L Hodges Funeral Service

01/17/2026

In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, that no one will ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For a part of us went with you, the day God took you home.

It is with sadness that we announce the transitioning of James "Cookie" Tallie.

It is an honor to have been chosen to serve the Tallie/Chatman family during these difficult hours.

We are praying for strength and comfort for his family. And we ask that you keep them in your prayers also.

Celebrate the life of James Tallie and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

01/12/2026

CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND OBSEQUIES MISS WILLIE LOIS BUFORD MONDAY JANUARY 12, 2026 AT 11:00 AM AT JORDAN CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH IN OXFORD, MS.

01/10/2026

Celebrating the Life of Mr. Gary Carruthers III, Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Union Hill MB Church, Oxford MS. Pastor Porchia McGlown, eulogist. Burial Sunday, January 11, 2026 in the church cemetery.

01/10/2026

The Home Going Celebration for Mr. Willie James Wilson. Saturday, January 6, 2026 at Harrisonville MB Church. Rev. Brian Davis, Sr, eulogist. Burial in Harrisonville MB Church Cemetery.

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01/08/2026

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: (Ecc.3:1)

It is with sadness that we post the transitioning of a wonderful man, Gary Carruthers III.

it is and honor to have been chosen by his family to serve them during their hours of bereavement. We pray that they find strength in the word of God and comfort in his love. In the name of Jesus.

Celebrate the life of Gary Carruthers III and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

01/07/2026

A limb has fallen from the Buford family tree. Grieve not for her. Remember the best times, the laughter, the smile, and most of all, the good life that she lived while she was strong. She's now strong again, because Revelations 21:5 says, "He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

It is an honor to have been chosen to serve the Buford family during such a delicate time as this. We are praying for your strength and comfort as you walk through this new pathway of bereavement.

We ask that you pease keep the Buford family lifted in prayer also.

Celebrate the life of Willie Buford and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

01/06/2026

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" (Psalm 116:15).
The Lord loves and cares about all of his people. Each life is precious and valuable to Him, including the unborn, the elderly, and every one in-between.

It is with heavy hearts that we post the transitioning of Willie James Wilson, yet we rejoice in knowing that he is with the Lord,

It is an honor to have been chosen by the Wilson family to walk with them through this pathway called grief. We pray that your heart is comforted in some small manner, But Jesus is the BEST COMFORTER of all.
Please keep Willie's family lifted in prayer.

Celebrate the life of Willie Wilson and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

01/05/2026

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way." James "Jake" Hewlett was a godly man (Psalm 37:23). He loved preaching the gospel and making people smile.

It is an honor to have been chosen to serve the Hewlett family during their hours of bereavement. We are sending up prayers of comfort, healing and love for and to them. We ask that you please keep his family lifted in prayer.

Celebrate the life of James "Jake Hewlett and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

01/03/2026

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MISTER GEORGE CARRUTHERS SATURDAY JANUARY 3, 2026 AT BUFORD CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN OXFORD, MS.

01/01/2026

Again, death has invaded our ranks and taken from us a loved one and a friend. I sadly announced the transitioning of dearly beloved, George Carrothers.

It is an honor to have been chosen by George's family to serve them during their hours of bereavement. We pray that God gives them strength to endure and peace and comfort for their pain. Please keep the Carrothers family lifted in prayer.

Celebrate the life of George Carrothers and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

12/31/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the transitioning of our dearly friend, Shirley Ann Buford. Shirley is now looking with the angels and is watching over her loved one.

It is an honor to have been chosen to assist and serve Shirley's son during his time of bereavement. We are praying for his strength and comfort and we ask that you please keep them lifted in prayer also.

Shirley's Service Schedule for Saturday, January 3, 2026

1:30 pm........................... Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Funeral Ritual

2:00 pm.......................... Reception With Family and Friends

3:00 pm Recessional to cemetery for Final Committal Service

Celebrate the life of Shirley Buford and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

12/30/2025

CHERISHED MEMORIES OF SHANTEL SHERECE GATERS DECEMBER 30, 2025 AT PHILADELPHIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN OXFORD, MS.