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11/17/2025

Leet Clark Maggio, 79, of Indianola, MS, died on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Visitation will be on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at the Indianola Presbyterian Church. A private burial will be held at the Greenville Cemetery.

Mrs. Maggio was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Beatty “Tucker” Clark, Jr., and Ruth Wilson Standefer of Leland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Vincent Maggio, Sr., of Indianola, and by a brother, Ernest Beatty Clark, III, of Leland. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Maggio Beckham (Hugh), of Nesbit; a son, John Vincent “Jay” Maggio, Jr. (Amy), of Cleveland, four granddaughters, Clare Beckham Sones (Mitchell), of Columbus, MS, Madison Beckham, of Birmingham, AL, Emily Beckham, of Starkville, MS, Carrie Maggio, of Starkville, MS, and a grandson, John Vincent Maggio, III, of Cleveland, MS.

Mrs. Maggio received an Education degree from Delta State University. She was a teacher and enjoyed a long career at Trigg Elementary School, First Presbyterian Church of Indianola Kindergarten, Indianola Academy, and Central Delta Academy. She loved her students, and they loved her back! Her hobbies included playing bridge with her Indianola friends, watching John play tennis, and traveling to Hot Springs Village, AR, with her husband. She also loved to cook and was well known in the community as one of Indianola’s “best cooks”, and for writing a cookbook, “Leet’s Favorite Culinary Creations” with several printings needed after the original publishing. Most of all, she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and adored her family and cherished the time spent with them.

The family is especially grateful for the exceptional care that she received from her caregivers and medical personnel during the last few years as she battled cancer. Memorials may be made to the Indianola Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1106, Indianola, MS, 38751, to St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, or to the charity of your choice

11/17/2025

Funeral services for Billy Joe Tilson, 78, of Leland will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. He passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Delta Health-The Medical Center. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Park in W. Helena, AR.

Billy was born in Indianola, MS, on September 17, 1947, to Robert and Bertha Edmondson Tilson. His family later moved to Greenville, where he attended E.E. Bass school. He started his career in many different trades and lastly worked as a welder for Baxter Crane in Greenville. Billy enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Singleton and Cathleen Fields; a son, James Fields; a brother, Robert Tilson; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

11/15/2025

Funeral services for Cheryl Clifton Bonnette, 76, of Leland, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Leland. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the service time. She passed away on November 14, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Burial will be in the Leland-Stoneville Cemetery.

Cheryl was born in Kosciusko, MS, to Wayland and Katherine Byars Clifton. At the age of 12, she moved with her family to Leland, where she graduated from Leland High School. After she received her college education, she worked in medical records at King’s Daughters Hospital in Greenville before going to work at the Mississippi State Aqua Center in Stoneville. In 1986, she married Roger Bonnette, and they continued making their home in Leland, where she was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a part of the handbell choir. Cheryl also enjoyed playing bridge.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ronnie Clifton and Wayland Clifton, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Bonnette; daughter, Katherine Azlin (Matt); son, Roger Bonnette, Jr. (Sarah); and four grandchildren, Hayes Azlin, Josie Azlin, Olivia Bonnette, and Eli Bonnette.

The family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

11/14/2025

Memorial services for Betty "Sue" Knox, 79, of Greenville, will be announced at a later date. She passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Mississippi Care Center in Greenville.

Sue was born on September 11, 1946, to the late James Owen and Betty Clarice Harrington. She worked until her retirement at Walmart in the produce and flowers department. She loved her family first. In her lifetime, she was defined by friends, flowers, food, a pet lover, and fun. She always maintained kindness, grace, and compassion for others. We will be grateful for every minute we shared with her.

She is survived by two children, Kelli Serio (Jerry) of Greenville, MS and Charles Knox (Amanda) of Murfreesboro, TN, as well as two siblings, Mike Harrington of Hiawassee, GA and Tommy Harrington (Tricia) of Greenville, MS; three grandchildren, Shelby Lang (Gage) of Jackson, MS, Alan Burns (Rachel) of Memphis, TN and Owen Knox of Murfreesboro, TN and two great-grandchildren, Brady Burns and Aiden Lang.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.

11/10/2025

Funeral services for Matthew Hollis Strickland, 38, of Nashville, TN and formerly of Greenville, MS will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Matthew Hollis Strickland, born in Greenville, Mississippi, passed away on November 4, 2025, following ongoing medical issues. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and creativity that will continue to inspire all who knew him.

