Jackson) Clarke on September 5,...
Y.T. Taylor, Jr.
Sep 1, 2017
MR. Y.T. TAYLOR, JR. 1953 ~ 2017 “Hush, Hush, somebody’s calling my name, Come now my sweet child from this life of endless labor, sickness, and pain to the sweet rest in the mansion I’ve prepared for you.” Mr. Y.T. Taylor was born May 31, 1953 to union of Mr. Y.T. Taylor, Sr. and Mrs. Rosie Lee (Littleton) Taylor. On...
Terry Plumber
Aug 27, 2017
Terry Plummer 1972-2017 Terry Plummer was born September 29, 1972 to Mrs. Doris Morton and the late Mr. James Plummer. He was the first child of Mrs. Doris Morton and was raised by Mr. Charlie Earl Morton. He confessed his belief in Jesus Christ at an early age at Bible Baptist Church in Canton, MS. He later joined Big Bethel...
Reginald Bailey
Aug 22, 2017
MR. REGINALD “ANTHONY” BAILEY April , 1941 ~ August 22, 2017 The lord promises us that He will cover us with His feathers and He will give His angels charge over us. ~Psalm 91~ We want to thank God for his Everlasting Protection, for he did not suffer long, he did not suffer any pain, he fought a good fight...
Joseph W. Braden
Jul 26, 2017
Mr. Joseph W. Braden(July 16, 1941 - July 26, 2017)Reflection of Life “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 A Time To Be Born… On July 16, 1941, Joseph W. Braden was born to Mr. Robert Braden and Ms. Lucille Williams. Joseph, known as Joe, was the second born. Joe was raised by his grandmother,...
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