Area Obituaries

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…

  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…

Milton James Vaughan Kearney February 14, 1947 – June 27, 2026 79 Years of age   Milton James Vaughan Kearney, of Leland, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in the early morning on June 27, 2026. Milton was born on February 14, 1947, in Greenville, Mississippi, at King’s Daughters Hospital. Milton was a devoted husband, family man,…

Brian Eric Scheffler December 16, 1959 – June 12, 2026 66 Years of age   There will be a Celebration Gathering for Brian Eric Scheffler at noon on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the CAPPS Center in Stoneville, MS. A visitation will be held at the Boone Funeral Home in Leland, MS, from 5:00 to…

Yancy Sue Willingham Dunn July 17, 1937 – June 11, 2026 88 Years of age   With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Yancy Sue Dunn, who went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 6:30 p.m.…

Barbara Hope Bell Buckner January 19, 1936 – June 12, 2026 90 Years of age   Funeral services for Barbara Hope Bell Buckner, lovingly known to her family and friends as “Nanny B,” will be held at 11:00a..m. Tuesday, June 16 at Boone Funeral Home, Leland. She passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at the age of…

Maggie May Taylor January 27, 1948 – June 7, 2026 78 Years of age   Ms. Maggie Mae Taylor, age 78, was born January 27,1948 to the late Henry Taylor and Kittie Levy in Leland.MS. She loved the color maroon, and exercising. She was a housekeeper for 50 years and she enjoyed reading the word.…

Carl Ray Street, Jr. 05/30/2026 75 Years of age   Carl Ray Street, Jr., age 75, of Leland, Mississippi, passed away on May 30, 2026, likely still dog cussin’ the world, leaving behind a legacy of grit, strong opinions, a big, unmistakable laugh, and a habit of pulling people into whatever trouble he had in…