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William Leflore Dillon, 90, passed away on December 6, 2023. He was a native of Hernando, MS. Mr. Dillon lived in the Jackson area for twenty two years. He was a member of the Hernando Presbyterian Church and attended Briarwood Presbyterian Church. He was a University of Mississippi graduate with a bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance. He was a lifelong Ole Miss fan. Mr. Dillon is survived by his wife, Sue Dillon; son, Roger Dillon; daughters, Jenie Jenkins, Christina Dillon, and Pamela Dillon Wiley (Doug); stepsons, Phil Fisher (Kathy) and Steve Fisher; grandchildren, Laura Jenkins (Willie) and Matthew Jenkins; step grandchildren, Brian Fisher (Mimmie), and Dana Faggert (Andrew);...

John F. Lambert, 84, of Canton, MS passed away on May 21, 2023 surrounded by his close family. Born in Shinnston, WV on April 11, 1939 to parents Naomi and Omar Lambert. John leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Judy, three daughters, grandchildren (5) and great grandchildren (3). Memorial services will take place at First United Methodist Church in Canton, MS on Friday May 26, 2023 at 11:00 am. Visitation with family will take place at the church one hour prior to the service. Donations to John's favorite charities are preferred in lieu of flowers. His full obituary and information on charities are available on the Breeland Funeral Home website.

Kay F. Knight, 69 passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Visitation will be at Breeland Funeral Home on Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 3 - 5 pm and on Monday from 10 am until the 11 am chapel service. Interment will be in the Canton Cemetery. A native of Coffeeville, Kay had lived in Canton prior to moving to Florence. She enjoyed quilting and loved her dogs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Knight. Survivors include: daughter, Diane Ouzts (Sonny) of Florence; sister, Donna White Edwards (Steve) of Water Valley; grandchildren, Brittany Tucker (Anthony) and Sumerlyn Rodgers (Josh); great-grandchildren, Noah, Grayson, Harliegh, Gavin, Shelby, and Valerie; and her beloved...

Gerald L. Rayburn, 82, of Cordova, Tennessee, passed away on January 5, 2023, at the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee. Gerald or Jerry was born to parents J.P. "Jake" Rayburn and Mable Lucille Britt Rayburn, on January 21, 1940, in Como, Mississippi. Gerald graduated from Como High School in 1958. Upon graduation, Gerald joined the United States Navy serving as an airman at Barber's Point, Hawaii. Following his discharge he returned to Como, Mississippi, where he soon met his wife of 58 years. Gerald is survived by his wife, the former Mary Lois McCamon of Batesville, Mississippi. Gerald is also survived by his sons, William "Billy" P. Rayburn and wife Darlene...

Sara Alice "Sally" Morgan Ratcliff went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 14, 2022, at the age of 69. She was born in Greenwood, Mississippi to Sara Elizabeth" Betty" Simmons Morgan and James Cunningham Morgan Jr. on April 8, 1953. She was a 1971 graduate of Pillow Academy in Greenwood and was the Salutatorian and Homecoming Queen her senior year. Sally and her classmates celebrated the coronation that night by dancing to her theme song "Mustang Sally" by Wilson Pickett. The following year she made her debut and became a member of the Southern Debutante Assembly. She continued her studies at Mississippi State University where she majored in elementary education., was a member...

Johnie Sue Long Street, 79, died Thursday, July 28, at her home in Canton, Mississippi, after a brief illness. She was born in Baldwyn, Mississippi, on August 30, 1942, to the late Bernice White Goodrum Parham and Johnie Edward Goodrum and grew up in the Auburn community. She was a 1960 graduate of Mooreville High School and attended Itawamba Junior College where she was named Most Beautiful and was active in the theatre department. She then went on to attend Memphis State University. She lived most of her adult life in Tupelo where she married and worked full time but always found time to support her daughter's many activities. Her home was always open to friends and family and she loved...

