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Former Natchez City Cemetery director dies

By Sethanie Smith,

6 days ago

NATCHEZ, Miss. ( WJTV ) – The former director of the Natchez City Cemetery and founder of Angels on the Bluff has died.

The Natchez Democrat reported Don Estes died while living in Oxford. He will be buried at the Natchez City Cemetery. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 23.

Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson released a statement on social media about the passing of Estes.

Natchez has lost a wonderful man. Don Estes was not only a great Natchezian, who in addition to being a great husband and patriarch to his family, was an accomplished business leader and later the man directed our City Cemetery and helped found Angels on the Bluff. His book, “Legends of the Natchez Cemetery”, is one of those “you can’t put it down” reads. We will miss Don. His tours were legendary, as was his charm, his wit and his kindness.
Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson

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Patty Killelea

5d ago

I'm so sorry I missed this. He was great man that did a lot for our cemetery. RIP Don

JoAnn McCullen

6d ago

R I P Mr.Estes.Prayers for his family.

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