OBITUARIES

Apr 27, 2026

Apr 26, 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

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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...

Mar 2, 2026

Mar 1, 2026

Edward "Fox, Cuz" Cousins, Jr was the third child born to Edward Cousin, Sr., and Lauree Chaney Cousin on June 1, 1945, in Pickens, MS. Fox, attended Smith Robertson Elementary School, Rowan Junior High School and graduated in 1963 from Lanier "833" High School. After graduating from "833", Fox attended Hinds Junior College in Utica, MS, and graduated in 1965.



Fox,...

Feb 28, 2026

Miss Kentaria “Kapoo” Abbie Caprincia Lewis

It is clear that death is not the end, but a beginning of life forevermore.

On June 16, 2006, in Jackson, Mississippi, Octaria Inez Ollie and Kenneth Lewis became the proud

parents of a beautiful baby girl, and they named her Kentaria Abbie Caprincia Lewis. She was showered

with much love from her parents and grandparents. As much...

Feb 20, 2026

HERVY WILLIAM JONES, affectionately known as “William,” was born on May 12, 1958, to John Jones and the late Edna Lee Jones in Yazoo County, Mississippi. William Attended Proviso East High School. He worked at Dupont in Schiller Park, IL, and numerous other jobs from ILL to MS. William got married to Paulette McCree in 2004 in Yazoo County, who...

Feb 16, 2026

Lessie Bell Jenkins was the sixth child born to the late Scott

Thornton and Mattie Hill Thornton on March 4th, 1922, in Yazoo

County, Mississippi. While surrounded by her loved ones, Lessie

Bell departed this earthly journey peacefully on February 16th,

2026, in Bentonia, MS.

Growing up in Phoenix, Mississippi, Bentonia, MS, and Bolton,

Mississippi, Lessie Bell accepted Christ at an early age. She

joined New Pleasant...

Feb 16, 2026

Francis Lee Monston, 

Francis Lee Monston, better known as “Cookie,” was born on May 25, 1951, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Amos Sr. and Johnnie Mae Collum, who preceded her in death. She was raised in Yazoo City, where she graduated from N.D. Taylor High School in 1969. On Monday, February 16, 2026, Francis transitioned from this life to her heavenly...

Feb 9, 2026

A Time to Be Born Tony Demond “Black Moses” Young was born to the late Earnestine Carter and Earl Young in Belzoni, MS, at Humphrey County Hospital. Tony attended Humphrey County Schools. A Time to Be Baptized Tony grew up in a Christian community, and at an early age, Tony professed his faith in Christ. He joined Calvary M.B. Church...

Feb 3, 2026

Ms. Nekita Nesha Wilkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. and Sherry Beal of Jackson, MS, was born January 12, 1987. She departed this earthly journey on February 3, 20226, in Rowlett, TX. Shay, as she was lovingly known, accepted Christ at a very early age and united with the Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend...

Feb 2, 2026

Antonie Kimble was born to the union of John C. Kimble and Dorothy M. Brown on May 2, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois.

Antonie was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy M. Brown, and three siblings, one of which being his twin brother, Anthony Kimble.

Tony, as everyone called him, and if you knew him, loved to make people laugh. He dedicated...