Joyce Ann Womack Rutland
A celebration of life will be held for Joyce Ann Womack Rutland at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Powells Grove United Pentecostal Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will start at 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Ms. Rutland, 79, of Jayess, passed away peacefully on…
Read MoreMartha M. Ward
Martha M. Ward, 82 of Oak Vale, passed away on July 20, 2025, at her residence in Oak Vale. She was born on Feb. 11, 1943, in Mobile, Ala. Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, at Wilson Funeral Home at 904 W. Thomas E. Jolly Drive, Monticello. Funeral…
Read MoreMissouri woman disappears from Silver Creek
A Missouri woman has not been seen since May 20 in the Silver Creek area, and family members and local law enforcement agencies are looking for her. La’Datra Lasha Lynn Williams was last seen at 633 Hooker Road in Silver Creek. According to Lawrence County investigators, no foul play has been indicated at this time;…
Read MoreDavid A. Kirby
Funeral services for David A. Kirby will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, at New Hebron Baptist Church, with interment following in the New Hebron Cemetery. Rev. Andy Fullington will officiate, assisted by Rev. Mike Grenn. Mr. Kirby, 69, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on July 9 at…
Read MoreNancy Ann Buckley
Funeral services were held on July 5, 2025, at New Zion M.B. Church, Oakvale, for Minister Nancy Ann Buckley, 70, of Oakvale, who passed away on June 27 at Merit Health Wesley Hospital, Hattiesburg. Rev. John Johnson officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is…
Read MoreMike C. Newsome
Funeral services for Mike C. Newsom were held on June 28, 2025, at Crooked Creek Baptist Church, with interment following in the Cliburn Cemetery. Dr. Bill Hudson officiated. Mr. Newsom entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on June 26 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Saulters Moore Funeral Home was entrusted…
Read MoreRonald Sutton
Funeral services were held on June 28, 2025, at China Lee Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Ronald Sutton, 69, who passed away on June 20 at Lawrence County Hospital, Monticello. Rev. Jerry Earl officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is the son of Lettie Sutton…
Read MoreCongressman’s staff to visit county on June 18
Staff of Congressman Michael Guest, who serves the third district of Mississippi, will visit Lawrence County on June 18 for Constituent Services Day. Constituents may visit with staff from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the boardroom of Lawrence County Courthouse at 518 E. Broad St. in Monticello. Staff will be available to help on…
Read MoreBetty Kay Chapman
Betty Kay Chapman, 59, of Monticello passed away on June 10, 2025, at her residence in Monticello. She was born on Nov. 13, 1965, in Texas. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello. Bro. Haegan Lee will officiate. She was loved by many and…
Read MoreMDEQ expands water contact advisory for Pearl River
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is expanding a water contact advisory for a portion of the Pearl River following a significant sewer line break reported by Jackson Water near Hanging Moss Creek in Jackson. Initial sampling results show elevated bacteria levels in the river downstream of the break, with elevated levels detected as far…
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