Sylvia Thompson Lowrey
Sylvia Thompson Lowrey, 84, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 20, 2022, at her residence. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd George and Collis Amelia Haley Thompson; and son, Robert David Conway She is survived by her brothers, Sidney Jack LeBlanc and Abdon Joseph LeBlanc;…
Read MoreRoy Earl Nations
A funeral service for Roy Earl Nations was held Jan. 27, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, with interment in the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled arrangements. Mr. Nations was born in Hazlehurst March 23, 1943, the youngest of 12 children, to Willie Sylvester Nations and Lena Sarah Ashley Nations. He…
Read MoreGinger Mangum Rutledge
Ginger Mangum Rutledge, 49, passed away Jan. 27, 2022, at her home in Crystal Springs. A graveside service was held Jan. 30 at Bethesda Cemetery in Crystal Springs. Stringer Family Funeral Homes in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Ginger was a member of Wesley Southern Methodist Church, Crystal Springs. She was known for her love for…
Read MoreLeon F. Stewart Jr.
Leon F. Stewart Jr., “Junior,” of Crystal Springs, born Feb. 20, 1948, to Leon F. Stewart Sr. and Irene Revolinski Stewart in Crystal Springs, passed away Jan. 24, 2022, at home surrounded by family and friends. A funeral service was held Jan. 29 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Stringer…
Read MoreMicheal B. Watson
Micheal B. Watson, 56, of Crystal Springs, passed away Jan. 23, 2022, at Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst. A funeral service was held Jan. 27 at Century Funeral Home in Crystal Springs, with burial in Little Rock Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Dennis Watson and Eric Watson, of Crystal Springs; and sisters, Ernestine Reeves,…
Read MoreTerrance Windom
Terrance Windom, 32, passed away Jan. 18, 2022. A funeral service was held Jan. 29 at Walk of Faith Church in Hazlehurst, with committal at Walnut Grove Church of God in Christ Cemetery in Walnut Grove. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Terrance was born Sept. 3, 1989, to Betty Sue Windom and Ed R. Lewis…
Read MoreHHS announces honors scholars
Hazlehurst High School has announced honors scholars for the second nine weeks of the 2021-2022 school year. Students named to the Superintendent’s List include: Ninth grade – Sarissa Alessandra Flores, Maurice Eugene Richardson Jr., Jayden Omari Taylor; 12th grade – Carman Ladayia Brown, Raelynn Denise Clark, Minn’Qualia Jakemia Ditzel Fair, Venecia Treasurnique Hood, Destiny Marielle…
Read MoreCSMS announces honors scholars
Crystal Springs Middle School has announced honors scholars for the second nine weeks of the 2021-2022 school year. Students named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll include: ADA 56-Joseph J. Banks, Solomon D. Banks, Malissa K. Crain, Aubrey Clark Guynes, Anthony C. Kelly, Willie James McMillian, Derrion T. Myles, Aaliyah D. Tobias, Jeremy R. Washington; fourth…
Read MoreCA announces honors scholars
Copiah Academy has announced honors scholars for the second nine weeks of the 2021-2022 school year. Students named to the Headmaster List include: Third grade – Liam Atwood, Barrett Bates, Emily Grace Berry, Allie Rose Brown, Naveen Budhraja, Cadence Clement, June Goodson, Madden Ellis, Retta Jackson, Andrew Miller, Nevaeh Mohon, Lane Poe, Easton Rainer, Pierce…
Read MoreLocal Zeta chapter celebrates Founder’s Day
Alpha Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter, Hazlehurst of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. recently celebrated the organization’s 102nd year and paid homage to its five founders: Arizona Stemons, Pearl Neal, Myrtle Faithful, Viola Goings, and Fannie Watts. Zeta was founded Jan. 16, 1920, at Howard University, Washington, D.C. To these women, Zeta was more than an…
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