Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford

Carol Fortenberry Williams passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her residence in Oxford. The memorial service celebrating her life will be held by the family at a later date. She was welcomed into this world on November 26, 1967, in Meridian, Mississippi, as one of three children born to the late Billy Charles Fortenberry and Paulette Dooley Fortenberry. She leaves behind a loving family to continue walking down the path of life in her absence; her beloved husband, Michael Williams of Oxford; one brother, Scott (Donna Reed) Fortenberry of Oxford; one sister, Lisa (Marty) Parker of Grove Hill, Alabama; one nephew, Tyler (Keeley) Parker of Dover, Delaware;...

Betty Marie Hazzard, 86, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Bell's, Tennessee. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a service immediately following at 4:00 p.m. All services will take place at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford. Bro. Jimmy McNeer will officiate. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Betty was born to the late Austin and Vera Swindle on February 28, 1937 in Pickens County, Alabama. She was a graduate of Osyka High School and shortly after, began her adult life. She became employed through the Sales Department of JC Penney where she later retired after many years of hard work. Aside from work, Betty was a lover of...

David Eliot Wheelock passed away peacefully at home in Oxford, MS on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born in New York City on December 16, 1939, and grew up in Sherman, CT. He attended South Kent School, earned his undergraduate degree from Williams College, and received his Master's degree from Wesleyan. He returned to South Kent School, where he was a beloved teacher of mathematics and physics, a football coach, and a life-long mentor. He then joined IBM, which began his long and successful career in the software business. Dave was an avid tennis player and loved sailing. He traveled extensively and was a life-long NY Giants football fan. His family and friends describe him as loving,...

Wanda Rice, 93, of Oxford passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at The Pinnacle of Oxford. The family received friends on Thursday, January 05, 2023, from 10: 00 AM to 12:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford. Wanda was welcomed into this world on November 19, 1929, in the town of Henryetta, Oklahoma as one of three children born to the late T.A Tracy and Ada Brassfield Tracy. Upon graduating from high school, she continued her education and obtained a Master's Degree in Library Sciences at Ole Miss. Afterwards she enjoyed working with her students as guidance counselor and school librarian in Holly Springs and Blytheville, Arkansas. Wanda had a determined spirit about herself, but...

Martha Ann Bowen Vajta, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. There will be private family celebration of her life scheduled at a later date. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of arrangements. Ann was born in Obion County, Tennessee to parents T.A. Bowen Sr. and Thelma Rafnson on December 7, 1935. She graduated as valedictorian of her South Fulton High School class after surviving polio during her senior year, and was very popular with her classmates. Ann worked as a secretary for Fluor Daniel Corporation, in Greenville, South Carolina for several years and built many friendships with her coworkers. Always a beach lover, upon retirement she moved to...

Kevin Paul Hatfield, 40, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, near his home in Water Valley. The memorial service celebrating Kevin's life will be held privately on Wednesday, September 07, 2022. Kevin was born on February 02, 1982, in Oxford as a son of Wayne Richard Hatfield and Norma Langham Blanton. He was best described as a good man that found joy in the presence of his family and friends. During his younger years, he loved traveling and checking out new places. When he found leisure time and the weather was right, he would take the occasional trip down to the nearest fishing hole to bait a hook and cast a line. Aside from his love for family fishing, and travel, Kevin had a...

Mr. Richard Barclay Sr, 77, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi. A memorial service celebrating his life will be planned at a later date. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of local arrangements. Richard was born on the winter's day of December 18, 1944, in Poughkeepsie, New York. He faithfully defended his beloved nation as a solider in the United States Army. When his time in the armed forces came to an end, Richard spent his days providing for his family as a general contractor. Aside from his career, this private and family oriented man looked after those he loved to the best of his ability. However, when he found the time to...

James C. Allgood, Jr., 60, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, in Oxford, MS. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Oxford. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., also at First Baptist Church of Oxford. Interment will be at Cambridge Cemetery. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of arrangements. Jimmy is described by his family as being loving, caring, considerate, and loyal. He enjoyed fishing and tinkering in his shop, but his passion was cooking. Many people would testify to that. Christmas was Jimmy's favorite holiday. He spent countless hours planning and putting together one of...

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Mickey Charles Smith, 83, died at his home in Oxford, Mississippi, on July 5, 2022. Predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Mary Hopkins Smith; he is survived by a daughter, Rebecca (Sandy Holland) Smith of Columbus, Mississippi, and a son, Dr. Phillip Smith of Germantown, Tennessee, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Born in Jefferson City, Missouri where he attended high school, Smith then studied pharmacy at what is now the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy (UHSP) in St. Louis where he received his pharmacy degree in 1960 and his master's degree in 1962. In 1964, he was awarded his doctorate degree from the University of Mississippi....

