Linda Bottoms Ready
Funeral services for Linda Bottoms Ready were held July 28, 2021, at Sardis Baptist Church near Jewett, Texas. Bro. Larry Wilson officiated. Interment followed the services at Sardis Cemetery. Ricks-Bowers Funeral Home handled the arrangements. With profound sadness we announce the passing of Linda Bottoms Ready, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all…
Read MoreMarilyn McLain Hedgepeth
Marilyn McLain Hedgepeth, of Monticello, died June 19, 2021, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. Marilyn radiated beauty inside and out through her music, smile, laughter, deep reservoir of faith, and love of sharing joy with others. She was a person of inner strength, always looking to the future through the resurrection hope of…
Read MoreJeffery Pittman
Jeffery Pittman, 42, died July 17, 2021, at his residence in Jayess. Born Thursday, Dec. 14, 1978, in Tylertown, he was the son of Lee Pittman and the late Nellie Rose May Pittman. Jeffery was a U.S. veteran and the husband of Sharnwanika Cotton Pittman. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,…
Read MoreMartha Rae Reid
Martha Rae Reid, 60, of Monticello, passed away on July 13, 2021. She was born on Nov. 23, 1960. Private services were held on July 17. Arrangements were handled by Wilson Funeral Home. Martha is survived by her mother, Maggie Daughdrill Russell; and her children, Brandy Courtney, of McComb; Joshua Davis (Misty), of Maryville, Tenn.;…
Read MoreJessie M. Taylor
Jessie M. Taylor, 90, of Oma, passed away July 8, 2021, at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello. A funeral service was held July 17 at Greater Mt. Olive M.B. Church in Oma, with Rev. Christopher Jones officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Oma. Tyler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Read MoreVanteshia Preston receives DAR ROTC Award
Vanteshia Preston received the Daughters of the American Revolution ROTC Award, which consists of a bronze medal and ribbon bar, at the Lawrence County High School’s Senior Awards Night recently. The award is presented annually to a cadet for outstanding ability and achievement. The cadet must be a member of the graduating class, be in…
Read MoreMonticello Pentecostal Church News
By Carolyn Keen “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 We enjoyed our mid-week service like a breath of fresh air. Once the weekend is over and we get back into our rush-rush schedule, we become overwhelmed with things we must accomplish. At the beginning of our…
Read MoreDivide News
By Kelsey Lambert Praise the Lord from Divide! Though the rain may have been falling this Sunday, those who gathered at Divide came ready to worship. We have had a week of both joy and sadness at Divide. On Saturday afternoon, we celebrated with Brandi Conley Beard as the WMS hosted a baby shower in…
Read MoreCo-Lin Emergency Medical Technician students complete training
Seven Copiah-Lincoln Community College Workforce Education students recently completed the non-credit evening Emergency Medical Technician basic course after 220 hours of training. After 144 hours of textbook training, participants are required to observe for 12 hours in an emergency room and to participate in five ambulance runs. Upon successful completion of the training, students have…
Read MoreGabriella Mulligan receives DAR Good Citizen Award
Gabriella Mulligan was presented the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award at Lawrence County High School’s Senior Awards Night recently. The Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s service organization where the members promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism in communities across the nation. The DAR Good Citizen Award is intended to…
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