Barbara Fisch
Barbara Fisch, 98, of Crystal Springs, passed away at her residence Jan. 24, 2024. A memorial service was held Jan. 27 at Stringer Family Chapel. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled the arrangements. Barbara married the love of her life, Edward, at the age of 18 as WWII came to an end. He…
Read MoreDerrel Granger
Derrel Chapman Granger Sr. 78, of Hazlehurst, passed away at his home on Jan. 26, 2024. Derrel was born on Jan. 18, 1946, to DM Granger and Wilma Granger, of Hazlehurst. He lived his entire life in Copiah County. He was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church in Hazlehurst. He retired from Sanderson Farms…
Read MoreCaesar Renaux
Caesar Renaux, of Georgetown, passed away Jan. 24, 2024. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Anita Renaux; sons, Jimmy Scott and Glynn Scott; daughters, April Scott, Nita Scott, and Rita Scott Johnson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Juanita Robicheaux; brother-in-law, Robi Robicheaux; and…
Read MoreSOUTHERN GARDENING: Use Sorbet violas in containers, landscape
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Violas are amazing annual plants that can survive our cold winters and grow well in both landscapes and containers. It’s no wonder they are a popular choice for gardeners in Mississippi. Violas are also known as Johnny jump-ups because of their ability to produce seeds prolifically and pop up…
Read MoreMORA opens registration for List of Life campaign
Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) is launching a new public service campaign aimed at increasing the number of Mississippians on the organ donor registry, or, as the campaign is aptly titled “List of Life,” to meet the growing list of patients in need. A new patient is added to the national transplant waiting list every…
Read MoreMagee named dean of Career and Technical Education at Co-Lin
Dr. Sharolyn Magee, of Collins, has been named Copiah-Lincoln Community College dean of Career and Technical Education effective Jan. 1. Dr. Magee has been employed in the Career-Technical division of the college since 2018, where she has served as assistant dean of Career and Technical Education. As assistant dean, she’s served as the work-based learning…
Read MoreHigh school students invited to explore healthcare careers at UMMC Feb. 24
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare careers to save the date for an outreach program called Exploring Health Care Pathways. The event, which is free, will be held in the School of Medicine on the UMMC campus from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Feb.…
Read MoreAnnie Bailey
Annie Lavern O’Neal Bailey, 87, of Lorman, passed away Jan. 14, 2024, at Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg. A graveside service was held Jan. 17 at New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Joe O’Neal; several sisters, brothers;…
Read MoreRobert (Bob) Freeman
Robert Hugh (Bob) Freeman, 84, of Hazlehurst, passed away at his home on Jan. 17, 2024. Bob was born Oct. 25, 1939, to James Ervin (Red) Freeman and Ella Lowe Freeman. Bob’s mom made sure her kids had a love for the piano. He started piano lessons at a young age and continued to play…
Read MoreRuben Upton
Ruben Upton, 72, of Crystal Springs, passed away Jan. 16, 2024. A service was held Jan. 19 at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, with burial at County Line Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Ruben was born March 19, 1951. His family moved to Crystal Springs from Star when he was 1…
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