Obituaries

Ricky Stacy Darling, of Crystal Springs, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2026. He was born in Jackson on Nov. 8, 1963. Ricky attended Copiah-Lincoln College and began a career as an electrician in the family business right out of college. For 40 years, he built…

Tommy Tucker Thompson, 82, passed away on April 26, 2026, at his residence in Hazlehurst. Mr. Thompson was born on June 18, 1943. He dedicated 37 years of service to the railroad industry, working with Illinois Central and Canadian National Railroad. He was a proud member of the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees.…

Betty Rose Beach, 87, met her precious Lord and Savior face to face on April 12, 2026. She left behind a legacy of unparalleled love, warmth, and strength. Betty Rose was born on Nov. 6, 1938, to Miriam and Harrison Hennington in Hazlehurst. She attended Draughon’s Business College. Betty Rose was married to the love…

Kenneth Wayne Marler, of Wesson, son of Fred Everett Marler and Harvine Catherine Marler, passed away on March 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Everett Marler and Harvine Catherine Marler; his brother, Freddie Marler; his brother, Mitchell Marler; and his sister, Linda Marler,…

James Larry “Larry” Davis, 76, passed away on March 31, 2026, at his home in Crystal Springs.  The service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 3, at First Baptist Church, Crystal Springs, with burial at Gallman Cemetery.  The visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday at the church.  Stringer Family Funeral Service…

Dorothy “Dot” Dell Ainsworth Day, 77, of Crystal Springs, passed away on March 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dot was born on March 16, 1949, in Covington County, the daughter of Alma Leon Ainsworth and Erma Leona Brewer Ainsworth. She graduated from Magee High School in 1966 and continued her education at Co-Lin…

Mary Simon Berry, 83, of Crystal Springs, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life full of love, care, and unwavering strength.  A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery.  Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. Mary dedicated many years of her…

Victor Carey Barber, 85, passed away on March 17, 2026, at Pine Crest Guest Home. The service will be at noon on Friday, March 20, at First Baptist Church Hazlehurst, with burial at Philadelphia Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday at the church. Stinger Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst…

James Clifton Breazeale, 82, passed away on March 11, 2026. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. The service will be at 2 on Wednesday at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Mr. Breazeale was a retired foreman…

James Howard Thornton, 92, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at Copiah County Medical Center. Mr. Thornton was born on March 3, 1934, to Henry Franklin Thornton and Mildred Didlake Thornton. He spent many years working at the G.E.M. plant, where he helped manufacture laboratory furniture. He proudly served his country as a member…