Obituaries
In Memoriam: Lula Bell Benton Holman
August 1, 1927 – December 23, 2015 Lula Bell Benton Holman was born on August 1, 1927 in Raymond, Miss. to the late Will and Olivia Benton. She was the older of their two […]
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Harlem Globetrotters legend Meadowlark Lemon dies at 83
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Meadowlark Lemon, the “clown prince” of basketball’s barnstorming Harlem Globetrotters, whose blend of hook shots and humor brought joy to millions of fans around the world, has died. He was 83. […]
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In Memoriam: Life and legacy of Nausead Lyvelle Stewart, Esq.
Aug. 15, 1931 – Nov. 10, 2015 Surrounded by her brother and nieces, Nausead Lyvelle Stewart died at Regency Hospital in Jackson Nov. 10. Stewart was born Aug. 15, 1931 in Starkville to Tommy James […]
Entertainment
Allen Toussaint dead at 77: Legendary New Orleans musician was on tour in Europe
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The songs of New Orleans musical legend Allen Toussaint have been described as beautiful stories set to music or a handcrafted suit tailored for a specific person. He often wrote them […]
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In Memoriam: Van Allen Williams
September 18, 1953 – September 25, 2015 Born September 18, 1953 to the late Rev. Howard Williams, Sr., and Helen Williams. One of thirteen siblings, Van graduated from Callaway High School in Jackson, Miss., and […]
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IN MEMORIAM: Celebrating the Life of Levi Adams Jr.
Sunrise: April 7, 1950 ~ Sunset: September 16, 2015 Levi Adams Jr. was born on April 7, 1950 to the late Levi Adams Sr. and Audie Mae Dyce Adams. He was the third child of […]
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Homegoing celebration for Eddie Lee Jackson
July 9, 1939 ~ September 13, 2015 Eddie Lee Jackson was born July 9, 1939 in Canton, Miss. to the late K.C. and Reve Lee Jackson. He was the oldest boy and the second child […]
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Legendary Grambling coach Eddie Robinson’s widow, Doris, dies at 96
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Doris Robinson, the widow of longtime Grambling State University football coach Eddie Robinson, died Wednesday after a brief illness, the north Louisiana university said in a news release. She was 96. […]
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NBA great Moses Malone dies at 60
(AP) Moses Malone devoured rebounds so easily it sometimes seemed he missed shots on purpose to pad his total before scoring. All those points and rebounds made Malone an NBA great. A few words, and […]
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In Memoriam: Celebrating the life of Bradford Evans 105 years
March 9, 1909 – August 24, 2015 Bro. Bradford Evans (fondly known as Bro. Brad) was born March 9, 1909 to Aloysius and Rosie Evans. He had a love for farming and tending the cattle. […]