Obituaries
Frank James “Buster” Pickering
Frank James “Buster” Pickering, a lifelong resident of Hazlehurst, died peacefully on Feb. 14, 2021, after a long illness. Born on Sept. 17, 1942, to Frank and Tad Pickering, Buster graduated from Hazlehurst High School in 1960 and attended the University of Mississippi. He began his banking career in Jackson at First National Bank of…
Read MoreRuby Dean Roman
Ruby Dean Roman, 53, passed away Feb. 6, 2021. A graveside service was held Feb. 13 at Zion Hill M.B. Church Cemetery in Wesson, with Rev. Earl Jefferson officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Ruby was born Oct. 23, 1967, in Hazlehurst to Lurlean T. Roman and Johnny James Eason. Survivors include her son, Dezmond…
Read MoreDorothy Patrick Crow
Dorothy Patrick Crow, 95, passed away on Saturday, February 6th in Jackson, MS. Dorothy’s life will be celebrated at a memorial service with a tender nod to her Irish roots on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day at 11:00. The service will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral home in Brandon with the visitation prior…
Read MoreBert Bogan Jr.
Bert Bogan Jr., 72, passed away Jan. 27, 2021. A graveside service was held Feb. 3 at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Bert was born on July 14, 1948, to the loving parents, Bert Bogan and Frances Louise Lynch Bogan Murray. He was the seventh child in a family of 12. He…
Read MoreLavenia Way Bullard
Lavenia Way Bullard, 82, of Brandon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. A graveside service was held Feb. 7 at Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown. Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon, handled arrangements. Lavenia was born Nov. 25, 1938, in Georgetown, to the late Oliver Lee Way and…
Read MoreAnthony Boyd “Tony” Lamar
Anthony Boyd “Tony” Lamar, 60, of Crystal Springs, passed away Feb. 4, 2021, at Copiah County Medical Center. A funeral service was held Feb. 6 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Poplar Springs Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mr. Lamar was an avid hunter and a talented artist. He…
Read MoreRosemary “Rose” Buynar Speir
Rosemary ‘Rose’ Buynar Speir, 94, of Byram, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 29, 2021. Rose was a resident of Pine Crest Guest Home in Hazlehurst. As a longtime resident of Byram, she graduated from Byram High School in 1944, where she was voted “Best Girl Athlete” and “Campus Favorite.” She…
Read MoreHelen Marie Davis
Helen Marie Davis, 87, of Clinton, passed away Jan. 26, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital. A funeral service was held Jan. 29 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her son, Robert Van Davis; and…
Read MoreMae Clara Holloway
Mae Clara Holloway, 98, passed away Jan. 18, 2021. A graveside service was held Jan. 23 at Greater Damascus Church of Christ (Holiness) USA, with Bishop Arnold Stanton Sr. officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mae Clara was born Sept. 25, 1922, to Grace and George Furlow. Upon the death of her mother, she was…
Read MoreRobert Lyndle Johnson
Robert Lyndle Johnson, 74, of Crystal Springs, passed away at his home on Jan. 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church on Feb. 2, with burial at the Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram handled arrangements. Robert was born in Tylertown on June 11,…
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