Agnes Freeman
Agnes Virgina Freeman, 83, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 14, 2023. She was born April 8, 1940, to the late Nathan and Arcola Brady. Agnes retired from the United States Postal Service after 20-plus years of service. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an active faithful member of the Church…
Read MoreLinda McGrew
Linda Sue “Mimi” McGrew, 71, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 13, 2023. A service was held Dec. 15 at Highland Baptist Church, with burial at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mrs. McGrew was born in Wesson to the late Herman and Christine McLemore Hemphill. She worked in…
Read MoreEllis C. Perkins Jr.
Colonel Ellis Chapman Perkins Jr., 78, a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away Dec. 15, 2023, at his residence in Copiah County. A funeral mass was held Dec. 18 at St. John Catholic Church in Crystal Springs, with burial at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements.…
Read MoreJames Sweeney
James Sweeney, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 2, 2023. A visitation was held Dec. 9 at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs, with burial at Concord Cemetery. Mr. Sweeney served in the Army National Guard. He worked for Jackson Redi Mix, was a homebuilder, and retired from Poole Truck Lines. He was preceded…
Read MoreHazlehurst library holding first story walk
The first story walk in the area is being offered by the Hazlehurst Public Library and features the book “The Magical Snowman.” The story walk concept is relatively new to the area and offers a fun activity to engage families in literacy and getting active. The pages from the book are printed and placed in…
Read MoreThomas Carl Cotten
Thomas Carl Cotten, 72, a resident of Daphne, Ala., passed away Dec. 6, 2023. Thomas was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He loved to hunt and fish, and was an excellent photographer. He was preceded in death by a son, Forrest Cotton; parents, Julius and Alberta Cotton; and a sister, Karla Burnet. He is survived…
Read MoreRomona “Kathy” Cupit
Romona “Kathy” Cupit, of Wesson, was born on Jan. 1, 1959, and passed away on Dec. 5, 2023. She was the daughter of Juanita Smith and Harvey Smith, of Port Gibson. Born and raised in Port Gibson, Kathy began working with the family pecan business at a very young age. Throughout her life, she worked…
Read MoreEarline Dufresne
Earline Dufrense, 84, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 6, 2023. A service was held Dec. 11 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Dufrense was born in Sunflower County to John Thomas and Thelma Winter Dufresne. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Perry Dufresne; son, Larry…
Read MoreMartha Bell Haggan
Martha Bell Haggan, 93, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 4, 2023. A graveside service was held Dec. 7 at Harmony Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mrs. Haggan, affectionately known as Aunt Marf, was a retired RN from Manhattan Nursing Home. She served as a missionary to Indonesia and served…
Read MoreRichard “Ricky” Hemphill
Richard “Ricky” Hemphill, 73, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 7, 2023. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, and 10 to 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. The service will be at 11 a.m., Dec. 16, at Bethel Baptist Church, with burial at Bethel Cemetery. Mr.…
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