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05/06/2025

Linda Hall Branton passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was 77 years old.

Born in Petal, Mississippi, on August 28, 1947, to Dr. JT and Madge Hall, Linda moved to Leland shortly thereafter, where she began her education before later attending Greenville High School and then MSCW in Columbus, MS.

A lifelong Mississippian, Linda was an active and beloved member of the Greenville community. She was a member of Junior Auxiliary and was proprietor of several of the Delta’s favorite gift shops, including LeFrog and Olde River Gift and Gourmet Shop. Linda found great joy in gardening and cooking, often using treasured recipes passed down from her mother, Madge. She also enjoyed dancing to oldies music, vacationing at the beach, and caring for her beloved dogs. The Holidays were her favorite time. She loved having a full house surrounded by family and friends that she held so close to her heart. Her warmth, creativity, and generous spirit touched all who knew her.

Linda is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Nolan West Branton of Greenville, MS. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and nothing brought her more joy than time spent with her family including five children: James Shelby Edwards III (Elizabeth Paterson "Beth"), Alice Bell Baker, James Hall Edwards (Elizabeth Ferretti "Liz"), Nolan West Branton, Jr. (Blake Scarbrough), and Virginia “GeGe” Branton Sinclair (Bryan). She also leaves behind ten cherished grandchildren: Shelby, Mary McLean, and Emery Edwards; Maloy, Mary Myers, and Chapel Baker; Ava Jayne Sinclair; Powell and James Edwards; and Watson McMillan.

The family would like to acknowledge Linda’s devoted caregiver, Valerie Hall, who brought great joy, comfort, and deep friendship to Linda’s life over the past two years.

A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church in Leland, MS, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. A graveside burial will follow at Greenville Cemetery. Boone Funeral Home, Inc., is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Linda’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).

05/05/2025

Memorial services for Jackie Eugene Cook, 60, of Hollandale, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Gracewood Farms, 1131 Hwy 61 South, Hollandale, MS. He passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Delta Health Systems-The Medical Center.

Jackie was born to Jack and Mary Cook on May 7, 1964. He enjoyed working in the fields with his dad and brothers. Jack loved his family, farming, hunting, and fishing. He loved to laugh and always had a smile on his face. He loved his life with Amanda and their families. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Jackie is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Cook; his brothers, Roy and Bobby Cook; two nephews, Roy Cook, Jr., and Tucker Herren in Heaven.

He leaves behind the love of his life, Amanda Hodo-Cook; two children that he loved dearly, David Bryant, Jr. of Macon, MS, and Mandy Garner of Jacksonville, TX; three sisters, Peggy Singletary of Vaiden, MS, Carolyn Cook Nobile of Moorhead, MS, and Debra Parker of Memphis, TN; a brother, Raymond Cook of Moorhead, MS, and a host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

05/01/2025

Funeral services for Jill Pierce Flowers, 79, of Greenville will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. James Episcopal Church. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Greenville Cemetery. She died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.

Jill was born on August 22, 1945, in Indianola, MS, to Luther and Beulah Willis.

She worked at J. Russell Flowers, Inc. for 49 years. After Mr. Flowers died in 2017, she ran the business until selling it in 2021. Jill lived between Greenville, MS, and St. Louis, MO, and loved to travel. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was married to Charles W. Harvey from 1967 until he died in 2004; then she was married to J. Russell Flowers from 2009 until his death in 2017.

She is survived by her half sister, Alice Gwaltney of Houston, TX; a niece, Terry Boyles and husband, Scott of McCarley, MS; and a nephew, Michael Murphy and wife, Tina of Greenville, MS.

04/29/2025

Patricia Gayle Weeks, 66, of Greenville, passed away in her home on Sunday, April 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 27, 1958, in Arcola, MS, and was a lifelong resident of Greenville. She enjoyed her time reading, being with family, cooking, and bonding with her great-grandchildren. She was devoted to God.