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Shirley Virginia Thomas Feduccia, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 81. Shirley was born on September 28, 1940, in Winnsboro, Louisiana to Jim and Garland Mercer Thomas. She grew up on a cotton farm in Jigger, Louisiana, and attended school in nearby Fort Necessity. She and her husband raised two sons, Bedford and Larry, and one daughter, Sue, near Natchez, MS. Shirley devoted her love and life to the care of her home and her family. Shirley also had a passion for flower gardening; daylilies were her favorite of which she always so graciously shared divisions with family, friends, and neighbors. Her beautiful...

William Warren "Sonny" Walker, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Sonny was a native of Greenwood where he lived most of his life until moving to Kingsport, TN and later to Madison, MS. He was a retired Cotton Factor and a U. S. Army veteran. Sonny was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a longtime member of Greenwood First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: children, James "Jim" Walker (Polly) of Dover, AR, Laurie Bright (Roger) of Greenwood, Aubry Mohead (Billy) of Memphis, Jerry Elman of Jackson, and Billy Elman (Heather) of Madison; sister, Sara Ann Malone of Chattanooga, TN; grandchildren,...

Percy Ray Rosamond, 67, Passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, while working in Canton, MS. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church, Canton, MS from 1100-1230 on Saturday, April 2, 2022. There will be a Memorial service directly following at 100pm at the Riddell home located at 362 E North St, Canton, MS 39046. In lieu of flowers please send all memorials to Mr. Don Martin's Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, Canton, MS. Percy Ray Rosamond affected a lot of lives. Never actually going by "Percy", for somewhat obvious reasons for a male; known by all as "Ray" or "Ray-Ro". Frequently sacrificing his family and personal time to assist others; Ray also actually never failed to...

Larry Smith passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, March 5, 2022 with his wife Stephanie by his side. He was 74 years old. Larry was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Walter and Margaret Smith. He graduated from high school at James Island High School in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduation, he attended Brevard College and graduated from Appalachian State University. He attended both colleges on full tennis scholarships. Larry landed his first tennis job at the Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club in Atlanta, Georgia where he remained for 10 years and made many life-long friends teaching private lessons and coaching teams. Being a teaching pro did not allow Larry much time for...

Sarah Frances Carr Lenoir, 80, of Ridgeland, MS died peacefully with her two daughters by her side on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Sarah was a longtime resident of the Jackson area where she and her husband, James, raised their family. Sarah, the daughter of Harold and Frankie Carr, was born and raised in McComb, MS. She retired from a long of career of teaching in 1992. She had a true love for teaching children of all ages. She began her career in1963 in the Greenville, MS Public School System. She then moved to McComb Public Schools. After relocating to Jackson, she took some time off to focus on raising her children and then returned to...

Jo Ann Thompson, age 71, passed away in Madison, Mississippi on January 28, 2022, after a battle with liver cancer. Jo Ann, a native of New Orleans, LA, was born on July 13, 1950, to the late Helen Johnson Thompson and Lawrence Boyer Thompson, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Judy Anna Thompson of Madison, Mississippi. Jo Ann was a retired Jefferson Parish teacher (Grace King) and taught part time at other local schools. She also worked at a local casino. Private graveside services will be held in New Orleans at St. Louis #2 Cemetery at a future date.

Rev. Dr. Morris Alford Taylor entered the Church Triumphant January 29, 2021. A native of the Denham community near Waynesboro, MS, he was born November 10, 1931, the sixth of seven children born to Bertha Gandy and David C. Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 48 years, Lottie Alford Taylor; and his four brothers, John, Earnest, Cliff and Bobby. Morris loved his God, church, country, family and friends, and enjoyed being with people from every walk of life. He received his early religious training at Philadelphus Presbyterian Church. He played football and basketball in high school, graduating from Wayne Central High School. He attended Maryville College...

