All Obituaries

Richard Adair Colvin, 87, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Adair was born October 14, 1934, to Earnest W. “Dick” Colvin and Rebecca Hovis Colvin. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Beverly C. Smith and his brother, Harold Colvin. Adair leaves behind his loving wife of 27 years, Barbara Allen Colvin, his daughter, Pshone Colvin Grace (Michael) of Gluckstadt, his son, Richard A. “Rich” Colvin, II...

Patsy Ruth Sanderock, 94, passed away Monday evening, May 2, 2022, at the North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. Funeral Mass will be at 12 noon on Tuesday, May 10, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Jose de Jesus Sanchez officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 am to 12 noon prior to the service. Patsy was born in Mooresville, Indiana on April 9, 1928 to Frank and Dorval Stephens.  She grew up in the Midwest and...

William Ray Vail, 87, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at Winona Manor in Winona, MS.  Graveside services are 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, May 4 at Itta Bena Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Wheat officiating.  Visitation is from noon until 2 P.M. Wednesday at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home prior to the service. Ray was born in Leflore County to Homer George and Alma Mae Vail, grew up there and had been a longtime resident.   He had resided for 17 years in California before moving back...

Robert Lee Brunson, 37, passed away in Chicago, Monday, April 18, 2022, after a brief illness. Funeral services are 1 P.M. Tuesday, April 26 at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home with Dr. Jim Phillips officiating.  Visitation is from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M.  prior to the service. Lee was born and raised in Greenwood.  He graduated from Pillow Academy, attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, received his Bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss, and his Master’s degree...

A happening took place at a farmhouse (The Place) on the outskirts of Sunflower, Mississippi back in 1931. It was Billy George Taylor that happened on January 29, 1931. Until his happening in heaven on April 11, 2022, he lived a full life with family and friends. Growing up, Billy was the middle child to John William Taylor (Pa) and Mary Park Taylor (Momma). He and his siblings (John and Tommy) worked hard on the farm (unless there was oatmeal for breakfast which Billy conveniently followed...

Mable C. Tedford, 75, passed away at her home in Carroll County, Monday, April 11, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Graveside services are 11 A.M. Thursday, April 14 at Hillview Stone Cemetery with Rev. David Bartlett officiating. Although born in Sunflower County, Mable grew up and lived most of her life in Carroll County. She was a charter member of Hillview Baptist Church, which held its first service on her birthday. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and assisted her...

Shannon Dave Miller, 49, passed away Monday April 4, 2022 at the University of MS Medical Center in Jackson.  Graveside services are 3 P.M. Thursday, April 7 at Sidon Cemetery.  Donald Glenn Miller will officiate. Shannon was born and raised in Greenwood and had been a longtime resident.  He was a self- employed painter, loved music and was an Elvis impersonator. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Kesterson Miller. Shannon is survived by his long-time...

Wilson Otoniel Caal Villavicencio, 47, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at his home in Greenwood. Funeral services are 3:00 P.M. Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1:00-3:00 P.M. prior to the service. Rev. Dorca Matias and Rev. Hoyo dela Crue will officiate. Wilson was born and raised in Guatemala where he taught school.  He has worked for Mid Delta Equipment and Rental since November 2008. He is survived by his wife Brenda Grandcheth...

Jimmy D. Cobb, 76, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Greenwood Leflore Hospital.  A memorial mass will be 2 P.M. Monday, March 28 at Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Jose De Jesus Sanchez officiating.  Visitation is from 1-2 P.M. prior to the service. Jimmy was born in Jackson, raised in Inverness, graduated from Inverness High School and attended MS State University.  He was a salesman for Lewis Grocery and later for Dixie Amusement...

Sue Sanders, 80 passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at her home in Holcomb.  Funeral services are 11 A.M. Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home with interment in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.  Bro. Tommy Mayhall will officiate.  Visitation is Tuesday from 5-7 and Wednesday from 10-11 at the funeral home. Sue was born to T. J. and Rena Carpenter Holeman, raised in Morgan City and graduated from Leflore County High School.  She was a longtime...