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Obituaries 07-16-26
July 14, 2026
MARCUS LEE COTHREN
Aug. 22, 1947-July 11, 2026
Funeral services for Marcus Lee Cothren, 78, of Roxie, will be at 11
a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026 from the Chapel of Franklin Funeral Home,
with Dr. Matt Buckles officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from the Chapel of Franklin Funeral Home,
continuing from 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday, July 17, 2026.
a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026 from the Chapel of Franklin Funeral Home,
with Dr. Matt Buckles officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from the Chapel of Franklin Funeral Home,
continuing from 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Greenlawn
Memorial Park in Natchez.
Memorial Park in Natchez.
Born on Aug. 22, 1947 in Natchez to Howard Paul and Lillian Cavin
Cothren, he enjoyed music and motorcycles. He loves spending time with
his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Cothren, he enjoyed music and motorcycles. He loves spending time with
his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He died on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at United Mississippi Medical Center
in Jackson.
in Jackson.
He is survived by his daughter, Leanne Cothren; his son and
daughter-in-law, Paul and Sheila Cothren; his brother and sister-in-law,
David and Patricia Cothren; his sister, Paulette Wingard; his
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Christopher and Izzie
Cantrell, Jack Renfro, Braelyn O'Dell and Adelin O'Dell; his
great-grandchildren, Oaklynn Cantrell and Dean Cantrell; a very dear and
close friend in Susan Bowen; and a host of family and friends.
daughter-in-law, Paul and Sheila Cothren; his brother and sister-in-law,
David and Patricia Cothren; his sister, Paulette Wingard; his
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Christopher and Izzie
Cantrell, Jack Renfro, Braelyn O'Dell and Adelin O'Dell; his
great-grandchildren, Oaklynn Cantrell and Dean Cantrell; a very dear and
close friend in Susan Bowen; and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Juanita Buckles
Cothren.
Cothren.
Pallbearers will be Carey Buckles, Jack Renfroe, Christopher Cantrell,
Michael Wingard, Cavin Greer and Bill Wilkerson. Honorary pallbearers
will be Mason Clanton and Joey Hazlip.
Michael Wingard, Cavin Greer and Bill Wilkerson. Honorary pallbearers
will be Mason Clanton and Joey Hazlip.
To share condolences, please visit www.franklinfh.com.
Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville is in charge of arrangements.
FRANCES DIANE LEHMANN
May 12, 1952-July 11, 2026
Funeral services for Frances Diane Lehmann, 72, will be at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from Greendale Methodist Church in Oldeburg,
with Rev. Tyson Windom officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until
time of service at the church.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from Greendale Methodist Church in Oldeburg,
with Rev. Tyson Windom officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until
time of service at the church.
Born on May 12, 1952 to Mr. Orbin Lee Oliver, Sr., and Mrs. Hazel
Frances, she enjoyed crafts and enjoying spending time with her
grandchildren. She loved to spend time with family and getting them
together in one place. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
friend.
Frances, she enjoyed crafts and enjoying spending time with her
grandchildren. She loved to spend time with family and getting them
together in one place. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
friend.
She died on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Caleb Lee and Kara
Lehmann and Patrick Wayne and Isabella Lehmann; her daughter, Dianna
Carol Lehmann; her grandchildren, Emmersyn Rae Lehmann, Tucker Nations,
Jameson Pannell, Hazel Lynn Oliver and Clayton Oliver; and a host of
family and friends.
Lehmann and Patrick Wayne and Isabella Lehmann; her daughter, Dianna
Carol Lehmann; her grandchildren, Emmersyn Rae Lehmann, Tucker Nations,
Jameson Pannell, Hazel Lynn Oliver and Clayton Oliver; and a host of
family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth Gary
Lehmann; her son, Christopher Ray Lehmann; her daughter, Lisa Ann
Timmons; and her brothers, Butch Oliver and Tommy Oliver.
Lehmann; her son, Christopher Ray Lehmann; her daughter, Lisa Ann
Timmons; and her brothers, Butch Oliver and Tommy Oliver.
Pallbearers will be Dillon Holmes, Harvey Farrell, Paul Dunson, Nathan
Oliver, Carey Buckles, Bryden Herring, Justin Emfinger and Jimmy Wilson.
Oliver, Carey Buckles, Bryden Herring, Justin Emfinger and Jimmy Wilson.
The family requests memorials be made in her name to the American Cancer
Society.
Society.
To share condolences, please visit www.franklinfh.com.
Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville is in charge of arrangements.
LEROY "BO" STAMPLEY, JR.
April 22, 1959-July 8, 2026
Funeral services for Leroy "Bo" Stampley, Jr., 67, of Roxie, will be
at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from East Roxie Church of Christ,
with Pastor Isaac Tenner officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m.
on Friday, July 17, 2026 from The Lighthouse Center in Meadville, then
from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday, July 18, 2206 at East
Roxie Church of Christ.
at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from East Roxie Church of Christ,
with Pastor Isaac Tenner officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m.
on Friday, July 17, 2026 from The Lighthouse Center in Meadville, then
from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday, July 18, 2206 at East
Roxie Church of Christ.
Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Meadville
Cemetery.
Cemetery.
Born on April 22, 1959 in Natchez, he was the son of Leroy Stampley,
Sr., and Marie White Stampley.
Sr., and Marie White Stampley.
He died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Stampley; three children and their
respective spouses, LaToya Stampley of Nashville, Tenn., Julius and
Shanette White of New Orleans, La., and Victoria and Arthur Jackson of
Roxie; his grandchildren, Britni Reese of Houston, Texas, Julius Reese
of Houston, Vontavious Green of Roxie, Jayla White of Houston, Alexis
Jackson of Roxie and Jayden Stampley of Nashville; his
great-grandchildren, Cali Gregg of Houston, Leah Gregg of Houston, Novah
Madison of Roxie and Tristan Butler of Roxie; his sisters, Gwenevere L.
Stampley of Natchez and Jacqueline S. Newell of Fayette; his brothers
and sister-in-law, Herman G. and Debra Stampley of Fayette and Michael
Jefferson of Hattiesburg; his stepfather, Clem Moore; his aunts, Willie
M. Stampley of Fayette, Jessie and Henry Smith of Natchez and Vivian
Wade of Milwaukee, Wisc.; his uncles, Freddie Carter, Roosevelt Carter
and Allen Carter, all of Fayette; his godson, Larry Coleman; and a host
of family and dear friends.
respective spouses, LaToya Stampley of Nashville, Tenn., Julius and
Shanette White of New Orleans, La., and Victoria and Arthur Jackson of
Roxie; his grandchildren, Britni Reese of Houston, Texas, Julius Reese
of Houston, Vontavious Green of Roxie, Jayla White of Houston, Alexis
Jackson of Roxie and Jayden Stampley of Nashville; his
great-grandchildren, Cali Gregg of Houston, Leah Gregg of Houston, Novah
Madison of Roxie and Tristan Butler of Roxie; his sisters, Gwenevere L.
Stampley of Natchez and Jacqueline S. Newell of Fayette; his brothers
and sister-in-law, Herman G. and Debra Stampley of Fayette and Michael
Jefferson of Hattiesburg; his stepfather, Clem Moore; his aunts, Willie
M. Stampley of Fayette, Jessie and Henry Smith of Natchez and Vivian
Wade of Milwaukee, Wisc.; his uncles, Freddie Carter, Roosevelt Carter
and Allen Carter, all of Fayette; his godson, Larry Coleman; and a host
of family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bridgette Stampley; his
parents; his paternal grandparents, George and Eva Stampley-Carter; his
maternal grandparents, Herman and Ceola White; his step-grandfather,
Leon Carter, Sr.; four aunts, Ora Stampley, Irene Norton, Diane Bailey
and Doris Carr; and three uncles, James White, Claude Carter and Leon
Carter, Jr.
parents; his paternal grandparents, George and Eva Stampley-Carter; his
maternal grandparents, Herman and Ceola White; his step-grandfather,
Leon Carter, Sr.; four aunts, Ora Stampley, Irene Norton, Diane Bailey
and Doris Carr; and three uncles, James White, Claude Carter and Leon
Carter, Jr.
Online tributes and condolences can be made at
www.marshallfuneralhomems.com.
www.marshallfuneralhomems.com.
Marshall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
NADINE MAXWELL
Aug. 31, 1937-July 3, 2026
Funeral services for Nadine Maxwell, 88, were conducted on Wednesday,
July 8, 2026 from the Chapel of Franklin Funeral home, with Rev. Tony
Mullins officiating.
July 8, 2026 from the Chapel of Franklin Funeral home, with Rev. Tony
Mullins officiating.
Born on Aug. 31, 1937 in Natchez, she died on Friday, July 3, 2026 at
Franklin County Memorial Hospital.
Franklin County Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Curtis Maxwell; her son, Ricky Long; her
daughter, Debra "Debbie" Lynette Priest; her stepdaughter, Laurie
White; her stepsons, James Ray Maxwell and Richard Maxwell; nine
grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and a host of family and
friends.
daughter, Debra "Debbie" Lynette Priest; her stepdaughter, Laurie
White; her stepsons, James Ray Maxwell and Richard Maxwell; nine
grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and a host of family and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, L.N. and Rena Temple Hedrick;
her husband, L.P. Long; and her sons, James Terrell "Terry" Long and
Ledferd Keith Long.
her husband, L.P. Long; and her sons, James Terrell "Terry" Long and
Ledferd Keith Long.
Pallbearers were Trent Priest, Travis Priest, Rivers Priest, Brantley
Holland, Craig Foreman and Shane Bedwell.
Holland, Craig Foreman and Shane Bedwell.
To share condolences, please visit www.franklinfh.com.
Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville was in charge of arrangements.
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