All Obituaries

Marie Kuhn Thomas, 70, passed away July 13,2018, at her home. Marie was born on June 24, 1948 in Belzoni, Ms. ; one of seven children born to Ellis and Mildred Kuhn.  Marie is survived by her husband, Eugene Thomas, mother, Mildred Kuhn Pugh, son, Flynn Cross, brothers; Ed Kuhn( Polly), Bill Kuhn( Belinda) and Joe Kuhn(Marilyn), sisters; Peggy Smith and Judy Parks( Al); Step children; Larry Thomas( Beverly), Regina Walton, and Junior Grantham( Becky), 4 grandchildren,  4 great...

Stanley Neal Kervin, 53, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  Visitation will be at Breeland Funeral Home in Canton on Friday, July 6, 2018 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Union Line Cemetery in Soso, MS. Neal was employed by the Mississippi Employment Security Commission for over 25 years. Neal was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Ross Kervin and grandparents, Gladys & W. D. Kervin and Carrie & Dan...

Ollie Elaine Poarch, 73, died Saturday, June 30, 2018.  Visitation will be at Breeland Funeral Home on Monday, July 2, 2018 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and again on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am chapel service.  Burial will be in Damascus Cemetery. Elaine or “Nanny” as most knew her, enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and singing in church. She was a devout Christian and spirituality was a priority in her life Throughout the years, she owned several...

Charles William Maris, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.  He was above all a man who deeply loved his family, church and friends.  Along with Kitty, his devoted wife of 65 years, he was the focal point of many family gatherings and valued keeping in touch and making sure that everyone was appreciated and cared for.  His special sense of humor brightened many a day. Born in Canton, Mississippi, Charles graduated from Canton...

Wilson Arrington Harreld, age 61, passed away early morning on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home after battling cancer.  Wilson was born on September 1, 1956 in Greenwood, MS to parents Bill and Ann Harreld.  He was a graduate of Canton Academy and attended Oklahoma State University.  A member of the 4-H club, Wilson had a fond love of animals from a very young age.    As a child, he enjoyed showing cattle for Madison County and while in attendance at OSU...

Donald (Donnie) Milford Parker, 57 of Madison MS died Saturday, June 23rd at his home. Born July 27, 1960 in Washington D.C., Donnie was the son of the late John L Parker Sr. and his wife Barbara of Appomattix Va. Donnie was a 1978 graduate of Westminster High, Westminster MD.  He served in the U.S. Army. He then became a truck driver. He loved spending time with his friends and family.  He enjoyed playing his guitar and writing songs.  He was an avid Alan Jackson...

Catherine Olden Wohner, better known as Sis, died June 18, 2018, at the age of 95.  Visitation will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Canton, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, beginning at 9:30 am, followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 am.  A graveside service for the interment of ashes will take place at Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City at 3 p.m. She was born in Yazoo City to Catherine Clark Olden and Samuel Bedwell Olden on February 2, 1923.  She attended MSCW and graduated from...

John Daniel Matthews, 48, of Canton, MS died June 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1969 in Jackson, MS and was the son of James Ellis Matthews and Willie Lee Matthews. A memorial service will be on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 11:00 am with visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Pinelake Church Reservoir, 6071 Highway 25, Brandon, MS.  Rev. Ken Murphy will officiate. John enjoyed music, hunting, fishing, golfing and collegiate sports. He graduated from Wingfield High...

Deborah Ann Griffin, 65, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.  Memorial services will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by father, James Lesley Dye, Sr.; mother Rebecca Sue Kerr Dye; and brother, James Lesley Dye, Jr. Survivors include: sons, James Ray Privatte and David Allen Privatte; daughters, Miscal Yvonne Brown and Teresa Y. Pellegrin; brother, Kevin Eugene Dye; sister, Jackie Simmons; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and her...

Ronald Bruce Martin, 48, died Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence.  Visitation will be at Breeland Funeral Home on Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 8:30 am until the 10:00 am graveside service at Canton Cemetery. Ronald was a systems analyst for Entergy.  He was a U S Army veteran of Desert Storm and an active member of the VFW. He was preceded in death by: father, Ivan Martin; sister, Lori Furman; and brother, Mark Allen Martin. Survivors include: wife Elizabeth Lambert Martin...