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▰ Geneva Blackard

Died March 07, … More Information
Geneva Blackard, born August 24, 1922 entered eternal life March 7, 2017 in Iuka, Mississippi. Geneva was 94.

▰ Rossa John Black-Macken

Died March 30, … More Information
Rossa John Black-Macken, age 20 of Mississippi, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 30, 1999.
Obituary published: March 31, 1999 in "Times-Picayune (LA)"

▰ Rossa John Black-Macken

Died March 29, … More Information
Rossa John Black-Macken, of Long Beach, Mississippi, entered eternal life March 29, 1999. Rossa was 20.
Obituary published: March 30, 1999 in "Times-Picayune (LA)"

▰ Von Nelle Black

Died February 18, … More Information
Von Nelle Black, born August 5, 1915 departed this life Sunday February 18, 2014 in Mississippi. Von was 98. Tags: #Emma #Nelle #Blue #George #Nashville #Julliard #Music #Elementary #High #English #Mississippi #Florida #Supervisor #Public #Orange #Black #Orlando #Euzelian #President #Kappa #National #Society #Sigma #Sorority #Church #Baptist #Member #Riverside #Sorosis #Civic #Association #Opera #Singing #Committee #Federation #Women #Clubs #Bonita #James #Beach #Jared #Brittany #Yulee #Emily #Alexander #Reston #Mount #Alzheimer #Cornerstone
Obituary: Von Nelle went into the presence of the Lord on Feb. 18th, 2014. She was a native of Mt. Olive, MS and the daughter of the late Joe B. and Emma Byrd.

Von Nelle was a graduate of Blue Mt. , Blue Mt. MS., George Peabody , Nashville TN, and Julliard School of Music, NYC. She taught in the fields of Music, Elementary and High School English in Mississippi and Florida. Before retiring, she was Elementary Music Supervisor for Public Schools of Orange , FL.

Von Nelle was married to the late Dr. Edward A. McLellan who lost his life in a plane crash while serving as a naval officer in WWII. Later, she married the late W. Guy Black, owner of W. Guy Black home for funerals, Orlando, FL.

Von Nelle was active as: Euzelian Society President, Blue Mt.
Delta Kappa Gamma, National Honorary Society
Beta Sigma Phi National Social Sorority
Member, Church President, and soloist, 1st Baptist Church, Orlando, Fl
Children's choir director, 1st Baptist Church, Orlando, Fl
Church Member, Riverside Church, NYC
President Sorosis Club, Orlando, FL
Board Member, Civic Music Association, Orlando, FL
Orlando Opera
Board, Singing Boys of Orlando, FL
Building Committee Member, 1st Baptist Church, Orlando, FL
Chaplain FL Federation of Women's Clubs

She is survived by: Bonita J. Cales, niece, and her husband Dan and their children James, from New
Smyrna Beach, Fl. and Jared and his wife Brittany from Yulee, FL.
Renate M. Byrd, niece, and her children Emily Byrd, from Nashville, TN and Alexander Byrd from Reston, VA

There will be a graveside service at Mount Olive in Mount Olive, MS at 2PM on , 1, 2014 for family members.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Cornerstone Hospice of Orlando, FL.

▰ Von Nelle Black

Died February 18, … More Information
Von Nelle Black, born August 5, 1915 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 18, 2014 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Von was 98.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-parkway Memorial Cemetery

▰ Velma (Rogers) Black

Died June 29, … More Information
Velma (Rogers) Black, of Indianola, Mississippi, died on June 29, 2003. Velma was 92.
Obituary published: June 30, 2003 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Velma (Rodgers) Black

Died July 02, … More Information
Velma (Rodgers) Black, of Indianola, Mississippi, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 2, 2003. Velma was 92.
Obituary published: July 03, 2003 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Troy Durell Black