Matt was the beloved life partner of Eric Sisco—the love of his life and his true soulmate. Their bond was one of deep affection, unwavering support, and joyful companionship. He also shared his life with two cherished pets, beautiful Rose and handsome Rusty, who brought him endless joy.

A proud graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Matt was a gifted writer and songwriter. He poured his soul into poetry and music, often using his creative gifts to bring comfort and laughter to those around him.

Matt was a devoted uncle to his nephews Christopher Thomas (Sarahi), Nicholas Flora, and Easton Edwards, and a loving great-uncle to Elijah, Isaiah, Sophia, and Aaliyah Thomas. He was a proud godfather to his beloved goddaughter Aaliyah, whose life he touched deeply. He also cherished his godmother Kim Goodwin Huston (Scott) and godfather Duane Griffin, as well as extended family members Ben Blevins (Laura) and Edward Sisco Sr., who were important figures in his life.

He is survived by his brother-in-law Edward Sisco, Jr. (Becky) and Tyler Edwards (Rachel), with whom he shared many meaningful moments. Matt is also survived by his uncle Ronnie Rogers (Cheryl), Joe Milner (Elle), and his aunts Tracy Hendrix (David), JoAnn Finklea, and Sandra Rushing. He held a deep love for his many cousins, whose lives he touched with his warmth and kindness.

Matt was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Kay Strickland; sister, Brooke Evans; grandfather, James Strickland; and grandmother, Mildred Strickland. Their memories lived on in Matt’s heart and through the stories he lovingly shared.

Matt’s life was filled with laughter, kindness, and courage. He was known for his humor, his radiant smile, and his ability to make others feel seen and loved. He inspired those around him to live boldly and love deeply. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him—in the songs he wrote, the poems he penned, and the love he gave so freely.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nashville Humane Society in Matt’s honor, reflecting his deep love for animals and the joy they brought to his life

11/10/2025

Friends and family welcome visitors for a visitation at 10:00, with a decade of the Rosary at 10:45, and a Memorial Mass at 11:00 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Greenville, MS, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in honor of Willie Tubertini, Jr.

Willie Tubertini, Jr., 100, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Greenville, Mississippi, on November 7, 2025.

Willie was born July 24, 1925, in Shelby, Mississippi, to Willie and Lucy (Landi) Tubertini. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1943, then attended Holmes Junior College (Goodman) and Hinds Junior College (Raymond). Before finishing college, Willie enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on October 21, 1943, in Jackson, Mississippi. By February 1944 he was serving in the Pacific Theater, where he remained until February 1946. A qualified rifle marksman, he saw combat at Peleliu and Okinawa and was wounded in action on September 15, 1944. He later served in the Occupation of China and received the Purple Heart Medal on December 4, 1945. He was honorably discharged at Camp Lejeune on February 15, 1946.

Once he returned home, he then met the love of his life. On August 25, 1951, he married Ina Ruth Stewart, and together they built a life in Greenville. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

For more than 50 years, Willie worked at Baird & Company in Greenville—steady, dependable, and proud of a job done right. Willie was also inducted as a Third Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and was a social member of the Italian Club. When he wasn’t with family, you might find him at the Greenville Municipal Golf Course enjoying a round or two, visiting with friends at the Italian Club, or having a cup of coffee at The Sports Parlor.

Willie is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Ina Stewart Tubertini (1994); his eldest son, Michael William Tubertini (2014); his brothers Jimmy Tubertini and Alex Tubertini; and his sister, Stella Tubertini Fioranelli.

He is survived by his children Billy Tubertini of Greenville, MS; Doug Tubertini and his wife Debbie of Madison, MS; and Annette Tubertini Butler and her husband Martin of Clinton, MS; grandchildren—Karla Tubertini (Stan Gallimore), Meagan Tubertini Wells (Richard), Ashley Tubertini, Bailey Tubertini (Anaston), Landi Butler, Amy Tubertini Davis (Jeffrey), Jared Tubertini, and Emily Grace Tubertini—and six great-grandchildren: Will and Molly Heslep; Mary Michael (Mia) Gallimore; Presley and Emery Davis; and Lorenzo Tubertini.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Greenville, MS).

His ashes will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Honorary pallbearers: Charles Albergast; Gary Fioranelli; George Fioranelli; Wayne Fioranelli; Mark Freeman; Mark Hazard; Terry Melton; Todd Olmi; Elijah Phillips; Bobby Stewart; Jerry Stewart; Harold Donald Jr.; Victor Donald; David Tubertini and Greg Tubertini.