Alfreda Weaver DiStefano died peacefully on January 25, 2021. She was born in Dividing Ridge, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, on July 25, 1932 to the late Arthur Earl Weaver and Ivy Wheeler. Growing up in the Big Creek and Calhoun City communities, she later attended Mississippi State University graduating with an Elementary Education degree in 1954. After graduating, she moved to Natchez and lived with fellow teachers in an apartment on Clabber Alley behind the Malt Shop. Freda began her teaching career at the Natchez Institute and later taught at Cathedral School for 29 years where she was fondly known as "Mrs. D." She served as a long-time member and officer of the Daughters of the...

Jimmie Darlene Moulds, 56, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Starkville. The family would like to thank the staff of Rolling Hills Nursing Home for the excellent care they have provided. A graveside service is planned for 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Graham Cemetery in Meridian, MS.

Dr. Edward M. Long, 76, of Biloxi, MS died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. He was a native of Emmetsburg, Iowa. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Breeland Funeral Home in Canton. Dr. Long is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 24 years, Della Sue Long; children, Tracy Jones (Mike), Jason Long (Hope), Jana Robertson, Steve Post, Judy Myers (Norbert), and Darlene Sanders; his much loved younger sister, Shareen Ewing of Loveland, CO; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Long grew up on the family farm in Emmetsburg where he was active in 4-H, showing Angus cattle at the local...

George David Herrin, 85, passed away June 15, 2020. Born November 13, 1934, in Collins, MS, David attended Salem High School and Jones County Community College. He left Collins to join the Army and was stationed in Alaska and Texas. David had a career in the financial industry. He retired from Financial Services of Mississippi after 20 years. Not being one to just sit around the house, David worked part time as a security guard. Unfortunately, it was his hard work ethic that led to his fatality. David was preceded in death by: parents, Ray and Mildred Herrin and son, Mike. Survivors include: daughter, Tara of Birmingham; nieces, Donna Allen and Paula McCullough both of Denham...

Vera Elizabeth Roush, 82, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The family will have a private graveside service at Hollandale City Cemetery. She is survived by: grandchildren, Josh Fullilove, Brad Fullilove, and Nicole Palmer all of Madison; nieces, Donna Guyton Redd of Missouri, Valerie Guyton Clyde of Hollandale, and Daisy Guyton Alford of Madison; and nephew, John C. Guyton of Greenville. She was preceded in death by: brothers, Joe, Eugene, Norman, John Guyton and her three children, Howard, Chuck, and Doris Fullilove. A guestbook is available at breelandfuneralhome.com.

Gerald Anthony "Jerry" Perez, Sr., 89, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 2020 at Breeland Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until the 7:00 pm prayer service. Visitation will also be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Funeral Mass. Entombment will be at The Gates of Heaven Mausoleum in Westwego, LA at a later date. A native of New Orleans, Jerry, was a graduate of Southwest Louisiana Institute. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by: wife, Marion Vallee Perez and brother, Robert Ashton Perez. Survivors include: sons,...

Thomas Delos Moak, died March 4, 2020 which was his 83rd birthday. Graveside services will be 11:00 am on Friday, March 6 at the Flora City Cemetery. A native of Brookhaven, Mr. Moak moved to Flora in 2007. He was preceded in death by brothers, Elder Ray "Bud" Moak and Dennis Moak. Survivors include: wife of 63 years, Geneva Covington Moak; son, Dwayne Moak (Becky); brothers, Delton and James Moak; sister, Malissia Sasser; grandchildren, William Moak and Alison Leach (Brian); and great granddaughters, Adeline and Allie Leach. A guestbook is available at breelandfuneralhome.com.

Geraldine Ray Hayes, age 85, of Moss Point, MS, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 in Biloxi where she was a resident of "The Cottage" at Bay Cove. Geri was born in Madison County September 4, 1934, to Alfred and Myrtis Shotts Ray and preceded in death by her husband Joseph Whelan Hayes and her parents, Alfred and Myrtis Shotts Ray. She attended schools in both Farmhaven and Pascagoula, as her father was employed at Ingalls Shipyard. After graduation, Geri attended Mississippi Southern until Joe, her high school sweetheart, convinced her that they should be married. Joe and Geri had the opportunity to travel while Joe served in the Marines as First Lieutenant. After his military...