Obituaries

Linda Lambert, 72, of Crystal Springs, passed away at her home March 26, 2024. Mrs. Lambert loved sitting outside, watching birds, and playing with her dogs. She also loved cake. She was preceded in death by her children, David Gribble and Joy Leanne Gribble. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha Latham; and daughter-in-law, Kristen…

Henry Ferrell Lunceford, 89, of Crystal Springs, passed away March 26, 2024. Visitation will be from 1 until 2 p.m., Friday, March 29, at Crystal Springs Methodist Church, with funeral services to follow at 2. A private burial will follow the service in Longtown. Stringer Family Funeral Service in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. Ferrell…

Robert Cecil Phelps, 74, of Crystal Springs, passed away March 26, 2024. Visitation will be from 9 until 11 a.m. and the service at 11, Friday, March 29, at Gatesville Baptist Church, with burial at Gatesville Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. Mr. Phelps was a lifetime member of Mississippi…

Micky Lynn Cole, 46, of Jackson, passed away March 24, 2024. A private graveside service will be held at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers are his brothers, Clayton, Dwayne, Anthony, and Darrell Cole. Micky was born Oct. 19, 1977, in Hazlehurst to Curtis Cole and Mary Katherine Walker Cole Dees. Micky was a selfless person. …

Pat Bailey, 73, passed away March 23, 2024, at her residence. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, at Stringer Family Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Harmony Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Bailey; parents, Lilburn…

With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we honor the life of a remarkable woman who has left an indelible mark on each of us. Daisy’s departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled, but her love and cherished memories will forever remain etched in our hearts. Daisy was not just…

Danny Ray Morgan, 68, of Wesson, passed from this life on March 19, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. He was born on Dec. 18, 1955, in Hazlehurst to Clyde Houston “Bo” Morgan and Betty Louise McLendon Morgan.  He was a member of Strong Hope Baptist Church in Wesson. He was retired from Royal…

Carolyn Maxine McCardle, 78, of Hazlehurst, passed peacefully in Corsicana, Texas, on March 14, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. She was born on Aug. 8, 1945, to the late Annie and Clinton Forrest. Carolyn spent over 40…

Pernell “Popcorn”’ Evans passed peacefully from this life on March 8, 2024, in Hazlehurst, at Copiah County Medical Center. No services or viewings are scheduled for Mr. Evans.

Johnny Campbell, 77, passed away on March 15, 2024, at the VA Nursing Home in Collins after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Johnny was born on Oct. 23, 1946, in Crystal Springs. He grew up there and knew everybody. He graduated from Crystal Springs High School in 1964. He played on the baseball team at…