CS native named USDA-NRCS deputy state conservationist for Texas
J.B. Martin, conservation agronomist at the Central National Technical Support Center for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Fort Worth, Texas, and currently acting director of the USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub, has been named the deputy state conservationist for the USDA NRCS in Temple, Texas. As deputy state conservationist, Martin will work…
Read MoreLocal student graduates in surgical technology at Holmes CC
The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus held a pinning ceremony for the Surgical Technology Class of 2021 on June 24 in the McGowan Workforce Training Center. Five students were honored. Graduates included Ashley Boles, of Canton; Precious Conner, of Vicksburg; Kaylee Dupre, of Hazlehurst; Leah Brooke Irby, of Canton; and Anne Shannon, of Brookhaven. The…
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Sharon Lynn Barnes Coley
Sharon Lynn Barnes Coley, 60, passed away June 21, 2021. A graveside service was held June 30 at Hazlehurst City Cemetery, with Rev. J.R. Williams officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Sharon was born Feb. 8, 1961, in Hazlehurst to Daisy Ruth Banks and Joe Barnes. Preceding her in death were her parents; and…
Read MoreArchie Lee Dixon
Archie Lee Dixon, 74, passed away June 28, 2021. A funeral service was held July 3 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Maurice Kendrick officiating. Archie was born Nov. 20, 1946, in Clinton to Pete and Mayella Dixon. Preceding him in death were his parents; daughter, Martasha Dixon; and one sister. Survivors include his…
Read MoreTerry Wayne Gandy
A funeral service for Terry Wayne Gandy was held July 10, 2021, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled arrangements. Mr. Gandy, 66, of Hazlehurst, died July 7 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1955, to Wayne Clarence Gandy and Bobby Jean Jones Gandy. He retired…
Read MoreLinda Nell Lofton
Linda Nell Lofton, 63, passed away June 24, 2021. A funeral service was held July 1 at Old St. John M.B. Church in Wesson, with Pastor Wyatt Lewis officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Linda was born Dec. 26, 1957, in Hazlehurst to Mattie Smiley Graham and Issac W. Graham. Preceding her in death…
Read MoreJohnny Dewayne Scott
Johnny Dewayne Scott, 21, of Harrisville, died suddenly July 9, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. A funeral service was held July 13 at Fresh Anointing of Hazlehurst, with interment in Georgetown Cemetery. Tutor Funeral Home of Mendenhall handled the arrangements. Dewayne was born Feb. 15, 2000, in Hazlehurst…
Read MoreJerald Vonzell Tanner
Jerald Vonzell Tanner, 74, passed away June 29, 2021. A funeral service was held July 2 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder Clifton Goodloe III officiating. Interment was at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. He was born Oct. 17, 1946, in Hazlehurst to Essie and Harold Tanner Sr. Preceding him in death were his parent; son,…
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