Obituaries in Oxford, MS

Martha Rachel Stroup Ruth 95 passed away peacefully and went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus on Monday January 12 2026. She was born on October 25 1930 to Chester LeVon and Vera Saxon Stroup in the Thorn community near Houston MS. She was the widow of James Robert Ruth of Pontotoc to whom she was ...

David Bralyn Jamison 25 passed away on Thursday January 1 2026 leaving behind family and friends and a community who will miss him dearly. Bralyn was the kind of person who never met a strangersomeone who could make anyone feel welcome within minutes. He had a generous heart and would go out of his ...

Jerry Lee Austin 78 passed away on Friday January 16 2026 in Pontotoc MS. Born on July 27 1947 in Pontotoc County to Loss and Kathleen Herring Austin Jerry was a devoted husband of 50 years a caring father and a proud gramps. A faithful member of Victory Baptist Church he loved spending time with hi...

Jeffrey Red Leon Duty 53 passed away on Saturday January 10 2026 in Ripley MS. A United States Navy Desert Storm veteran he enjoyed fishing playing video games and spending time with his family. He cherished his dog Roxie and his cat T.J. He is survived by his mother Glenda Brunetti his brothers Car...

Sammy Lee Williams 67 passed away on Wednesday January 7 2026 at his home. Born October 18 1958 in Arcadia FL to Kreston and Mary Lou Keith Williams he had a deep love for his family horses fishing and his chickens. He enjoyed attending church every Sunday and Wednesday evening cherishing his church...

Adeline Mae Addie Mae Britt 11 made her debut on her own terms in Tupelo MS on November 11 2014. Born with a brain malformation called Holoprosencephaly she defied medical expectations by living far beyond birth. Though she never spoke a word she had a knack for expressing herself with a perfectly t...

Tonya Renee Dillard 53 passed away on Sunday January 4 2026 at her home in Ecru. Born January 1 1973 in Tishomingo MS to Eddie Joseph and Rita Sheryl Spencer Blunt she was a loving and caring wife daughter sister mother and friend. Raised in Red Bay AL she graduated from Red Bay High School in 1992 ...

Brenda Louise Andrews Leath passed away peacefully on January 20 2026 at the age of 73 at home surrounded by her loving husband and children after a long illness. Born on February 19 1952 in New Albany MS she was the cherished daughter of the late Annie Rucker and John Lee Bud Andrews. A devoted wif...

Aubrey Lamar "Batman" Bishop 67 passed away January 15 2026 at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Lamar loved to hunt fish and ride the roads. He loved spending time with his family. Survivors daughter Beatrice "Krickett" Bishop Maegan Smith grandson Peyton Bishop granddaughter Skylar Berry ...

Joseph Clarence Hamilton 98 passed away Wednesday December 24 2025 at Mississippi State VA Nursing Home in Oxford MS. He was born with his twin brother who died shortly after birth in Lenox Georgia. He was one of 14 brothers and sisters 4 of which died early either at birth or from disease. He lived...

Dr. SSgt Retired Melissa Lynne Swann passed away on December 19 2025 at the Veterans Home in Oxford Mississippi after a long illness. Melissa was born in Albuquerque New Mexico on August 25 1962 to the late Jimmie Glenn Swann and Medgie Ann Nix both of Pontotoc Mississippi. She graduated from Tupelo...

PONTOTOC Kaylyn Renee Keith 23 passed away on Tuesday December 16 2025 at UABBirmingham AL. She was a member of Oasis of Love Church and Followers of God Ministry. Kaylyn loved fishing riding fourwheelers and spending time with her son. Her bright smile could light up any room. She will always be a...