James Homer “Jim” Boatner, of Crystal Springs, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 15, 2021. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Warehouse in Crystal Springs. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. He was a retired military veteran serving 26 years in the Navy…

Shamekia Lashaun Bridges, 21, passed away Feb. 7, 2021. A graveside service was held Feb. 13 at Pine Leaf M.B. Church in Hazlehurst, with Pastor Willie F. Mitchell officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Shamekia was born March 11, 1999, in Hazlehurst to Adam and Jessica Bridges. Preceding her in death were her grandfather, Ricky…

Rev. Joel E. Haire, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 11, 2021. Joel was born on Sept. 24, 1934, in Lafayette Springs. He was the only son of Rev. L.F. Haire and Mrs. Addie Belle Haire. He accepted Christ as his Savior when he was seven years old.…

Jerry Ray Hall, of Wesson, passed away Feb. 17, 2021. A graveside service was held Feb. 22 at Springhill Pentecostal Church Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel Emmitt Hall and Mary Myrtis Cleary Hall; grandson, Colby Duane Porter; and brother, David Wayne Hall. He is survived by his wife, Donis P.…

Clara Ann Moore, 72, of Crystal Springs, passed away Feb. 20, 2021, at her home. Services were held Feb. 23 at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, with burial at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mrs. Moore was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, where she sang in the…

Ruby Dean Roman, 53, passed away Feb. 6, 2021. A graveside service was held Feb. 13 at Zion Hill M.B. Church Cemetery in Wesson, with Rev. Earl Jefferson officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Ruby was born Oct. 23, 1967, in Hazlehurst to Lurlean T. Roman and Johnny James Eason. Survivors include her son, Dezmond…