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 reported on January 3rd, 2019 that Floyd Hendrick "Joe" Joyer perished in Oxford, Mississippi.  Joyer was 73 years old and was born in Temple, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Floyd Hendrick "Joe"'s life.

It was written on December 2nd, 2018 that Thomas Earl Burkley passed away in Oxford, Mississippi.  Burkley was 73 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas Earl's life.

It was revealed on November 29th, 2018 that Helen Bell (Hansen) died in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. Bell was 85 years old and was born in Council Bluffs, IA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Helen's life.

It was disclosed on November 27th, 2018 that Leslie Deborah "Debbie" Billingsley (Musgrove) died in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. Billingsley was 59 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Leslie Deborah "Debbie"'s life.

It was reported on November 27th, 2018 that Tommie L Joiner died in Oxford, Mississippi.  Joiner was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Tommie L's life.

It was reported on November 24th, 2018 that Tammy Renee White (Stjohn) passed away in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. White was 55 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Tammy Renee's life.

It was written on November 20th, 2018 that Gayle May (Mullen) passed on in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. May was 75 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gayle's life.

It was noted on November 20th, 2018 that Mabaleen Smith (Reed) passed on in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. Smith was 84 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mabaleen's life.

It was disclosed on November 13th, 2018 that Thomas Judson Jr "Tommy" Parrish perished in Oxford, Mississippi.  Parrish was 62 years old and was born in Memphis, TN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas Judson Jr "Tommy"'s life.

It was disclosed on November 13th, 2018 that Linda Pou (Edwards) passed away in Oxford, Mississippi.  Ms. Pou was 86 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Linda's life.

History

During his time at the University, Meredith lived in Baxter Hall, which is now the telecommunications center for the university. The university was segregated until 1962. They called their neighborhood "Freedmen Town". Meredith traveled to Oxford under armed guard to register in late September 1962. A plaque has been placed inside the front entrance to Baxter Hall which recounts Meredith's time spent there.