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Felix Cauthen Funeral Home, located at 13653 MS-4, Senatobia, MS, 38668, has been a pillar of the community for many years, providing compassionate and professional funeral services to families in their time of need. With a long history of serving the local area, Felix Cauthen Funeral Home has established itself as a trusted and reliable partner for those seeking to honor their loved ones with dignity and respect.

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Bobby Precshaun "Prynce Bob"" Parks - July 01, 1997 - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: When I must leave you For a little while- Please do not grieve And shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you Through the years, But start out bravely With a gallant smile; And for my sake And for my name Live on and do All things the same, Feed not your lonliness On empty days, But fill each waking hour In useful ways, Reach out your hand In comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you And hold you near; And never, never Be afraid to die For I am waiting for you in the sky!

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LaRhonda Jasmine Jackson - July 10, 1988 - February 13, 2022

Departed: 02/13/2022 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

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ERIC ANTQUAN WALKER - May 22, 1983 - January 29, 2022

Departed: 01/29/2022 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: I've got a story to tell you 'Bout some things that I've been through But I'm healed, Oh I'm Healed! Had some ups and some downs Level to the ground But I'm healed, Oh I'm Healed! Had to wrestle all night long Wonderin' what went wrong But I'm healed, Oh I'm Healed! Had some sunshine, some rain Heartache and some pain I'm healed, Oh I'm Healed! My God has touched me, delivered He set my soul free! My heart is mended, I'm whole again No chains are holding me! Got my liberty I am Healed! I am Healed, I'm Healed Today!

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PLEMMON DEWAYNE HAMMOND - July 10, 1977 - January 26, 2022

Departed: 01/26/2022 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: I traveled alone upon this lonesome way, My burdens were heavy and dark was my day. I looked for a friend not knowing that He Had all of this time been looking for me. Now it is Jesus and me for each tomorrow; For every heartache, and every sorrow. I know that I can depend upon my newfound friend. And so till the end, it’s Jesus and me.

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Stanley Terrell Sanders - November 22, 1968 - January 14, 2022

Departed: 01/14/2022 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: When I've gone the last mileofthe way, I will rest at the close of the day; And I know there are joys that await me, When I've gone the last mile of the way.

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Bernice Oliver - December 16, 1949 - January 12, 2022

Departed: 01/12/2022 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: Farther along we'll know all about it Along we'll understand why Cheer up my brothers, live in the sunshine (sunshine) We'll understand it all by and by Tempted and tried we're living in the sunshine We'll understand it all by and by Cheer up my brothers all by and by All by and by (all by and by) Farther along we'll know all about it Along we'll understand why Cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine (sunshine) We'll understand it all by and by

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Thomas Edward Smith - September 21, 1948 - January 11, 2022

Departed: 01/11/2022 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: I'm going to put on my robe Tell the story how I made it over I'm going to put on my robe I'm going to put on my robe Tell the story how I made it over.

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Richard Cathey Jr - July 26, 1960 - January 06, 2022

Departed: 01/06/2022 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: Still Trucking From Above What a joyful thought that my Lord I’ll see, Just over in the gloryland; And with kindred saved, there forever be, Just over in the gloryland.

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Bobby Lewis Harris - April 02, 1961 - January 04, 2022

Departed: 01/04/2022 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: Ever thankful am I that my Savior and Lord Promised unto the weary sweet rest; Nothing more could I ask than a mansion above, There to live with the saved and the blest. When my labor and toiling have ended below And my hands shall lie folded in rest, I'll exchange this old home for a mansion up there And invite the arch angel as guest.

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Octavia Elizabeth Wren - January 01, 1930 - December 30, 2021

Departed: 12/30/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: REMEMBER ME

To the living, I am gone,  To the sorrowful, I will never return,  To the angry, I was cheated,  But to the happy, I am at peace, And to the faithful, I have never left.

I cannot speak, but I can listen.  I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.  So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea,  As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity,  Remember me.

Remember me in your heart:  Your thoughts, and your memories,  Of the times we loved,  The times we cried,  The times we fought,  The times we laughed.  For if you always think of me, I will never be gone. A glimpse into her life:

In the beginning: Octavia was born and reared in Pheba, Mississippi. The youngest daughter of the late Benjamin Smith and Sara Townsend Smith, she arrived on Wednesday, January 1, 1930.

