Gennie Belle Allen, 88, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 28, 2020 at Copiah County Medical Center. A funeral service was held Dec. 30 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Allen; and son,…

Dr. Hugh Ray Bridges, 72, of Indianola, passed away Jan. 3, 2021, at South Sunflower County Hospital in Indianola. Ray was born Nov. 11, 1948, in Hazlehurst, to Russell Bridges and Jean Nelson Bridges. Ray graduated from Hazlehurst High School and attended Delta State University on athletic scholarships, where he still holds many records. After…

Tonja Shannon Byther, 61, passed away Dec. 30, 2020, at her place of business in Hazlehurst. A funeral service was held Jan. 8, 2021, at Greater New Zion M.B. Church in Hazlehurst, with Dr. Willie J. Jones officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Tonja was born on Jan. 11, 1959, to the late Prosine…

Benjamin Claude Daughtry, of Georgetown, passed away Jan. 8, 2021, surrounded by family. A memorial will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Jan. 23 that will be accessible at https://zoom.us/j/9802923283 with Meeting ID 980 292 3283, or by dialing in with +1-346-248-7799. Ben was a longtime resident of Copiah County and was an elder for…

Nancy Funchess Lyles Harris, 68, passed away Dec. 28, 2020, at her home. A graveside service was held Jan. 9, 2021, at Hazlehurst City Cemetery, with Rev. Lenard Hooker officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Nancy was born May 12, 1952, in Hazlehurst, to Edward and Bertha Lee Lyles. She was a member of…

Mildred Anita Hendrix, 61, passed away Jan. 3, 2021. A graveside service was held Jan. 9 at Hunter Cemetery in Hazlehurst, with Pastor Maurice Kendrick officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mildred was born April 1, 1959, to Pauline and David Hendrix. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Demonte Hendrix; sisters,…

Willie James Sandifer Sr., 65, passed away Jan. 3, 2021. A funeral service was held Jan. 9 at Jericho Church of Christ in Wesson, with Bro. John Larry officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Willie was born July 19, 1955, in Copiah County, to Booker T.…

Ruth Evelyn Slay, 88, of Harrisville, passed away Jan. 9, 2021. A private family service was held Jan. 12 at Stringer Family Chapel, followed by a public graveside service at Palestine Cemetery in Harrisville. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Ruth was born July 16, 1932, to the late Guysell and Clyda…

Services for Christopher Ryan Spear were held Jan. 13, 2021, at Springs of Praise Church, with burial at Ashley Cemetery in Hazlehurst. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Ryan, 25, was born May 31, 1995. He graduated from Wesson Attendance Center in 2013 and pursued a career in the marine transportation industry. He played the guitar…

Mildred Virgil, 80, passed away Dec. 30, 2020. A funeral service was held Jan. 5, 2021, at Westhaven Chapel, Hazlehurst. Rev. Maurice Kenderick officiated. Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mildred was born Jan. 15, 1940, in Claiborne County, to Taylor “Nick” Porter and MaryLee Porter. She worked throughout her life as a seamstress,…