Obituaries

Leonard Sandifer, 72, of Georgetown, passed away Dec. 16, 2022, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Graveside service was held Dec. 22 at Brushy Creek M.B. Church Cemetery, with Century Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Survivors include sons, Leyon Sandifer and Samuel Sandifer; daughters, Mary Sandifer, Patricia E. Sandifer, JoAnn Bell, and Felicia…

James Patrick “Pat” Smith, 64, was reunited with the love of his life on Dec. 18, 2022. What a glorious reunion he had looked forward to for so many years. A funeral service was held at Stringer Funeral Home, with burial at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst. Pat is survived by his daughter, Tomarrah…

Vernon Stanley Morris, 72, of Wesson, went to be with Lord on Dec. 27, 2022, at University Medical Center in Jackson. A funeral service was held Dec. 31 at Strong Hope Baptist Church, with burial in the Strong Hope Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Stanley loved being outdoors, farming, hunting,…

James Douglas, 73, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 15, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 18 at Centerpoint Cowboy Church, with burial at Centerpoint Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mr. Douglas enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and deer hunting. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Douglas Sr.; and…

Lewis Thomas “L.T.” Kinzey passed away Dec. 13, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 20 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughters, Charlean McDougle, Shirley Ann Kinzey, and Nicole Smith; sons, Willie Fred, J.L., and Larry; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Judith Ann “Judy” McLendon, 75, of Rockport, died peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 18, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 21 at Unity Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Judy worked for Farm Bureau and retired after over 40 years of service. Those who knew Judy appreciated her dry…

James Douglas, 73, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 15, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 18 at Centerpoint Cowboy Church, with burial at Centerpoint Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mr. Douglas enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and deer hunting. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Douglas Sr.; and…

Lewis Thomas “L.T.” Kinzey passed away Dec. 13, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 20 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughters, Charlean McDougle, Shirley Ann Kinzey, and Nicole Smith; sons, Willie Fred, J.L., and Larry; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Judith Ann “Judy” McLendon, 75, of Rockport, died peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 18, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 21 at Unity Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Judy worked for Farm Bureau and retired after over 40 years of service. Those who knew Judy appreciated her dry…