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11/22/2024

Graveside services for Margaret Jordan Darden, 91, of Stoneville will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024. She died on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Cleveland Nursing and Rehab.

She was born on June 19, 1933, at the King's Daughters Hospital in Greenville, MS. She was the daughter of Cleber Eastin Jordan and Margaret Weilenman Jordan of Greenville.

Margaret attended Leland High School and graduated in 1951. She continued her education at the University of Mississippi where she was a member of Phi Mu Fraternity and served as pledge president and later secretary of the Fraternity. She was a member of the Ole Miss Band and served as secretary of the Women's Athletic Association.

She was a longtime employee of the Delta Democrat Times, where she was Director of Promotions and Public Relations and worked in Radio Sales Management before retiring.

Margaret married George Milton Darden, Jr. on May 28, 1955, after his return from the service. They made their home in Starkville, MS where George graduated from Mississippi State College. They moved to Greenville and later moved to Stoneville to make it their home. George died in 1991. He and Margaret had been married for 38 years. Margaret remained in Stoneville until 2002 when she moved to Greenville to make it home.

She and her husband were avid do fanciers and spent many years breeding and showing pug dogs. The pugs from the Darden Kennels were recognized for their quality in the United States and other countries. Many were featured in books and publications. Raising and showing Tennessee Walking Horses was another hobby they enjoyed.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, serving on the board. She was a longtime member of The Pug Dog of Club of America. The Pug Dog Club of England, The Bluebonnet Pug Club, and The Greater Atlanta Pug Club, and was a charter member of the Greenville, MS Kennel Club. Her Pugs received special recognition from many of the above. She was a member of the Humane Society of America where she was inducted into their leadership council in recognition of her dedication to help end animal abuse. Margaret also served in the United Way, Salvation Army, and other civic projects.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

11/21/2024

Celebration of Life services for William Dale (Bill) Cooper, Jr. 58, of Dallas, TX will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Lake Washington Baptist Church in Glen Allan. There will be a visitation at 1:00 p.m. until service time. He passed away on November 19, 2024, at Dallas Methodist Hospital with his mother, father, and Aunt Jane by his side. Bill is at rest, healed and in the presence of his Lord and Savior. Burial will be in County Line Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.

He attended Greenville Christian School and Washington School before transferring to Sharkey Issaquena Academy in Rolling Fork, MS, graduating in 1985. He attended Southern Mississippi University in Hattiesburg and Mississippi State University in Starkville.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army on January 17, 1991, the day Operation Desert Storm began. After serving two years in Germany, he returned to Ft. Hood in Waco, TX, and made his home in Austin, TX. He was discharged in 1995. Shortly after, he relocated to the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, where he was employed by Gerald McDonald, owner of Pac Systems, where he learned commercial alarm systems. At the time of his death, he was employed at Cintas.

Bill wrote in his Bible at age 10 that he had received Christ into his heart.

Bill loved gardening, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. He especially loved talking to his buddy, "Doc Bennett" daily. He loved Cindy's children, Jamie and Ashlee, and three "grands", Olivia, Izzy, and Stella.

He searched for many months before finding Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Ft. Worth, TX, to be his church home. Pastor Ben baptized him there. Being with God's people at Travis Avenue was the highlight of his week.

Bill leaves his mother, Mary, and Father, Bill, Sr. of Glen Allan, MS, fiancé, Cindy Heiland, and a host of cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Boyd Frazier, and grandmother, Eunice; and his paternal grandfather, C.D. (Boots) Cooper, and grandmother, Kate Johnson Cooper.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to Lake Washington Baptist Church, P.O. Box 258, Glen Allan, MS 38744, Arms of Mercy, Greenville, MS, Global Outreach International, 74 Kings Hwy, Pontotoc, MS 38863 or Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, TX 76110.

11/18/2024

Memorial services for Grace Ellen Oakes Clarke, 87, of Hollandale will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Hollandale Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services. There will be a private burial prior to the services. She passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at South Sunflower County Hospital.

Grace was born on February 27, 1937, at The King’s Daughters Hospital in Greenville, to George Frank Sr. and Connie Elise Thomas Oakes. She grew up in Murphy with her six siblings and was a member of Murphy Methodist Church. Later in her childhood, Grace moved to Hollandale where she attended Hollandale public schools and became a member of Hollandale Methodist Church. She graduated from Hollandale High School in 1954 before attending Delta State College.

