Area Obituaries
Obituary: Henrine Clay Lovett
Henrine Clay Lovett November 17, 1953 – October 25, 2025 71 years of age Mrs. Henrine S. Lovett, age 71, was born November 17, 1953 to the late Willie Smith and Lucinda Conrod in Leland, MS. Mrs. Lovett served in her community as a social worker for many years. She enjoyed watching TV, Cooking…
Read MoreObituary: Jerlean Johnson
Jerlean Johnson August 29, 1958 – October 16, 2025 Ms. Jerlean Johnson, age 67, was born August 29, 1958 to C.L. Johnson Sr and Nellie Johnson in Leland, MS. Ms. Johnson enjoyed fishing, taking care of family and spending time with them. Ms. Johnson passed away October 16, 2025 in Memphis TN. She will…
Read MoreObituary: Roshannon Chillis
Roshannon Chillis August 6, 1978 – October 13, 2025 Mrs. Roshannon Chillis, age 47, was born August 6, 1978 to Otis Peterson Sr and Ada Mobsy in Leland, MS. Mrs. Chillis enjoyed cooking, and spending time with family. Mrs. Chillis passed away on October 13, 2025 at her home in Leland, MS. She will…
Read MoreObituary: Ray Anthony Rainey
Ray Anthony Rainey March 25, 1971 – October 5, 2025 54 Years of Age In Loving Memory of Ray Anthony Rainey With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Ray Anthony Rainey, 54, of Leland, Mississippi, who entered eternal rest on October 5, 2025. A 1990 graduate of Leland High School,…
Read MoreObituary: Frances Louise Mayo Owens Chapman
Frances Louise Mayo Owens Chapman September 5, 1936 – October 8, 2025 89 Years of Age Funeral services for Frances Louise Mayo Owens Chapman, 89, of Daphne, AL (formerly of Leland, MS), will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home in Leland. There will be a visitation…
Read MoreObituary: Frankie Ree Watson
Mrs. Frankie Ree Watson, age 90, were born in Mississippi to the late JD and Mollie Dixon. Mrs. Watson enjoyed spending time with family. Mrs. Watson passed away September 2, 2025 at Brandon Court Nursing Home in Brandon, MS she will be greatly missed by her family and friends…
Read MoreObituary: Bud Fordham, Jr.
Bud Fordham, Jr. November 12, 1949 Sunrise September 2, 2025 Sunset 75 Years of Age Mr. Bud Fordham Jr, age 75, was born November 12, 1949 in Elizabeth, MS to the late Bud Fordham Sr and Lizzie Westerfield. Mr. Fordham was a butcher at Stop-N-Shop in Leland…
Read MoreObituary: Sylvester Jackson of Leland, Mississippi | 1951 – 2025 |
Sylvester Jackson February 12, 1951 Sunrise September 9, 2025 Sunset 74 Years of Age Mr. Sylvester Jackson will have visitation 4pm – 6pm at Dillon Funeral Home, Leland, MS. Services will be held the following Saturday at Unity M.B. Church 185 Napanee Rd Leland, MS at 11 am. Main…
Read MoreObituary: Mattie Smith, Leland, MS
Mattie Smith November 11, 1934 – August 20, 2025 90 years of age Mattie Smith will have visitation on Friday August 29, 2025. Funeral services will be Saturday August 30, 2025 at 1pm at Pleasant Springs Baptist Church at 100 US – 82 Leland, MS 38756. Funeral services are under the direction of Dillon Funeral…
Read MoreObituary: Barbara Smith Pennington
Barbara Smith Pennington July 6, 1936 – July 29, 2025 89 years of age Barbara Smith Pennington, 89, of Leland, MS passed away July 29th at Delta Regional Health System. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00 am at New Zion M. B. Church, Leland, MS. Barbara was a retired…
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