Obituaries

Charles Edward Smith Sr., “Grave Digger,” 75, passed away on June 30, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. The service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Pleasant…

Harold Wayne Hamilton, 78, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, dedication, and love for his family and community. Born on July 28, 1947, to Shelton and Sarah Carolyn Owens Hamilton, of Hazlehurst, Harold lived a life defined by hard work, integrity, and service to others. He graduated from…

Russell Shane Dear, 55, passed away at his residence on June 30, 2026. Russell was a skilled welder who took great pride in his work. Affectionately known by his coworkers as “Tazz,” he had a talent for welding and could build or repair just about anything. A member of New Zion Baptist Church, Russell enjoyed…

A celebration of life will be held for Julia Agnes Morrissey Arnold at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Riverwood Family, with burial to follow in Mission Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at Riverwood Family and will resume at 1 p.m. until…

Jamie Ann Brown, 67, passed away on June 22, 2026, at her home.  Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Carthage. Jamie spent many years as a supervisor with BellSouth.  For the past 30 years, Jamie made her home in Crystal Springs, where she found great…

Dorothy Mae Edwards, 70, passed away on June 12, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19, at Springs of Praise Church in Crystal Springs. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs.…

Jack Heath, of Greenwood, passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 85. Jack was born on April 10,1941, in Savanna, Illinois, where he lived until he was old enough to enlist in the Air Force, which brought him to Mississippi where he met his future wife, Brenda Brown. After serving in the…

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Peggy Jean VanLandingham, 88, of Hazlehurst, who passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior with her family by her side, on June 8, 2026. Born on July 5, 1937, to Joseph V. Gillis Sr. and Alma Lee Stegall in…

Dorothy Louise Powers, 81, of Crystal Springs, was reunited with her family in heaven on June 5, 2026. She was born in Grenada on Feb. 18, 1945. Miss Dot was preceded in death by her loving parents, Modest and JK Powers, and nephew, Steven Vail. She attended the Mississippi School for the Blind and was…

Kay Beasley Estes, 81, of Maggie Valley, N.C., passed away on May 23, 2026, at her home, with her husband, Glen. She was born to the late Carol Way and Oliver Mallard Beasley Sr. on June 15, 1944, in Copiah County. In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by one nephew, Tommy…