On June 19, 1955, Grace married Eugene Singleton Clarke III also of Hollandale. During Gene’s years in the United States Air Force, he and Grace lived in North Carolina, Texas, and Kansas, before moving to Jackson, Mississippi where he began a career as a Certified Public Accountant. In 1962, they moved back to Hollandale where Gene founded the firm that became Clarke, Bradley, Baker, & Co., LLP. Later Grace assisted Gene with various tasks at the office until she retired in 1999.

Grace was a faithful member of her church, where she taught Sunday school for 17 years, sang in the choir, served as Administrative Board Chair, and was a conference delegate for more than 20 years. She and Gene were active in the North Mississippi Emmaus community for many years. Grace enjoyed gardening, traveling, and card games with dear friends. Above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Frank Oakes, Sr.; and her siblings George Frank Oakes, Jr., Ruby Jean Oakes Murphy, Thomas Edwin Oakes, Jack Elliot Oakes, Robert Carl Oakes, and Edgar Floyd Oakes.

Grace is survived by her sons Eugene Singleton “Buck” Clarke IV (Paula) of Hollandale and David Estill Clarke (Kit) of Greenville; grandchildren Anne Read Clarke Lattimore (William) of Savannah, Georgia, Carlisle Singleton Clarke of Alexandria, Virginia, Ellen Estill Clarke Sawyer (Taylor) of Oxford, David Estill Clarke, Jr. of Leland, and Georgia Corinne Clarke Goode (Lanier) of Birmingham, Alabama; and five great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Read Lattimore, William Lattimore IV, Grace Alexander Sawyer, Katherine Harris Sawyer, and Woodrow Watkins Sawyer.

The family would especially like to thank her devoted caregivers who allowed her to stay at home, Earnestine Tyler, Brenda Edwards, Cynthia Woods, and Debra Woods.

Memorials may be made to the Hollandale Methodist Church, P.O. Box 381, Hollandale, Mississippi 38748.

11/09/2024

Memorial services for Flor Salguero Knowles, age 98, of Greenville will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 11 at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. She died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Delta Health-The Medical Center.

Flor was born on April 1, 1926, in Salt Lake City, Utah and lived in El Paso Texas, until she left to attend Drake University in Des Moine, Iowa. Following graduation and the end of World War II, she married Carter L. Knowles of Greenville, Mississippi and lived the rest of her life in Greenville. She was active in the community, First United Methodist Church as a member, and in art education. She taught elementary school art for 15 years, served as art supervisor for 5 years, and art coordinator for 5 years in grades K - 12. She completed her Masters Degree at Delta State University and was named Outstanding Art Educator of the Year for the 1986-87 school year. One of her art pieces, a macrame wall hanging, was displayed in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. She retired after 30 years of service in art education. During ten of her retirement years, she taught extension courses for Delta State University and Mississippi Delta Community College.

She served as a past president of the Greenville Education Association , past Secretary-Treasurer and Director of the Elementary Division of the Mississippi Art Education for the Mississippi Art Education Association. She was an active member and past president of Delta Kappa Gamma, past president of the Delta Newcomers Club, the Colonial Garden Club, and the Woman's Federated Club of Greenville. She was a past board member of the Delta Children's Museum and continued to serve on the board of the Greenville Educational Credit Union until her death. She was a past member of the Greenville Pride committee. As an active member of First United Methodist Church, she served as a Bible Study leader, an area chairman for missions, and as president of the Board of Directors.

In spite of teaching and her advocacy for art education and involvement in community projects and activities, she always made time for bridge, participating in a bridge club of like minded friends from her early days as a newlywed until just a few years prior to her death.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur R. Salguero; her mother, Edith May White Salguero; her stepmother, Ann Salguero; her aunt, Leila Philleo; her brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Luetta Salguero; her husband, Carter Lindsay Knowles; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Norma Hinman and Carter L. Knowles, Sr.; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Elaine Knowles and Archie Mullens; and brothers-in law, Berkley Knowles and Donald Knowles and sister-in-law, Charleen Salguero.

She is survived by her children, a daughter, Carla Knowles; a son-in-law, Joe Duley; a son, Greg Knowles; and daughter-in-law, Karol Mullen Knowles; brother, Edward Salguero; her grandchildren, Nick Knowles (Carrie), Olivia Knowles Jenkins (Kristopher); and 2 great grandchildren, Adrienne Jenkins and Art Jenkins.

