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08/11/2025

Funeral services for Cristina Maria Koehn will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Leland Mennonite Church. There will be a visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Leland Mennonite Church. Burial will be in the Leland Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Cristina Maria (Giesbrecht) Koehn was born July 24, 1952, in Mexico. She became the daughter of Ben and Pauline Giesbrecht when she was two years old, while they were spending time in Mexico as missionaries. She passed away on the 9th of August, 2025, in Greenville, MS, reaching the age of seventy-three years.

Her first 13 years were spent in Mexico. She loved her Mexican heritage and culture and embraced it fully for the rest of her life. She came to the United States with her family and spent a brief time in Cimarron, KS, before moving to Leland, MS. She resided here for the remainder of her life.

At eighteen years of age, she was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite by Min. Verle Johnson. She remained faithful to these vows until the end. On September 22, 1974, she was joined in marriage to Loren Koehn, her father Ben officiating. They were married for 50 years. Two children were born to them, Kendall and Charlotte.

We, as her family, have precious memories of our wife, mother, and grandmother. She never met a stranger, and she would talk to anybody any time, without any judgment or making any difference of their status in life. She had a heart of gold, and we remember her taking in the stranger and the underdog. Her love language was not words, but actions.

Tina was an uncomplicated person and lived a simple, carefree life. She never bothered about financial matters or schedules, because she knew that Loren would take care of the details. She enjoyed cooking, but seldom used a recipe, and if she wanted to start cinnamon rolls at nine o'clock in the evening, she just went ahead. Her grandchildren were a big part of her life, and she would drop anything to babysit them. Her grandchildren loved her and called her Nina, and soon we all knew her as Nina.

In the last five years of her life, the onset of dementia brought many challenges. However, it brought us together as a family in a way that is very precious. We are thankful that the Lord delivered her from her sickness, and now she is sweetly resting in mind, body, and soul.

Those who will never forget her are her loving husband, Loren, her two children, Kendall, and wife Julie, Charlotte, and husband, Micah Nightingale, four grandchildren, Grady, Trevor, Adam, and Jaira, all of Leland, MS, her mother, Pauline Giesbrecht, one sister, Anita Koehn, of Brooksville, MS, mother-in-law, Lois Koehn, one brother in law, Calvin, and wife Shirley, and two sisters-in-law, Trudy Giesbrecht, of Leland, MS and Janette Swarey, and husband Dave, of Mifflinburg, PA.

Preceding her in death were her father, Ben, and one brother, Gary, and an infant sister, Marla Jean.

08/11/2025

Funeral Services for Ira Kemp Hairston, Sr., 79, of Hollandale, Mississippi, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Hollandale Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time. He passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Burial will be at Hollandale Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Leland, MS.

He was born on May 31, 1946, in Indianola, Mississippi, to William Dow Hairston, Sr., and Annie Rachel Miller Hairston. He graduated from Hollandale High School and Delta State University, where he received a degree in accounting. He was a practicing Certified Public Accountant up until the time of his death. He also proudly served in the United States Army Reserve following his graduation from Delta State University.

He was a member of the Hollandale Methodist Church, where he served as Treasurer until the time of his death, the Hollandale Lions Club, and the Deer Creek Booster Club. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman, being a long-time member of Buck Creek Hunting Club, serving as secretary-treasurer for many years. There was nothing he loved more than sitting in the woods with one of his grandsons by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Mabel Ruth Cole, Francis Marie (Gene) Guyton, William Dow (Marlene) Hairston, Jr., Bobby Edward (Thelma) Hairston, and Wayne Allen Hairston.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Allene Burnett Hairston, two children: Ira Kemp (Ellyn) Hairston Jr of Vidalia, Louisiana, and Mary Bryan Hairston of Hollandale, two grandchildren, Fred Dow and Jacob Thomas Hairston. He is also survived by one sister, Mary Ann Cooper of Ackerman, Mississippi, and brothers-in-law Thomas C. Burnett and Robert W. Burnett of Hollandale.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bill Hairston, Hayes Miller, Wayne Powers, Dwayne Powers, Felix Sadler, Josh Sadler, Terry Steed, and Buck Furr.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Hollandale Methodist Church, PO Box 381, Hollandale, Mississippi, 38748, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

08/08/2025

Marian Sykes Alexander of Greenville, Mississippi passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025 at the age of 87. Born Marian Gordon Sykes on August 13, 1937 to Frances Gordon Shelton and Conwell Shoup Sykes at King’s Daughters Hospital in Greenville, Marian lived in Clarksdale until her family moved to Greenville in 1946. She attended Greenville Public Schools where she was the editor of the school newspaper, the Pica, during her junior and senior years. This was also where she met her husband, Robert Heard Alexander, Sr. (Bobby), when they were in fourth grade. Marian and Bobby wed on December 27, 1959 and enjoyed 43 wonderful years together before he passed away in 2003.

