Louise Greer Johnson
Louise Greer Johnson, 97, of Crystal Springs, passed away on May 5, 2026, at Silver Cross Nursing Home in Brookhaven. The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. Visitation will be held from noon until 2 prior to the service. Interment will…
Read MoreSusan Elaine Foster Handal
Susan Elaine Foster Handal went home to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 30, 2026, at the age of 56. Susan was born on March 4, 1970, in Hazlehurst to the late John “Jack” Foster and Marilyn Pittman Foster. Susan married the love of her life, Abraham Moises Handal, on Nov. 27,…
Read MorePolka Dot Plants are a fun addition to gardens
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service There are some plants that make you smile the moment you see them, and Polka Dot Plants are at the top of that list for me. The name sounds like simply a description, but that is the actual name of these plants that have a playful, almost whimsical quality.…
Read MoreShirley Jean Sessions
Shirley Jean Sessions passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, in Raymond. She was born on May 10, 1939, in Conn to Henry Jenkins and Bennie Covington. Shirley’s journey through life was marked by creativity, warmth, and an abiding love for nature. Shirley was a self-employed interior designer, a career that allowed her to express her…
Read MoreWild Hog Control Program application period closes May 15
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce has begun accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program. The application period will remain open until May 15, 2026. All Mississippi counties are eligible for the application period. “I encourage landowners and managers impacted…
Read MoreJohn Foster
John (Jack) Morris Foster, 83, of Hazlehurst, went home to meet Jesus face to face on April 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Oct. 11, 1942, in Hartford, Conn., he was the son of the late Mary Virginia Pitts Foster (Granny) and the late Earl Herman Foster (Paw Paw). On Feb. 26,…
Read MoreLannie Harold Granger
Lannie Harold Granger, 76, was born on Aug. 11, 1949, and went to his heavenly home on May 1, 2026. He was born in Hazlehurst, the youngest of seven children to Wright and Velma Granger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wright and Velma Granger; sisters, Dale Walker and Geraldine McCardle; brothers, James…
Read MoreRicky Stacy Darling
Ricky Stacy Darling, of Crystal Springs, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2026. He was born in Jackson on Nov. 8, 1963. Ricky attended Copiah-Lincoln College and began a career as an electrician in the family business right out of college. For 40 years, he built…
Read MoreTommy Thompson
Tommy Tucker Thompson, 82, passed away on April 26, 2026, at his residence in Hazlehurst. Mr. Thompson was born on June 18, 1943. He dedicated 37 years of service to the railroad industry, working with Illinois Central and Canadian National Railroad. He was a proud member of the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees.…
Read MoreBetty Rose Beach
Betty Rose Beach, 87, met her precious Lord and Savior face to face on April 12, 2026. She left behind a legacy of unparalleled love, warmth, and strength. Betty Rose was born on Nov. 6, 1938, to Miriam and Harrison Hennington in Hazlehurst. She attended Draughon’s Business College. Betty Rose was married to the love…
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