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04/01/2026

Memorial services for Donald Ray Purvis, 84, of Greenville will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at South Main Church of Christ in Greenville. Ray passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Levi Purvis and Ruth Crowder Purvis; a son, Brian Purvis and brothers, Curtis, Charles and Roy.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jane Purvis; two sons, Don (Laura) Purvis and Kirk (Casey) Purvis; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

03/31/2026

Memorial services for Roy Lester Gullett, 73, of Greenville, will be at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Boone Funeral Home, Leland. There will be a visitation from 4:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. He died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Leland.

Roy's personality and character were well known and loved by many. His passions included working and fishing. He spent many years working for the Mississippi Marines and Greenville Ship Builders. Roy loved the tow boat industry.

He will be truly missed by his family and friends.

03/30/2026

Ollin Edward Cook Sr., aged 92, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at his daughter Pam Rushing’s home in Quinton, Oklahoma. Born on January 17, 1933, in Catchings, Mississippi, he was the son of Ollin Otis Cook and Ethel Polston Cook. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patsy Mercer Cook; sisters Nadine Lavaugn (Bonnie) Lynch and Rita Faye Sherman; and mother-in-law Maudie Bell Farris Mercer.

Ed is survived by his sister Myrna Lois Kraft; his children: Ollin E. Cook Jr. (Bubba), Pamela Anne Rushing (Pam), and Robert Allen Cook; as well as grandchildren Tyler Cook, Sarah Riehl, Chelsey Archer, and Chancey Rushing; and great-grandchildren Aymeri Dye, Sawyer Archer, Sammy Archer, Alice Sorrell, Adeline Sorrell, and Brooks Riehl.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Quinton, Oklahoma. Ed graduated from Greenville High School, Mississippi, in 1952 and worked in Greenville for most of his life. After high school, he served his country in the Navy aboard the USS New Jersey (BB52).

On September 21, 1956, Ed married Patsy Mercer in Indianola, MS. The couple lived briefly in Greenwood before settling back in Greenville, sharing sixty years of marriage together. Ed dedicated forty years to Mississippi Power & Light (MP&L)-Entergy, beginning in 1953 until his retirement in 1998. He cherished the friendships formed with his colleagues and stayed in touch with many throughout his life.

Known for his welcoming smile, good humor, and outgoing nature, Ed made friends wherever he went. He was especially remembered for his sharp memory, storytelling ability, and the way he brought joy to family, friends, and new acquaintances alike.

A Celebration of Life with Navy funeral honors will take place at 10:30 am on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Boone Funeral Home in Greenville. A reception will follow at the Downtown Grille located at 525 Washington Ave., Greenville, MS, starting at noon. Family and friends are invited to join to share some food and memories.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hebron Church, 138 Coleho Road, Hollandale, MS 38748.

03/30/2026

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Crick Austin, 65, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Gwen was born on May 11, 1960, and was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Binford Crick and Helen Ruth Crick; her brother, Richard Lane Crick; and her beloved husband, Robert John Austin.

She is survived by her children, Dr. Robert Myles Austin and his wife Ann, and Melyssa Austin Hitchcock and her husband Thomas “Trey” Hitchcock III. She was a proud grandmother to Banyan Kole Hardesty, Thomas Peyton Hitchcock, and Nathaniel Austin Hitchcock, whom she loved dearly.

Gwen is also survived by her brother, Trent Crick and his wife Dana; her sisters, Renee Smith and her husband Mark, and Stephanie Baxter and her husband Bo; along with extended family and friends.

She had a deep love for animals and cared greatly for her family, especially her grandsons, who meant a great deal to her.

A visitation will be held at Boone Funeral Home in Leland, Mississippi, on Thursday, April 2, at 3:00 PM, followed by a funeral service. She will be laid to rest at Greenville Cemetery beside her husband, Robert.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a local animal shelter in her honor.

03/30/2026

Graveside services for Juanita Langley Grassi, 86, of Greenville will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Cemetery, Lake Village, AR. She died on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Delta Health-The Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.

Mrs. Grassi was born on February 18, 1940, to George Washington Langley and Allie Langley.

In 1977, she and her husband, Gene, purchased the Cow Pen Restaurant in Lake Village. Working together and being able to serve and meet many people was the joy of their lives. They retired in 2007 and moved to Greenville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, sister, Nadine Thomas and brothers, Eugene, Robert and Leon Langley.

She is survived by daughter, Cindy Bennett (Steve) of Greenville; two sons, Ed Grassi of Lake Village and Greg Grassi (Catia) of Greenville; brother, George "Bud" Langley of Tennesse; four grandchildren, Mary Frances Herndon (Mark) of Fortworth, TX, Christina Marie Bennett of Greenville, Eddie Grassi of Mobile, AL and Katelyn Grassi Wilson (Ross) of Soddy-Daisey, TN; and four great-grandchildren, Noah Allen Wilson, Blake Edward Wilson, Marley Marie Wilson, Remi Herndon and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and Cemetery.

03/30/2026

Eloise Lanier Dean Cumbaa was born in Greenville, Mississippi, in 1929 to Charles Otho Dean and Geraldine Rousseau Dean of Leland, Mississippi. She died peacefully at her home at 97 years of age.

Eloise graduated from Leland Public School with honors. She attended Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, Virginia, and received a degree in English and History Education. After graduation, she returned to Mississippi and had her first job teaching in an elementary school in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Eloise married Col. Noel Thomas Cumbaa in 1951 and began traveling with him in active service. The last base of duty was Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. She loved it there with Col. Cumbaa and their two children, Charles Thomas Cumbaa and Geraldine Lanier Cumbaa, for three years.

After retirement, they returned to Leland where they lived until moving to Greenville. During that time a third child, Noel Dean Cumbaa, was born.

Eloise spent the next years doing church work and taught Sunday School for 50 years. She was a member of the Delta Debutante Club, the DAR, and the Colonial Dames. She was very active in the garden club on all levels. Eloise served as president of Greenville Garden Club, as well as president of The Garden Clubs of Mississippi, and served as Deep South District Director of the National Council of State Garden Clubs. She was a very accomplished bridge player and enjoyed playing with friends.

Her last years were spent traveling with Noel and the Duncans, friends from Georgia. After many trips, she returned home to enjoy her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 61 years, her brother Charles Otho Dean, Jr., and her daughter-in-law Jennifer Coleman Cumbaa. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Margaret Dean, and her three children - Charles Thomas Cumbaa (Maryileen), Geraldine Cumbaa Moak (Bobby), and Noel Dean Cumbaa (Gwin). She is also survived by six grandchildren - Alex Cumbaa, Chelsea Cumbaa Nourse (Daryl), Drew Moak (Taylor), William Moak (Courtney), Noel Cumbaa (Mary Clair), Lanie Cumbaa Bridewell (Andrew) - and thirteen great grandchildren.

The family is grateful to those who provided excellent care of their mother - Mary Hood, Loretta Johnson, Louvenia McKinney, Jackie Price, Josephine Spand, and Tywuan Washington.

Visitation will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Greenville, Mississippi, with the service at 2:00 pm followed by graveside at Stoneville-Leland Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.

Memorials can be made to Greenville Cypress Preserve Trust, P. O. Box 4243, Greenville, MS 38704 or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1163, Greenville, MS 38702.

03/28/2026

Donald Ray Purvis, 84, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

03/25/2026

Nancy Browning Galatas, 91, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Oxford, Miss. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 1-2 p.m. at First Methodist Church in Greenville, Miss., under the direction of Boone Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin after the visitation at 2 p.m. with graveside service to follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.

Nancy was born on August 25, 1934 in Louisville, Miss., to the late Clarence P. Browning and Ione Slawson Browning. She graduated from Louisville High School in 1952 and earned a degree at Blue Mountain College in 1956. While at Blue Mountain, she served as President of Modenian Society and was on the Homecoming Court, along with participation in several other campus activities.

After college, she moved to Greenville, where she met the love of her life and husband of 49.5 years, John Ivy Galatas, Jr. The couple married in July 1957 and had four children.