Died November 23, … More Information
Troy Durell Black, born October 21, 1926 passed from this life on November 23, 2020 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Troy was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Morgan Henderson, Egbert And Dovey Black ( Deceased ), Madison Tutor, Alia Thomas, David Church, Rita Church, Angel Thomas, Tony Church, Don Black, Mallory Church, Corey Tutor, Kinsley Tutor, Hunter Church, Trista Walker, Tye Black, He Is Also Preceded In Death And Will Be Welcomed Into Heaven By His Siblings, And Many Dear Friends., Durrell Black, Brittany Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Ashley Tutor, Ruby Charlene Black ( Deceased ), Kagan Church, Dolores Griffin, Winnie Church ( Myrl ), Stewart Strain, Lauren Henderson Starkweather, Gina Tutor ( Deceased ), Kyleigh Tutor, Alesha Thomas, Dylan Black, Joyce Black ( Deceased ), Debbye Henderson ( Bob )

▰ Tommy E Black

Died March 03, … More Information
Tommy E Black, born December 30, 1953 entered Heaven's gates on March 3, 2016 in Fulton, Mississippi. Tommy was 62. Tags: #Angela
Obituary: Tommy was born on 30, 1953 and passed away on , 3, 2016. Tommy was a resident of Fulton, Mississippi at the time of passing. Tommy was married to Angela.

▰ Tommy Lee Black

Died March 31, … More Information
Tommy Lee Black, born January 3, 1949 departed this life Sunday March 31, 2014 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Tommy was 65.

▰ Tom C Black

Died April 11, … More Information
Tom C Black, of Moss Point, Mississippi, entered eternal life April 11, 2013. Tom was 51.
Obituary published: April 12, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ Tim Black

Died June 01, … More Information
Tim Black, of Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 1, 2005. Tim was 70.
Obituary published: June 02, 2005 in "SC Echo"

▰ Thelma (Clawson) Black

Died August 20, … More Information
Thelma (Clawson) Black, of Carrollton, Mississippi, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 20, 2003. Thelma was 84.
Obituary published: August 21, 2003 in "Conservative"

▰ Thary Emerson Black

Died July 04, … More Information
Thary Emerson Black, born July 6, 1935 went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2018 in Pearl, Mississippi. Thary was 82.
Family members and close friends: , He Is Survived By His Daughter, Melissa Harris; Granddaughter, Danielle Styron ( Kevin ) ; And Great Granddaughter, Kalyn Styron; Brother, Kenneth Black ( Wanda ) ; Sister, Rita Avera; As Well As Numerous Nieces And Nephews. He Was Preceded In Death By His Wife, Doris Black; His Parents; And His Siblings, Billy Black, Larry Black, And Joyce Dempsey.

▰ Texanna (Putnam) Black

Died October 25, … More Information
Texanna (Putnam) Black, of Grenada, Mississippi, died on October 25, 1998. Texanna was 92.
Obituary published: October 26, 1998 in "Jackson C-L"

▰ Stella Black

Died February 23, … More Information
Stella Black, of Marks, Mississippi, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home February 23, 1998. Stella was 92.
Obituary published: February 24, 1998 in "Mphs-CA (TN)"

▰ Stanley R Black

Died August 24, … More Information
Stanley R Black, born November 12, 1955 entered Heaven's gates on August 24, 2018 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Stanley was 62.

▰ Stanley Ross Black

Died August 24, … More Information
Stanley Ross Black, born November 12, 1955 died August 24, 2018 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Stanley was 62.
Family members and close friends: , Bill Bagnall

▰ Sim Black

Died October 21, … More Information
Sim Black, born February 11, 1937 died October 21, 2015 in Moss Point, Mississippi. Sim was 78. Tags: #Ernestine
Obituary: Sim was born on 11, 1937 and passed away on , 21, 2015. Sim was a resident of Moss Point, Mississippi at the time of passing. Sim was married to Ernestine.

▰ Scottie Mcclain Black

Died April 16, … More Information
Scottie Mcclain Black, of Greenville, Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 16, 2000. Scottie was 28.
Obituary published: April 17, 2000 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Sandra Boone Black

Died January 01, … More Information
Tags: #Brown #School #Atlanta #Tennessee #Chattanooga #Reform #Seminary #Jackson #Larry #Orleans #Theological #Hibernia #Bank #First #Church #Minister #Music #Sandy #Sanctuary #Mississippi #Convention #Foundation #Secretary #Larrys #Memorial #Scholarship #Greg #Glendale #Allan #Ridgeland #Faith #Lutat #Memphis #Beverly #Knoxville #Sandys #Westbrook #Phillips #Bigler #Graham #Jean #Andrea #Baptist #Attn #Randy #Gentilly
Obituary: Sandy passed away on , 26, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson following a seven month battle with cancer.