She is survived by two children, Bryan Weeks and Kimberly Canady; four grandchildren, Bryan Weeks (Kelsey), Hailey Weeks, Colby Weeks and Abigail Weeks; three great grandchildren, River Weeks, Wrenley Weeks, and Paxton Weeks; sister, Marie Hawkins; two brothers, Herman Lashley and James (Bubba) Lashley and a host of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Mitchell Weeks; her parents, James and Helen Lashley; three sisters, Ann Jones, Sandra Smith, and Barbara Lashley; and a son-in-law, James Canady.

The family would like to thank Heart of Hospice for making her as comfortable as possible during her transition.

04/29/2025

Memorial services for David Lynn Hendrix, 68, of Rolling Fork, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Delta City Baptist Church in Delta City, MS. There will be a visitation from 1:30 p.m. until service time. David passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

David was born in Tennessee on May 28, 1956, to Kenneth Karl Hendrix and Peggy Newsom Hendrix. When he and his brother, Kenny, were young, their father passed away. Soon after his father passed away, their mother and they moved to the Rolling Fork area. Their mother met and married Tom Gore, who they were so fortunate to have in their lives, and raised them as his own. David graduated from Sharkey Issaquena Academy and then went to Mississippi Delta Community College, where he received an associate's degree.

For over 5 years, David was the Electoral Commissioner for Issaquena County District 5. He was also a farmer in the Grace Community for most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his biological father, Kenneth Karl Hendrix, and the father who raised him, Tom Gore, and his mother, Peggy Gore.

He is survived by a brother, Kenneth K. Hendrix, Jr., and wife, Susan; sisters, Melissa Koenig and husband, Ken, Becky Frye, and Joyce Guy; and two sons, David Hendrix and Tyler Thomas Hendrix.

04/18/2025

Mary Elizabeth Kent Cooper, 88, of Glen Allan, MS, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025. A private burial will be held with close family in attendance, and a celebration of life memorial service will be announced at a later date. Mary Elizabeth was born to Leroy and Katie Chaney Kent in Hollandale, MS, on November 30th, 1936. She married Walter H. Cooper on August 12th, 1954.

Mary Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Katie Kent; husband, Walter (Okey) Cooper; daughter, Kaye C. Kiker; grandson, Dusty Cooper; sisters, Sarah Lee Cooper, Betty White, Lillian Vineyard, and Annie Tharp. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Mary Ann Cooper; grandson, Jay (Dawn) Kiker; beloved great-granddaughters, Holley Beth and Ansley Kiker; and sisters, Katie Lou Evers (Charles) and Jean Bland.

Mary Elizabeth wore many hats as a homemaker and business owner. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, sister-in-law, and friend. She will be remembered for her spunky personality, with a hug always ready to give. She had an unwavering love for family and friends that will be missed.

Special thanks to her niece, LaTisha (Tisha) Kent, her advocate and caretaker.

The family thanks all for the sincere prayers during this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

04/17/2025

Funeral services for William Henry Baugh, 82, of Hollandale will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home in Leland. There will be a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time. He lost his battle to cancer on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at home, surrounded by family. Burial will be in the Hollandale City Cemetery.

He was born January 20, 1943, in Hollandale to Jim and Lizzie Mae Baugh. He attended Hollandale School and was a lifelong resident of the Hollandale area. He worked for Rose Oil, Dixie Gas, Jimmy Sanders & Seed, Farm Fresh Catfish, and was the owner-operator of W&F Trucking.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Mitchell Baugh and Roger Baugh; sister-in-law, Rhonda Baugh; niece, Tanya McBride; nephew, Robert Baugh; and his grandparents.