A visitation will be held one hour before services on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mississippi Art Education Association.

11/08/2024

Funeral services for Rebekah Sullivan Montgomery of Greenville will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Boone Funeral Home in Greenville. There will be a visitation at 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Teoc, MS. She died on Friday, November 8, 2024 at home.

Rebekah (Becky) was born in the community of Avalon, MS. She attended Valley Consolidated School and graduated from the 12th grade. She was married to her high school sweetheart, James Roy Montgomery for 70 years.

Mrs. Montgomery was a homemaker and worked at McRae's/Belk for several years in customer service. She and James were members and active at Emmanuel Baptist Church. They later became members at Calvary Baptist Church. She and James were great Christian role models for their family and always showed God's love.

Sunday dinners were always special. Their meals were large and they shared with others. There was always a few extra people to eat, usually guests of their children. They loved serving meals to the shut-ins and the sick. So many friends and family were invited to share meals at holiday times. God's love in action. She thrived at the holidays making all her signature dishes; we all brought food but hers was the best. She loved everyone and welcomed anyone whole heartily into her home as if they were family.

Mrs. Montgomery is preceded in death by her husband James in 2021; her parents Gayden Sullivan and Alma Sillivan; her brothers, Gordon, Calvin and Junior; and sisters, Genevieve, Genella and Margie.

She is survived by one son, James R. (Jimmy) Montgomery, Jr. (Dale) of Greenville, MS; two daughters, Nelda Howerton of Pearl, MS and Patsy Poole (Britt) of Greenville, MS; grandchildren, Clint Poole, Jennifer Montgomery Hanson (Matt), Lindsay Holden (Stephen) and Angie Hazzard (Shelby); great-grandchildren, Jules, Annie and Foster Hanson, Easton and Isla Montgomery, Hadley and Haven Holden, Logan, Micah, Mary Lauren and Chole Hazzard.

10/30/2024

Funeral services for Lindsey McKinnon, of Greenville, MS will be held at Restoration Church located at 1265 S. Main Street, Greenville, MS on Friday, November 01, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

Lindsey was born in Greenville, MS on July 08, 1982, to Curtis Dendy and Terri Snider. She married her husband Brett (Bucky) McKinnon on July 20, 2000.

Lindsey spent most of her early adult life as a stay-at-home mom, devoting her life to her husband and children. She worked for Hovas Construction for 10 years until she pursued her calling in Education. She graduated with her master’s degree in education from Delta State University in 2022. She served as a teacher for Greenville Public Schools, Western Line School District, and Deer Creek School.

To know Lindsey was to love her. She had a servant’s heart and always put others before herself. To many she was “Momma Lin.” She loved fiercely and unconditionally. Her infectious laugh could bring a smile to any face and her hugs could cure any sorrow. She was the epitome of strength and a true one in a million.

She is survived by her husband Brett (Bucky) McKinnon; her two children, Hunter and Ana McKinnon; her parents, Curtis Dendy and Terri Snider (Bruce); two sisters, Taylor Dendy and Maranda Toten (Steven); two stepbrothers, Dex and AJ Snider; two Nephews, Thompson Threet and Braxton Toten; five nieces, Megan McKinnon, Alissa West (Will), Kendall McKinnon, Ashton Toten, and Aubrie Owen; her in-laws, Tommy and Sally McKinnon and her brother-in-law Shawn McKinnon (Jennifer). She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that became family.

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high, will rest in the shadow of the almighty.” Psalm 91:1

10/30/2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rhonda Louise McGhee Slaton at the age of 78. Rhonda went to be with The Lord on Friday, October 25, 2024.

She was born on August 30, 1946, in Yazoo City, MS to Grover Lee McGhee, Sr. and Vivian McGhee. Rhonda grew up in Leland, MS. In 1975 she married Kirby Thomas Slaton and they were happily married for 49 years.

Rhonda became a nurse in 1974. She found her niche in surgery and ran the Operating Room at The King's Daughters Hospital for 25 years. Following her retirement from KDH, she continued her nursing career at Renal Care, Home Health, and Bolivar Medical Center. Rhonda was a nurse for 46 years and loved every minute of it.

Rhonda was also very active in her church. As a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for over 38 years, Rhonda was known for her cooking (especially large groups) and working in the children's ministry. She loved her babies in Cradle Roll. When her strength began to decline and she could no longer hold the babies, her joy was to go to the nursery and pray for them.