Marian attended Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, Virginia for two years before transferring to the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity and graduated with a B.A. in English.

Marian continued her education at Delta State University from 1971 to 1974, where she earned her Master of Library Science degree and her teaching license. She then worked at Washington School for nine years, where she established the school’s first elementary library.

Several years later, while working as a paralegal at a Greenville law firm, Marian decided to add yet another accomplishment to her list, graduating summa cm laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1988 at age 50. At Ole Miss, she was a member of the William C. Keady American Inn of Court and Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity.

Upon graduating, she practiced law as a partner at Lake Tindall, LLP for eighteen years, retiring in 2006. During her tenure as an attorney, she wrote a monthly column on estate planning for Life in the Delta magazine, was a member of the Washington County and Mississippi Bar Associations, and was invited to become a member of the Mississippi Bar Foundation and the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation.

During her many years living in Greenville, Marian was a member of Junior Auxiliary, Greenville Garden Club, and Rotary Club. She was also a board member of the Bologna Performing Arts Center and the Mississippi chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. One of her proudest achievements was serving as the president of the Greenville Garden Club for two years, during which time she was instrumental in preparing the club’s transfer of an environmental easement to establish the Cypress Preserve Trust.

Marian was a devoted member of St. James Episcopal Church, serving as a lay eucharistic minister, publicity chairman for the annual Harvest Bazaar committee, and serving two terms on the Vestry.

In 2014, Marian moved from Greenville to Charlottesville, Virginia, to be close to her sister and brother-in-law, Lanier and Eugene Bogen. In her Glenmore community, she wrote numerous articles for the monthly Glenmore Life publication, served two terms as president of the Glenmore Woman’s Club, and continued her love for learning by taking classes on Shakespeare and attending numerous lectures. During her five years in Virginia, she captivated her new friends with her beauty, charm, and s***k, modeling in fashion shows, riding around in her convertible, and entertaining her lady friends, most notably with her annual Valentine’s chocolate and champagne parties.

Marian returned to Mississippi in 2019, moving to St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, where she wrote articles for the monthly newsletter.

One of Marian’s greatest joys in life was writing. In addition to her aforementioned publications, she also authored articles in The Delta Magazine and AAA Southern Traveler. Most notably, though, she enjoyed researching and writing descriptions of the Delta wildflowers Bobby captured in his beautiful close-up photography.

Marian found much delight in exploring the world around her with her family and friends. She attended the inauguration of William Jefferson Clinton in 1993 and kept extensive memoirs of this event and all her travels. In her later years, she particularly enjoyed taking her grandchildren on trips and sharing her joy with them.

Marian is predeceased by her parents, husband, brothers-in-law George Edward Alexander, Jr., and Kenneth Conwill Alexander, and sisters-in-law Virginia Ford Alexander and Fay Prince Alexander. She is survived by her two children, Robert Heard Alexander, Jr. and wife Michelle of Oxford, and Frances Lanier Sykes Alexander Quantz and husband Newton of Atlanta; four grandchildren, Claire Sykes Alexander Fowler (Andrew), Millie Rives Alexander Eaves (Christian), Newton Gaston Quantz IV, and Shelton Sykes Quantz; her sister Lanier Sykes Bogen; her brother-in-law Eugene Michael Bogen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Greenville on Saturday, August 16, with visitation at 10:00 and the service at 11:00, followed by burial. Marian will be buried in Greenville Cemetery alongside her husband, Bobby. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. James Episcopal Church (1026 South Washington Ave., Greenville, MS 38701) or to Breakthrough T1D [FKA Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation] (breakthrought1d.org/ways-to-give or PO Box 5021, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5021).

08/03/2025

Graveside services for Phillip Wayne Kerr, 81, of Greenville, Mississippi will be held on Tuesday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m. at Greenfield Cemetery in Glen Allan, Mississippi. He passed on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Delta Health System in Greenville, Mississippi. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.

