Mary Lou Gladden
Mary Lou Gladden, 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Jan. 23, 2025. A service was held Jan. 27 at Bethel Baptist Church, with burial at Bethel Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Service in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Miss Gladden was born on Feb. 15, 1945, to the late Vincent and Mildred McKinzie Gladden. She worked for Copiah…
Read MoreLemar Gustavis Sr.
Major Lemar Gustavis Sr. was born Feb. 5, 1944, to the parents of James Lee and Johnnie Gustavis. He confessed at an early age and joined church and served adequately as a deacon in Halls Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He also served in the Army and in the National Guard until his retirement from the…
Read MoreDorothy Daugherty
Beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Dorothy “Dot” Daugherty passed away at her Crystal Springs home on Jan. 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Dot, called “MawMaw” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was a member of Gallman Baptist Church and a longtime volunteer for the food pantry and other local organizations. She loved flowers,…
Read MoreLynn Beall
Lynn Izard Beall, 89, passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2025, at Copiah Medical Center in Hazlehurst. Born on Oct. 25, 1935, in Hazlehurst to Otto and Mary Nell Izard Beall, Lynn spent the majority of his life in the town he called home. A proud graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, where he…
Read MoreJimmy McFarland
Jimmy L. McFarland, of Terry, passed this life into the presence of his Lord on Jan. 18, 2025. Visitation and service will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service at 2 p.m., with burial at Terry Cemetery. Jimmy was…
Read MoreCharles Ferrell McAlpin
Charles Ferrell McAlpin, 94, passed away Jan. 19, 2025. A private family service will be held Jan. 22, followed by burial at Lakewood Memorial Park. Charles was born on Dec. 25, 1930, to Elmer and Essie McAlpin. He married his wife of almost 70 years, Geraldine Hurst McAlpin, in 1955. While he did serve in…
Read MoreMDOT urges motorist to prepare for winter storm impacts
A hazardous winter storm bringing heavy snowfall and sub-freezing temperatures will impact much of the state on Tuesday. Mississippi Department of Transportation crews will closely monitor weather conditions and highways and bridges and be ready to respond as the winter weather moves in. Motorists should remain cautious, especially on bridges and overpasses. Moderate and major…
Read MoreTony Louis Stuart
The funeral service for Tony Louis Stuart will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Riverwood Family. The visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at Riverwood Family. Mr. Stuart, 77, of Wesson, passed away on Jan. 15 at St. Dominic’s Hospital. He was born on Aug. 23, 1947, to Hubert…
Read MoreDelton Wayne McCurley
Delton Wayne McCurley, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 16, 2025. The funeral will be at noon, Saturday, Jan. 18, at Stringer Family Chapel, with a burial at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, at the funeral home. Delton was one of those men you didn’t forget. It could have…
Read MoreHubert Ramsey
Hubert Deering Ramsey, 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 15, 2025. The service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Newhebron Cemetery. The visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Mr. Ramsey was a native of Copiah County. He loved to…
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