Betty Jean Lambert Leary
Betty Jean Lambert Leary, wife to Charles Plank, departed peacefully into her eternal rest in the twilight just before dawn on May 16, 2021. Betty Jean was born in Gulfport to Robert Simeon Lambert and Lydia E. Sharp-Lambert on Sept. 24, 1936. Hers was a life well-lived for 84 years. She is survived by her…
Read MoreKenneth R. Daughdrill
Kenneth R. Daughdrill, 88, a longtime resident of Franklinton, La., died June 3, 2021, at Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Crowville, La., on Nov. 15, 1932, to the late Herman L. Daughdrill and Mattie Thorne Daughdrill. Ken was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the…
Read MoreLauren Halase Jackson awarded degree from UA
Lauren Halase Jackson has received a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Alabama. UA awarded some 5,860 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies April 30 through May 2. Jackson is a native of Jayess currently residing in Ridgeland. The University of Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa, offers its students a premier educational,…
Read MoreHinds CC names spring 2021 President’s and Dean’s Scholars
Hinds Community College President’s and Dean’s Scholars have been named for the spring 2021 semester. President’s Scholars are those with a cumulative 4.0 grade point average. Local students recognized as spring 2021 President’s Scholars are Daquori Hooker, Stephen Jasper, both of Monticello; Pedro Casas, of New Hebron; and Kadarra Johnson, of Sontag. Deans’ Scholars are…
Read MoreFrances Johnson
Frances Johnson, 75, of Sontag, passed away May 24, 2021, at her residence. A funeral service was held May 28, with graveside services following in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Ed King and Bro. Jimmy Smith officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home handling arrangements. Frances was born Aug. 13, 1945, in Lincoln County to Herbert and…
Read MoreEverlena Rhodes
Funeral services were held May 29, 2021, at North Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, New Hebron, for Everlena Young Rhodes, 93, who died, May 23 at her residence. Rev. Moses Johnson officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Rhodes was born to Ella Lee Williams and…
Read MoreShirley Rutland
Shirley Rutland died peacefully at home May 27, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with ALS. She was born in Tylertown on Dec. 20, 1968, and was the youngest child of Tom and Esteen Lambert Rutland. She graduated from Topeka-Tilton Attendance Center and attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College before moving to Jackson to work. Her…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
June 6 Monticello United Methodist Church will begin meeting again in Sunday school rooms beginning June 6. Sunday school will be at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. The choir will also be back in the worship service. Contact the church office for practice times. June 13-18 Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church will…
Read MoreLocal student named to Dean’s List at Olivet Nazarene University
Michellee Johnson, of Monticello, was named to the Dean’s List at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill., during the recently completed spring 2021 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or…
Read MoreLocal students named to Honor Roll lists at University of Miss.
The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s and Dean’s Honor Roll. Maianh Ngoc Tran, of Jayess, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.0. The following students were named to the Dean’s Honor Roll,…
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