Phillip Wayne Kerr, further known as Wayne, was born to William Vernon Kerr and Edna Glenna Kerr in McCool, Mississippi on September 2, 1943. Phillip Wayne Kerr was born one of three children. He is survived by his two sisters Patricia Mayfeild and Judy Cooper. Wayne Kerr is survived by his two Children: Phillip Wayne Kerr II (Cheryl) of Greenville, Mississippi and Cheryl McBride(Tom) of Lebanon, Missouri, His three grandchildren: Katie Russell(Tyler), Haley Wasmer(Tyler), and Avery Kerr, and five great-grandchildren.

Wayne lived in Greenville and worked as a truck driver for over 50 years. He loved the trucker life and worked until his death. When he wasn’t on the road, Wayne lived and breathed the culture of the Delta. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved spending his days talking and spending time with his family and friends.

The surviving family of Wayne would like to thank all the thoughts, prayers, and support of those around. He is eternally loved and will be missed forever.

07/24/2025

Funeral Mass for Dade Louis Moore, 80, of Hahira, GA, and formerly of Greenville, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. He passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, in Georgia. Burial will be in the County Line Cemetery.

Born on May 21, 1945, in Greenville, Mississippi, Dade lived a full and meaningful life devoted to faith, family, and community.

A graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Greenville in 1963, Dade was a proud three-year letterman and lifelong sports enthusiast. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, where his values of service, kindness, and dedication were deeply rooted.

He married the love of his life, Mary Catherine Moore, and together they celebrated 61 years of marriage, creating a strong foundation for the family they cherished. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Frances Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine Moore; his sisters, Shirley Rowe of Hamilton, MT, and Marriah Fowler of England, AR; his children, Kelley Moore Heigle (Todd) of Fitler, MS, Dade Louis Moore (Laura) of Cleveland, TX, and Sheri Moore Anders (Ashley) of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren, Jennifer Heigle Johnson (Michael) of Louise, MS, Elizabeth Heigle Kent (Jeremy) of Brandon, MS, Lauren Heigle Fillmore (Chad) of Fort Worth, TX, Dade Patrick Moore of Cleveland, TX, Mary Alex Anders of Woodstock, GA, and Cade and Camden Anders of Valdosta, GA; and his great-grandchild, Michael Todd Johnson.

A skilled businessman, Dade owned and operated Moore Sheet Metal for many years. Outside of work, he was a devoted coach to his children and later to his grandchildren, investing countless hours in softball and youth sports programs. His influence extended beyond his own family—he inspired many young athletes, some of whom went on to play collegiate sports and coach future generations.

In retirement, Dade and Mary Catherine moved to South Georgia, where he worked for nine years at Facilko in Tifton, GA. No matter where he lived, Dade could be found on the sidelines supporting his grandchildren. Whether it was football, basketball, track, swimming, or softball—he was their biggest fan, cheering them on with pride and unwavering love.

Dade will be remembered for his vibrant personality, warm heart, fierce loyalty, and the enduring legacy he leaves behind in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. He made a difference in every life he touched and will be dearly missed.

Pallbearers will be Doug Jarnagin, William Upchurch, Matt Plant, Cade Anders, Dade Patrick Moore, Michael Casavechia, and Jim Sneiderman.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dade’s memory to a youth sports organization, a local athletic program of your choice, or Pancreatic Cancer Research.

07/21/2025

A celebration of life service for Michael Terrell "Terry" Shive will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. He passed away peacefully in his home on July 18, surrounded by a room full of friends and family. He was ten days shy of his 70th birthday.

Terry was born on July 28, 1955, in Lambert, MS, to Helen and William "Billy" Shive. He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1973, later earning a business degree from Delta State University.

Throughout his life, Terry was, first and foremost, a provider for his family. He held many careers-starting with factory work in his late teens and early twenties, then moving into various positions in the casino industry. In 2003, he found his true calling when a friend helped him land a job at Vector Mosquito Control as an airplane mechanic. He quickly gained the friendship and respect of his workmates and formed bonds with these men that he would cherish forever. Terry took great pride in the work they did, especially in transforming old passenger planes into state-of-the-art mosquito spray rigs. He traveled across the country with Vector, playing a vital role in mosquito control, particularly after hurricanes.