She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and also lived in Muncie, IN, Memphis, TN and Atlanta, GA. Her father was an outstanding manager of bakeries.

Sandy was an honor graduate of Brown High School in Atlanta, GA. She was a graduate of Tennessee Temple in Chattanooga, TN. She also attended Reform Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS.

college, she and her husband, Larry, attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he studied for the music ministry. While in New Orleans, she worked at the Hibernia National Bank.

Sandy and her husband served First Baptist Church of Jackson as Minister of Music for 34 years. At the church, Sandy taught School, was active in WMU, directed childrens choirs and handbell choirs and sang in the Sanctuary Choir. She was a great friend and constantly shared love and mercy.

For a while she worked in the WMU department of the Mississippi Baptist Convention.

She was a member of the Foundation Board of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Sandy also served as Secretary of her and Larrys nonprofit organization, the Larry and Sandy Black Memorial Music Scholarship fund at the Seminary.

Sandy was the proud Mom of three grown children - Greg (Shari), Glendale, CA; Allan (Rita), Ridgeland, MS; and Faith (Chris) Lutat, Memphis, TN. She is also survived by her sister, Beverly Swift of Knoxville, TN and treasured niece and nephews and her husband, Larry Black.

She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. C. C. Boone of Knoxville, TN.

Sandys family is grateful to their host of friends for their love, prayers and great kindness. We are so thankful.

The family wishes to thank Sandys doctors for their care and concern. Dr. Paul VanLandingham, Dr. David Westbrook, Dr. Ed Phillips, Dr. Steve Bigler and Dr. Bobby Graham. Also we thank nurses Jean Smith and Andrea Breland at Baptist Hospital.

Memorials may be made to the Larry and Sandy Black Memorial Music Scholarship fund at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Attn: Randy Diggers, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 3939 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126.

The celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am on , 29, 2016, in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and on from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

The following is a scripture verse Sandy and Larry claimed during this seven month journey:
Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.

▰ Sandra Boone Black

Died January 01, … More Information

Family members and close friends: , Chris And Kristen Fulton, Druanne Clack, Ginny ( Williams ) Squires, Tom And Lisa Allen, Jimmy Bilbo, Donna Durning, Bob & Lyda Gilmore, Ann Mcnally, Jerry Garrard, Sam Simmons, Jr., Fred Robinson, Sam Simmons, Twila Rawson, Denise Duell, Hess Hester, The Staff Of Parkway Funeral Home, Nan Grantham, Tom Hearon, Jason Clough, Bobby And Judy ( Freeman ) Bridges, Angela Calhoun Carter, Connie Mckoy, Cynthia Leavelle, Linda Garrett, Dr. David Nelson, Betty Kinchen, Bob Morrison, Cynthia Mcnair Burke, Marilyn & Curtis Brewer, Cindy Gipson, Kristy Sanders, Walter Palmer, Gene Damoth, Nancy Brown, Andrea Breland, John Trott, Hines, John & Uldine Bisagno

▰ Ruby Lee (Sparks) Black

Died June 27, … More Information
Ruby Lee (Sparks) Black, of Yazoo City, Mississippi, departed this life Sunday June 27, 2014. Ruby was 104.
Obituary published: June 28, 2014 in "Yazoo H"

▰ Ruby Evelyn Black

Died July 21, … More Information
Ruby Evelyn Black, born July 6, 1939 gained her wings on July 21, 2016 in Ackerman, Mississippi. Ruby was 77.

