Funeral Homes in Oxford, MS

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Joey Paul Gowdy (film producer and preacher), Larry Brown (writer and novelist), Hampton Dellinger (lawyer and politician), Angela McGlowan (commentator), Hugh Freeze (coach and american football coach), Jimbo Mathus (singer-songwriter and guitarist), and Pepper Keenan (singer and musician).

Oxford is a city in, and the county seat of, Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1837, it was named after the British university city of Oxford in hopes of having the state university located there, which it did successfully attract. As of the 2010 US Census, the population is 18,916; the Census Bureau estimates the city's 2013 population at 20,865. Oxford is the home of the University of Mississippi, founded in 1848, also commonly known as "Ole Miss".Oxford has been named by USA Today as one of the top six college towns in the nation. It is included in The Best 100 Small Towns in America. Lafayette County consistently leads the state rankings in the lowest unemployment rate per quarter. Oxford City Schools are ranked as "Star" schools, the highest ranking available, and Lafayette County school systems are consistently ranked as "5-star" systems.

Oxford Obituaries

It was revealed by The Advocate on August 15th, 2021 that William Lee Jr Heard died in Oxford, Mississippi.  Heard was 89 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor William Lee Jr's life.

It was reported by The Times at Shreveport La on April 23rd, 2021 that William Lloyd Jr Overdyke passed away in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Overdyke was 50 years old and was born in Oxford, MS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William Lloyd Jr's life.

It was noted by Daily Press on February 11th, 2021 that Sharon Louise Hall (Monger) passed away in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. Hall was 79 years old and was born in Durango, CO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Sharon Louise's life.

It was reported by WestVirginiaDN on December 15th, 2020 that William Preston Patton died in Oxford, Mississippi.  Patton was 86 years old and was born in Renick, WV.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William Preston's life.

It was reported by Daily Press on September 14th, 2020 that Richard Lee "Dick" Hall passed away in Oxford, Mississippi.  Hall was 79 years old and was born in Durango, CO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Richard Lee "Dick"'s life.

It was noted by Kalamazoo Gazette on August 25th, 2020 that Joanne Ruth Zuidema perished in Oxford, Mississippi.  Zuidema was 94 years old and was born in Plainwell, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joanne Ruth's life.

It was revealed by Des Moines Register on August 14th, 2020 that Ronald Dale "Ronnie" Johnson died in Oxford, Mississippi.  Johnson was 78 years old and was born in Jefferson, IA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ronald Dale "Ronnie"'s life.

It was revealed by The County Journal on January 9th, 2020 that Frances "Fran" Ekes (Ayles) perished in Sparta, Illinois.  Ms. Ekes was 89 years old and was born in Oxford, MS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Frances "Fran"'s life.

It was noted by Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier on August 21st, 2019 that Annie "Juanita" Morgan (Sisk) died in Parkersburg, Iowa.  Ms. Morgan was 81 years old and was born in Oxford, MS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Annie "Juanita"'s life.

It was reported by The Daily Herald on August 4th, 2019 that Flora M Tolar (Keel) passed away in Chicago, Illinois.  Ms. Tolar was 86 years old and was born in Oxford, MS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Flora M's life.

History

University officials responded promptly with the materials and invited Meredith to apply. During the Civil Rights Movement, Oxford gained national attention in 1962 as a combination of the governor and University of Mississippi officials attempted to prevent James Meredith from integrating the University of Mississippi after he won a federal court case for admittance. During his time at the University, Meredith lived in Baxter Hall, which is now the telecommunications center for the university. In a pattern typical of many areas, after the Civil War numerous freedmen moved from farms into town to establish their own community. Due primarily to Governor Barnett's political posturing and Attorney General Robert Kennedy's eagerness to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, riots broke out in protest of his admittance.