Terry was an avid reader and history buff. He loved searching for fossils and antiques, proudly displaying the many treasures he discovered. His man cave was filled with everything from megalodon teeth and Civil War cannonballs to old bottles and coins.

In December 2013, what started as a persistent cold turned into Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Terry was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he spent the next five months. Of the 22 patients admitted with the same condition, only two survived. His friends and family considered him a walking miracle and were deeply grateful for the extra eleven and a half years that they were blessed to share with him.

Terry and Connie were married in 2006. Theirs was a special love that never dimmed. They were like two teenagers in love, and their friends and family often joked that they couldn't be seated more than a few feet apart-always holding hands or sneaking an affectionate caress.

Terry is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate, Connie, and six sons: Ronnie Shive (Leslie), Lorne Shive (Emily), Wes Shive (Stephanie), Les Shive (Stefni), Randy Box, and Josh Box (Stacey), 18 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Terry's life was a testament to quiet strength, enduring love, and unwavering patience-а reminder to us all to slow down, hold close to the ones we love, and treasure each day we are given.

07/17/2025

Helen E. Misner, age 89 of Greenville, Mississippi, passed away on July 16, 2025, the spouse of Marion T. Misner, deceased. She was born on August 1, 1935, in Ruleville, Mississippi.

She had a degree in dental assisting and worked in Anchorage, Alaska. She enjoyed writing poems, working in her church, and traveling with her husband, who served in the Air Force.

Survivors include her children, Thomas Misner of Greenville, Mississippi, and Connie Foster of Bulverde, Texas. Her grandchildren include Brittany Shields, Cameron Misner, Eric Foster, and Brandon Foster. Her great-grandchildren include Sydney Shields, Grayson Misner, Addyson Misner, Kaylee Foster, Kenzie Foster, Mathis Foster, and Gentry Foster.

Helen will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Mississippi VA Memorial Cemetery in Kilmichael, Mississippi.

07/15/2025

Services for Frank Bennett Powers will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, July 17 at 10am. Visitation will be at 9am in the church Parlor. Frank will be buried in Glenwild Cemetery in Utica, MS at 2pm. He died on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Frank was born November 2, 1940, in Utica, MS, to Bernard and Marie Vaughan Powers. He grew up in Utica, where he enjoyed small town life, making many lifelong friendships.

Frank graduated from Hinds Junior College and then received a business degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.

His early jobs were as an insurance adjuster, first in Chicago, then moving to Atlanta. The “big city” did not appeal to this small town boy so he moved back to Mississippi, first to Greenwood, then to Greenville.

After moving to the Delta, Frank sold accounting machines for Burroughs, Inc, managed Burdine and Ross Concrete Products, then began a job he truly loved, selling and installing school computer systems.

In March, 1970, Frank married Trude Chamberlain and they had 3 daughters, Lissa, Kate and Leigh.

Frank and Trude were longtime members of the First Presbyterian Church, where Frank served as a deacon, elder and adult Sunday school teacher. Some of his favorite memories were of taking church youth to Montreat in the summer. Frank also led an early morning men’s Bible class. He looked forward to the research required for this class and he loved the camaraderie shared by these men.

When it became difficult for Frank to walk, his favorite times were sitting on the porch, watching the birds, squirrels and dogs.

Frank was predeceased by his younger sister, Lynn, and is survived by his wife, Trude Chamberlain Powers of Greenville, daughters Melissa Wilkerson of Greenville, Dr. Katherine Vaughan Powers and Leigh Chamberlain Powers of Memphis, grandchildren Jacob Ryan Wilkerson of Round Rock, Texas, and Sara-Lamar Wilkerson of Memphis.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Friends of Music, First Presbyterian Church, 1 John Calvin Circle, Greenville, MS, 38701 or Utica Christian Church, 316 E. Main St., Utica, MS, 39175.

07/11/2025

Memorial services for George Morgan will be at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be a visitation from 4:00 p.m. until service time at the Funeral Home.

George was born on July 1, 1958, in Eudora, AR, the son of Leroy and Noni Beasley.

He was employed at Pafford Ambulance Service for a number of years. George went back to school and received his master’s in nursing, then moved on to being employed by King Daughters Hospital, where he ran the Emergency Room as director for many years. Later, Diann and George opened Morgan Family Clinic where they treated many patients throughout the years. He later retired to enjoy life with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Diann Morgan, and his son, John Morgan.

