Delta Burial Corporation in Marks, Mississippi was first organized in 1927. It took on new life in 1928, when a couple of men got together and had it incorporated.

The founders of Delta Burial were Silas Kelly, I.W. LouAndrew and Rueben Price. The Officers at that time were: John Melchor--President; Dan Nickels--Vice President; Mamie Ruth Smith--Secretary; Hernando Butts--Treasurer and A.L. Saddler--General Manager and Agent.

Delta Burial Corporation is the only corporation that was owned by all black stockholders and still is today. The company started out with one building in Marks, MS, and then became stronger and added four more locations to serve the areas. The branches are: Belzoni Branch, Belzoni, MS; Clarksdale Branch, Clarksdale, MS; Lexington Branch, Lexington, MS and Mound Bayou Branch, Mound Bayou, MS.

Delta Burial is a business that provides burial, life insurance and pre-arrangements services for the deceased and their families. We strive to provide the highest quality of service to accomplish our goals. Our motto is "Seldom Equal, Never Excelled.''

Delta Burial officers today are as follows: Manuel Killebrew--President, Fannie Smith--Executive Secretary; Irma Jean Bell--General Manager; Aaron Gunn III, Dexter Howard and Cedric Burnett--Morticians; and Shelton Leonard--Funeral Director.

Each year Delta Burial gives back to the community and surrounding areas by donating funds for different causes and to the less fortunate. Also, they distribute Black History calendars, fans and yearly planners.