Darren DeAunta Virgil
Darren DeAunta Virgil, 24, passed away June 8, 2021. A graveside service was held July 3 at Killingsworth Family Cemetery in Wesson. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Darren was born Nov. 10, 1996, in Hazlehurst. Preceding him in death were his father, Robert Myers; and sister, Ta’Kievsha Cain. Survivors include his mother, Mamie Cain;…
Read MoreChristy Wallace
Christy Wallace, 57, of Smithdale, passed away July 5, 2021, at her residence. Stringer Family Funeral Service in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. She is survived by her mother, Lennie Westbrook, of Smithdale; son, John Leon Thibodeaux Jr.; daughter, Krystal Thomas, of Wesson; brothers, Johnny Westbrook and Allen Wayne Westbrook; and two grandchildren.
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Crystal Springs Yard of the Month
Hazlehurst Yard of the Month
Hazlehurst school district extends Summer Food Program
The Hazlehurst City School District will extend the 2021 Summer Feeding Program through July 22. Meals will be provided to all children without charge Monday through Thursday at Hazlehurst Elementary/Middle School Cafeteria. The schedule is as follows: breakfast, 7:30-8:15 a.m.; and lunch,11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The program will be closed July 5.
Read MoreCopiah Animal Shelter annual gala set for Aug. 7
July 2021 marks the 10-year anniversary Copiah Animal Shelter has been helping local homeless animals. The shelter, made possible by volunteers, donors, and many others, has sheltered, cared for, spay/neutered, and found homes for over 2,100 animals. Spay/neuter efforts have reduced pet overpopulation by thousands more. Come out for an evening of fun while helping…
Read MoreHarold Glen Barker
Harold Glen Barker, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully July 4, 2021, at the age of 94 at Hospice Ministries, Ridgeland. Mr. Barker was born Oct, 13, 1926, in Copiah County to Robert Pitts Barker and Elma Lee Sullivan Barker. Mr. Barker received honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy as Aviation Radioman Third Class, Aug. 1,…
Read MoreBernice Conn
In the wee hours of the morning of July 3, 2021, Bernice R. Conn, of Wesson, passed away peacefully from this life. Born in Westwego, La., the youngest of eight children, she made her home in Mississippi after marrying her husband of 50 years, Robert L. Conn. She and Robert built a lasting legacy of…
Read MoreJerry Wayine Granger
Jerry Wayine Granger, 70, a native of Greenville and resident of Houma, La., met his Savior on June 30, 2021, and is now playing “Amazing Grace” on the heavenly guitar. The memorial service will be held at Living Word Church, 1916 LA-311, Schriever, LA 70395. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m., with the service to follow…
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