He is survived by his wife, Frances R. Baugh; four daughters, Vickie Myers (Tim), Stephanie Werne, Cindy Johnson (Paul), and Melissa Thedford; three sons, Billy Baugh (Cindy), Jamie Baugh, and Wayne Carroll; two sisters, Marie Clark (Gary) and Donna Baugh; three brothers, Irvin Baugh (Marie), Jackie Baugh (Judy), and Danny Baugh (Mattie); sister-in-law, Diane Baugh; and 15 grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Garrett Baugh, Will Ratliff, Tom Baugh, Russ Baugh, Jamie Russell, and Roger Russell. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Holland, Mickey Jones, and Barry Fontenot.

04/17/2025

Funeral Mass for Georgette Helen Moses Petro will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in Leland. There will be a visitation from 9:30 until service time. Burial will be in Leland-Stoneville Cemetery.

Georgette Helen Moses Petro born May 6th, 1928, passed away Wednesday April 16th, 2025, at the age of 96, in her home in Leland, MS. Georgette was born and raised in Vicksburg, MS. She married Emile Anthony Petro Sr. on February 12th, 1950, and moved to Leland, MS to raise her family. Georgette was a loving and cherished mother, grandmother, and friend. Georgette was known by many over the years and loved by all. Her house was "Grand Central Station" of Leland, and her kitchen was home to everyone. The stories and memories at 517 E Third St are a legacy that will live in the hearts of so many that she loved.

Georgette worked for 38 years as a secretary at the Delta Branch Experiment Station. She was dedicated to her job and coworkers, but never let that come before her pride and joy, which was her family. A doting mom until her last breath, she would say her four children were her greatest accomplishments in life. She continued that love by pouring it into her three grandchildren every chance she had. Late nights playing rook, ice cream sundaes at 2 am, laughing until tears, all created a "secret" Mamaw’s house fun that left an indelible mark in their lives that will bring smiles far beyond today's tears.

Her love was felt by everyone. It was in her home the moment you walked through the door. It was cooked in the food she served to everyone that sat in her kitchen. It was the absolute best thing about her, and all will miss her on this side of Heaven. She is rejoicing today with the ones that loved her along the way that now call Heaven home, especially her husband Emile and beloved son, Michel John Petro. She had a special love for her caretaker and friend Jessie Robinson, who was with her for her last 9 years on this earth.

Georgette is survived by her children Emile Anthony Petro Jr. and his wife Angie, Suzanne Petro Cummins and her husband Teddy, and Muriel Petro Greer and her husband Louis. She was the loving grandmother to Emile Anthony (“Trey”) Petro III and his wife Leslie, John Tyson Greer and his wife Jan, and Leslie Renee Sanders and her husband Corey. She adored her six great-grandchildren: Austin, Jack, Crosby, Helen, John, and Moses.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. James Catholic Church of Leland, 312 E Third Street, Leland, MS 38756, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/give.

04/15/2025

Funeral services for Jimmy Dale Sellars, Jr., 63, of Greenville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time. He passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Delta Health-The Medical Center. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Jimmy Dale was loved by so many. He was a lifelong resident of Greenville and was well known in his hometown. He and his wife Pam have been married for 46 wonderful years. He loved her dearly. They had 4 sons, 1 daughter, a very special grandson, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that all looked up to him. He taught his boys the ropes on how to be a man and made them all tough as nails.

He enjoyed fishing and racing with his boys. He told the best stories, and it was never a dull moment with him. He always kept everyone around him laughing, and his family just enjoyed spending time with him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Dale Sellars, Sr., and Martha Fullwood Sellars.

He is survived by his wife, Pam G. Sellars; sons, Christopher (Daphne) Sellars, Parker (Heather) Sellars, Jimmy Dale (Stacy) Sellars III, and Mickey (Harli) Sellars; daughter, Crystal (James) Parker; brother, Scott Sellars; sister, Regina Hoover; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

04/11/2025

Memorial services for Vanessa Greer Davis age 48, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. She passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at Delta Health-The Medical Center surrounded by her loving family

Vanessa was a devoted nurse whose life was defined by her compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication to caring for others. Whether comforting a patient or supporting a loved one, she gave her heart freely and fully.

