Earnestine “Doll” Lofton Smith
Earnestine “Doll” Lofton Smith, 86, passed away May 25, 2021. A funeral service was held June 2 at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home in Hazlehurst, with Rev. Troy Smith officiating. Interment followed at Social Relief Cemetery, New Salem M.B. Church. Earnestine, affectionately called “Doll” was born in Copiah County on Sept. 16, 1934, to David and…
Read MoreShirley Ann Washington Spencer
Shirley Ann Washington Spencer passed away June 2, 2021, at her home in Hazlehurst. A funeral service was held June 9 at Greater New Zion M.B. Church, with Rev. Willie Jones officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Shirley was born Dec. 14, 1947, to Luvellia Shannon Washington and Tom Washington, of Hazlehurst. Preceding her in…
Read MoreBob Lawrence recognized by City of Crystal Springs
Bob Lawrence (front) was recognized by the Crystal Springs mayor and aldermen during their regular monthly meeting June 1. Lawrence has served as the city attorney for 39 years. Pictured with Lawrence are (from left) Alderman Darren Powell, Mayor Sally Garland, and Aldermen Ray Brown and Warren Thornton.
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The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will host the 2021 Mississippi Pickle Fest from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 12. Admission is $7 per adult and $5 for ages 3-17. “I want to invite the public to come out to the 2021 Mississippi Pickle Fest at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum,”…
Read MorePet of the week
LATTE is a pretty and sweet, female Lab mix approximately 2 years old. She enjoys a good ear rub and is ready for a family of her own. Her $100 adoption fee includes current vaccinations and spay. See required online adoption application on pet’s description and more details on the Copiah Animal Shelter website at…
Read More21-year-old dies from gunshots
A Beauregard man died from multiple gunshots, and Hazlehurst police are working to identify a suspect in the case. According to Hazlehurst Police Department Investigator Sgt. Michael Fatheree, Jeremiah Barlow, 21, of Beauregard died at the scene of the shooting sometime between 7 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 29. Barlow was shot multiple times on…
Read MoreMemorial Day service held in Hazlehurst
It was a beautiful Memorial Day morning on the Copiah County Courthouse lawn to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Guests of the Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce who participated in the service include: national anthem by Tonya Mathews, Memorial Day tribute by Chief Master Sergeant Stacy Gilman, presentation of wreath by Chief of Police…
Read MoreMarchele Marsaw
Marchele Marsaw, 58, passed away May 28, 2021. A funeral service was held June 5 at Holy Ground Church in Hazlehurst, with interment following at Painter’s Hill Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Marchele was born Feb. 12, 1967, in Chicago, Ill., to Bishop and Betty Marsaw. Preceding him in death were his mother and…
Read MoreReginald DeAndre Jones Jr.
Reginald DeAndre Jones Jr., 25, passed away May 29, 2021. A graveside service was held June 3 at Hazlehurst City Cemetery, with Elder Barnes officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Reginald was born Sept. 3, 1995, in Hazlehurst to Patricia Ann Daniels Jones and Reginald Jones Sr. Preceding him in death were his father; and…
Read MoreCharles Edward Ervin
Charles Edward Ervin (“Ned” to his Mississippi family and “ChuckE” to his San Antonio family) died at the age of 90 on May 16, 2021. He was born to Tommie G. Ervin and Mary N. (McGinnis) Ervin on Dec. 6, 1930, in Crystal Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings,…
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