Lashunda Magee Dixon
Graveside services were held Nov. 13, 2021, at Pen Oak Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Lashunda Magee Dixon, 47, who died Nov. 4 at her residence. Rev. Micheal Evans officiated, with Johnson Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Mrs. Dixon was born to the late James Magee and Lilly Lewis. She was a member of St.…
Read MoreRuth Hardison
Services for Ruth Gaskins Hardison, 71, of Monticello, were held Nov. 15, 2021, at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello, with burial at the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. She passed away at her home on Nov. 12. Ruth was born April 17, 1950, to Ronnie Gaskins and Mamie Jane Ross in Kinston, N.C.…
Read MoreLee Author Stovall
Graveside services were held Nov. 13, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Lee Author Stovall, 72, who died Nov. 6 at his residence. Rev. Eskira Rhodes, pastor, officiated, with Johnson Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Mr. Stovall was born to the late Ham and Pinkie Stovall in Canton. He was a former…
Read MoreCo-Lin one of 150 community colleges eligible for 2023 Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute recently named Copiah-Lincoln Community College one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. The colleges selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as…
Read MoreNew Hebron Christmas Parade set for Dec. 4
The New Hebron Christmas Parade will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 in downtown. This year’s theme is “A Mississippi Christmas.” To enter the parade or for more information, call City Hall at 601-694-2115.
Read MoreEntries being accepted for Monticello Christmas Parade
The Monticello Christmas Parade will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 4. This year’s theme will be “Christmas at the Movies.” Entry forms can be picked up at the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce office on the third floor of the courthouse or Monticello Town Hall. Cost per entry is $15. Deadline for entry is…
Read MoreSibyl H. Barnes
Graveside service for Sibyl H. Barnes were held Nov. 7, 2021, at Roberts Memorial Cemetery in Lawrence County. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Mrs. Barnes, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, Nov. 5. She was born in Simpson County on May 14, 1931, to Victor M. Harris and Estelle Walker Harris.…
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