Obituaries

Romona “Kathy” Cupit, of Wesson, was born on Jan. 1, 1959, and passed away on Dec. 5, 2023. She was the daughter of Juanita Smith and Harvey Smith, of Port Gibson. Born and raised in Port Gibson, Kathy began working with the family pecan business at a very young age. Throughout her life, she worked…

Earline Dufrense, 84, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 6, 2023. A service was held Dec. 11 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Dufrense was born in Sunflower County to John Thomas and Thelma Winter Dufresne. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Perry Dufresne; son, Larry…

Martha Bell Haggan, 93, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 4, 2023. A graveside service was held Dec. 7 at Harmony Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mrs. Haggan, affectionately known as Aunt Marf, was a retired RN from Manhattan Nursing Home. She served as a missionary to Indonesia and served…

Richard “Ricky” Hemphill, 73, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 7, 2023. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, and 10 to 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. The service will be at 11 a.m., Dec. 16, at Bethel Baptist Church, with burial at Bethel Cemetery. Mr.…

Graveside service for Carolyn McCardle Tarbutton was held Dec. 6, 2023, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Ms. Tarbutton, 89, of Wesson, died Dec. 2 at her residence. She was born Sept. 11, 1934, to Ira Virgil McCardle and Minnie Viola McCardle. At the age of 50, Ms. Tarbutton decided to…

Chalon Surville Lenard Whittington, 54, of Crystal Springs, entered into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 4, 2023, surrounded by close family. She was born May 12, 1969, to Chuck and Linda Lenard at Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital in Hazlehurst. Chalon was lovingly called Chelly and was a loving daughter and devoted mother. She was…

Eunice J. Evans, 85, passed away Oct. 4, 2023. A service was held Nov. 25 at St. Morris United Methodist Church in Hazlehurst. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled arrangements. Survivors include her children, Marilyn Evans, Titus Evans, Mamie Evans, Kalvin Evans, Philandra Evans; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and sister, Anita J. Turner.

Earnest Donall Holloway, 68, passed away Nov. 10, 2023. A service was held Nov. 25 at Greater Damascus Church of Christ (Holiness) USA in Hazlehurst, with interment at Hazlehurst Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Survivors include his daughters, Miesha Braxton and Kaleena Smith; sons, Travis Holloway and Zechariah Holloway; 16 grandchildren; sister, Velma DeMyers;…