Nancy’s calling in life was that of a teacher, both professionally and personally. She taught at Greenville High School beginning in 1956 and later spent the majority of her career teaching at Washington School in Greenville for 26 years. She took pride in her students’s success and proudly celebrated their accomplishments alongside them.

Nancy was also very active in supporting the Greenville community. She served as President of the Triad Club, held several roles for the Jr. Women’s Club, and was a provisional member of the Junior Auxiliary. She loved being a part of the Alice Bell Garden Club, Community Bible Study, Emmaus Community, and, of course, cherished her Bridge club. She was also the best Rook player of a very competitive card-playing family.

She was an active member of First Methodist Church of Greenville, where she taught Sunday School and served in a number of roles in the church administrative office. She frequently shared she couldn’t imagine what Heaven must be like since life is this good.

Nancy never met a burden she couldn’t handle, and taught those around her countless life lessons — all rooted in love, encouragement, empathy, and respect. Her faith, love, compassion, and honesty were the cornerstone of raising her family, and those values she instilled in her loved ones have set the standard for generations to come.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother Clarence “Leonard” Browning; son Michael Browning Galatas; sister-in-law Elinor “Jeanette” Lewis; son-in-law Edwin Randolph “Randy” Noble; and granddaughter Elizabeth “Beck” Noble England.

She is survived by three children, Marlee Galatas Gardner and husband Phil of Havelock, N.C.; John Ivy Galatas, III and wife Karen of Long Beach, Miss.; and Jeana Galatas Noble of Oxford, Miss.,; and daughter-in-law Pam Phillips Galatas of Madison, Miss.

Nan is also survived by nine grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Gardner and Heather Gardner Lewis (husband Tony); Melissa Galatas and John Ivy Galatas, IV (wife Sarah); Rachel Noble Watson (husband John), Nathan Noble (wife Taylor), and Randolph Noble; and Sawyer Galatas and Georgia Galatas Powell (husband Daniel). She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Renee England, Judith Marie England, Anne Elise England, John Noble Watson, Win Lela Watson, and Elizabeth Leigh Lewis; along with countless cousins, nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to First Methodist Church, 402 Washington Avenue, Greenville, MS 38701, phone (662) 378-2344.

03/25/2026

Mary Gwendolyn Mason, known lovingly as Gwen, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida, after an extended illness. She was 86 years old.

Gwen was born on August 15, 1939, in Leland, Mississippi, to Virgil and Pauline Mason. A woman of quiet grace and generous spirit, she lived a life defined by her devotion to family and her deep desire to serve others.

Throughout her life, Gwen gave freely of her time and talents. She was a proud and dedicated member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Statesboro, Georgia, a chapter of her life she cherished deeply. Her love for children led her to volunteer in her daughter's kindergarten classroom, where she found great fulfillment in working with young learners and helping them reach their goals. Gwen was a skilled cross-stitcher who lovingly crafted Christmas stockings for her family members, gifts that became treasured keepsakes marking each holiday season with her personal touch.

Above all, Gwen was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She took immense pride in watching her grandchildren, Garrett, Graden, Rachel, Carson, and Callie, grow up, and she made it a priority to be present at their events and milestones. She was overjoyed to welcome her great-grandchildren, Hadley, Jase, Everett, Brody, and Bryce, into the family.

Gwen is survived by her daughter, Cindy Bozeman (Russell), and her son, Doug McNease (Patty).

She now rests in the arms of her Lord and Savior. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. in Leland, Mississippi, where Gwen will be laid to rest beside her beloved father, Virgil Mason; her mother, Pauline Mason; and her infant sister, Lydia.

03/23/2026

Funeral services for Frances Barnett Flemings, 86, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at The Lamp Ministries in Inverness, MS. There will be a visitation from 10;00 a.m. until the service time at the church. She passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Florence, MS. Burial will be in Greencrest Cemetery, Belzoni, MS. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Indianola.

Mrs. Flemings was born in Vaiden, MS, to Joseph D. Barnett and Blanche Carter Barnett.