She was 13 of 14 children and she loved being one of the youngest as it gave her the life experience that she would use to "manage up" and it taught her how "to enter" a room. Her early life was spent on the family farm that her father purchased and where he and her mother provided a good, simple life and the moral compass that would guide her for the rest of her life. So much of what happened in her early life occurred in her local community in Clay County, Mississippi. It's where she was educated, where she baptized and joined the Lower Prairie Creek Missionary Baptist Church. It's where she excelled in many things, including as a scholar athlete. Ultimately, she earned a certificate in education from Mary Holmes College. She was an early education teacher and taught at Greenfield Community School, her nephew Bill Chandler, was one of her students. No matter what life gave her, she continued to teach whether in a one room school, a kitchen table, a cotton field, a living room or her favorite place, her front porch at 502-B Cox Street. She never stopped teaching; she never stopped taking note of what was happening around her; and definitely, she never stopped offering her observations.

Octavia moved from Clay County to Tate County, Mississippi in the mid-1950s. While all of her sisters moved up North and to the Mid-West, she stayed planted deeply in Mississippi. Consequently, some of her life, growing up in the Jim Crow, segregated South, was not easy, she spent many years on a share-cropper's farm. During those years, she remembered who she was, where she came from, and did not let an oppressive, racist system break her. In fact, it was during those years that she began her career as a political activist, holding meetings in her home, helping people to read and write so that they could register to vote. Ironically, in the very system that tried to deny her the right to vote, she became trained and certified as a Municipal Elections Commissioner for Senatobia by many Secretaries of State, and you could find her at the polls until her health began to decline. Few in Tate County would run for political office without seeking her counsel and support.

On becoming Momma T: When she became a grandmother in the 1970s, she declared that she was too young to have kids call her grandma and instead she wanted them to call her Octavia. As you know, most kids' early sounds begin with M, D, and T and it became clear that Chris, Shon, Keith, and Terence were not going to master  the name Octavia. Never one to give up, she decided that they would call her Momma T, instead. So, she would practice with them, as any teacher would, and they eventually got it! And each time a child was born, Patrick, Tarsha, Anna, Trice, Eric, Jeffrey, Derrick, Corey, Royrick, Brandon, Ashley, the name stuck and so more grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren than we can count call her Momma T.

It would be enough if the name were reserved for family members; however, along the way, over the years, her grandchildren and children would introduce her to their friends as Momma T and if she met you and liked you, she would say, "my name is Octavia, but you can call me Momma T°. So today, it is a name of endearment and hundreds of people across the United States and around the world know her, even if they have not met her. She is a legend, and her name is synonymous with LOVE.

Her Family: Octavia was blessed to have had two husbands, Johnnie C. Daniels and Arthur Wren, both proceeded her in death. She was even more blessed to have birthed four children: Mary Jane Thurmon Higgenbottom (Louis), Joyce Ann Daniels Bolton Wren, Sharon Daniels Luvene- Reilly (Robert Cohen), Roy Wallace Daniels (Carolyn). She was proud to have gained other children through marriages: Emma Simmons, Betty Washington, Jean Ruby Smith, Chubby Dwayne Daniels, and James Clyde Daniels, and just as importantly she become a bonus mom to so, so many more. She had an incredibly special connection with Lettie Mae Jordan who cared for and loved her for more than 20 years.

All of her siblings: Benjamin Smith, Catherine Banyon, Essie Mae Petty, Flemon Smith, Georgia Mae Gladney, Irene Bramham, Jimmy Lee Smith, Lee Alma Chandler, Leroy Smith, Sally Smith, Sara Lou Jones, Willie Smith, except one, Lorene Myles, proceeded her in death. Additionally, a daughter Joyce Ann Bolton Wren and a grandson Eric Simmons left all too soon.

The Church: Always, the church played an important role in her life from her early days at Lower Prairie Creek to Bowmantown Missionary Baptist to her most loving and supportive church home and family, the Historic Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board and was a proud member of the Mother Board.

Final Interment: Queen Mother Octavia, Momma T, took her final breath on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at approximately 4:48 a.m. The burial grounds at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church date back to the 1800s so it is appropriate that Queen Mother Octavia Elizabeth Smith Daniels Wren would be buried among some of the church's oldest members, home to the elders and the ancestors who came to this country from Africa. May she forever rest in peace, and may we be at peace as we continue to celebrate her life.

Mojuba to our God, Mojuba to our Land, Mojuba to our Ancestors.

