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Dorothy Mae ‘Dot’ Williams

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Dorothy Mae ‘Dot’ Williams
Fri,12/19/25-8:20PM , 4672 Reads
It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Dorothy Mae “Dot” Williams of Greenwood announces her sudden passing on Sunday morning at Greenwood Leflore Hospital at the age of 75.
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Ernestine Elaine Daniel
Wed,12/17/25-4:01PM , 1119 Reads
A memorial service for Ernestine Elaine Daniel of Greenwood will be held at noon Saturday at Century Funeral Home.
Ms. Daniel, 79, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.
She was a retired correctional officer.
The Rev. Dr. Renae Baker will officiate at the services.

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Derriak ‘Bud Lee’ Starks

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Derriak ‘Bud Lee’ Starks
Wed,12/17/25-3:58PM , 4442 Reads
LELAND — Derriak “Bud Lee” Starks of Itta Bena was born on July 2, 1982, and peacefully transitioned from this life on Dec. 7, 2025.
He was preceded in death by Destin R. Clayborne, Ben Starks Sr., Joe Willie Williams, Roxie Mae Williams and Lula Flowers-Starks.
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Wilson Burton ‘Bubba’ Wiggins
Wed,12/17/25-3:55PM , 2107 Reads
Wilson Burton “Bubba” Wiggins, 58, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital.
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Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 42°F
Feels Like: 57°F
Dew Point: 64°F
Humidity: 76%
Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM

Wind Speed: 15 to 20 mph
Wind Direction: N
Wind Gust: 18 mph
Sky Cover: 91%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 64°F
Moon Rise: 2:21 AM
Moon Set: 11:53 AM

Showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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