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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 16:02

Peggy Ellis Rhodes, 64, of Yazoo City passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 in Yazoo City at the Martha Coker Green Houses. Peggy was an administrative assistant at the Green Houses for many years. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Yazoo City.

Mary Helen Manor Tanner

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Mon, 03/23/2020 - 17:33

Mary Helen Manor Tanner, 77, of Yazoo City, Mississippi, passed away on March 20, 2020 in Jackson, Mississippi.

A private family graveside service will be held at Fletcher’s Chapel Cemetery on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Burial will follow at Fletcher’s Chapel Cemetery.

Leola Dillard

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Mon, 03/23/2020 - 10:48

Mrs. Leola Dillard was born on Feb. 6, 1912 in Bentonia to the union of Xavia and Roxie Runnels. She met and married Swayze Dillard Sr., who preceded her in death. They enjoyed 60 years of marital bliss and were blessed with nine children. Many lives have been enriched because of her impact and influence. She is known as the cheerful giver.

Georgie Williams Clark

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Tue, 03/17/2020 - 12:12

Georgie Williams Clark, 95, of Victoria, Texas, and formerly of Yazoo City, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020.

Joe Ashley Sr.

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Mon, 03/16/2020 - 16:19

Joe Evans Ashley Sr., 76, passed away at his residence on March 15, 2020. He was born in Yazoo County on August 30, 1943, to Frank and Joyce Warden Ashley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William Frank Ashley Jr.; and sister, Janet Ashley.

Robert Fulton

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Mon, 03/16/2020 - 10:11

Robert Garland Fulton, 75, of Yazoo City, Mississippi passed away March 14, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family.

Clarice Davis

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Sat, 03/14/2020 - 19:36

Clarice Davis, 87, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 10-11:30 am, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Scotland Baptist Church in Yazoo County. Funeral services will follow at 11:30am.

Daisy Parker

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Mon, 03/02/2020 - 21:28

Daisy Ottet Parker, 87, of Benton Mississippi, passed away on March 1, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on August 11, 1932 to Albert August Ottet and Cecile Matlid in Geneva, Switzerland.

She moved from Switzerland to the United States with her husband in 1965. Mississippi was her home since 1976.

John Franklin Luby Jr.

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Sat, 02/29/2020 - 14:54

John Franklin Luby Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully at home in Carencro, LA on Friday, February 28, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1929, in Yazoo County, Mississippi to John Franklin Luby, Sr. and Lucille (Pettigrew) Luby. He was named “Jean Lamar Luby” by his mother at birth and was the eldest of six children.

Brenda Book

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Fri, 02/28/2020 - 18:18

Brenda Mayes Fennell Book, 78, died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church Canton on Monday, March 2 from 9:30 am until the 11:00 am memorial service. Interment services will be at the Hazlehurst Cemetery at 2:00 pm.

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