Kelly Drumm
Kelly Christina Bryant Drumm, 47, passed away Nov. 2, 2024. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. The service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, at Stringer Family Chapel. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ellis Bryant and…
Read MoreDouglas Davis
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas G. Davis, who left us peacefully on Oct. 31, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on May 27 in Hazlehurst, Douglas lived a life filled with kindness, laughter, and love. He was a devoted husband to Rhonda Davis and a loving father…
Read MoreSherdie Lee Major
Sherdie Lee “Jaybird” Major, 82, passed away on Oct. 23, 2024. Jaybird received his wings just days before his 83rd birthday. He was born to Mary Tillman and Jacob Major on Oct. 31, 1941, in Martinsville. Jaybird was raised in the church where his mother and grandparents instilled strong Christian values and love for the…
Read MoreMaggie Watson
Maggie Heggins Watson, 44, went to be with our Lord on Nov. 2, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital. She was born July 18, 1980, in Vicksburg. Maggie resided in Hazlehurst with her husband and fur baby. Maggie cherished her time with her husband and friends. Her generous organ donation will carry on the selfless love…
Read MoreEverette Conley
Everette Lee Conley, 87, passed away at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Collins on Nov. 2, 2024. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. The service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at County Line Cemetery. Mr.…
Read MoreShirley Granger
Shirley Jean Granger, 83, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, 2024. She chose a beautiful Sunday morning to make her way to Heaven. Sundays were her favorite day after all. She was born on Feb. 19, 1941, to Allen and Julia Roberts of the Strong Hope community. Shirley was a devoted member of…
Read MoreHolly Abernathy
Holly Erin Abernathy, 48, of Hazlehurst, passed away at her residence Oct. 24, 2024. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Gallman Cemetery. Holly, a native of…
Read MoreBurn ban in effect for Copiah County
A burn ban has been approved by Copiah County supervisors. The ban was requested by regional forester Keith Beatty because of extremely-dry conditions in the county. Exemptions to the ban include the state forestry commission, certified burn managers, and commercial contractors. The countywide ban will remain in place until Nov. 22 and will be reconsidered…
Read MoreSammie Herring
Sammie La Ree (Polly) Springer Herring, 98, of Wesson, passed away Oct. 20, 2024, at Silver Cross Health and Rehab Center in Brookhaven. Mrs. Herring was born Nov. 18, 1925, to Howard Esco Springer and Myrtle Lorene Hodges in Eupora. She married Charles Edward Herring on Sept. 29, 1944, in Winona, and they remained married…
Read MoreJoy Noel Vaughn
Graveside services for Joy Noel Vaughn were held Oct. 18, 2024, at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Brookhaven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Joy Noel Vaughn, 55, of Vancleave, passed from this life on Oct. 12. She was born to William Carroll and Elizabeth Jenkins Carroll on April 20, 1969, in Ft. Riley, Kansas.…
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