Oxford community leader Mary Lexa died May 21, 2022, after a sudden illness. One of the achievements she was most proud of was the establishment of the Baptist Cancer Center in Oxford. Mary and her late husband, Jerry, attended every meeting of Mississippi's State Board of Health for more than a year to convince the board of the need for a cancer diagnostic and treatment center. They distributed a questionnaire to the church community? African American and white churches?and civic clubs asking such questions as if you have cancer, how far are you traveling to treatment, is it a financial burden or transportation challenge, and do you know anyone unable to receive treatment because of these...

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Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford James "Jim" Donald Mogridge, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in Oxford, MS. A visitation will be held Friday, February 11, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a memorial service immediately following all at The Orchard Church (295 Highway 7 North Oxford, MS 38655). Pastor Eric George will officiate. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of arrangements. Jim was born to the late James and Irma Mogridge. He was married to Judy Mogridge of Memphis, TN. Jim graduated from Memphis State Law School, an editor of the Law Review. He joined the FBI and later the United States Army. He served as a military judge in the JAG Corps, retiring...

Mary Nell Oliphant Cockrell, 93, died peacefully at home surrounded by her daughter and son Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Daisye Oliphant; four brothers, Lloyd Gardner Oliphant, William Melvin Oliphant, Derald Wayne Oliphant, James Buford Oliphant; and two sisters Helen Sue Cisneros and Marty Oliphant Nichols. She is survived by her daughter and son, Cana Belew and Claude Cockrell III (Yvonne). She was known as Granny to her two granddaughters, Olivia Belew and Jordan Cockrell Moffett (Caleb). Nell is also survived by her two sisters Sybil Cook, Kay Tutor (Dillard), and many nieces and nephews whom she loved. Nell was a graduate of the...

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Mary Nell Oliphant Cockrell, 93, died peacefully at home surrounded by her daughter and son Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Daisye Oliphant; four brothers, Lloyd Gardner Oliphant, William Melvin Oliphant, Derald Wayne Oliphant, James Buford Oliphant; and two sisters Helen Sue Cisneros and Marty Oliphant Nichols. She is survived by her daughter and son, Cana Belew and Claude Cockrell III (Yvonne). She was known as Granny to her two granddaughters, Olivia Belew and Jordan Cockrell Moffett (Caleb). Nell is also survived by her two sisters Sybil Cook, Kay Tutor (Dillard), and many nieces and nephews whom she...

Mary Ellen James, 64, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Oxford, MS. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford was in charge of arrangements. Mary Ellen James was born to the late Daniel Bennet and Lenora Baker James. After obtaining her Bachelor's Degree, she worked a long and successful nursing career as an operating room nurse and was a first assist for many surgeons while working at Baptist - North MS. Her family describes her as being selfless, caring, and loving. She enjoyed gardening and growing her own pineapples. She was also known to be a very good cook. Mary also loved decorating for anything festive, antique shopping, and watching her Ole Miss Rebels play football. Above all...

Mary Ellen James, 64, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Oxford, MS. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford was in charge of arrangements. Mary Ellen James was born to the late Daniel Bennet and Lenora Baker James. After obtaining her Bachelor's Degree, she worked a long and successful nursing career as an operating room nurse and was a first assist for many surgeons while working at Baptist - North MS. Her family describes her as being selfless, caring, and loving. She enjoyed gardening and growing her own pineapples. She was also known to be a very good cook. Mary also loved decorating for anything festive, antique shopping, and watching her Ole Miss Rebels play football. Above all...

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Dr. William Park Wilkes, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, in Flowood, MS. Interment was at Forrest Memorial Cemetery in Batesville, MS. Rev. Dr. Mozart Dor officiated. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford was in charge of arrangements. Dr. Wilkes was born to the late George and Estelle Fortner Wilkes in Biloxi, MS. After attending many Universities, Dr. Wilkes finally obtained his Doctorate in Education from the University of Mississippi. After graduating from the University, he went on to work as a tenured professor for 36 years, teaching psychology. Dr. Wilkes loved teaching; in fact it was his life. He owned and flew several planes; even rebuilding...

Dr. Juho Kim, 88, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. A private graveside service was held Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Garden of Memories in Oxford, with Pastor Randy Clayton officiating. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford was in charge of arrangements. Dr. Kim was born in Busan, Korea on June 30, 1933. Dr. Kim came to the United States in 1961, becoming a U.S. citizen on May 2, 1978. After coming to America, he attended graduate school at the University of Utah, earning his Master's degree. He subsequently obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma. He was a Professor of Business at Mississippi Valley State University for 39 years. Dr. Kim was passionate with...

Kenneth Jamieson , 78, passed away on September 04, 2021, in Batesville, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford.

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Kenneth Jamieson, 78, passed away Saturday, September 04, 2021, at Batesville Hospital in Batesville. Services will be on 09/17/2021, 6:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford. Visitation will be on 09/17/2021, 4:00-6:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford.