James M. “Jimmy” Boyd
James M. “Jimmy” Boyd, 65, of Monticello, passed away July 10, 2021. He was born Oct. 27, 1955, in Tylertown to Dewitt and Ruby Nell Boyd. A funeral service was held July 14, with graveside service following, at Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church. Wilson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Jimmy was a loving husband, father,…
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Services for John William Traylor, 97, of Hammond, who died Saturday July 3, 2021, in Hammond were held July 8 at Laird Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Philip Alford officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. Mr. Traylor was born June 29, 1924, in Mt. Lebonon, La.,…
Read MoreGovernor’s Office of Military Affairs created and director appointed
Gov. Tate Reeves recently announced the creation of the Governor’s Office of Military Affairs, within the Mississippi Development Authority, to better coordinate our military and national security efforts in and around the state. This Office will align and integrate the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security priorities, aerospace investments, and university research to…
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July 8 Mississippi State University Extension Service will offer an online program via Zoom on from noon until 1 p.m. July 8 on “Lawn Care through the Summer,” presented by Lamar County Extension Agent II Ross Overstreet. Attendees will learn how to keep their yard as healthy as possible during their lawn’s most stressful time…
Read MoreCharles “Willard” Barnett
Charles “Willard” Barnett, 67, of Monticello, passed away June 28, 2021, at his home. Willard was born Oct. 24, 1953, to Charles Willard Barnett Sr. and Dorothy Brown. A funeral service was held July 1 at Wilson Funeral Home. Mr. Barnett was a master carpenter and steel erector, and a long-time employee of Fountain Electric;…
Read MoreDonna Kay Carr
Donna Kay Carr, 64, of Magnolia, passed away July 4, 2021, at her home. Donna was born Feb. 14, 1957, to Joey and Marthia Callender Carr. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10 at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Donna is survived by her father,…
Read MoreDennis Grantham
Dennis Grantham, 65, of Silver Creek, passed away July 4, 2021. Dennis was born Nov. 5, 1955 in Edwards to Ray and Oda Grace Brock Grantham. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements, which are still incomplete. Dennis was a loving husband, father, and the best grand-daddy in the world. He was a friend to many…
Read MoreJoseph Earl Pugh
Services for Joseph Earl Pugh, 87, of Monticello, were held July 2, 2021, at Monticello Baptist Church, with burial at the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled arrangements. Mr. Pugh went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30 at his residence. He was born on Dec. 18, 1933, in Oak Grove, Fla. He…
Read MoreKenneth E. Smith
Kenneth E. Smith, 94, of Mount Olive, passed away from his earthly home to his heavenly home on June 29, 2021, at his home. He was born April 10, 1927, in Sontag. A funeral service was held July 2 at New Hope Baptist Church, Mt. Olive, with burial in McNair Cemetery. Bro. Jimmy Arender officiated.…
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July 8 Mississippi State University Extension Service will offer an online program via Zoom on from noon until 1 p.m. July 8 on “Lawn Care through the Summer,” presented by Lamar County Extension Agent II Ross Overstreet. Attendees will learn how to keep their yard as healthy as possible during their lawn’s most stressful time…
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