Rhonda is survived by her husband, Kirby Thomas Slaton; her daughter, April Helms (Chris) of Leland; her only grandchild, Slaton Christopher Helms; her sister, Starr McGahey (Travis) of Rainbow City, AL; her brother, Grover Lee McGhee, Jr. (Carol) of Austin, TX; seven nieces, eight nephews, three great-nieces, seven great-nephews, and a host of great-great nieces and nephews.

Rhonda was a woman of faith, conviction, and grit. Her favorite place to be was the kitchen and she could move your soul with a meal. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Leland-Stoneville Cemetery.

10/25/2024

Funeral services for Florine Mildred Strong Cleveland, 90, of Greenville will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be a visitation from 1:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. She passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2024, at Delta Health-The Medical Center.

Mrs. Cleveland was born in Utica, MS on August 20, 1934, to George Nelson Strong and Doris Viola Gibson Strong.

She was a very loving person putting others before herself. She had a golden heart and will be missed deeply by everyone.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Morris Cleveland in 2019 and by a son, Kenneth Paul Cleveland. She is survived by a son, Stephen Cleveland and wife Carol; two grandsons, Steve and Jacob Cleveland and a granddaughter, Shannon Long.

10/21/2024

Graveside services for Allan W. Powell, 68, a long-time resident of Wayside will be at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Hollandale Cemetery. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Boone Funeral Home in Leland.

Allan W. Powell was born to the late Nora Branning on December 2, 1955, in Shelby, MS. He was a graduate of Deer Creek School. Allan dedicated 22 years to the City of Greenville Fire Department before retiring. After retiring from the fire department, Allan spent many years in the petroleum industry at Scott Petroleum. He also spent countless hours helping his son Jarrett with his lawn business, not because he liked mowing yards, but to spend time with Jarrett.

Allan, known as “Papaw” to his grandchildren, loved his family and friends tremendously and treasured his time spent with all of them. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting with his son and grandson. On a sunny day, Allan could be found with his closest buddies riding his Harley Davidson.

Allan Powell was preceded in death by his mother, his father figure and mentor whom he adored James “Coach” Branning, and a brother, Randy Branning. He is survived by his children Jarrett Allan Powell (Landry) and Amelia “Amy” Powell Bridges; his grandchildren Jarrett Peyton Powell, Molly Harper Powell, Izabella Ward Bridges, and Kaleigh Reed Bridges; his siblings Renea Watford (Rob), Glen “Bubba” Powell, and Donna Hinton (Stuart); and his nieces Gracie Watford and Carla Hairston, and a nephew Michael Powell. He also leaves behind his former wife and mother of his children, Vivian Couey, as well as his long-time, loving companion Kim Wigley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to St. Jude Children’s Research or a favorite charity.

10/14/2024

It’s with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Lillie “Mommee” Merle Rivers Stokes at the age of 87. She passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Washington Care Center in Greenville.

She was born October 23, 1936, in Isola, MS to Claude and Lucy May Rivers.

Lillie’s life was a life well lived in her 87 years. She was the epitome of grace, beauty, strength, humility, and love. She was a true Christian lady who lived her life full of Jesus, family, and friends. She was a beautiful soul who was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

She was a Bookkeeper for Delta and Pine Land for many years but most of all she was a “Delta Farmer’s” wife. She lived in Arcola for many years before moving to Hermitage, TN. She returned to Greenville, MS in 2022 to be close to her family.

She is survived by her children Dale “Boise” Stokes Jr. (Tina) of Greenville, Cindy Willmer of Hollandale, and Clay Stokes of Jackson. Her sisters Ronnie (Fred) Hyer, Nola (Pete) Roncali and Edna Eugenia Odenwald. Her grandchildren Tabetha (John) Gentry, Tiffany Lindsey, Julie (Jimmy) Jackson, Jessica Stokes, Jason Vick, Amanda (Jackson) Rochier, Ashley Hensley, Holden Sullivan, Hunter Stokes, Lauren Austin, and several great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dale Boise Stokes Sr., her daughter Heather Sullivan, siblings Waymon Rivers, Fred “Bucky” Rivers, Lucile Rivers, Katie B. Bagley, Claudie M. Bagley, Mattie P. Webb, and Betty A. Goza.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville with visitation prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at County Line Community Cemetery in Glen Allen, MS.

Pastor John Gentry will be officiating the service.

