OBITUARIES

Annie B. Green-Thomas

Annie B. Green-Thomas

Sep 27, 2026

“We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be

present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8 NKJV

Annie B. Green-Thomas was born May 1, 1936, to the late John W. Green and Alberta

Gray-Green, in Yazoo County, Mississippi. She departed this life on Sunday,

September 27, 2026.

Annie was preceded in death by her mother and father; twelve...

Jerry Louis Taylor

Jerry Louis Taylor

Sep 20, 2026

On Feb 16th 1982, Jerry Louis (Lil Jerry) Taylor.

Jerry transitioned to his heavenly home on Sept. 20th at the UMMMC Hospital of Lexington, MS.

On Feb. 16th, 1982, Jerry Louis (Lil Jerry) Taylor was born to the late Jerry Mitchell and Annie Mae Taylor.

Jerry transitioned to his heavenly home on Sept. 20th at the UMMC Hospital of Lexington, MS.

He also joined...

Edward Craig Griffin

Edward Craig Griffin

Sep 16, 2026

Edward “Craig” Griffin was born on August 16, 1968, in Canton, Mississippi to the

late James Griffin Sr. and Isola H. Griffin. Edward departed this life on Wednesday,

September 16, 2026.

Edward confessed his belief in Christ and was baptized at South Liberty M.B.

Church in Canton, Mississippi.

Edward attended the Canton Public School District. He was a kind and humble

man who expressed love for...

Albert Fuqua

Albert Fuqua

Aug 6, 2026

Albert Fuqua was born on March 12, 1942, in Bentonia, Mississippi, to the late Eddie Fuqua and Louise Barnett Fuqua of Yazoo County. Raised in a loving household rooted in faith and community, Albert carried the warmth, strength, and integrity of his Mississippi heritage throughout his life. A dedicated farmer, he lived in Holly Bluff and later moved back to...

John Edward Allen

John Edward Allen

Jul 29, 2026

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John Edward Allen, affectionately known by family

and friends as “Fat,” was born on September 27, 1953,

in Bentonia, Mississippi, to the late Jimmie Allen Sr.

and Ruthie Mae Crosby Allen. He was the youngest of

seven children and was surrounded by the love and

guidance of his family throughout his early years.

John was introduced to faith in Christ at the family’s

church, Pleasant Grove. He...

Earnest Lee Williams, Sr.

Earnest Lee Williams, Sr.

Jul 25, 2026

Earnest Lee Williams, Sr. 

 was born on July

13, 1955, to the late Mary Jones Williams

and Willie Williams.

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Earnest leaves to cherish his precious memories

his loving daughters, Tara Williams, Pam Williams

of Yazoo, Mississippi, and LaKeshia Williams of

Madison, Mississippi; his two sons, Earnest Lee

Williams, Jr. and Clifton Williams; his three sisters,

Daisy Young of Yazoo City, Mississippi, Mary

Williams of Benton, Mississippi, and Dorothy

Williams; one brother,...

Arther Neal

Arther Neal

Jul 9, 2026

Arther Neal Sr. was born in Silver City, MS. On November 27, 1959, to the late Mr. Hubert Neal and Mrs. Willie B. Neal. He took his final rest on July 9, 2026. Arthur married his school sweetheart, Rosie, on June 28, 1978. She stayed by Mr. Hubert Neal and Mrs. Willie B. Neal. He took his final rest on...

Earl Mix, Jr.

Earl Mix, Jr.

Jul 8, 2026

Earl Mix Jr. was born in Tchula, MS, on December 19, 1950, to the late Mr. Earl Mix Sr. and Walterine Mix. He passed away peacefully at his home on July 8, 2026. His sister, Gloria Jefferson, preceded him in death. Earl confessed Christ at an early age as a member of Bethlehem M.B. Church, Tchula, MS. He attended school...