Robert Lee Funchess, 74, of Crystal Springs, passed away Oct. 6, 2021, at his home. A graveside service was held Oct. 16 at Clear Creek Cemetery. Century Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include his daughters, Shirley M. Taylor-Tyner, of Flowood; and Shaunda M. Taylor, of New Orleans, La.; brothers, Charlie J. Funchess, Thomas E.…

Carroll V. Hood, of Hazlehurst, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Oct. 11, 2021. He was 85 years old. Carroll was born on June 29, 1936, in Copiah County. He attended Hazlehurst High School and then-Copiah-Lincoln Junior College. He served in the Air National Guard and Army National Guard…

June Ervin Long went to be with the Lord on Oct. 8, 2021, at home in Gallman, with her loving husband at her side. Graveside services were held at Gallman Cemetery on Oct. 11, with Rev. Billy Dempsey officiating. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Long joined First Presbyterian Church…

Archie Ray Madison, 80, of Ruth, passed from this life Oct. 18, 2021, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1941, in Jasper, Ala., to Floyd Madison and Louise Guthrie Madison Earnest. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Archie worked for many years with Hyster Company…