Frances loved the Lord and was a very compassionate person. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin Flemings; daughter, Betty Sue Bowman; son, Garry Dean Flemings; sisters, Dorothy Alford, Mildred Henderson, Catherine Ervin, and Gladys Boyles; and brothers, J.P. "Pete" Hobsen, James L. Barnett, and Roy Cecil Barnett.

She is survived by two daughters, Tonua Flemings and Robin Flemings; three sons, Melvin Flemings, Jr. (Patricia), Buddy Ray Flemings (John DeLong), and Joseph Ray Flemings (Megan); brother, Joseph D. Barnett; 20 plus grandchildren and 20 plus great-grandchildren.

03/19/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Christine Bennett Hollingsworth. Born on November 27, 1961, in Greenville, Mississippi, Karen went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2026, after bravely facing another battle with cancer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She was 64 years old.

Karen was a beloved daughter of the late Billy Bennett and Myra Ann Swilley McDaniel, who preceded her in death, along with her husband of 41 years, Jimmy Hollingsworth. Despite the sorrow of these losses, Karen's life was a tapestry woven with love, friendship, and devotion.

She is survived by her children, daughter Amy Manning and her husband Dale of Greenville, Mississippi, and son Lee Hollingsworth, also of Greenville. Her legacy lives on in her adored grandson, Parker Manning of Jacksonville, Florida. She is also survived by her sister, Cynthia Baker, and her husband, Rick, of Bentonville, Arkansas, her brother Tim Bennett of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and her stepbrother Timothy McDaniel of Greenville, Mississippi.

Karen was a proud graduate of Greenville High School, whose career was marked by dedication and warmth. She began her professional journey in the home office of Stein Mart before finding her true calling at the Greenville Compress Company, where she spent many years and formed lifelong friendships.

Art was the language of Karen's soul; she found joy in painting, drawing, writing, and sculpting with clay. Her appreciation for beauty was further expressed through her love of horseback riding and collecting Native American art. These passions were a testament to her creative spirit and many talents.

Known for her infectious smile and the ease with which she made friends, Karen had an innate ability to brighten the lives of those around her. She was a compassionate soul, often sending thoughtful cards to friends in times of need, a small gesture that spoke volumes of her kindness and empathy.

A service celebrating Karen's life will be held on March 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Boone Funeral Home, located at 905 Main Street, Greenville, Mississippi. A visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Family and friends are invited to gather and honor the memory of a remarkable woman who touched so many lives. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, particularly the Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit, for the exceptional care and comfort provided to Karen and her family during her final days.

03/15/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Clayton Geist Seymour, who left us on March 13, 2026. Born on August 30, 1936 in Oklahoma City, OK and raised in Houston, TX, he was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, known for his unwavering kindness, compassion, and dedication to serving others.

In February 1968, Clayton moved to Greenville, Mississippi, where he began a successful career as an Allstate Insurance Agent, a role he cherished for 45 years. His commitment to his clients and the community exemplified his belief in helping others and making a positive impact in their lives.

A man of deep faith, Clayton served as an Elder, Deacon, and Treasurer at South Main Church of Christ. His devotion to his church and community was evident through his active involvement in the Greenville Optimist Club, where he held multiple leadership positions, including president, vice president, lieutenant governor, and fundraising chairman.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma Sue Seymour, his brothers Richard Seymour and David Seymour, and his parents Dr. Ira C. Seymour and Edith A. Seymour. He is survived by his children, Cathy Sanders, Clayton Seymour, Jr. (Melody), and Sherri Scott; his grandchildren, Randy Sanders (Denia), Raymond Sanders (Kevin), Jennifer Dunn (Tony), Clayton “Trey” Seymour III, Kyle Scott (Jenni), and Ashli Noble (James); and his cherished great-grandchildren.

Clayton will be remembered for his generous spirit, love for his family, and unwavering faith. He touched the lives of countless individuals and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the South Main Church of Christ located at 1700 South Main St. Greenville, MS with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be the Greenville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.

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