Sales Along 84 happening on Sept. 4-6
The much-anticipated three-state sales event along Highway 84 will take place this week, and Lawrence County has embraced the opportunity. Organizers have created a huge flea market opportunity from Texas to Mississippi, and vendors will be open along the highway from Mexia, Texas, to Prentiss. Businesses in cities and towns have been able to take…
Read MoreMichael E. Beasley
Michael E. Beasley, 76, of Monticello, passed away on Aug. 23, 2025, in Pulaski County, Ill., while he was doing what he what he loved to do. He was born on July 22, 1949, in Brookhaven. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Arm Baptist Church at 2151…
Read MoreRoger Hilton
A celebration of the life of Roger Hilton will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Old Hebron Cemetery. Mr. Hilton, 80, passed away on Aug. 25 at his home. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Friends are…
Read MoreThomas Eugene Evans
A celebration of life will be held for Thomas Eugene “Tommy” Evans at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at Shiloh Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Shiloh Baptist Church. He will lie in state from noon to 1…
Read MoreYancey Damalh Peyton
Yancey Damalh Peyton was born in Oakland, Calif., on Dec. 26, 1979, to Huriah Peyton and Janice Lucas Peyton. Following a valiantly fought battle with cancer, Yancey passed away on Aug. 8, 2025, at his parents’ home in Conroe, Texas. He was 45 years old. His partner was with him when he passed. Her unwavering…
Read MoreJames Williams
A funeral service was held on Aug. 8, 2025, at Carl Barnes Funeral Home Chapel in Houston Texas, for James Williams, who passed away on July 15, 2025. Pastor Eric A. Wilson Sr. officiated. Interment was in Houston National Cemetery. James was born on Nov. 28, 1946, in Lawrence County, Monticello, to Minister LJ Williams…
Read MoreJudy Kay White
Funeral services were held on Aug. 16, 2025, at China Lee Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Judy Kay White, 65, of New Orleans, La., who passed away on Aug. 4 at University Medical Center, New Orleans. Rev. Jerry Earl officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.…
Read MoreArdella McDuffey
Funeral services were held on Aug. 9, 2025, at North Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, New Hebron, for Ardella McDuffey, 70, who passed away on July 31 at her residence. Rev. Moses Johnson officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ms. McDuffey is the daughter of the…
Read MoreMacon Williams Jr.
Funeral services were held on Aug. 2, 2025, at China Lee Missionary Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Macon Williams Jr., 68, of Silver Creek, who passed away on July 18, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson. Rev. Jerry Earl officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in…
Read MoreJudy Brown Martin
Funeral services were held on July 25, 2025, at Friendship Baptist Church, Monticello, for Judy Brown Martin, 66, who passed away on July 19 at Haven Hall Nursing Center, Brookhaven. Rev. Kelvin Langston officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Martin is the daughter of…
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