William Jackie Thompson – a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pharmacist, community servant, and cherished friend – passed away peacefully at his home in Hazlehurst on May 17, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on April 16, 1948, in Lake Village, Ark., Jackie lived a life rich in love, integrity, happiness, laughter, and a commitment…

Michael Dillon, 71, of Hazlehurst, passed away on May 16, 2025. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mr. Dillon was born in Jackson. He was a retired auto mechanic and enjoyed working on racing cars. He also enjoyed reading, watching wrestling, and playing with his pet dogs. Mr. Dillon loved spending time visiting…

Wilda Jean Buckaliew King, 81, of Wesson, passed away on May 16, 2025. She is survived by her husband, David Lester King; son, Kris King (Georgia); daughter, Lacie Ebarb; sisters, Jo Ann Cagle (Don) and Frances Townsend; grandchildren, Brandon Ebarb, Brett King, Tyler King, Bennett Ebarb, Slayde Costilow, Noah Jergins, and Kaden King. She was…

Johnny Carl Salers, 75, passed away on May 15, 2025, at his home in Crystal Springs, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He graduated from Provine High School in Jackson.  He married Rebecca Lynn Bias on Feb. 6, 1971. He was drafted into the Army the same year. He went to…

Leslie McDonald, 79, of Madison, passed away on May 11, 2025.  He was born on Nov. 4, 1945, in Crystal Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents: father Leonard McDonald and mother Dessie Stubbs McDonald; brother, Lamar McDonald; and sisters, Sybil Ward, Faye Berry, and June Slay. Leslie was a graduate of Crystal…

Robert Lynn McCurley, 71, of Hazlehurst, passed away May 14, 2025.  Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mr. McCurley was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.  He retired from Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant.  Mr. McCurley loved his family, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his little dog, Ben. He was preceded in…

George “Harvey” Parrish Jr., 59, of Crystal Springs, passed away on May 7, 2025, at Copiah County Medical Center.  The memorial service will be at 6 p.m., Monday, May 12, at Stringer Family Funeral Chapel in Crystal Springs.  The visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Parrish…

Our precious daughter, Harper Renee Medders, entered the arms of Jesus on April 21, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family and in the arms of her parents, Justin and Brooke Medders. Harper was born on April 12, 2024, bringing joy, laughter, and immeasurable love into our lives from the very start. Though her…

Joe Ralph Mullican Jr., 79, of Crystal Springs, passed away April 23, 2025. A service was held on April 26 at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs, with burial at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Mr. Mullican was a member of the Masons in Crystal Springs and the American Legion 112 in Jackson. He loved…

The life and legacy of Pastor Emeritus, Elder Clifton Goodloe Jr. were honored during a heartfelt Celebration of Life Memorial Service on March 14, 2025, at Greater Damascus COCHUSA (GDC), following his transition in the early morning of March 8, 2025, at his home in Canton. A distinguished motorcade – comprised of state, county, and…