11/07/2025

Carol Ann Brown Anthony peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on November 3, 2025. Born in West Point, Mississippi, on September 21, 1948, she was the beloved daughter of Cathryn Harris Teasley Brown and Sam Jones Brown.

Carol Ann spent her early years in West Point, Greenville, and Vicksburg before her family settled in Glen Allan, Mississippi. She graduated from Glen Allan High School in 1966, where she was a standout student and athlete. During her high school years, she played basketball, led the girls’ drill team as captain her senior year, and earned numerous accolades including Miss Glen Allan High School, Hall of Fame, Beta Club President, Class Officer, and multiple basketball awards.

Following high school, Carol Ann attended Delta State University for her freshman year. On June 4, 1967, she married the love of her life, William Stanley Anthony. She later earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Mississippi State University in 1970.
Carol Ann and Stanley made their home in Greenville, Mississippi, where she was deeply involved in the community. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church, Southern Garden Club, Belhaven Garden Club, and a life member of the Greenville Junior Auxiliary. She generously tutored math to many students and was passionate about tennis—serving as team captain, a certified USTA official, and secretary of the Mississippi Tennis Association for many years.

Known for her warmth and hospitality, Carol Ann was an exceptional cook and a talented artisan in English smocking and French hand sewing. A loyal supporter of Mississippi State athletics, especially baseball, she proudly attended games and the College World Series. In a special tribute to the 2021 championship team, she embroidered individual baseballs for each player.

After retirement, Carol Ann and Stanley moved to Madison, Mississippi, to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She remained active in First Baptist Church of Madison and continued to build cherished friendships through tennis, playing on two teams at the time of her passing. Her love for entertaining shone through in her annual Colonial Williamsburg-style Christmas celebrations, complete with a grand Christmas tree. She had a special way of bringing every Christmas to life with beautiful decor, carefully adorned tables, and exquisite home cooking. She visited Williamsburg every year for the past 55 years and enjoyed traveling to Europe and Australia.

Carol Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Sam (1988) and Cathryn Brown (2023), and her brother George Milton Brown (2012). She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Stanley; her children: William Stanley Anthony, Jr. (Kristin) of Huntsville, AL, and their children Morgan and Brandon; Steven Scott Anthony (Ashley) of Brandon, MS, and their children Sam and Paxton; and Dr. Amy Cathryn Spinks (Randy) of St. Francisville, LA, and their children Andrew, Haden, Joseph, Caroline, and Caleb.

Carol Ann will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Madison, MS (2100 Main Street).

Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 p.m., with interment at Parkway Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Ridgeland (1161 Highland Colony Parkway).

Honorarium: In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Leland Mississippi Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 67, Leland, MS 38756 in support of the Military Wall of Honor

Pallbearers: Brandon Anthony, Roger Anthony, Buddy Brown, Jeffrey Clark, Donnie Dickerson, Sam Newsom, Andrew Spinks, and Randy Spinks.

11/06/2025

Jimmie Claud O’Brian, 84, of Greenville, Mississippi, met his heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. We are comforted by the knowledge that he was met by his loving wife, parents, sisters, and close friends. We can only imagine the reunion they are having!

Born June 6, 1941, in Leflore County (Bo**er Den community), Mississippi, to Jimmy and Mary Lee O’Brian. Jimmie was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and retired from Unisys and Sears, and worked as an independent IT contractor. He was also honorably discharged from the United States Army National Guard.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy O’Brian; his mother, Mary Lee O’Brian White; his sisters: Francis O’Brian, Doris O’Brian Owens, and Sue O’Brian Davis; and his loving wife of thirty-three years, Sandra Lee O’Brian.

Jimmie is survived by his children: his daughters Bethany O’Brian Greco and Farra O’Brian Criswell (Neal), and his son Jimmy O’Brian, Jr (Kristen); and his stepchildren, Phillip Karr (Beth), Brenda Karr, and Karen Karr Clossman. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Robbie, Ben, Tanner and Blair Greco, Gabe and Nathan Criswell, Addie (fiancé Riley Keesey) and Neely O’Brian, Jamie Karr Grieshaber (Stephen), Jimmy Karr (Alycia), Jeana Karr Lott (Brandon), Logan Aultman, Peyton Clossman (Natalia), Adam Clossman and a host of great grandchildren, nieces and nephews who were more like siblings, and friends.

