Obituaries

Anthony Wade Brouillette Jr., 42, of Stronghope community, passed away at his residence on May 24, 2024. Wade was a loving and charismatic person who loved spending time with his friends and family. He loved the outdoors. He will be greatly missed. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Marvin and Lois Brouillette, Ralph Lott,…

Sherry Yates Womack, 76, a resident of Hazlehurst, passed away May 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, at Stringer Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Stringer Funeral Home, with interment at Smyrna Baptist…

On May 23, 2024, Lois Dowdle Hawkins, 87, left this world to be with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.  Lois was born on April 20, 1937, in Canton to Robert Amos and Myrtis Dees Dowdle.  She was the youngest of three, with Robert Amos Dowdle Jr. and Mary Nell Dowdle Hough preceding her in…

Vincent Robert Ratliff, 60, of Wesson, passed away May 15, 2024.  Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m., Thursday, May 23, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst.  The service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Strong Hope Cemetery. Mr. Ratliff was born in Hazlehurst to Robert Higdon and…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Bertie Mae Young on May 18, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91. She was born in Utica in 1932 to Jim N. and Bertie Ford Brown. She retired from AT&T after 35 years of service. Bertie…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pamela Biggs Ashley, “Pam,” who courageously fought cancer with dignity and grace until she went to be with our Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of May 18, 2024. Pam was born in Hazlehurst on June 8, 1956, and was preceded in…

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Nita Faye Lusk will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Beauregard Cemetery, Wesson. The service is being arranged by Stringer Funeral Home (Hazlehurst). Bro. Allen Jenkins will be officiating the service. Nita Faye Lusk, 74, of Beauregard, passed away on May 13 at…

Jessie Lynn Ainsworth, 94, passed away May 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, at First Baptist Church in Crystal Springs. Funeral services will be held at 11 Tuesday at the church, with interment following the services at Crystal Springs City Cemetery.…

Rickie Ray Breazeale, 64, of Crystal Springs, passed away May 7, 2024.  Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 10, at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery.  Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. He is survived by his brothers, James Clifton Breazeale and Arnold Wilson Breazeale, and sisters, Wanda Jean Williams…

Larry Brown, 73, passed away April 23, 2024. A service was held May 4 at Greater Damascus Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A. in Hazlehurst, with interment at the church cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his daughters, Sylvia May and Jessica Benson; sons, Larry  Brown, Richard Brown, and Joshua Brown;…