Hugh Anthony (Tony) Brister
Hugh Anthony “Tony” Brister, 70, of Jayess, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 17, 2021, due to cancer. He was born Jan. 12, 1951, in Tylertown to Juda Pat Sandifer Brister and Hugh Nelson Brister. Tony was a graduate of Topeka-Tilton High School and Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He owned his own construction company,…
Read MoreGladys Daughdrill Smith
Gladys Daughdrill Smith, 81, was called home from this life on Nov. 15, 2021, due to illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Gladys was born Aug. 15, 1940, to Carl Sr. and Estella Daughdrill in McComb. A funeral service was held Nov. 19 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Sontag. A graveside service…
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Nov. 28 Pastor Glen Smith and the Fair Hill M. B. Church Family in Oma will celebrate their 158th Church Anniversary at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. Dec. 3 The ninth annual Life of Christ presentation will be held from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 at the Atwood Water Park, located at…
Read MoreSmart eating, activity battle extra pounds
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service For every reason to eat excessively, someone is pushing a diet plan to reverse the scales, but there’s more to a healthy weight than consuming fewer calories and burning more energy. Weight gain can be brought on by the holiday season, the “freshman 15,” or the first year of…
Read MoreHome gardeners can test varieties for Extension
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service Mississippi home gardeners have an opportunity to participate in vegetable research next year. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is looking for 80 participants statewide to enter its 2022 Home Vegetable Variety Trial. Mississippi Master Gardeners, home gardeners, and garden club members are encouraged to apply. Trial plants will…
Read MoreAddison Carver to compete in Jr. Miss Magnolia State Pageant finals
Addison Carver, of Monticello, will be a contestant in the statewide Jr. Miss Magnolia State Pageant finals at the Vicksburg Auditorium in Vicksburg on Nov. 20-21. Carver is the daughter of Dwayne and Kristi Williamson Carney, of Monticello, and the late Chuck Carver. Ladies throughout Mississippi will compete in fashion runway, interview, casual wear, and…
Read MoreLakyn Bullock named Outstanding Teacher Intern
Anne Claire Sistrunk signs to play softball for SMCC
Charles Stephens Belk
Charles Stephens Belk, of Pensacola Beach, Fla., passed away at home on Nov. 11, 2021. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 11, 1943, he grew up in Camden, Ark., exploring the countryside where he enjoyed fishing and hunting along the Ouachita River. He had such great stories to tell and reminisced frequently about his friends…
Read MoreFrank James Calcote
Frank James Calcote, 90, of Monticello, passed away on Nov. 10, 2021, at his residence. He was born Aug. 21, 1931, in Lawrence County to Barney and Marie King Calcote. Graveside services were held Nov. 12 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Monticello. Bro. Tyler Bridge officiated the services, with Wilson Funeral Home…
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