All Obituaries

Polly Meek Upshaw, an original Steel Magnolia who was beloved for her smarts, eccentricities and a wicked sense of humor, died Friday at her home in Greenwood. She was 82. A native of Greenwood, Polly was a committed lifelong student. She graduated from Greenwood High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in English from Sophie Newcomb College (now Tulane University), where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She could recite lengthy sonnets or poems decades after her...

Harry Henderson Carter, 95, passed away Friday morning, November 15, 2019 at Indywood Glen Person Care Home in Greenwood, MS. Harry was born on July 29, 1924 to William Fanning Carter, Jr. and Russell Henderson Carter in Sardis, Mississippi.  He joined his beloved wife, Jean in Heaven on November 15, 2019. Harry graduated from Sardis High School in 1942.  He was the first in his class to volunteer for military service, but due to high blood pressure was turned down by every branch...

Rhianna Billings, 19, passed away after a brief illness Thursday morning, November 14, 2019 at the Greenwood Leflore Hospital.  A celebration of her life will be held 2 P.M. Monday, November 18 at Adams Arbor Church of God of Prophecy in Charleston. Pastor Phillip Pharr will officiate and interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation is from 1-2 P.M. Monday prior to the service.    Rhianna was born and raised in Greenwood and Philipp, she graduated from East...

Nancy Carr Roberson, 60 of Greenwood, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo after an extended battle with cancer.  Services are 1 P.M. Thursday, November 14 at the Greenwood Delta Funeral Home Chapel.  Rev. Dustin Long will officiate.  Visitation is from 11-1 Thursday prior to the service. Nancy was born to William “Bill” and Mary Sue Carr in Greenwood and was a lifelong resident.  She was a 1977 graduate of Greenwood...

Wilbur Clayton Goss, 77, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital in Charleston, MS surrounded by his family.  Funeral services are 2 P.M. Tuesday, November 12 at the North Park Church of God of Prophecy with Pastor Tim Winters officiating and Robbie Wier and Dan Baggett as guest speakers.  Interment will be in Odd Fellows East Cemetery. Wilbur grew up in Greenwood and was a long time resident of the area. He was a natural athlete and played...

Barbara Galey McCorkle, 76, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her home in Vaiden surrounded by her family.  Funeral services are 11 A.M. Saturday, November 2nd at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis McKay and Rev. Phil McRae officiating.  Interment will be in Vaiden Cemetery.  Visitation is from 9-11 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Vaiden where she had worked as a Beautician, clerked at Stuckey’s and the 35/55...

Paul Tyler Staples, 71, passed away Sunday evening October 20, 2019 at the Greenwood Leflore Hospital, surrounded by his family.  Funeral services are 11 A.M. Wednesday, October 23 at North Greenwood Baptist Church with Rev. Dustin Long officiating.  Interment will follow in Odd Fellows East cemetery.  Visitation is at the church from 9-11 prior to the service. Paul was born in Leflore County to Gerald Edgar and Bonnie Mullins Staples.  He had been a lifelong resident of...

Coleman Douglas “Cole” Whitfield, 21, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 in West Monroe Louisiana.  Funeral services are 11 A.M. Wednesday, October 2 at North Greenwood Baptist Church with Dr. Jim Phillips officiating.  Interment will be in Centerville Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation is Tuesday evening from 5-7 P.M. at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home and Wednesday morning from 9:30 till service at the church. Cole was born June 27, 1998 to Joey and Stacy...

A celebration of life of James Wesley “Pete” Cox will be held at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home in Greenwood, Mississippi at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 11. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home. Pete was welcomed into heaven on September 8, 2019. Pete was born on August 15, 1927 in Carroll County. He was known all his life by his nickname, “Pete.” He was a graduate of Black Hawk High School and lived most of his life in...

Mr. William Thomas Raby, 85, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS.  Graveside services are 11 A.M. Tuesday, September 10 at Itta Bena Cemetery with Rev. Andrew Kappenman officiating. Visitation is from 9-10:30 A.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. A native and lifelong resident of Itta Bena, Mr. Raby was born to T. E. and Tommie Lillian Raby December 21, 1933.  He graduated from Humphrey High School and Sunflower Junior College where...