Obituaries

Glenda Rhorer Craft, 78, of Georgetown, passed from this life on Feb. 21, 2025. Glenda was born in Lexington, Ky., to William “Bill” and Doris Kate Rhorer on June 26, 1946. She moved with her family to Jackson in 1949. She attended Byram School and graduated in 1964. She met the love of her life,…

A celebration of life will be held for James Caroll Hennington at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Sylvarena Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from noon until the time of service. Riverwood Family is handling the arrangements. Mr. Hennington, 79, passed away on Feb. 20, surrounded by his loved…

Born on March 28, 1947, Hardy’s journey through life was marked by his achievements, dedication, and a profound love of family. His faith in God was strong, evidenced daily in his relationships with friends and acquaintances. Hardy graduated from Hazlehurst High School in 1965, where he excelled in various athletic activities, was an honor student,…

John (Sonny) Carl Weaver – beloved husband, father, and grandfather – passed away on Feb. 10, 2025, at 82 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unforgettable memories. Born on Feb. 17, 1942, in Jackson to Willie Mae and George Weaver, John grew up in Terry,…

Walter V. Hunter, 70, of Crystal Springs, passed away at his residence on Feb. 9, 2025. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, at Harmony Baptist Church. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, at Harmony Baptist Church, with burial at the church cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home is…

Betty Patrick, of Crystal Springs, passed away Feb. 8, 2025. The service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with burial at Gatesville Cemetery. The visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the church. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. Mrs. Patrick…

Pamela Anderson, 65, of Wesson, passed away Feb. 9, 2025.  The service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Pine Bluff Baptist Church, with burial at Pine Bluff Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the church.  Stringer Family Funeral Services in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. Mrs. Anderson was…

Erma Deen Lewis, 97, died Feb. 8, 2025, at Edgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. Services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. A native of Copiah County, Mrs. Lewis was a lifelong…

Doug Mathis, formerly of Jackson and Crystal Springs, passed away at the age of 92 after a lengthy illness on Feb. 1, 2025, in Marietta Ga., where he was a resident at an assisted living facility.  Doug was born on July 6, 1932, in Crystal Springs to Carey Mathis Sr. and Mary Louise Mathis, who…

Joan Knight Kennedy was born in Crystal Springs on April 14, 1938. She raised her family in Atlanta, Ga., until her husband retired, and they moved back to Mississippi. Joan worked most of her adult life as an administrator of insurance and payroll ending her career with Ergon, where she worked for 25 years. It…