Robert E. Mack
Robert (Bob) E. Mack passed away to be with his Savior Jesus on Jan. 25, 2023 in Conroe, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (whom he fondly called Dumplin); his three children, Robert A. (Bobby) Mack and wife Debbie, of Stevens Point, Wisc.; Cathy A. Wilkerson, of Conroe, Texas; and Edwin (Ed) L.…
Read MoreJames Earl Parnell Jr.
James Earl Parnell Jr., 19, of Crystal Springs, passed away Feb. 2, 2023, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. A funeral service was held Feb. 8 at Hopewell Baptist Church, with burial at Hopewell Cemetery. James was a lifelong resident of Copiah County. He had fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a towboater, where he…
Read MoreShrebra Cortez Pruett
Shrebra Cortez Pruett, 72, born April 2, 1950, entered heaven’s gates on Feb. 2, 2023. She was born in Hazlehurst and was currently a resident of Baton Rouge, La. She attended high school in Crystal Springs, where she met the love of her life, husband Reggie Pruett. With Reggie by her side, she traveled the…
Read MoreForestry association to host teachers conservation workshops
Mississippi Forestry Association will offer in-person teachers conservation workshops this summer. Workshops will be held at Best Western Premier/Lake Thoreau in Hattiesburg on June 4-9, Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville on June 18-23, and the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson on June 27-29. Teachers conservation workshops are hands-on workshops with an emphasis…
Read MoreWild Hog Control Program application period closes Feb. 15
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson recently announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is now accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program. The application period will remain open until Wednesday, Feb. 15. All Mississippi counties are eligible for the application period. In Mississippi alone, wild hogs…
Read MoreLarry Bryan Barlow
Larry Bryan Barlow, 88, died Jan. 24, 2023, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Jackson. He was born in Beauregard to Albert Bryan and Virgie Lusk Barlow. He was the youngest son to brother Albert Hillery Barlow. He is survived by his daughter, Melonie Leverett, of Oakdale, Calif.; two grandsons, Randy and Travis Leverett;…
Read MoreJoy Davis
Joy Davis, 84, of Wesson, passed away Feb. 3, 2023. A funeral service was held Feb. 5 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Poplar Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was a high school graduate of Central High School in Jackson, then graduated from Mississippi College in Clinton with a degree in elementary education. She taught…
Read MoreMary Nell Phillips
Mary Nell Little Phillips, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully with her husband of 76 years, Justin Phillips, by her side on the evening of Jan. 29, 2023. A funeral service was held Feb. 1 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Georgetown Cemetery. She was a longtime business owner and notary. In her spare time,…
Read MoreElla Reed
Ella Reed, 72, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 30, 2023. A funeral service was held Feb. 4 at St. John Catholic Church, with burial at Gallman Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled the arrangements. Mrs. Reed graduated from St. Martin Catholic Church, and she loved to sing. She worked at LC Industry for…
Read MoreDonald Simmons Sr.
Donald Bryan Simmons Sr., 93, of Petal, passed away Jan. 29, 2023. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mr. Simmons was a Hazlehurst native and was married to his high school sweetheart, Joyce Slay, for 70 years. He spent most of his professional career as an instrument man on survey crews in Mississippi…
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