She was also deeply adventurous and had a profound love for the outdoors. Whether hiking through the woods, spending time with animals, or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of nature, Vanessa felt most at peace when she was outside. Her special bond with animals, especially horses, reflected her gentle soul and deep empathy for all living things.

Despite the challenges of recent years, Vanessa faced her illness with resilience and grace, surrounded by the care and love of her devoted family.

She is survived by her two children, Julianna Paige Davis of Birmingham, Al. age 23 and Charles Logan Davis, age 22, who is in the Army and stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas, her father, Bert Greer of Hollandale her sister, Valarie Righmer of San Antonio, Texas, her grandmother Marjorie Felts and Aunt Dee Jones and Aunt Jo McCorkle as well as a large extended family who will carry her spirit forward.

She is preceded in death by her mother Priscilla F. Greer, Grandparents Juanita & Leon Greer and Winford Felts.

Her memory will live on in the laughter, love, and lives of all who knew her.

Vanessa will be remembered not only for her strength and brave personality but also for her adventurous spirit and the joy she found in the natural world.

04/11/2025

Graveside services for Howard Paul “Buster” Lewis, 74, of Greenville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Greenville Cemetery. There will be a reception after the service at the family home.

He was born on September 7, 1950, in Clarksdale, MS. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 10, 2025.

Buster was the son of Jonathan Roy (Pete) and Carrie Lee Blaylock Lewis.

Buster and his family moved to Greenville in 1962, where he graduated from Greenville High School in 1968 and later Delta State University in 1972. He served in the Mississippi Army National Guard.

He married his high school sweetheart, Sally ”Pi” Percy Lewis, and they shared a life together for 55 years.

Buster’s passions were his family, farm, and community. He was a successful farmer for over 50 years. He was an avid runner, spending many hours running on the levee, and enjoyed golfing. His devotion to his community was evident in his more than three decades of board service of the Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA, serving as President in 2015. Buster’s greatest joy was spending time with his sons and their families.

Buster was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother Jonathan Roy “Pete” Lewis Jr., and a special uncle James Benoit Blaylock. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pi, and his sons Robert Pratt (Kathryn) Lewis and William Hunt (Justin Schultz) Lewis; grandchildren, Mary Pratt, Elia Rose, Robert Joseph and Sarah Jane Lewis; sister Beverly Lewis Coleman; sister-in-law Phinizy Percy (Gregg) Sheets, and brothers-in-law William Alexander (Lisa) Percy and LeRoy Pratt (Ami) Percy, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Chandra McGinnis for her unwavering support for the last several years and his medical team at the Delta Health Systems.

Pallbearers will be Donny Adams, Fred Barnes, Clainy Bowman, Paul Holland, Don Morris, and Bland Peyton.

Memorials may be made to the Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA.

04/09/2025

Graveside services for Mary Grace Clark Bruner, 99, of Leland, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Leland-Stoneville Cemetery.

Mary was born in Portageville, Missouri, on July 25, 1925. She passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mary lived a long and full life and was dearly loved by all who knew her. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Leland.

Mary was the daughter of Sally Ann and Emery Louis Byrd. Mary was married to Raymond Clark for 22 years, and they had three children: Cheryl, Ricky, and Barry.

Mary later met her second husband, William (Bill) Bruner, after moving back to Portageville. They were happily married for 32 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sally Ann and Emery; brothers, Louis (Jack) Byrd and Cecil Byrd; children, Cheryl Brown and Barry Clark; Raymond Clark from her first marriage; and husband Bill Bruner.

Mary is survived by her son, Ricky (Linda) Clark and was the loving grandmother to Ray (Emily) Clark, Angela (Judd) Jefcoat, Neel (Jame) Brown, and Meredith (John) Tye. She adored her great-grandchildren: John Barry, Maxwell, Ella Catherine, Judson, Clare, Neely Grace, and Murphy.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Leland, "Third Floor Youth Project”, 103 S. Broad Street, Leland, MS 38756.

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