Larry Roberts
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Roberts (Too Short), retired first sergeant, Mississippi Army National Guard, on Nov. 24, 2024, at the age of 79. Larry was born in Copiah County on April 11, 1945, to his parents, RL (Buster) and Allie Rae (Strong) Roberts. Throughout his military career…
Read MoreO.A. Sykes
O.A. Sykes passed peacefully at home on Jan. 2, 2025. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 6, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. The service will be 11 on Monday at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Harmony Cemetery. Mr. Sykes was born in 1935. He graduated from Crystal…
Read MoreAvian influenza diagnosed in Copiah poultry flock
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) has been notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory that poultry from a commercial broiler chicken flock in Copiah County has tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. Samples from the flock were tested at the Mississippi Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, part…
Read MoreGerald Watson Lambert
A graveside service for Gerald Watson Lambert, of Wesson, is at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Beauregard Memorial Cemetery. The visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Riverwood Family. Mr. Lambert, 85, was born on Nov. 24, 1939, in Monticello to the late Ellis Watson Lambert and Rosa Leigh Boyte. He…
Read MoreCarlene Grantham Ainsworth
Carlene Grantham Ainsworth, 93, passed away peacefully at her home on Dec. 8, 2024. A funeral service was held Dec. 11 at First Baptist Church, Crystal Springs, with interment following at Crystal Springs City Cemetery. Rev. Chris Teasley and Dr. Stan Weatherford officiated. Mrs. Ainsworth was born Aug. 24, 1931, in Crystal Springs to Carl…
Read MoreJames Kelly
James Monroe Kelly, of Crystal Springs, passed away on Dec. 14, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather which gave him the determination and courage to fight Parkinson’s disease that ultimately led him to be with his Lord and Savior. Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Edith Margaret Holt Kelly;…
Read MoreJanice Lunceford
Janice Parker Lunceford, 88, of Crystal Springs, passed away on Dec. 13, 2024. A private graveside service will be held in Longtown. Stringer Family Funeral Service in Crystal Springs handles all the arrangements. Janice was born Feb. 27, 1936, to the late John Walter and Merle Parker in Cruger. She was preceded in death by…
Read MoreLinda Stewart
On Dec. 14, 2024, Linda Stewart, of Crystal Springs, was welcomed into heaven into the loving arms of Jesus and reunited with her husband of 48 years, Leon Stewart Jr., and their three boys, Christopher, Alex, and William Stewart. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, at Stringer Family Funeral Home.…
Read MorePete Lawrence
Peter Michael (Pete) Lawrence, 70, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 5, 2024. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs and 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, at County Line Baptist Church. The service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, at County…
Read MorePatsy Freeman Bush
Patsy Freeman Bush, 89, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 1, 2024. The memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, at First Presbyterian Church, Hazlehurst. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until the time of service. Stringer Family Funeral Service in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. Mrs. Bush was a member of the American Bar…
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