Heather Alison Karcaka
Heather Alison Karcaka, of Wesson, went to her heavenly home on Jan. 28, 2024. She was born on March 18, 1987, in Flowood. Heather loved dance and took ballet, tap, and dance at an early age. She also enjoyed sports of any kind. She played softball, soccer, and even pee-wee football. Heather attended Crystal Springs…
Read MoreJimmy Kinard
Jimmy Kinard, 82, of Terry, passed away Feb. 1, 2024. A graveside service was held Feb. 5 at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mr. Kinard was a member of Forest Hill Methodist Church. He was an avid Ole Miss fan, a collector of guns and knives, and…
Read MoreNancy Miller
Myrtle “Nancy” Ross Miller, 88, of Crystal Springs, died on Jan. 29, 2024. She was one of 12 children born to Myrah Myrtle and Samuel Ross. She was a graduate of Puckett High School and received her degree from Hinds Community College. Nancy married the love of her life, Luther Burnis Miller, on April 24,…
Read MoreWilliam Tully Morrison
William Tully Morrison, of Edinburg, died on Dec. 16, 2023, after a courageous fight with chronic illness. His memorial service was Dec. 28 at Wilcox Funeral Home in Carthage. Tully was born in Crystal Springs in June 1951. He attended Crystal Springs Public Schools before transferring to Sewanee Military Academy in Tennessee to complete his high…
Read MoreRoy Laron Russell III
Roy Laron Russell III, 70, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 28, 2024. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. The memorial service will begin at 4 in Stringer Family Chapel. Mr. Russell graduated from Wesson Attendance Center and attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He served…
Read MoreCharline Herring Ryan
Charline Herring Ryan, 78, of Wesson, passed away Feb. 1, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. Graveside services were held Feb. 6 at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mrs. Ryan was retired from Signature Works in Hazlehurst and enjoyed her retirement. She enjoyed her cats,…
Read MoreHenrine Coleman Sanders
Henrine Coleman Sanders, 77, passed away Jan. 14, 2024, in her home with her devoted family by her side. A service was held Jan. 27 at New Hope United Methodist Church, Wesson, with interment at the church cemetery. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled arrangements. Survivors include her children, Pamela Sanders and Dabera Lynch; five…
Read MoreSOUTHERN GARDENING: Distyliums add welcome color to winter gardens
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service In the world of ornamental shrubs, Distyliums are a hidden gem, prized for their evergreen foliage, adaptability, and understated charm. Originating in East Asia, particularly China and Japan, these resilient plants have found their way into gardens around the globe, bringing a touch of elegance to landscapes. At the…
Read MoreCo-Lin to honor legendary women’s basketball coach Gwyn Young
Copiah-Lincoln Community College will honor legendary women’s basketball coach Gwyn Young at a reunion of his former players at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Thames Conference Center on the Wesson Campus. Young and his former players will be recognized during halftime of the women’s basketball game against Northeast Mississippi. Young served as the…
Read MoreCharlotte McManus Allen
A memorial service for Charlotte McManus Allen was held Jan. 28, 2024, at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, with burial in the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Ms. Allen, 68, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 20 at her residence. She was born Dec. 9, 1955, to Troy Lee McManus Sr. and Mona Carmen…
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