Vicki Ruth Chinn
Graveside service for Vicki Ruth Chinn, of Wesson, were held Dec. 26, 2020, at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery in Crystal Springs. Vicki Ruth Chinn, 64, went to be with her Lord on Dec. 21, 2020. She was born on Oct. 5, 1956, to the late Oswald Earl Chinn and Anna Lee Kessinger. She was a…
Read MoreEunice W. Conley
Eunice W. Conley, 47, passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2020, of natural causes. born on Dec. 11, 1973, in Chicago, Ill., Eunice was the dearly beloved daughter of Willie Lee Conley (deceased) and Bobbie Jean Conley. A resident of Crystal Springs, Eunice was an honor’s graduate of distinction as class historian from Crystal Springs…
Read MoreLinda Ann Deaton
Linda Ann Deaton, 64, passed away Dec. 21, 2020, in her home after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held on Good Friday. Additional details will be announced at a later date. Stringer Family Funeral Service in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. Ms. Deaton was born on Oct. 23, 1956, to Vera Wiltshire and…
Read MoreJerrie Lynn Mitchell
Jerrie Lynn Mitchell, 60, met Jesus on Dec. 17, 2020, at her home in Winter Garden, Fla., surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on Aug. 4, 1960, to Rev. Jerry and Frankie Mitchell. Having grown up as a Methodist minister’s daughter, Jerrie lived in many cities across the south. She graduated in…
Read MoreMaybelle Stewart Newsome
Maybelle Stewart Newsome, 70, passed away Dec. 23, 2020. A funeral service and interment were held Dec. 27 at Pine Leaf M.B. Church in Wesson, with Rev. Noah Moore officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mrs. Newsome was born Oct. 11, 1950, in Glancy, to Cecil and Margaret Stewart. She grew up in St. Morris…
Read MoreCrystal Springs Decorating and Lighting Contest winners
Wesson “Spirit of Christmas” awards announced
Wreath-laying ceremonies held to honor veterans
By Tricia Nelson Several wreath-laying ceremonies were held around the county this past Saturday to honor veterans interred in city cemeteries. Wesson, Beauregard, Hazlehurst, and Crystal Springs each held a ceremony at their respective cemeteries, and Georgetown held one Monday. Numerous volunteers were on hand for the ceremony in Crystal Springs. The event was sponsored…
Read MoreDonation to Copiah Living Center
Women on Mission of First Baptist Church, Crystal Springs, made 50 clothes protectors and donated them to Copiah Living Center in Crystal Springs. Tina Dean, activities director for the center, is pictured with the delivery for the facility’s residents.
Read MoreRobert Dear
Robert “Bob” E. Dear, 62, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 16, 2020, at his residence. A graveside service will be held at Hopewell Cemetery at a later date. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mr. Dear was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, taught Sunday school,…
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