10/13/2024

James Carl Wright, aged 92, passed peacefully from this life on October 10, 2024, after a brief illness. At the time of his death, Carl resided at Chauvin Pointe Retirement Community in Monroe, Louisiana.

Carl was born on January 27, 1932, in Louisville, Mississippi, one of nine children of Hiram Luther Wright and Linnie Mae Hall. Working hard was part of his youth on a farm, and Carl often spoke fondly of growing up in the country. At an early age, Carl learned to play baseball with his brothers, and he excelled at the game and followed the sport throughout the rest of his life.

In 1953, near the end of the Korean War, Carl was called up to join the United States Army, which he proudly served and followed with six years of service in the United States Army Reserve. Carl began his work life at Sterling’s in Hollandale, Mississippi. After being asked to relocate to manage a store, he decided instead to take a local job as a lineman for Twin County Electric Power Association. After 43 years of service to the company, Carl retired in 1994.

Carl and his beloved wife Joyce chose to retire to Bentonia, Mississippi, where they enjoyed keeping a garden, caring for their pets, traveling, and especially spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. They were members of Melrose Baptist Church.

Carl was predeceased by both of his wives, Anne Lavonne Giglio Wright and Joyce Keith Trawick Wright; his daughter, Carla Anne Wright Steele; his parents; and all of his siblings.

He is survived by his children by blood and affinity, Cosimino (Susan) Giglio, of Indianola, Mississippi; Lavonne Wright Kennedy of Monroe, Louisiana; Sara (Travis) Holley of Monroe, Louisiana; and Walt (Angie) Trawick of Gaylesville, Alabama. Carl was also blessed with six grandchildren, Heather Giglio McCauley, Ashley Giglio Lucas, Morgan Kennedy, Emily Kennedy Webb, H. Barlow Holley, and Matthew Trawick, and four great-grandchildren, Hunter Stegman, Roman Lucas, Banks Kennedy, and Miles Wilder.

Robert Burford, Freddie Jones, Mickey Jones, Rickey Jones, Tom Price, and Graham Webb will serve as pallbearers.

Carl was a wonderful man, great father, and friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Boone Funeral Home in Leland, Mississippi, followed by a funeral service at the Boone Chapel beginning at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends will travel to Hollandale, Mississippi for the graveside service. Carl’s nephew, Lew Hall of Winter Haven, Florida, will officiate and special music will be performed by Genifer Hall.

10/12/2024

Graveside services for Flora Rosalyn Gifford Perminter, 92, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Lakeview Gardens. She passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

10/12/2024

Graveside services for Lonnie Wayne Whisler, 76, of Leland will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Greenville Cemetery. He passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Lonnie was born to Rita (Ruta) Whisler and Jay Byron Whisler on Nov. 18, 1948 in Enid, Oklahoma. He attended Watonga Public Schools until 1967 when he joined the United States Marine Corps. He did his basic training at Camp Pendleton and a tour of duty in Vietnam before coming back to the Watonga area.

Lonnie spent most of his adult life working in auto body shops, a trade he learned from his father Jay. He also did various other jobs including working on oil rigs in Oklahoma and Texas.

His last move found him in Mississippi, where he met and married his current wife, Patricia. They made their home in Leland, Mississippi.

He is preceded in death by his parents Rita and Jay Whisler, a sister, Geri Springer, and one nephew Kevin Dyer.

He is survived by his wife Patricia of the home, two sisters Nancy Jo Hiler and Regina Murray both from the OKC area and his son Michael Allen Whisler of El Reno, and step son Stevie Atkins. Also survived by three grandsons Kristopher Brock Whisler, Charles Jay Dunson, and Jesse Robert Whisler as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and many other friends and family in both Oklahoma and Mississippi.

10/11/2024

Funeral services for David (Davy) Harold Wa**er, 59, of Leland will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Glendale Baptist Church. There will be a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until the service time. He went to Heaven on October 9, 2024. He was surrounded by his family and friends.

Davy accepted our Lord and Savior just a short while ago and his wish was to live long enough to be sure that his siblings, children, nieces, and nephews were also saved so that he could spend eternity with them in heaven.

