Obituaries

Carl  Lee “Duke” Williams, 64, passed away April 29, 2024. A service was held May 4 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Hawkins Cemetery in Barlow. Survivors include his brothers, William “Bill” Grayer, Willie Williams, and Tony Williams; and sister, Alma Pigg.

Joyce Bankhead Stricklin, beloved mother, friend, and longtime resident of Crystal Springs, passed away in the early morning hours of March 29, 2024. She was 84 years old. Ms. Stricklin is survived by two children, Cindy Pramuk (husband, Al, both of Franklin, Tenn.), and Ken McManus (Crystal Springs); grandchildren, Jennifer Pramuk, Alan Pramuk, James McManus,…

Donavin Ryan Hood, 19, left this world on April 21, 2024, in Crystal Springs. He was born on Jan. 18, 2005, in Flowood. Don’s life was cut short, but it was one marked by passion.  A visitation will be held from 2 until 3 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, followed…

Mary Elizabeth Parkman Byrd, 80, of Hazlehurst, passed away April 19, 2024. She was born Aug. 3, 1943, to John Mecklin Parkman and Illma Wicker Parkman. She had two brothers, Johnny and Marion. Mary attended school at Burns High School in Smith County. After graduating, she attended Jones Junior College, where she was a JCJC…

James Denver Daughdrill, 64, passed away April 19, 2024, at McComb Nursing Home. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m., Monday, April 22, at Springs of Praise Church. Services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, at the church, followed by burial at Georgetown Cemetery. James, a Copiah County native, worked for Bernstein Shirt Factory…

Ashton Jeremiah (A.J.) Brown, 13, passed away March 6, 2024, at Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. A graveside service was held March 16 at Crystal Springs Cemetery. A.J. was born June 5, 2010, in Brookhaven to Aaron and Tiffany Brown. Attending church where his grandfather was pastor, A.J. had a desire to be and was…

Aaron Jerome Brown, 37, passed away March 2, 2024, at Baylor Scott and White Emergency Center in Forney, Texas. A graveside service was held March 16 at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Aaron was born Dec. 7, 1986, in Jackson to Earnest and Gloria Brown. He always had a love for playing drums and all kinds of…

Gary Jethro Crisler, 70, passed away March 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. A graveside service was held March 16 at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Gary was born July 12, 1953, in Crystal Springs to J.C. and Rosa Crisler. He attended Crystal Springs High School and graduated in 1971. He continued his education…

Betsy Minton, 65, of Wesson, passed away April 16, 2024. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 18, at Spring Hill Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. Mrs. Minton was a member of First Baptist Church, Hazlehurst. She worked for Royal Maid for 20 years. Mrs. Minton loved…

Amanda “Mandy” Jane Powell, 42, of Clinton, passed away April 13, 2024.  Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m., Thursday, April 18, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst.  The service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Galilee Cemetery. To know Mandy was to love her.  She…