▰ Ruby Charlene Black

Died October 10, … More Information
Ruby Charlene Black, born December 7, 1930 entered Heaven's gates on October 10, 2018 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Ruby was 87.
Family members and close friends: , She Leaves Her Children, Durrell Black, Winnie And Myrl Church, Debbye And Bob Henderson, And Don Black And Stewart Strain; Her Grandchildren, David, Rita, And Tony Church, Trista Walker, And Lauren Henderson Starkweather And Morgan Henderson; Great-grandchildren, Alesha And Jonathan Thomas, Ashley And Corey Tutor, Mallory Crawford, Dylan And Tye Black, Kagan And Hunter Church; Great-great-grandchildren, Alia, Brittany, And Angel Thomas, And Kyleigh, Madison, And Kinsley Tutor. Mrs. Black Was Preceded In Death By Her Parents, Earl D And Louella Dodson; Granddaughter, Regina Kaye Tutor; Daughter-in-law, Joyce Ann Black; And Her Three Brothers, Marvin, Maurice, And Ej Dodson., Mallory Crawford, Lauren Starkweather

▰ Ronald Dewitt "Ronnie" Black

Died March 17, … More Information
Ronald Dewitt "Ronnie" Black, 63, of Brandon, Mississippi departed this life March 17, 2015.
Obituary published: March 18, 2015 in "Yazoo H"

▰ Robert Allen Black

Died January 04, … More Information
Robert Allen Black, born October 6, 1939 went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2017 in Greenville, Mississippi. Robert was 77.

▰ Robert Edgar Black

Died November 04, … More Information
Robert Edgar Black, born December 31, 1935 joined the Lord November 4, 2015 in Poplarville, Mississippi. Robert was 79.
Family members and close friends: , Peter Harkin, Robert A. Daniell, Pam & Phil Love, Doyle Tynes, Jeff Kilian, David Grant

▰ Robbie Faye (Mcclarty) Black

Died August 26, … More Information
Robbie Faye (Mcclarty) Black, age 63 of Southaven, Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 26, 1999.
Obituary published: August 27, 1999 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Richard Orvill Black

Died September 23, … More Information
Richard Orvill Black, born August 6, 1949 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 23, 2013 in Clinton, Mississippi. Richard was 64.

▰ Richard Orvill Black Jr

Died September 23, … More Information
Richard Orvill Black Jr , born August 6, 1949 entered eternal life September 23, 2013 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Richard was 64.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-parkway Memorial Cemetery

▰ Penny Black

Died February 14, … More Information
Penny Black, of Jones County, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2013. Penny was 45.
Obituary published: February 15, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ Penny Black

Died February 12, … More Information
Penny Black, of Jones County, Mississippi, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master February 12, 2013. Penny was 45.
Obituary published: February 13, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ Pauline Black

Died January 18, … More Information
Pauline Black, born November 25, 1928 departed this life Sunday January 18, 2015 in Brandon, Mississippi. Pauline was 86. Tags: #First #Church #Fannin #Louisville #Mississippi #Elbert #Lummie #Taylor #Brandon #Billy #Bill #Lonnie #Mary #Hansford #Danny #Christina #Cody
Obituary: Pauline Taylor Black, 86, passed away , 18, 2015 at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital.

Visitation will be from 5pm - 7pm , 20, 2015 at Baldwin-Lee in Pearl. services will be held at 1pm at First Baptist Church of Fannin with interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Black was born in Louisville, Mississippi to the late Elbert and Lummie Whitten Taylor. She was a longtime resident of Brandon and member of Fannin Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Billy B. Black.

Mrs. Black is survived by her sons, Bill Black (Nancy) and Lonnie Black (Carolyn); sister, Mary Alice Hansford; grandchildren, Danny Black, Christina King and Cody Black; and 8 great-grandchildren.

▰ Pauline Black

Died January 18, … More Information
Pauline Black, born November 25, 1928 entered eternal life January 18, 2015 in Pearl, Mississippi. Pauline was 86.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Baldwin-lee Funeral Home, Dianne Busby-scott, Jimmy Jones

▰ Patsy Black

Died August 04, … More Information
Patsy Black, born July 1, 1929 died on August 4, 2016 in Columbus, Mississippi. Patsy was 87.

▰ Ozean Black

Died June 08, … More Information
Ozean Black, age 74 of Como, Mississippi, joined the Lord June 8, 2000.
Obituary published: June 09, 2000 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Oscar Sr Black

Died December 27, … More Information
Oscar Sr Black, of Como, Mississippi, entered eternal life December 27, 2017. Oscar was 89.
Obituary published: December 28, 2017 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Oscar B Black, Jr

Died April 16, … More Information
Oscar B Black, Jr left this earth on April 16, 2016 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Purvis, Mississippi.

