Dorothy Guynes
Dorothy “Dot” Dulaney Guynes, of Crystal Springs, went to be with her Lord on Nov. 15, 2021. She passed over peacefully at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. A funeral service was held Nov. 19 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Hopewell Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, G. W.…
Read MoreMargie Lassetter
Margie May Smith Lassetter, 73, of Clinton, passed away Nov. 19, 2021, at her residence in Clinton. Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 27 from noon until the 2 p.m. service at Pine Bluff Baptist Church, with burial at Pine Bluff Dentville Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. Mrs. Lassetter was born…
Read MoreAnnelle Strong-Shelburne
The Rev. Annelle Strong-Shelburne, 70, of Brookhaven, passed away Nov. 20, 2021, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Services were held Nov. 23 at Utica Christian Church, with burial in Utica Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled the arrangements. Annelle was a native of Copiah County, with her most recent…
Read MoreBobby Vinzant
Bobby Dee Vinzant, 79, of Gallman, passed away Nov. 20, 2021. A graveside service was held Nov. 23 at Gallman Cemetery. Stringer Family Services of Crystal Springs handled the arrangements. Bobby Dee, as everyone in the community called him, was born and raised in Copiah County. He served in the Army National Guard for 39…
Read MoreEntries sought for C.S. Christmas Parade
The Crystal Springs Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. The theme this year is “Christmas Carol.” Parade registration forms are available at the Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce office and can be found online on the chamber’s Facebook page. Completed forms can be faxed to 601-892-4870, e-mailed to [email protected], or mailed…
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Colonels run over Rebels on way to state championship game
This Copiah team has given a spark across campus and across the community. They have taken the people by storm and are playing with unbelievable confidence going into a game that none of them have ever had the chance to play in before. There is no doubt they will come into the game and leave…
Read MoreDeadline to order veteran holiday wreaths approaching
By Tricia Nelson The Copiah Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Socks for Heroes, Georgetown, and Hazlehurst are wrapping up orders this month for veteran holiday wreaths. Wreaths may be ordered for specific veterans or any veteran at specific local cemeteries. This annual fundraiser is through Wreaths Across America (WAA). The Copiah Chapter DAR…
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