Davy was the baby of the family. Davy was a kind and gentle soul until you messed with his family or friends then it would be “Katy, bar the door”. You better hit the door running because trouble was heading your way. You never had to wonder if Davy liked you or not, if he liked you, he would worry the dog stink out of you, if he didn’t like you then he just wouldn’t talk to you. He was a wee bit of a wild child also. There are stories that could be told but some things are better left unsaid. There was no shame to his game. He would say things in front of his Mama just to see her horrified reaction then just laugh. He also loved to aggravate Nancy by making out like he was a victim, and she was so mean to him. All she could do was laugh at him. Davy was very hard of hearing and sometimes used that to his advantage. If it was something he didn’t want to do, then he claimed he didn’t hear you and then gave you that little devilish smile of his.

Davy loved and was so proud of his sons, nieces and nephews. He was always loving on them when they were babies and picking and playing with them as they got older. He was Alayna’s Uncle Baby. One of the things Davy was most proud of was his son Dawson and the songs Dawson wrote and recorded. He would always ask “Have you heard Dawson’s new song? It's so awesome!” Davy was a sound-man for several musicians back in the day and he loved listening to live music. Davy was so proud of his nieces and nephews who played sports. He was always bragging about them. Davy had some close friends that he loved to play cards with and back in the day he loved going fishing with Mr. Brooks. Davy was a great carpenter. He loved to build things. Many of his clients said he wasn’t just their carpenter, he was their friend.

Davy was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Betty Wa**er. He leaves behind the love of his life Nancy, his three sons Dawson (Melissa), Bennie, and Patrick (Maddie), 3 grandchildren Levi, Freya, and Cade. Two brothers Bruce (Lisa) and Gary and one sister Kathy (Ted) and a ton of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

The memories that he leaves behind will forever bring a smile to our faces and a chuckle to our hearts. Davy was one of a kind, one of the good ones. Fly high Davy, maybe Jesus will let you be the sound-man for the angels.

10/08/2024

Funeral services for Sara Louise Godwin McWhorter, 81, of N. Little Rock, AR and formerly of Greenville will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. A visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the service time. She passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in N. Little Rock, AR. Burial will be in the Greenville Cemetery under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.

Sara was born on January 9, 1943, in Sylacauga, Alabama to her parents Prentiss and Louise Godwin. She was a longtime resident of Greenville, MS where she graduated from Greenville High School in 1961.

Upon graduation, Sara worked for the 7th Adventist Convention in Meridian, MS, and later was an employee of the Commercial Bank in Greenville. Sara was lastly a social administrator at Arnold Avenue Nursing Home in Greenville.

In May 2005, she married Gary McWhorter and moved to North Little Rock, AR. Sara had no children of her own but immediately became Meme, the grandmother of the four McWhorter grandchildren.

Gary soon retired, and they began a leisurely life of traveling and spending time at their timeshare in Missouri. They also enjoyed playing in the Heart Strings Band at church. She developed severe back pain, which eventually limited her travel.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Prentiss and Louise Godwin, and brother, Fred Godwin.

She is survived by her husband Gary McWhorter; two stepdaughters, Jeanne Alison (Steve) and Joan Thompson (Mike); four grandchildren, Jade, Preston, Garron, and Nicholas; nieces, Linda Doolittle (Jimmy) and Madilyn Britton; and nephews, Gary Godwin, Fred Godwin, Alan Godwin, Bryan Britton, Chad Britton, Joel Godwin, Kelby Godwin and Brett Britton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 3 Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN.org) to help share the Gospel of Jesus.

10/07/2024

A graveside memorial service for Jack Montgomery Barnes 71, of Ridgeland, MS and formerly of Greenville, MS will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Greenville Cemetery.

Jack was born in Greenville, MS on May 17, 1953 and passed away in Jackson, MS on Thursday, September 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. Jack was known by his multitude of friends for his kind heart, infectious smile, and his love for the Mississippi Delta. He was an active member of the community and was always willing to lend a listening ear to those in need.

Jack graduated from Washington School and was a member of St. James’ Episcopal Church. Jack enjoyed holidays with his family, traveling and Ole Miss football. During the years that he lived in Oxford, he owned and operated MS Delta Transportation for many years until his recent retirement.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Thomas Gordon Barnes, II, his mother, Susan Montgomery Barnes and his brother, Tommy Barnes (Carla). He is survived by his brother, Fred Barnes and sister, Susan Barnes Clark. He is also survived by his nieces, Kendal Barnes Bittick (Andrew), Brooke Barnes, Rachel Barnes and also his nephew, Gipson Clark. Jack is also survived by his great nephew, Liam and great niece, Olivia.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jack may be made to St. James’ Episcopal Church in Greenville.

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