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Williams signs with Mississippi State
By Tricia Nelson Trevion Williams, star defensive end with the Crystal Springs High School Tigers, signed with Mississippi State University on National Signing Day, which was Dec. 15. Williams is excited about joining the MSU team. Several colleges were vying for his attention, including Florida State, Ole Miss, Auburn, Virginia Tech, Arizona State, and colleges in…
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Billy Ray Bailey
Billy Ray Bailey, of Crystal Springs, passed away on Dec. 12, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family. A memorial service was held Dec. 17 at First Baptist Crystal Springs. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled the arrangements. Billy Ray Bailey (“BR”) was a member of First Baptist Church Crystal Springs for many years.…
Read MoreBruce Burt
Bruce Burt, 73, of Oxford, passed away Dec. 13, 2021, at Oxford Health and Rehab. A graveside service was held Dec. 15 at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled the arrangements. He is survived by his son, Tod Everett Burt, of Pearl; and brother, Barry Burt, of Crystal Springs.
Read MoreJoan White Derouen
Joan White Derouen, 65, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 14, 2021. A service was held Dec. 18 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Poplar Springs Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled the arrangements. Mrs. Derouen was a member of Springs of Praise, where she started the food pantry. She was…
Read MoreLynell Young Landry
Lynnell Young Landry, 51, of Gulfport, passed away Dec. 12, 2021. A graveside service was held Dec. 18 at Harmony Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled the arrangements. Lynnell was born in Huntsville, Ala., and lived in Hattiesburg as she was growing up. She spent years living in Tampa, Fla., and…
Read MoreClaudia Thomas
Claudia “Mimi” Devale McLemore Thomas, 94, was surrounded by family when she peacefully passed away on Dec. 13, 2021, at her home in Sorrento, La. Claudia was born in Crystal Springs on July 22, 1927, to Claude Anding and Isla Elizabeth (McLendon) McLemore. Claudia attended Crystal Springs Consolidated School, where she was a cheerleader and…
Read MoreWanda Wright
Wanda Wright, 59, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 17, 2021. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 23, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m., both at County Line Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. Wanda was a member of County Line Baptist Church. She…
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