George is survived by his son, Tyler (Michaela) Morgan of Greenville, and daughter, Holli Morgan.

07/09/2025

Funeral Mass for Thomas Albert Butler, 88, of Leland will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. He died at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Burial will be in the Greenville Cemetery.

He was born on February 16, 1937, in Wiggins, MS to Mr. and Mrs. Irby Larue Butler. He was a 1956 graduate of Wiggins Consolidated High School. He graduated college from The University of Mississippi in 1963.

Thomas Albert Butler married Viola Ann Fratesi on January 30, 1965, in Leland, MS. He was in the swimming pool and construction business and built pools in the Mississippi Delta and in surrounding states. Thomas was a hard working and very adventurous man. His hobbies were working and flying in the many airplanes he owned.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irby Larue Butler; two brothers, George Butler and Shirley Maurice Butler.

He is survived by his wife, Viola Ann Fratesi Butler; two sons, Thomas and Sammy Butler; a daughter, Sherry Butler Blake; a sister, Betty Butler Hunt; seven grandchildren, Ann Marie Blake Fox, Kelly Katherine Blake, Hayden Nicole Butler, John Thomas Butler, Adelynn Grace Butler, Ava Amelia Butler, and Anderson Samuel Butler; and five great-grandchildren, Abigail Katherine Fox, Taylor Marie Blake, Matthew Wesson Blake, Luke Owen Blake, and Avery Nicole Blake.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

07/08/2025

Cameron Anthony Lee passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Mooreville, while visiting with family for the holiday. He was 57 years old. Cameron was born in Leland on January 8, 1968 to Phillip and Sandra Lee. After his high school graduation, he attended technical school where he obtained training in HVAC. He would eventually open his own business, Lee Refrigeration. Cameron was a true outdoorsman who found peace and satisfaction enjoying the call of nature. He loved duck hunting, fishing, and canoeing. However his greatest joy came from spending time with his family and his black Lab, Sarah, his longtime faithful companion.

Cameron leaves behind three daughters, Cayla and Callie Lee, both of Tupelo and Jessica Littlejohn of Greenville, Texas; three grandsons, Travis Fritz and Carter and Camden Littlejohn; a brother, Michael Lee of Griffin, Georgia; along with a host of friends and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Sandra; and his grandparents, Richard and Lurline Lee.

The family will celebrate Cameron’s memory with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Boone Funeral Home in Leland with friends and family sharing their fondest memories and favorite stories. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time.

07/03/2025

Graveside services for Marjorie Atchison Felts, 103, of Hollandale will be at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Hollandale City Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Belzoni, MS. She died peacefully at her home in Hollandale on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Marjorie was born on June 24, 1922, in Chilton County, Alabama, to her parents, Albert Sidney Atchison and Nolia Alma Bates Atchison.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Winford Felts, daughter, Priscilla F. Greer, and granddaughter, Vanessa G. Davis.

She is survived by her son, Terrell (Cynthia) Felts of Orange Beach, AL; son-in-law, Leon "Bert" Greer of Hollandale, MS; granddaughter, Valarie (Mike) Rightmer of Live Oak, TX, grandsons, Nathan (Meagan) Felts, Brody (Vanessa) Felts both of Foley, AL and Jacob Felts of Selma, AL; great-grandchildren, Paige Davis of Birmingham, AL, Logan Davis of Ft. Hood, TX, Annabelle Lassiter, Mikalynn Felts, and Jasper Felts all of Foley, AL.

A faithful and devoted witness, Marjorie dedicated her life to Jehovah and symbolized her dedication by water baptism on March 29, 1959. Her heart was always in the ministry, actively helping others learn about her loving heavenly father and his promised Kingdom on earth up until her death.

She made her home in Selma, Alabama, before moving to live near her family in Mississippi. Known affectionately as "Grandmargie" by her grandchildren, she was also known for many years as "the Avon lady". She will be remembered mostly for her outgoing personality, sense of humor, spiritual wisdom, generous hospitality, and her famous chicken-n-dumplings.

The family would like to express gratitude and thankfulness for the many acts of kindness, thoughts, and prayers to all our friends. Including the wonderful staff at Delta Health System Hospice Care for their professional care and assistance. And a very special thanks to Diane Rexrode and Rose Marie Pate for their selfless care and love during her final years.

The family asks in lieu of flowers to make donations to Jehovah's Witnesses at donate.jw.org

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