Mr. Rodgers, who was born on Dec. 10, 1953, and spent most of his life in Greenwood, died in hospice care in Memphis on Aug. 10, 2022. He moved to the city several years ago in part to be near its musical opportunities, including performances of Opera Memphis.

Private funeral services for Lynn Billingham Horton will be held Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Greenwood, with the Rev. Don Chancellor officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Robert Taylor Hardeman of Greenwood died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, peacefully at his home. Mr. Hardeman, a retired farmer who remained active in community affairs, was 95 years old.

On July 15, 2021, Frances McDonald Lavelle (Tance) left this life. While in Greenwood, Frances was a faithful communicant at The Episcopal Church of the Nativity, where she served on the vestry, as a Sunday School leader, and as a staff member on numerous Episcopal Cursillos.

Ann Dyer McLemore Carothers, 80, of Greenwood died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Odd Fellows Cemetery. The Rev. Peter Gray will officiate. Wilson & Knight Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Riley C. Cole, 90, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital.  Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity with interment in McNutt Cemetery.  The Rev. Peter Gray will officiate.  Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday prior to the service.

Polly Meek Upshaw, an original Steel Magnolia who was beloved for her smarts, eccentricities and a wicked sense of humor, died Friday at her home in Greenwood. She was 82.