▰ Orval A Black

Died March 15, … More Information
Orval A Black, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home March 15, 2016. Orval was 91.
Obituary published: March 16, 2016 in "Sun-H"

▰ Nancy Elaine Black

Died December 05, … More Information
Nancy Elaine Black, born September 10, 1949 passed away peacefully December 5, 2015 in Mississippi. Nancy was 66. Tags: #Jackson #Howard #Eleanor #Harvey #Fannin #Smokehouse #Bill #Native #Christina #Danny #Patsy #Davida #Samantha #Dale #King #Daniel #Nancy #Doris #Black
Obituary: Nancy Black, 66, passed away , 5, 2015 in Brandon.

A Remembrance Gathering will be held at Baldwin-Lee , 5:00-8:00pm, on , 8, 2015.

She was born , 10, 1949 in Jackson, a daughter of the late Howard G. Harvey and Eleanor Barrett Harvey.

Nancy worked for more than 30 years at Fannin Mart, joining the staff when it opened, and was known for her bread pudding. She later worked at The Smokehouse. Her hobbies included riding with her husband, Bill, on their motorcycle or two-seater bicycle, boating, and collecting Native American artifacts.
Nancy will best be remembered for her wicked sense of humor. All who knew her were subject to her practical jokes.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Bill Black; daughter, Christina King (Dale); son, Danny Black (Christina); sisters, Patsy Maddox and Davida Spencer; brother, Howard Boy Harvey; and grandchildren, Samantha King, Dale Moose King, III and Daniel Black.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Kaye Black.

▰ Nancy Elaine Black

Died December 05, … More Information
Nancy Elaine Black, born September 10, 1949 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home December 5, 2015 in Pearl, Mississippi. Nancy was 66.
Family members and close friends: , Doris & Carla Gatlin, The Staff Of Baldwin-lee Funeral Home, Ed And Paulette French, Carolyn & Sammy Collins, Rita Black, Buddy And Melissa Black, Lea Bailey, Becky Mccrary, Rita Avera, Jim And Heidi Avera, James And Nell Hall Pace, Wanda & Buddy Eure

▰ Mrs Ernestine Black

Died March 03, … More Information
Mrs Ernestine Black passed away March 3, 2017 in Crowder, Mississippi. Tags: #Crowder #Mississippi #Elmer
Obituary: Mrs. Black passed away on , 3, 2017. Mrs. Black was a resident of Crowder, Mississippi at the time of passing. Mrs. Black was married to Elmer.

▰ Mr H L Black

Died July 22, … More Information
Mr H L Black, born May 21, 1926 died July 22, 2017 in Pulaski, Mississippi. Mr was 91. Tags: #Pulaski #Mississippi
Obituary: Mr. Black was born on May 21, 1926 and passed away on , 22, 2017. Mr. Black was a resident of Pulaski, Mississippi at the time of passing.

▰ Mr Milton S Black

Died April 21, … More Information
Mr Milton S Black, born March 21, 1930 passed away peacefully April 21, 2016 in Wiggins, Mississippi. Mr was 86.

▰ Mr Willis W Black

Died April 16, … More Information
Mr Willis W Black, born September 29, 1931 died on April 16, 2010 in Jackson, Mississippi. Mr was 78.

▰ Minnie Elizabeth "G G" (King) Black

Died April 04, … More Information
Minnie Elizabeth "G G" (King) Black, of Stewart, Mississippi, departed this life Sunday April 4, 2001. Minnie was 93.
Obituary published: April 05, 2001 in "Conservative"

▰ Milton Black

Died April 21, … More Information
Milton Black passed away April 21, 2016 in Wiggins, Mississippi.
Obituary published: April 22, 2016 in "Sun-H"

▰ Mildred Pearl Black

Died December 01, … More Information
Mildred Pearl Black, born February 2, 1925 entered Heaven's gates on December 1, 2015 in Meridian, Mississippi. Mildred was 90. Tags: #Ocel
Obituary: Mildred was born on 2, 1925 and passed away on , 1, 2015. Mildred was a resident of Meridian, Mississippi at the time of passing. Mildred was married to Ocel.

▰ Mildred Black

Died January 01, … More Information
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