The Chapel of the Cross Cemetery in Madison, MS, is described as haunted by a range of phenomena, including ghostly apparitions of a Confederate colonel and Phillip Flanagan (a man poisoned by his wife), disembodied laughter, orbs of light, and self-swaying swings in the area known as the "Dead Children's Playground". Visitors report seeing shadowy figures, hearing phantom footsteps, and witnessing strange disappearances of apparitions into thin air. A Confederate colonel, killed in the Civil War, is said to haunt the cemetery, often seen sitting by his grave with his head bowed. Phillip Flanagan, who was poisoned by his wife, is sometimes seen wandering the cemetery or interacting with his grave. His wife, known as the "Black Widow of Hazel Green," is also seen near his grave at night, surrounded by a white light. The Dead Children's Playground: This area is a focal point for paranormal activity. Swings: Visitors report seeing swings moving on their own. Ghostly children are said to play in the area, with visitors hearing their laughter at night and phantom footsteps during the day. Orbs of various colors have been observed floating around the playground. Unusual sounds have been reported throughout the cemetery late at night. Ghostly figures seen by caretakers and visitors have been known to vanish into thin air when approached.