All Obituaries

Freddie Bell Burnett Redmond, 83, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. She was born July 18, 1942, in Oxford, Mississippi, to the late Dennis and Merlinda Burnett.   Freddie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who found joy in caring for her family. She was married to her beloved husband, Jimmie Redmond, for 49 loving years, and together they built a life centered on love, family, and cherished ...

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Earl Glenn Campbell, son of the late Robert Louis and Florence (Jones) Campbell, was born September 17, 1963, in Lafayette County, MS. Glenn, as he was affectionately called by everyone, was reared in a Christian home, accepted Christ at an early age and united with Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church. He remained a faithful member until his death. At Philadelphia, Glenn sang in the Male and Mass Choirs. His voice, smooth and silky, would ignite a holy fire at church on those third ...

Ida Mae Vaughn Southern, a beloved wife, devoted mother and grandmother, was born  February 8, 1950, to the late McKinley and Ollie Vaughn. She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Springfield MB Church in Abbeville, MS. She was a devoted choir member for many years.Ida received her education at Central High School and graduated with the class of 1969. She was united in holy matrimony to Eddie Frank Southern on June 6, 1970, and to this union three children were ...

Florence Rani Herod was born June 23, 1977, to Earnest Herod and Gladys Milam-Herod in Oxford, Mississippi. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Providence United Methodist Church in Abbeville, Mississippi.   Florence was a proud graduate of Lafayette High School, Class of 1995. She earned her associate degree from Northwest Mississippi Community College, while working the evening shift at North Mississippi Regional Center as a Direct Care Worker, all ...

Shirley Jean (Crawford) Reed was April 30, 1956 to the Albert Crawford and Lemoa Vann  in Water Valley, MS. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Harris Chapel AME Zion Church where she actively engaged in the choir and loved singing and going to church.Shirley worked at Valley Fresh for 10 years and Borgwarner for 41 years until she retired. Shirley also love talking on the phone to her sister's and brother's family and friends. She loved to travel until her health started to ...

A native of Oxford, Mississippi, Gwendolyn J. Gipson was born May 11, 1955, to the late Paul Buford and Jacynthia Johnson. She professed her faith in Christ at West Springhill Missionary Baptist Church. She received her GED through Northwest Community College. Gwen was faithfully employed with North Miss Regional Center (NMRC), where she faithfully served until her retirement in 2012. She enjoyed going to the casino with family and friends and was known for going above and beyond to help ...

Sam Lester Johnson, son of the late Sam "Jake" Johnson, Jr. and Almarean (Kimmons) Johnson, was born in Lafayette County, Mississippi on December 4, 1963.  Sam was a united in fellow early in life with Clear Creek MB Church. He received his formal education in the Oxford School District and graduated from Oxford High School. In school, he was on the track team. Even though he didn't play basketball or football in school, he loved both sports and the New Orleans Saints was his ...

Harvey Joiner, son of the late Columbus and Annie Bell Avant Joiner was born on July 30, 1936, in Batesville, Mississippi.  Harvey was a devoted deacon at Harrisonville M.B. Church for over a decade. He always assisted in deacon duties and the grounds at the church. Harvey enjoyed many things, but being a devoted husband of 45 plus years to his wife,  Myrtle Mae, being in the house of the Lord and lending a helping hand to others, were always at the top of the list. Harvey was a ...

Cynthia Denise Parham was born on November 26, 1958, in Birmingham, Alabama, to  her loving parents, John Wade and Mary Louise Goolsby. From her earliest days, Cynthia lived as a servant child of God, carrying a gentle spirit and a heart full of compassion. She attended school in the Lafayette County School District, where  her petite stature and bright personality made her a standout cheerleader. She graduated from Lafayette High School Class of 1976. Cynthia often shared that it ...