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Verse Hodges Jr.
Wed,08/06/25-2:00AM , 1937 Reads
Services for Verse Hodges Jr. of Grenada will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Century Funeral Home.
Mr. Hodges, 61, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
He was a factory worker.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Willie Earl Meeks
Wed,08/06/25-2:00AM , 1544 Reads
Services for Willie Earl Meeks of Fort Worth, Texas, will be at noon Saturday at Century Funeral Home.
Mr. Meeks, 63, died Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Fort Worth.
He worked for Amazon.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Century Funeral Home.
The Rev. David Henderson will officiate at the services.
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Anfernee Devante Jones
Sat,08/02/25-2:00AM , 2374 Reads
Services for Anfernee Devante Jones of Greenwood will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood.
Mr. Jones, 33, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
He was a factory worker.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Century Funeral Home.
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Jerelyne Ellis
Sat,08/02/25-2:00AM , 2605 Reads
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerelyne Ellis, who departed this life on July 31, 2025. She passed away in her home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones.
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