Area Obituaries
Obituary: Margaret Elizabeth “Susie” Colburn
Margaret Elizabeth “Susie” Colburn July 20, 1965 – September 11, 2026 61 Years of age Funeral services for Margaret Elizabeth “Susie” Colburn will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Boone Funeral Home in Leland. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at the funeral home. Burial…
Read MoreObituary: Philip Buster Morlino, Jr.
Philip Buster Morlino, Jr. November 21, 1951 – September 6, 2026 74 Years of age Philip Buster Morlino Jr., 74, of Leland, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, in Jackson, Mississippi. Services will be handled under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, details forthcoming. Buster was born on November 21, 1951, in…
Read MoreObituary: Robert Caldwell Dean
Robert Caldwell Dean September 4, 2026 82 Years of age Graveside services for Robert Caldwell Dean, 82, of Leland, MS, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Leland-Stoneville Cemetery. Ann Kelly of the Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. He passed…
Read MoreObituary: Charles “Chuck” Harold Dawkins, Jr.
Charles “Chuck” Harold Dawkins, Jr. September 21, 1953 – August 9, 2026 72 Years of age Charles “Chuck” Harold Dawkins Jr. passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 72. He leaves behind a life marked by hard work, determination, service, and, above all, a deep love for his family. Chuck…
Read MoreObituary: Albert “Rocky” Davis, Jr.
Albert “Rocky” Davis, Jr. May 15, 1953 – August 7, 2026 73 Years of age Albert ” Rocky” Davis Jr, passed on August 7, 2026. Visitation will be Friday, August 14, 2026 from 3pm – 6pm at Pleasant Springs Church at 701 Hwy 82 W Leland, MS 38756. Funeral services will be Saturday,…
Read MoreObituary: Pastor Lora Ann Miles
Pastor Lora Ann Miles September 23, 1963 – July 23, 2026 62 Years of age Pastor Lora Ann Miles, a beloved resident of Leland, Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal rest at her home on July 23, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on September 23, 1963, Pastor Miles was the cherished daughter of James…
Read MoreObituary: Billy J. Hutchinson
Billy J. Hutchinson August 1, 2026 On August 1, 2026, Billy J. Hutchinson passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, and entered his heavenly home. Billy grew up in Leland, Mississippi, where he and Susan later raised their daughters. A devoted servant to his community and church, Billy dedicated many years…
Read MoreObituary: Ann Louise Johnson
Ann Louise Johnson June 16, 1929 – September 20, 2020 90 Years of age A memorial graveside service for Ann Louise Johnson will be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Leland-Stoneville Cemetery. A memorial Mass will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church in…
Read MoreObituary: Rickey Thomas
Rickey Thomas April 6, 1961 – July 19, 2026 65 Years of age Mr. Rickey Thomas, 65, of Leland, Mississippi, passed away on July 19, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born on April 6, 1961, to the late James Thomas and Ruth Jeanette Robinson. A lifelong…
Read MoreObituary: Evelyn James Bennett
A private burial for Evelyn James Bennett was held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Leland-Stoneville Cemetery under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville. Evelyn was the infant daughter of Josh and Emily Bennett. She died Friday, July 3, 2026, due to complications from a heart defect. She is preceded in death by…
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