Local artwork on display at Wesson library
Wesson Friends of the Library is hosting Artists’ Corner Art Exhibit through June 30 at Wesson Public Library. On display is a collection of paintings by seven local contemporary artists whose style and education vary. The media used are watercolor, oil, acrylic, and gouache. In addition, one of the pieces is a type of collage.…
Read MoreHighway 51 to close June 19 for bridge replacement
A section of Highway 51 from Gallman to Hazlehurst will close to traffic June 19 to replace the bridge over a small creek south of the Copiah County Industrial Park is completed. Motorists have several ways around the construction site, including Interstate 55 and county roads that run from Gallman to Hazlehurst. Signs went up…
Read MoreMaxine Durr Thompson
Maxine Durr Thompson, 95, of Hazlehurst. passed away June 2, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services were held June 5 at Stringer Family Funeral Services in Hazlehurst, with interment in Hazlehurst Cemetery. Maxine was born Oct. 17, 1927, in the Caseyville community in Lincoln County to Elmer Durr and Alma Smith Durr.…
Read MoreMartha Price
Martha Price, 67, of Crystal Springs, passed away June 4, 2023. A memorial service was held June 8 at Gallman Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mrs. Price was a Mississippi native. She worked at Louise’s in Crystal Springs for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend.…
Read MorePatricia Hamilton
Patricia Ann Horton Hamilton, 89, of Crystal Springs, passed away June 8, 2023. A graveside service was held June 10 at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mrs. Hamilton was raised in Lincoln County before moving to Crystal Springs in the mid ‘60s. She was a member of Pilgrims…
Read MoreBuddy Harold Cheek
Buddy Harold Cheek, 71, of Wesson, passed away May 26, 2023. A funeral service was held May 30 at Stringer Family Funeral Home Chapel in Hazlehurst, with burial at Georgetown Cemetery. Mr. Cheek was a loving husband of 41 years, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was an avid hunter and…
Read MoreBilly Frank Ferrell
Billy Frank Ferrell, 88, of Hazlehurst, passed away May 25, 2023. A funeral service was held May 30 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Shady Grove Cemetery. Mr. Ferrell served 68 years in Local 798 and was a member of First Baptist Church, Hazlehurst. He loved spending time with his grandkids. He is survived…
Read MoreDavid Gribble
David Lyn Gribble passed away May 24, 2023, at the age of 49. Born Sept. 17, 1973, to Earl David Breeden and Linda Henderson in Dalton, Ga., David grew up in Maryville, Tenn. In Maryville, he later operated a residential contracting business for a number of years. David moved in 2016 to Crystal Springs, where…
Read MoreStephen Harrison
Stephen Lane Harrison, 60, of Madison, passed away May 29, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 24, 1963, in Hazlehurst to Ted and Mary Harrison. Steve was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. Steve was the husband of Michele LeBlanc Harrison since May 9, 2013. His…
Read MoreBilly Kennedy
Billy Claude Kennedy, 85, of Crystal Springs, passed away May 28, 2023. A funeral service was held June 2 at First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs. Burial followed at Crystal Springs City Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mr. Kennedy lived in Crystal Springs for the past 27 years. He was…
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