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Claude Smith Jr - July 25, 1941 - December 15, 2021

Departed: 12/15/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: Farewell my Family & Friends It was beautiful as long as it lasted

the journey of my life. I have no regrets whatsoever save

the pain I’ll leave behind. Those dear hearts who love and care and the heavy with sleep

ever moist eyes. The smile, in spite of a lump in the throat and the strings pulling

at the heart and soul. The strong arms that held me up when my own strength

let me down. Each morsel that I was

fed with was full of love divine. At every turning of my life I came across

good friends. Friends who stood by me

even when the time raced by. Farewell, Farewell

my friends.

I smile and bid you goodbye. No, shed no tears, for I need them not

All I need is your smile. If you feel sad think of me

for that’s what I’d like. When you live in the hearts of those you love,

remember then….

you never die.

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CRISTINA HILL - January 14, 1981 - December 02, 2021

Departed: 12/02/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.

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Louis Columbus Bingham - November 24, 1959 - December 01, 2021

Departed: 12/01/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes Are filled with tears for me I wish so much you wouldn’t cry The way you did today While thinking of the many things We didn’t get to say I know how much you love me As much as I love you And each time you think of me I know you’ll miss me too But when tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name And took me by the hand And said my place was ready In Heaven far above And that I’d have to leave behind All those I dearly love But when I walked through Heaven’s gate I felt so much at home When God looked down and smiled at me From His great golden throne He said this is eternity And all I promised you Today your life on earth is past But here it starts anew I promise no tomorrow For today will always last And since each day’s the same way There’s no longing for the past So when tomorrow starts without me Don’t think we’re far apart For every time you think of me I’m right here in your heart

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Dorothy Dix Simmons - October 22, 1930 - November 26, 2021

Departed: 11/26/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Dix Anderson Simmons died peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 26 in Memphis, TN. Born in Coffeeville (Yalobusha Co.), Mississippi on October 22, 1930, she was the first of eight children born to Lucious and Zenora Jackson Anderson. Like most black citizens in 1930s Yalobusha Co., Dorothy's family made their living as sharecroppers and tenant farmers. In 1939, the Andersons and numerous other households in their extended family left the Alfred Bryant "place" and migrated 60 miles north to Senatobia (Tate Co.), where they continued to farm and raise their children with an eye toward ensuring their education and full participation in American life. As educational opportunities at the time were limited if available at all for blacks in rural Mississippi, Dorothy attended Geeter High School in Memphis, where she excelled in her studies and played on the girls basketball team. It was at Geeter that she met fellow student, WWII veteran, and future husband Joseph Simmons. They married in 1946 and moved soon after to Nashville, Tennessee where Joseph attended college. After returning to Memphis in 1950, Dorothy settled into her new community and began what would be a long history of commitment to church, lifelong learning, and the welfare and education of others, especially children. She attended LeMoyne-Owen College, earning a place on the Dean's list, and ultimately joined Little Rock Baptist Church where she would eventually serve on the mother board and as superintendent of the Sunday School. Dorothy was a Boy Scouts of America den mother and was active in the Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) at every school her children attended in Memphis, serving for several years as PTA president at Hamilton High School. Later, she served as President of the Memphis Council of PTAs and as a vice president of the Tennessee PTA. She also served on the Memphis City Beautiful Commission. Dorothy was a strong believer in voting rights and voting. Even in her late seventies, she could reliably be found working at the polls on election day or at the Shelby County Election Commission. Along with her husband Joseph, Dorothy was active in the Memphis chapter of the American Institute of Parliamentarians and taught parliamentary procedure classes to churches and businesses. For more than a decade and until its merger with Shelby County Schools, she served as the parliamentarian of record for the board of the Memphis City Schools. Dorothy's most cherished work and legacy were her children, and the home that she and Joseph created for them and shared with countless others – a home grounded in love, hard work, aspiration, and discipline. Dorothy found joy in the pursuit of excellence and precision in every aspect of life, including family life – whether in sewing her daughters' clothes, organizing and driving carpools, serving on the Green and Anderson-Reed reunion committees, chaperoning field trips, conducting an at-home spelling bee with the Scripps-Howard published word list, or supervising and inspecting nightly kitchen clean up. Never was she happier than when serving an exquisite holiday meal to a house full of extended family, for whom her biscuits, fried chicken, bean salad, meatloaf, and double crust peach cobbler were iconic. Despite all the work she took on, nothing came between Dorothy and her love of sports. She was a lifelong, opinionated fan – a stickler for rules with a point of view on details and matters of fair play such as the required air pressure of NFL footballs. She kept a copy of the NFL regulations near her television and always found time to watch and cheer her favorite teams: the Dallas Cowboys; the Brooklyn Dodgers (later the L.A. Dodgers) to whom she had remained loyal since the days of Jackie Robinson, Don Drysdale, and Sandy Koufax; the Boston Celtics; the Memphis Grizzlies, and of course, the Memphis Tigers. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and by their daughter, Valerie Simmons McKay. She is survived by three daughters, Evelyn Simmons Davis (Edgar), Alexis Simmons (Vincent Zugay), and Dara Simmons (Earnest Redwine, Jr.); two sons, Joseph Christopher Simmons, and Bryan Simmons (Ralph Vetters); nine grandchildren, Erika, Marshall, Evan, Gina, Christopher, Walter, Madison, Anderson, and Derrick; and seven great-grandchildren, Kiana, Kaylyn, Celia, Ava, Cashius, Mia, and Evan. She also leaves to cherish her memory three brothers; Vincent Anderson (Mary), Russell Anderson (Millie), and Carl E. Anderson; a sister, Louise Crouther (Charles); and two sisters-in-law, Oretha Anderson, and Stella Simmons. Visiting Hours: Friday, Dec. 10, 3pm to 7pm New Little Rock Baptist Church 1497 Norris Rd., Memphis, TN Funeral Services: Sat. Dec. 11, 10am Brown Missionary Baptist Church 7200 Swinnea Road (Charstone Dr. entrance) Southaven, MS Family prefers vaccination for in-person mourners Streaming Live: brownbaptist.org/funeral In Lieu of Flowers please consider donations to: LeMoyne-Owen College Https://24478.thankyou4caring.org/donate Jackie Robinson Foundation Https://jackierobinson.org/donate/ Private Interment, West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Arrangement Entrusted to Felix Cauthen Funeral Home Senatobia, MS