The family will receive friends at Boone Funeral Home in Greenville, Saturday, November 8, 2025, at noon, with the service to follow, celebrating Jimmie’s life at 1:00 P.M.

Jimmie’s quick wit, ability to spin a yarn, work ethic, care for others (especially family), generosity, and reliability will be deeply missed by all who remember him.

11/03/2025

Graveside services for Jerry G. Hogue, 73, of Vicksburg and formerly of Greenville, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Lakeview Gardens. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. He passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.

Mr. Hogue was born on November 24, 1951, in Greenville, MS, to R. L. and Dorothy Gentry Hogue. He received most of his education in Greenville before joining the U.S. Army, where he finished his education. While in the Army, he served as a Military Policeman during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, he returned to Greenville, where he worked most of his life as an industrial mechanic.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, loved motorcycles, and most of all, he loved traveling with his family and son.

He is survived by his son, Lee (Lacie) Hogue of Vicksburg; sister, Jeanne H. Jones of Leland; two brothers, Mike and Raymond Hogue, both of Pontotoc, MS; and two grandchildren, Ryder and Harper Hogue.

11/03/2025

Funeral services for Santo Julius Borganelli, 98, of Greenville, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Greenville Cemetery. He passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Asbury Hospice in Hattiesburg, MS.

Mr. Borganelli was born in Shaw, MS, where he graduated from high school. He finished his education at the University of Mississippi. He met Imogene Johnson in Shaw, and they married in 1953. They eventually made their home in Greenville, where he owned and operated Astro Oil Company. He was also an entrepreneur in other businesses. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Siboney during World War II. Mr. Borganelli was a communicant of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

He is survived by five children: Mark (Wanda) Borganelli, Greg (Suzanne) Borganelli, Sanci (Tom) Ledwidge, Bart Borganelli, and Neal Borganelli; two sisters, Shirley Wuestenhoefer and Gloria Driza; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

11/03/2025

Funeral services for Dale Terry, 61, of Hollandale, MS, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Linn Baptist Church Cemetery in Linn, MS. He passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home with family after a short illness.

Dale was born September 30th,1964, to Billy and Paulette Terry, in Indianola, MS. He was a superintendent/pipe fitter all his life and loved doing it. He loved Gardening.

He devoted his life to his family and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Terry, Sr., his father-in-law, Grant Watkins, two brothers, Dwayne and William Terry, and one nephew, Anthony Terry-Barnhill.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Terry of Hollandale, MS; mother, Paulette Terry of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Billy Terry of Hollandale, MS, sister, Mary (Joey) Wright of Ceder Bluff, MS; four children, Jeremy (Brittany) Terry of Lake Charles, LA, Kenneth (Ed Leedy) Terry of Colorado Springs, CO, Steven (Kellie) Terry of Lake Charles, LA, and Breanna (Jimmy) Orman of Lake Charles, LA; 10 grandchildren, Logan and Sophia, Jon Tyler, Wyatt, Paxton, and Blakeley, and Anna Rose, Abby-Lynn, Wessyn, and Holtyn, along with a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Mark Justice, Jack Sedberry, Levi Leviness, Jack Cook, Charlie Phillips, and Freddy Johnson.

10/30/2025

Funeral services for Frances Lou Mullen, 84, of Brandon, MS, and formerly of Greenville, MS, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home in Greenville. There will be a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time. She passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Frances will be buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens next to her parents and her sister, Bessie Ford.

She was born in Shelby, MS, on March 20, 1941, to Joshua and Nora Edna Mullen. She dedicated her life to taking care of family members and was a devoted church member for 60 years at Grace Methodist Church in Greenville. Throughout her career, she was employed by American General Insurance, Brent Marine, and by Port City Trucking, where she made lifelong friends with Brian Oakes and Ginger Agostinelli.

Special thanks to all the people at Highland Home and to Hospice for the loving care she received during her bout of dementia.

She is preceded in death by both her parents, her brother Austin Mullen, her sister Bessie Mullen Ford, and husband Henry Marshall Ford; her sister Essie Mullen Wilbur; her sister Nora Mullen Powell; her sister Ethel Ray Mullen Douglas; and her daughter-in-law Jeanne C**n Ford.

She is survived by her immediate family of nephews, Kerry Ford and his wife Gloria of Brandon, MS, Terry Ford of Baton Rouge, LA, and Jerry Ford of Grenada, MS. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her wonderful friend, partner in crime, and roommate, Martha Hanson.

The service will be officiated by her great-nephew, Gordon Marshall Ford.

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