Bonnie L. Thornton
Bonnie L. Thornton, 87, of Crystal Springs, passed away May 2, 2021, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mrs. Thornton retired after 35 years of owning Thornton Tire and Auto. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Grady Thornton; daughter, Debbie Turnage; sister, Betty Beachum;…
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Pirate Jean Laffite’s ties to county revealed in new book; Crystal Springs book-signing set for May 19
By Tricia Nelson A long-running mystery has revealed itself. Jean Laffite was a French pirate and privateer who operated in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century. He purportedly died in the 1820s, but no one knew exactly where or when. Mother-daughter authors Beth Yarbrough and Ashley Oliphant have finally solved the mystery.…
Read MoreCo-Lin basketball to host summer camp
Copiah-Lincoln Community College will hold a basketball day camp for first through eighth grader girls and boys on its Wesson Campus on Wednesday and Thursday, May 26 and 27. Registration will be held in Mullen Gymnasium from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, with the first session beginning at 9 a.m. Staff will be…
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Mother Catherine Allen
Mother Catherine Allen, 86, passed away May 1, 2021, at Copiah County Medical Center. A funeral service was held May 8 at Copiah County Ministerial Alliance in Hazlehurst, with Rev. Bennie Newell officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mother Allen was born Aug. 9, 1934, to Ike and Pinkie McGill. Preceding her in death were…
Read MoreJerry D. Durden
Jerry D. Durden, 75, of Hazlehurst, passed away April 30, 2021, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A graveside service was held May 5 at Hazlehurst Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mr. Durden was preceded in death by his daughter, Pracilla Danielle Durden; son, Jerry Jason Durden; parents, Daniel Clifton…
Read MoreAmie B. Stuart Durr
Amie B. Stuart Durr, 80, passed away April 28, 2021. A funeral service was held May 8 at Shady Grove M.B. Church in Crystal Springs, with Pastor Willie F. Mitchell officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Amie was born April 1, 1941, to Rev. Dudley Stewart and Ollie Bell Davis. She was preceded in death…
Read MoreAlbertine Hillard
Albertine Hillard, 64, passed away April 29, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. A graveside service was held May 7 at St. Peter Church of Christ (Holiness) USA Cemetery, Hazlehurst, with Pastor Kendrick Barnes officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Albertine was born on Oct. 15, 1956, in Hazlehurst to Roy and Jennie Mae…
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