Copiah Chapter DAR to honor Vietnam veterans in March 28 ceremony
By Tricia Nelson Copiah Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a Copiah County Vietnam Veterans Ceremony at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 28. The program will be held on the lawn of the Copiah County Courthouse but will move inside the courthouse in the case of inclement weather. The ceremony is to honor local…
Read MorePat Bailey
Pat Bailey, 73, passed away March 23, 2024, at her residence. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, at Stringer Family Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Harmony Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Bailey; parents, Lilburn…
Read MoreElizabeth Mathew
With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we honor the life of a remarkable woman who has left an indelible mark on each of us. Daisy’s departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled, but her love and cherished memories will forever remain etched in our hearts. Daisy was not just…
Read MoreDanny Ray Morgan
Danny Ray Morgan, 68, of Wesson, passed from this life on March 19, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. He was born on Dec. 18, 1955, in Hazlehurst to Clyde Houston “Bo” Morgan and Betty Louise McLendon Morgan. He was a member of Strong Hope Baptist Church in Wesson. He was retired from Royal…
Read MoreCarolyn Maxine McCardle
Carolyn Maxine McCardle, 78, of Hazlehurst, passed peacefully in Corsicana, Texas, on March 14, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. She was born on Aug. 8, 1945, to the late Annie and Clinton Forrest. Carolyn spent over 40…
Read MoreChildren’s museum celebrates spring with Bunnies & Butterflies
Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum to welcome spring with Bunnies & Butterflies from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, March 30. The museum’s beautiful garden spaces will spring to life for this special weekend celebration. Children are invited to dig into the warm soil as they learn about gardening, discover the science behind bubbles, and…
Read MoreEaster at the Ag Museum event set for March 30
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board is hosting its annual Easter at the Ag Museum event at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 30. “I look forward to seeing the hundreds of families that will make their way out to the Ag Museum this year for this very…
Read MoreLocal artists to display work in Hazlehurst for April Arts Month
Once again, it is time for artists in the Copiah County area to display their works in downtown Hazlehurst during the month of April. The Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual walking tour, which will include over 20 venues and 50 participating artists. Creative and beautiful works will be on display in windows…
Read MorePernell Evans
Pernell “Popcorn”’ Evans passed peacefully from this life on March 8, 2024, in Hazlehurst, at Copiah County Medical Center. No services or viewings are scheduled for Mr. Evans.
Read MoreJohnny Campbell
Johnny Campbell, 77, passed away on March 15, 2024, at the VA Nursing Home in Collins after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Johnny was born on Oct. 23, 1946, in Crystal Springs. He grew up there and knew everybody. He graduated from Crystal Springs High School in 1964. He played on the baseball team at…
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