2021 Wesson Homecoming Court
Donations sought for victims of Hurricane Ida
The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office is asking for donations of relief supplies for the Jefferson Parish, La., Sheriff’s Office. The parish is part of the greater New Orleans area, which received heavy damage from Hurricane Ida recently. Items needed are men’s and women’s underclothes such as T-shirts and socks; cleaning products, including laundry detergent; hygiene…
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September 18 Crystal Springs City Fest will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at The Barn, 152 Bankhead Ln. There will be music, food, arts and crafts, family games, and more. For more information, call 601-551-5499 or 601-750-2880. September 19 The Hazlehurst High School Class of 1971 will meet at…
Read MoreCherron Carr
Cherron Carr, 58, of Wesson, passed away Sept. 7, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital. A funeral service was held Sept. 11 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Union Church Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled the arrangements. Mrs. Carr was a lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol – Madison Division and a…
Read MoreMartha Melinda Diamond
Martha Melinda Diamond, 102, of Wesson, ended her journey here and entered eternity Sept. 5, 2021. She began her life journey Sept. 8, 1918, born in Hazlehurst to Sam Fairchild and Susie Fairchild. She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She also enjoyed grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Being a homemaker meant more…
Read MoreDavid Hale
Bro. David Hale was born on Aug. 12, 1960, in Douglas, Ariz., and passed away Sept. 7, 2021, at his residence in Wesson. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; his three children, Joshua, Jessica, and Amanda; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of family and friends. He answered the call to preach…
Read MoreLenard Hooker
Lenard Hooker, 55, passed away Aug. 21, 2021. A graveside service was held Aug. 28 at Brushy Creek M.B. Church Cemetery. Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Rev. Hooker was born Feb. 14, 1966, in Crystal Springs. Preceding him in death were his parents, Leonard Thompson and Dorothy Hooker; and former wife, Kecia Hooker.…
Read MoreGeorge Frank Pendleton Jr.
George Frank Pendleton Jr., 69, passed away Aug. 31, 2021. A funeral service was held Sept. 11 at Hazlehurst Cemetery. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled the arrangements. George was born Nov. 8, 1951, and grew up in Hazlehurst. Preceding him in death were his parents, George Frank Pendleton Sr. and Clonnie Mae Johnson Pendleton;…
Read MoreSylvia Jean Saxon
Sylvia Jean Saxon, 81, of Pattison, passed away Sept. 3, 2021, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Graveside service was held Sept. 7 at New Providence Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled the arrangements. Mrs. Saxon was born March 20, 1940, in Vicksburg to James and Evelyn Twiner. She grew up in Copiah County…
Read MoreDwayne Lavon Williams
Dwayne Lavon Williams, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Aug. 26, 2021. He served in the United States Navy, was currently an active member of the Hazlehurst Police force having attained the position of Lieutenant, an officer with the Copiah County Sheriff’s office, and a security officer for Walmart. A memorial celebration will be held at…
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