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Lucy Mae Alexander - December 22, 1949 - November 08, 2021

Departed: 11/08/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: She Is Gone You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

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Larry Neal Coppage Sr - October 20, 1953 - November 06, 2021

Departed: 11/06/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: The Broken Chain

Little did we know that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God call us us one by one, the chain will link again.

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Kim Robinson - March 28, 1976 - October 30, 2021

Departed: 10/30/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me   I wish you wouldn’t cry The Way you did today While thinking of the many things We did not get to say   I know how much you love me As much as I love you Each time that you think of me I know you will miss me too   When tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name And took me by the hand   The angel said my place was ready In heaven far above And That I would have to leave behind All those I Dearly Love   But When I walked through Heaven’s Gates I felt so much at home When GOD looked down and smiled at me From his golden throne   He said This Is Eternity And All I promised you Today for life on earth is done But Here it starts a new   I promise no tomorrow For today will always last And Since each day’s the exact same way There is no longing for the past   So When Tomorrow starts without me Do not think we’re apart For every time you think of me Remember I’m right here in your heart!

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Kemarion "KJ" Ja'juan Bogan - February 23, 2003 - October 09, 2021

Departed: 10/09/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: All Is Well Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped into the next room I am I and you are you Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, Kemarion "KJ" Bogan

Speak to me in the easy way which you always used Put no difference in your tone, Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, Just around the corner. All is well.

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Robert Smith - February 12, 1933 - September 23, 2021

Departed: 09/23/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: Afterglow

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

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Georgia Mae Dandridge - May 12, 1945 - September 21, 2021

Departed: 09/21/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: The Journey of My Life

It was beautiful as long as it lasted, the journey of my life. I have no regrets whatsoever save the pain I’ll leave behind. Those dear hearts who love and care … and the strings pulling at the heart and soul … The strong arms that held me up when my own strength let me down. At every turning of my life I came across good friends, friends who stood by me even when time raced by me. Farewell, farewell my friend. I smile and bid you goodbye. No, shed no tears for I need them not. All I need is your smile. If you feel sad do think of me for that’s what I’ll like. When you live in the hearts of those you love remember then, you never die.

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Rev. Tyrone S. Catchings - October 25, 1972 - September 16, 2021

Departed: 09/16/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: When I Must Leave You When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same, Feed not your loneliness on empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways, Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky!

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Cassie Marie Shorty - February 16, 1989 - August 25, 2021

Departed: 08/25/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: Remember Me

To the living, I am gone,  To the sorrowful, I will never return,  To the angry, I was cheated,  But to the happy, I am at peace,  And to the faithful, I have never left. I cannot speak, but I can listen.  I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.  So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea,  As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity,

Remember me.

Remember me in your heart:  Your thoughts, and your memories,  Of the times we loved,  The times we cried,  The times we fought,  The times we laughed.  For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.

