MDOT’s 12 days of Christmas has begun
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is once again bringing some extra holiday spirit to Mississippi’s highways this Christmas season. For MDOT’s 12 Days of Christmas, the department began using its digital message signs on Dec. 14 to remind the public to drive safely during this holiday season. Drivers will see a new holiday-themed safety message…
Read MoreShirley Marie Collier
Shirley Marie Collier passed away Dec. 2, 2021. She was born on May 24, 1936, to Archie and Lula Mae McGill in Poplarville. She was the fourth child of seven siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Collier; parents; and three brothers, Billy Ray McGill, James McGill, and Henry McGill. She attended…
Read MoreSonia Foster Goode
onia Foster Goode, 79, of Monticello, passed away Dec. 5, 2021, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Sonia was born Sept. 18, 1942, in Magee to C.O. and Edna Lee Fortenberry Buffington. A memorial service was held Dec. 11 at Monticello Baptist Church in Monticello. Bro. Sam Taylor officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home handling the…
Read MoreJoyce Yarborough Lambert
Joyce Yarborough Lambert, 73, of Monticello, passed away on Dec. 10, 2021, at Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello. Joyce was born Dec. 15, 1947, in Jackson County to Emmett and Erlene Alexander Yawn. Graveside services were held Dec. 13 at Jayess Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. James Sanders officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home handling the…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” K. Lowe
William “Bill” K. Lowe, of Waukesha, Wisc., passed away Dec. 5, 2021, surrounded by his family, at the age of 77 years. He was born in Belvidere, Ill., to Holcomb and Marjorie (nee Felder) Lowe on Oct. 6, 1944. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Bill had many talents, was very…
Read MoreJohn Deloss Mullins
Services for John Deloss Mullins are at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at Bethel Community Church, with visitation from noon until the time of the service. Interment will be at Wrights Methodist Church Cemetery in McCall Creek. Riverwood Family is handling the arrangements. Mr. Mullins, 69, of Union Church, passed away Dec. 12. He…
Read MoreJohnny Abe Smith
Johnny Abe Smith, 73, of Jayess, passed away peacefully Dec. 6, 2021, at his home from heart complications. Johnny was born Feb. 23, 1948, in Lawrence County to Elbridge and Georgie Mae Ard Smith. A funeral service was held Dec. 10 at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello. Graveside services followed at Divide Methodist Protestant Church…
Read MoreClarine (Baylis) Thompson
Clarine (Baylis) Thompson passed away on Nov. 25, 2021, in Riverside, Calif., following a short illness. She was born on Feb. 1, 1937, in Monticello to Dock and Beatrice Baylis. Clarine attended McCullough Junior High School, where she was a point guard on the girls’ basketball team. After graduating in 1956, she married Theodore Thompson…
Read MoreAudie Ray Wallace
Audie Ray Wallace, 69, of Monticello, passed away Dec. 11, 2021, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, La. Audie was born March 3, 1952, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Rayford and Kathleen Johnson Wallace. Graveside services were held Dec. 15 at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery in Monticello. Rev. Tyler Bridge officiated, with Wilson Funeral…
Read MoreApplications accepted for Home Vegetable Variety Trial
The Mississippi State University Extension 2022 Home Vegetable Variety Trial is an exciting opportunity for citizens to participate in research. Extension specialists can research new plant varieties at current facilities, but including citizens increases its ability to test varieties across the state. Having home gardeners throughout the state participate helps Extension learn which varieties perform…
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