Greenwood Delta Funeral Home

Janis Worthen Champion, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away on June 3, 2024, at the age of 74. She graduated with highest honors from Tupelo High School, where she was not only the Homecoming Queen but also the Key Club Sweetheart and a cheerleader. Jan was inducted into the Tupelo High School Hall of Fame, a testament to her outstanding achievements. Continuing her academic success, Jan graduated with highest honors from the University of Mississippi, receiving the prestigious Taylor Medal. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Mortar Board. Jan served as the President of Delta Delta Delta sorority and the Student Education Association. She was also honored as the Sweetheart of Sigma Nu...

Dorothy Smith Kimmel 1932-2021 Dorothy Mae Smith Kimmel was born on October 15, 1932 in the community of Skuna Bottom, Mississippi, near the town of Houlka, and passed away quietly in her sleep on March 31, 2021. She is survived by her beloved sister Ethelene Keck of Gastonia, NC; 4 sons, William L. Kimmel (Edra) of Flowood, MS; Richard L. Kimmel (Terri), Greenwood, MS; Mark A. Kimmel (Kay) Greenwood, MS; and Frank S. Kimmel III (Courtney) Greenwood, MS; along with 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Loyd Smith and Annie Mae Smith (McKnight) and one son Stephen Claude Spratlin. During her life, Dorothy was beloved by all who knew her...

Barbara Nell House Leggett, 87, passed away Sunday morning, May 31, 2020 at the Greenwood Leflore Hospital. Graveside services are 2 P.M. Tuesday, June 2 at Oakridge cemetery in Clarksdale with Rev. Scott Wright and Rev. Danny Smith officiating. Barbara was born on May 29, 1933 in Tallahatchie County to Ervin Monroe and Arrahbelle House. She grew up in Vance and attended Tutwiler School. She was a member of the first graduating class of West Tallahatchie High School. Barbara met Lamar in in junior high school where they became sweethearts. They were married June 14,1953 after Lamar graduated from Ole Miss. She remained in Marks while Lamar served in the U.S Army. Upon his return, they...