Obituaries

Evelyn Frances Dievert (née Jenkins), affectionately known as Meemaw, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, at Copiah Living Center in Crystal Springs at the age of 92.  Born in Tennessee on Jan. 1, 1932, Evelyn’s life was marked by her kind spirit, joyous heart, and unwavering dedication to her family, neighbors, and friends. Evelyn’s…

James F. Partie, 83, a resident of Crystal Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 29, at Gallman Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs. Mr. Partie was born Feb. 17, 1941, in…

Michael “Mickey” Lowery Brewer, of Georgetown, returned to rejoice with our Heavenly Father after having passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Mickey, the son of Bud and Anna Lou Brewer, was born March 28, 1953, in Hazlehurst. A strong work ethic was instilled by both his mother and father,…

Ruby Lee “Sister” Davis Smith, of Wesson, passed away on May 19, 2024, at her residence. Graveside service was held at Mt. Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Wesson, with Rev. Leo Spencer officiating. Minister Kenneth Davis performed the eulogy. Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home oversaw the arrangements. The pallbearers were Jerry Montgomery, William Sanders, Joseph…

Carolyn W. Link, 77, of Crystal Springs, passed away June 13, 2024. Visitation will be from 3:30 until 5 p.m., Thursday, June 20, at New Zion Baptist Church. The memorial service will be at 5 p.m., Thursday, at New Zion Baptist Church, with burial at New Zion Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs…

Juanita Pearl Ashley, 85, passed away June 12, 2024. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, June 14, at Zion Hill Baptist Church. The service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, with burial at Zion Hill Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. Mrs. Ashley…

George “Pokey” Wyatt, Kosciusko, passed away June 10, 2024.  Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m., Thursday, June 13, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. Pokey was born and raised in Mississippi and joined the U.S. Marines out of high school, intending to make a career of service to our country.  He sustained career-ending injuries in combat after…

Terry Paul Miller, 54, of Crystal Springs, passed away on May 19, 2024, at his residence. A memorial service was held May 30, 2024, at Harmony Baptist Church in Crystal Springs with burial in the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Terry was born on March 30, 1970. He completed the Upper Rooms Walk…

Funeral services for Virginia James Smith will be at noon, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Brookhaven Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst. Rev. Billy Barnes will officiate, with Brookhaven Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be at Brookhaven Funeral Home on from 5 until 8…

William Thomas (Billy) Bell III, 86, of Crystal Springs, passed away May 23, 2024. Stringer Family Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mr. Bell was born in Vicksburg on July 21, 1937. He graduated from Jet Elementary and Carr Central High School in Vicksburg. He attended Mississippi State University, where he received a degree in forestry and…