Obituaries
Delous Clifton “Butch” Manning
Delous Clifton “Butch” Manning, 65, of Flora, passed away Feb. 2, 2022, at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was born Oct. 3, 1956, in Flora to Author and Alice Manning. He was preceded in life by his siblings, Ronald, Marie, and Sonny. He is survived by his brothers, Donald and Jerry; his children, Johnathan…
Read MoreDavid E. Runnels
Funeral services for David E. Runnels were held Feb. 11, 2022, at Galilee Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, with burial following in the Galilee Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Eddie Maher officiated, with Brookhaven Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Runnels, 67, of Hazlehurst, passed from this life on Feb. 6 at St. Dominic Hospital in…
Read MoreThomas Lee Belton Sr.
Thomas Lee Belton Sr., 66, passed away Jan. 26, 2022. A funeral service was held Feb. 5 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel in Hazlehurst. Thomas was born Oct. 5, 1955, to John Belton Sr. and Francis Hudson-Belton. Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers, Walter Hudson and James Smith. Survivors include his children,…
Read MoreTommy Keith (“T.K.”) Courtney Jr.
Tommy Keith (“T.K.”) Courtney Jr., 45, of Crystal Springs, went home to be with the Lord peacefully while in the Baptist Hospital ICU on Feb. 1, 2022. His passing followed an extended and hard-fought battle with Covid-related complications with his family lovingly by his side. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Dawn…
Read MoreRosie Hall
Rosie Hall, 78, passed away Jan. 29, 2022. A funeral service was held Feb. 4 at Antioch M.B. Church in Hazlehurst, with interment in St. Peter Rock Church Cemetery in Beauregard. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Survivors include her children, William Fondale Hall, Minita Barnes, Billy Hall, Ira Hall, LaMarris Hall, and LaShondra Shaw Hall;…
Read MoreCynthia Howard
Cindy (Cynthia) Howard, 60, of Crystal Springs, passed away at Merit Health River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg on Feb. 4, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1961, to Leavern Howard and the late Carl Howard. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of First…
Read MoreClivis D. Johnson
Clivis D. Johnson, 63, passed away Jan. 24, 2022. A funeral service was held Jan. 28 at Antioch M.B. Church in Hazlehurst, with interment in Crystal Springs City Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mr. Johnson was born Sept. 12, 1958, to Shelby Johnson Jr. and Linda A. Pickett. Preceding him in death were his…
Read MoreJoseph Paul “JP” Norrells
Joseph Paul “JP” Norrells, 76, passed away Jan. 28, 2022. A funeral service was held Feb. 5 at Greater Damascus COCHUSA in Hazlehurst, with interment in the church cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. JP was born July 12, 1945, in Hermanville to the late Bobbie and Carrie Norrells. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Norrells;…
Read MoreEdward Schmidt
Edward Allen Schmidt, 72, of Wesson, passed away Feb. 3, 2022, at Copiah County Medical Center. A funeral service was held Feb. 9 at St. Martin Catholic Church, with burial at Wesson Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. He was born on June 22, 1949, in Independence, La. He was a superintendent…
Read MoreBrenda Blakeney Slay
Brenda Elaine Blakeney Slay, 74, of Crystal Springs, passed away Feb. 4, 2022, in her sleep at home. Services will be Saturday, Feb. 12 at First Baptist Church Crystal Springs. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., and the memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Brenda was born on Sept. 28, 1947, to Thomas Evon…
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