All Obituaries

Bradley T. Williamson passed away at St. Dominic Hospital on January 13, 2022.  Visitation will be from 9:30 am – 11:15 am on Monday, January 17, at Breeland Funeral Home in Canton, with the funeral following at 11:30 am. Bradley was born in Madison County, MS, on September 23, 1934.  He was a graduate of Canton High School.  He served as an Assistant to the Chaplain in the United States Army and spent a tour in Germany.  He was Honorably Discharged in April of...

Phil Darnell Jones, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Visitation will be at Breeland Funeral Home on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 12:00 pm until the 2:00 pm chapel service. Burial will be in the Canton Cemetery. Phil was a firefighter for the Jackson Fire Department for 32 years. Survivors include: wife, Vanessa Jones of Canton; sons, Russell Jones of Brandon and Ronnie Jones of Florence; sister, Delilah Matthews of Pelahatchie; daughters, Anna Smith of Canton and Sherry White...

Mary Nell Gore, 84, passed away January 5, 2022 at her residence.  Visitation will be at Breeland Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 1:00 pm until the 2:00 pm chapel service.  Burial will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Gore was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  She was also a member of Spring Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Gore; father, Walter Melvin Cain; and son, Richard Gore. Survivors...

Anthony R. “Tony” Murphy, Sr., 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.  Visitation will be at Breeland Funeral Home in Canton, MS on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 12:00 pm until the 2:00 pm chapel service.  Burial will be in Jessamine Cemetery. Tony was owner and operator of Tony’s Tire and Automotive. Survivors include: wife of 50 years, Lala Murphy of Brandon; daughter, Tonya Murphy Burran  of Lincoln, NE; son, Anthony R. Murphy, Jr. (Ashley) of...

Eva Garland Mansell, 95, died Monday, January 3, 2022. Private graveside services will be held at Quiet Ridge Cemetery in Pickens, MS. She was preceded in death by: parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Garland; husband, E. D. (Buddy) Mansell; and sister, Lucy Garland Presley. Survivors include: children, Weezie Mansell Polk (Eddie), Dick Mansell (Dianne), Lucy Mansell Sligh (Will), and Jeff Mansell; grandchildren, Julie Polk Collier, Taylor Polk (Christina), Courtney Mansell, Ashley Chisolm (Dusty),...

Jeannie Hicks, 61, was called to be with the Lord on January 1, 2022. Her visitation is Friday, January 7, 2022 at 11:00AM at the First United Methodist Church in Canton, Mississippi. Jeannie’s Celebration of Life Service to follow at 1:00PM. Interment will be at the Canton City Cemetery in Canton, Mississippi. Jeannie was born on March 25, 1960 in Jackson, Mississippi to James Earl Holmes and Hazel Jeanne Holmes. She and her family have been lifelong community members in Canton,...

David William Dodds, 73, of Madison, MS, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Brownsville, Tennessee to the late Harold L. and Cora Lynn Dodds. David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind.  He loved and adored his wife, children, and grandchildren.  He was their biggest fan.  David enjoyed hunting and watching sports, especially his beloved Mississippi State...

     Sybil Lynch, born on January 19, 1922, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the age of 99 years.  She was a life-long resident of Madison County, Mississippi.      Sybil began her work career working for Wallace Harrison in the oil industry.  Throughout the course of her career, she worked for various other independent oil companies, and returned to work for Mr. Harrison until his death.  She retired from Lloyd & Thompson...

Mary Jane Carlisle passed away in her home on December 15, 2021.  Mary was born in Plano, Texas on March 19, 1928.  She was a graduate of Plano High School where she was known for her artistic and musical talents.  Mary and her high school sweetheart, Bill, attended the University of Texas and married in 1948.  His career took them to Dallas, Tulsa, and Jackson.  Mary passionately nurtured the lives of their two children, Margaret and Don, and supported Bill’s...

     Samuel “Sam” Sutherland Goza, 58, of Canton, MS was called to his eternal home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2021. Visitation is Monday, December 20, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Breeland Funeral Home in Canton, MS. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Canton, MS with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Canton City Cemetery in Canton, MS.  ...