Obituaries

Aug 19, 2023

Terrell “Bear” Dewayne Robinson was born on July 5, 1982, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Dorothy Jean Robinson and David Wayne Anderson. On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at River Region Medical Center, Terrell entered eternal life at age 41.He was preceded in death by his father, David Wayne Anderson of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two grandmothers, Leona Pugh Robinson and Laura Anderson, both...

Aug 7, 2023

Willie Hal Swartz Sr, 67 was born on September 3, 1955, to the late Robert “Mailman” Swartz and the late Beatrice Archie Swartz in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Willie retired from the Warren County Highway Department with 30 years of service. He loved spending time with his family, singing in the “Swartz Brothers Band and Show” where he was the bass guitarist....

Aug 2, 2023

Pastor Joseph A. Carter was born November 13, 1942, to the late Sandy Carter, Sr., and Agnes Brown Carter. Pastor Carter was the third child of eight siblings. He transitioned from this life at home on August 2, 2023. Pastor Carter accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Locust Grove M. B. Church. He enjoyed spending time...

Jul 29, 2023

Marion Faye Wright “Mam" was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. After graduating from Warren Central High School, she briefly attended Alcorn State University, where she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Because of her love for people, Marion attended Hinds Community College and graduate with her Practical Nurse degree. She served as an Licensed Practical Nurse for over 20 years....

Jul 24, 2023

REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF REMEMBERING THE LIFE OFArthur Redel Thompson was born to the late Aquilla andEzaion Thompson on August 20, 1972, in Tylertown, MS. He was thefifth of the six children they had together. Arthur transitioned intoeternal life on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the University of MississippiMedical Center in Jackson, MS.Arthur accepted Christ at an early age and...

Jul 19, 2023

A TIME TO BE BORNKenneth Lydell Blue, Sr., 63, affectionately called “Squeaky” by family and friends, was born on October 17, 1959, to the parentage of the late Charles and Sadie Blue in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.A TIME TO LIVESqueaky attended Warren Central High School. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age at Mt....

Jul 18, 2023

Preston LaDarious Wilson was born January 14, 2001, to April Smith and Preston Wilson. Preston departed this life on July 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Arthur Jackson. Preston leaves to cherish his memories: his parents, April Smith and Preston Wilson. Preston also leaves his brothers, KeShon Price, Preston Lee Wilson, and John Taylor; sister, JaVanna...

Jul 5, 2023

Leroy Early was born July 24, 1969 to Irene Early Qualls and the late Joseph Lane. Leroy was preceded in death by his father and Willie Gene Qualls who raised Leroy. He is also preceded by his sister; Courtney Denise Qualls, Grandmother; Evaline Early, Grandfather; Leroy Early, Aunts; Juanita Early and Annie Ruth Qualls and his Uncle; Leroy Early. He...

Jul 4, 2023

Jul 1, 2023

Keon Montrell Williams was born June 7, 2002, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Christopher Williams, Sr., and Annie Williams. Keon was preceded in life by his sisters, Keonna Renee Flowers and Angel Olivia Williams; grandparents, Dixie Ann Flowers, Dorothy Mae Doss, and Walker Eugene Williams; and uncle, Mane Mane Louis Flowers. He left to cherish his memories: his parents, Christopher Williams...

Jun 27, 2023

Patience was the daughter of Courvoisier Jackson and Najiawa Bridges of Roanoke, TXA graveside service was held for Patience Andrea Ve'Nafay Jackson on Saturday, July 8, 2023, 10:00 am at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 326 Lovers Lane, Vicksburg, MS. 39180.Patience transitioned on June 27, 2023 in Roanoke, TX.

Jun 24, 2023

Eleanor Ray Figgs was born on September 20, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Ruby Ann Figgs and earnest Jesse Figgs. Eleanor was affectionately called by her middle name, “Ray.” Ray gave her life to the Lord at a young age, and she always had great faith.Ray was the third child of five siblings, sisters, Beverly Jean, Dorothy Ann, and Janice,...

Jun 17, 2023

Taylor DeShan Nixon2002 – 2023 Taylor DeShan Nixon was born on December 5, 2002, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Amos Nixon and Latrice Nixon. Taylor graduated from Vicksburg High School with honors in 2021. He attended Hinds Community College in pursuit of an electronics and electrical technology degree while working at Sims Body Shop. Taylor departed this life on June 17,...

Jun 5, 2023

David Taylor, Jr. 1991 - 2023 On October 11, 1991, at University Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, Yolunda Baggett and David Taylor, Sr., were overjoyed to welcome their only son, David Jr. This delightful and well-loved child ended his sojourn on Earth peacefully in his sleep at home in Canton, Mississippi, on June 5, 2023. David was introduced to the Lord...

Jun 1, 2023

Da’Peytric Cordell Coleman 2001 – 2023 Da’Peytric Cordell Coleman was born August 14, 2001, in Vicksburg, MS, to Sheila Williams and Peyton Coleman, Sr. Da’Peytric accepted Christ at an early age. He loved life, God, dirt bikes, and video games. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Raymond Flowers, and great aunt, Dixie Flowers. He leaves to cherish his...

May 26, 2023

1955 - 2023Maggie Dale Davis Howard was born October 18, 1955, in Utica, Mississippi, to the late Mrs. Marie Montgomery and the late Samuel Davis. Mrs. Maggie departed this life on Friday, May 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Samuel Davis; stepfather, Andrew Montgomery; mother, Marie Montgomery; and sister, Annie Jones. She leaves to cherish...

May 25, 2023

Ivory Jean Reed was born on January 12, 1959, to the late Virginia Ivory & late Sterling Ivory, Sr. in Vicksburg, MS. Her birth father is Louis Wilson. Her grandparents are the late Ira & Mary Reed. She was baptized at Rose Hill #1 Church. She worked at Beechwood School as a Teacher’s Aide. Ivory was educated at Warren Central...

May 17, 2023

1959 – 2023Mrs. Eulanda Gail Davis Smith was born September 30, 1959 in Vicksburg, MS to the lateAlbert Galloway and Minnie Pearl Davis Lowe Hooks. Eulanda was employed for over 20 years with Wal-Mart until her retirement. After retiring she and her husband owned and operated Smith’s Grocery where she was a staple and friend in the community. She is...

May 15, 2023

Marie Gray was born to David Gray, Jr., and the late Mary Valentine Gray on February 29, 1964, in Eagle Lake, MS. Marie was a member of Greater Grove Street M.B. Church where she served in the church choir. She was a graduate of Vicksburg High School, Class of 1982, and later attended Hinds Community College. She later married Alfred...

May 4, 2023

Desi LeDale Smith was born December 24, 1964, to the late Dinah and Milton Smith. He attended Warren Central High School and then went on to Hinds in Utica. He worked several jobs, but he spent the last 19 years at Batesville Casket Company. He loved to have fun and be around family. He loved participating in family cookouts. Desi...