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Beverly “Sue” Merritt
Beverly “Sue” Merritt, 53, of Georgetown, passed away Feb. 18, 2023at St. Dominic Medical Center in Jackson. Sue was born Nov. 14, 1969, in Monticello to Tony and Geneva Neal Boyles. A funeral service was held Feb. 22 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with graveside service following at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello. Pastor…
Read MoreJames Byron Paul Jr.
James Byron Paul Jr., of Crystal Springs, passed away to be with his Savior on Feb. 19, 2023. A graveside service was held Feb. 24 at Poplar Springs Cemetery in Crystal Springs. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. James was born on June 22, 1958. He worked for many decades before becoming…
Read MoreNancy Ray
Nancy Patricia Ray, 62, of Wesson, passed away Feb. 21, 2023. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Nancy was a native of Baton Rouge, La. She had lots of friends from Walmart in Hazlehurst and Dirt Cheap. She enjoyed crafts and helping others. She was preceded in death by her mother, Isabel Griffin…
Read More‘A Grand Night’ set for March 31
The MacDowell Music Club, of Crystal Springs, is proud to host the 10th “A Grand Night” program at 7 p.m., Friday, March 31, in the auditorium of First Baptist Church in Crystal Springs. This event features the performance of religious, patriotic, and popular songs played mainly by local children, teenagers, and adults. Four to eight…
Read MoreTomato Pooch and Superfan online pageant begins March 1
By Laurie Williams Copiah Animal Shelter Volunteer It’s time to enter your pets and vote in the online Pageant for Copiah Animal Shelter 2023 Tomato Pooch and Superfan. Tomato Pooch Is your dog friendly and easily handled by strangers? Are they at ease in loud parade settings? Do they know how to pose for public…
Read MoreTimberland upkeep can help lower tax bills
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Private timberland owners spend countless hours caring for and maintaining their property, and many are unaware that this investment can help lower their tax bills. One of the most overlooked timber activities that qualifies for a tax reduction is reforestation, said Curtis VanderSchaaf, forestry specialist with the Mississippi State…
Read MoreDonald Dean Anderson
Donald Dean “Andy” Anderson, of Brandon, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2023. A funeral service was held Feb. 17 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Hazlehurst Cemetery. Andy was born March 10, 1932, in Galesburg, Ill. After traveling the world during his 24 years in the U. S. Air Force, Andy retired in…
Read MoreEstelle Ashley
Estelle Ashley, 92, of Hazlehurst, passed peacefully into eternity Feb. 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.D. Ashley Jr.; and son, Barry Ashley. She is survived by daughter, Janie; and son, Buster (Judy), both of Hazlehurst; one brother, Henry Prisock (Patsy), of Florence; two sisters, Thelma Pyron (Jim), of Florence; Faye…
Read MoreJasmine Deshawn Harris
Jasmine Deshawn Harris, 31, passed away Feb. 8, 2023. A funeral service was held Feb. 18 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include her father, Demetrius Watson; and brother, Courtney Harris.
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