Funeral Homes in Oxford, MS

Facts about Oxford, Mississippi

• 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 written on September 27th, 2018 that Jason William Ridgeway perished in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ridgeway was 41 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jason William's life.

It was disclosed on September 19th, 2018 that Margaret Ellen Haltom (Saxton) perished in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. Haltom was 79 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Margaret Ellen's life.

It was written on September 9th, 2018 that Dorothy Maxine Covington (Davis) passed away in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. Covington was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Dorothy Maxine's life.

It was noted on September 1st, 2018 that Diego James Almengual perished in Oxford, Mississippi.  Almengual was 95 years old and was born in Tampa, FL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Diego James's life.

It was written by Orlando Sentinel on August 30th, 2018 that Mark Charles Peters perished in Florida.  Peters was 48 years old and was born in Oxford, MS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mark Charles's life.

It was written on August 28th, 2018 that Billy Doyce King perished in Oxford, Mississippi.  King was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Billy Doyce's life.

It was noted on August 24th, 2018 that Mary Carlton (Hunter) died in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. Carlton was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary's life.

It was reported on August 14th, 2018 that Martha Rae Liddell (Howell) perished in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. Liddell was 75 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Martha Rae's life.

It was revealed on August 8th, 2018 that Annis Russell (Ales) passed on in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. Russell was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Annis's life.

It was written on August 7th, 2018 that Jack R Halford died in Oxford, Mississippi.  Halford was 89 years old and was born in Memphis, TN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jack R's life.

History

Meredith was finally admitted in the summer of 1962 by a federal court in New Orleans, and made preparations to begin his studies in the fall of 1962. Meredith sent a letter to the Registrar of The University of Mississippi requesting a catalog and an application for admission. During the riots by segregationists, cars were burned, federal marshals were pelted with rocks, bricks, small arms fire and university property was damaged. University officials responded promptly with the materials and invited Meredith to apply. The Mississippi Highway Patrol, on campus to supposedly provide security for the University and for Meredith, stood by passively while the riots were taking place.