Wesson vs. Hazlehurst
New organization chartered in Wesson
Tree planted in memory of Carroll Hood
Bill Avent
William E. “Bill” Avent, 69, passed away March 21, 2022, at his home in Hazlehurst. A graveside service was held March 24 at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, with Rev. Rick Munn officiating. Wells Funeral Home in Batesville handled the arrangements. Bill was born on Jan. 26, 1953, to the late E.H. and Amaryllis Fair Avent…
Read MoreClarence Harrison
Clarence Harrison, 86, of Terry, passed away March 21, 2022, at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service was held March 29 at Stringer Family Chapel in Crystal Springs. Mr. Harrison loved playing Bingo at the VFW and being outside with his animals. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years. He…
Read MoreEarlene Hood
After a full life and surrounded by her family, Earlene Hood, 77, of Utica, went to be with her Savior on March 21, 2022. Earlene Puckett Hood was born in Utica on Feb. 28, 1945. She was the youngest of five, and upon graduating from Utica High School, she married Larry Hood. The joy of…
Read MoreMarie Hulsey
Willa Marie Beach Hulsey passed away Oct. 15, 2021, at her home in Madison. Marie was born on Jan. 27, 1939, to Inez Hennigan Beach and Samuel Irwin Beach. Marie was one of 12 brothers and sisters. Marie graduated from Hazlehurst High School in Hazlehurst, class of 1959. Marie began her professional career as a…
Read MoreCharlene Coleman Lewis
Charlene Coleman Lewis was born July 3, 1933, in Natchez to Charlie Coleman and Ola Mae Sanford Coleman. She passed away in Livingston, Texas, on March 13, 2022, at the age of 88. Charlene lived in Mississippi most of her life except for the past 18 years in Texas. She got her beautician license and…
Read MoreKenneth Roberts
A funeral service for Kenneth Roberts was held March 30, 2022, at Clear Branch Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Mr. Roberts, 86, of Wesson, passed from this life March 28 at his residence. He was born in Prentiss on June 18, 1935. He served his country in…
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April 3 Faith Tabernacle M.B. Church is hosting a Family and Friends Celebration at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 3. The theme is “The Time Is Now to Love.” Guest speaker will be Rev. Lennell McGee, pastor of Light of the World in Terry and Jackson. The church is located at 2117 Experiment Station Road, Crystal…
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