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J T Sledge - December 09, 1938 - August 24, 2021

Departed: 08/24/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not for long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that once we shared Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone. It's all part of the master plan A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know. Laugh at all the things we used to do Miss me, but let me go.

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Sharlanderia Gabriele Davis - May 07, 1995 - August 18, 2021

Departed: 08/18/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: “You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared”

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Odessa Farris - March 02, 1946 - August 18, 2021

Departed: 08/18/2021 (Senatobia)

Obituary Preview: It was beautiful as long as it lasted

the journey of my life. I have no regrets whatsoever save

the pain I’ll leave behind. Those dear hearts who love and care and the heavy with sleep

ever moist eyes. The smile, in spite of a lump in the throat and the strings pulling

at the heart and soul. The strong arms that held me up when my own strength

let me down. Each morsel that I was

fed with was full of love divine. At every turning of my life I came across

good friends. Friends who stood by me

even when the time raced by. Farewell, Farewell

my friends.

I smile and bid you goodbye. No, shed no tears, for I need them not

All I need is your smile. If you feel sad think of me

for that’s what I’d like. When you live in the hearts of those you love,

remember then….

you never die.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It's usually published in a newspaper, online obituary platform, or funeral home website to inform friends, family, and community members of the person's passing.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, while also providing important information about their passing, funeral services, and any memorial contributions or donations. They also help to notify people who may not have been aware of the person's death.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, a family member or close friend of the deceased writes the obituary. In some cases, a funeral home or obituary writer may assist with writing the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A standard obituary usually includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service (if applicable), surviving family members, and any notable achievements or accomplishments. It may also include details about funeral services, visitation hours, and burial information.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or platform. Typically, it ranges from 100 to 500 words. Some online obituary platforms may allow for longer or more detailed obituaries.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many newspapers and online obituary platforms allow you to include one or more photos of the deceased with the obituary. This can help to make the tribute more personal and meaningful.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and any specific requirements they may have. You can usually find this information on their website or by calling their office.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, it's becoming increasingly popular for people to write their own obituaries in advance. This can ensure that your life story is told in your own words and provide comfort to your loved ones during a difficult time.

What is a self-written obituary called?

A self-written obituary is often referred to as a "living obituary" or "autobit."

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the newspaper, online platform, or funeral home. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars for a basic listing.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

This depends on the publication or platform. Some may allow edits or corrections within a certain timeframe, while others may not. Be sure to review your obituary carefully before submitting it for publication.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary can vary from same-day publication online to several days or even weeks for print newspapers. Be sure to check with the publication or platform for their specific timeline.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Absolutely! While an obituary should be respectful, it's also okay to inject some humor or personality into the writing. This can help to celebrate the person's life and make the tribute more engaging.

What if I want to keep the funeral private?

If you prefer to keep the funeral private, you can still publish an obituary without including details about the service. You might simply state that a private funeral will be held or that memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers.

Can I include charitable donations in an obituary?

Yes! Many families choose to include information about charitable donations in memory of their loved one. This can be a meaningful way to continue their legacy and support a cause that was important to them.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can try searching online archives of newspapers or websites like Ancestry.com or Newspapers.com. Local libraries or genealogical societies may also have archives of old newspapers and obituaries.

Can I republish an old obituary?

This depends on copyright laws and permissions. If you're unsure about republishing an old obituary, contact the original publication or copyright holder for permission.

What if there are errors in the obituary?

If you notice errors in an already-published obituary, contact the publication or platform immediately to request corrections. They may be able to make changes online or issue a correction in a subsequent edition.

Can I create a digital archive of an obituary?

Yes! Many online platforms allow you to save and share digital copies of an obituary. You can also create a digital archive by saving a PDF copy or printing out a hard copy for safekeeping.

How do I share an online obituary on social media?

Most online obituary platforms provide easy sharing options for social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You can also copy and paste the link into an email or message to share with others.

Can I add condolences or guestbook messages online?

Yes! Many online obituary platforms allow visitors to leave condolences, memories, or messages in a virtual guestbook. These can be comforting for families and friends during their time of loss.

How long will an online obituary remain available?

This varies depending on the platform or website. Some may keep online obituaries available indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period (e.g., 30 days). Be sure to check with the platform for their archiving policies.

Can I create a memorial website in addition to an obituary?

Absolutely! Memorial websites can provide a more comprehensive tribute to your loved one's life and allow you to share more stories, photos, and memories. Some platforms offer tools to create these types of websites.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider reaching out to a funeral home or professional writer for assistance. They can guide you through the process and help you craft a beautiful tribute to your loved one.