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Lorenzo "Ben" Fairfax

Lorenzo "Ben" Fairfax

Oct 8, 2025

A Time to Be Born

Lorenzo “Ben” Fairfax entered this world on November 14, 1958, in Bolton, Mississippi, born to the late Jean Burse Fairfax.

At a young age, Ben embraced his faith and became a member of Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the guidance of Dr. John L. Brown.

A Time to Plant

Ben graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi...

Lizzie "Kat" Kyles

Lizzie "Kat" Kyles

Oct 6, 2025

Ms. Lizzie “Kat” Kyles was born on March 18, 1954, in Edwards, Mississippi, to the late Mr. Aaron “Pat P.” Kyles, Jr. and the late Mrs. Thelma Ruth Strong Kyles. She confessed Christ at an early age and united with Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Bolton, Mississippi.

Ms. Kyles departed this life on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Manhattan Nursing and...

Nancy Denise Chatman

Nancy Denise Chatman

Sep 17, 2025

Ms. Nancy Denise, 57, of Clinton, Mississippi was born on May 12, 1968.  Nancy transitioned on September 17, 2025.

Alberta "Sister" Thomas Williams

Alberta "Sister" Thomas Williams

Sep 6, 2025

Mother Alberta “Sister” Williams of Bolton, Mississippi, passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 79. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was marked by faith, strength, and compassion. A faithful member of Mt. Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, she served as a Mother of the Church, Sunday School Treasurer, and devoted Sunday School member....

Square Palmer, Jr.

Square Palmer, Jr.

Sep 6, 2025

Mr. Square Palmer, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend was born in the town of Edwards, Mississippi on December 5, 1948. He was reared and nurtured by his parents, the late Square (Bullie) Palmer, Sr. and the late Millie T. Palmer.

He transitioned into eternity to be with the Lord on September 6, 2025 in the...

Alvin Veal

Alvin Veal

Jul 31, 2025

Mr. Alvin Veal was born on April 25, 1956 to the late Abraham Veal and Melissa Kyles Veal.  He passed peacefully at home on Thursday, July 31, 2025.  

Victor Donnell Richmond Graves

Victor Donnell Richmond Graves

Jun 8, 2025

Mr. Victor Donnell Richmond Graves was born on February 19,1963, in Hinds County, Bolton, Mississippi to Alfred Douglas ("A.D.") and Essie Howard Richmond. At the untimely death of his mother at the age of 3 months, Victor was entrusted in the care of his uncle and aunt, Cleveland "Buddy" and Sarah Howard Graves.

On Sunday, June 8,2025, Victor completed his journey...

Lillie Graves Ephfrom

Lillie Graves Ephfrom

Apr 19, 2025

Ms. Lillie Graves Ephfrom passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at home in Clinton, Mississippi. She was born on December 29, 1945, in Bolton, Mississippi, the sixth of eight children of the late Cleveland "Buddy" Graves and the late Sarah Howard Graves.

In August 1955, Lillie professed her faith in Christ under the leadership of Rev. H. C. Gross...

Henry Lee Brown

Henry Lee Brown

Jul 20, 2024

Mr. Henry Lee Brown, the second child born on June 10, 1947, to the late Lucille Brown in Bolton, Mississippi.

Henry received his education from the Hinds County Public School System and then moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked for the Zenith Corporation.

In 1971, Henry married the love of his life, Mary Alice Moody in Chicago, Illinois and to this...

Cofrazier Earl Powell

Cofrazier Earl Powell

Dec 21, 2022

Mr. Cofrazier Earl Powell, was born September 19, 1981 to Mr. Robert Earl Powell and the late Mrs. Carleatha Graves Powell in Hinds County at the University Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.

Gone too soon but his memory will always be in the Mt. Olive and Clinton Community Hearts, the places he admired, loved and always planning some type of get...

Beverly Grenada Watkins

Beverly Grenada Watkins

Oct 17, 2017

Mrs. Beverly Grenada Watkins, Clinton, MS, peacefully passed on October 17, 2017, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. She is survived by her husband, Mr. J.T. Watkins, children Tonya Taylor (Les) and Marcus Johnson (Tamara), mother Gertrude Grenada, siblings Walter Grenada (Bertine), Gregory Grenada, Sr. (Laverne), Michael Grenada ("Cookie"), step-children, David Watkins (Lametrice), James Watkins (Lisa), grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.The...

Dessie Ree Mack

Dessie Ree Mack

Jun 28, 2017

On Wednesday, June 28, 2017 the angel of death made an earthly sweep and captured the soul of Mrs. Dessie Ree Byrd Mack at approximately 4:15 A.M. at the home of her son-in-law, Cleve and daughter, Belvon Walker in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Ever Ree Byrd, Doris Peterson Cheatham, Tommie Lee Simmons,...

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