Lawrence County High School Class of 2021
Isaac Hilton Nelson
Isaac Hilton Nelson, 80, of Foley, Ala., passed away May 2, 2021, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans after a brief illness. He was born June 15, 1940, in Monticello to Julia Lambert Nelson and Aubrey Nelson. He was raised in Monticello and always had stories to share of his childhood there. He graduated…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Shows
Barbara Ann Shows, 81, of New Hebron, passed away May 18, 2021, at home. Barbara was born Jan. 2, 1940, in White Sand to Henry and Elma McNease. A memorial service was held May 21 at New Hebron Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Grenn and Rev. Gene Douglas officiated. Interment was at the New Hebron Cemetery.…
Read MoreCharles Steven “Teenie” Wilson
Charles Steven “Teenie” Wilson, 60, of Jayess, passed away May 17, 2021, at his residence. Charles was born March 20, 1961, to the late James and Aline Wilson. Memorial services will be held on a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Charles spent many years as a boat captain and shrimper in the…
Read MoreLCHS softball tryouts to be held May 25
Lawrence County High School softball tryouts will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 at the LCHS Softball Field. This tryout is for any student in grades seven through 12. Any student trying out must have a current physical in Dragonfly, or bring a hardcopy with you the day of tryouts. Prior to tryouts,…
Read MoreLCHS soccer tryouts to be held May 24
Lawrence County High School soccer tryouts will be from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 24 at the LCHS Football Field. All soccer prospects must be upcoming seventh through 12th graders and must register for the tryout by Sunday, May 23. Prospects must have an up-to-date physical on file in Dragonfly or bring a copy…
Read MoreHailey Brook Emerson graduates from ADN program
Simon Peter Lewis
Simon Peter Lewis, 79, of Jayess, passed away at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg on May 11, 2021. A private funeral service for his family will be held in the Mount Hermon Cemetery. Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton, La., is handling arrangements. Simon was a former longtime resident of Washington Parish, La., where he owned…
Read MoreMary Nell Ready May
Mary Nell Ready May, 91, of Monticello, passed away May 13, 2021, at her residence. Mary Nell was born July 11, 1929, in Lawrence County to Ira and Lucille Cox Langley. Services were held May 17 at Monticello United Methodist Church in Monticello. Rev. Mike Evans officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home handling arrangements. Mary Nell…
Read MoreJimmy Selman
James Ashley “Jimmy” Selman, 69, of Monticello, passed away May 12, 2021, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Jimmy was born Jan. 3, 1952, in Brookhaven to Eldon and Dorothy Selman. Jimmy was a farmer of 51 years. He followed the footsteps of generations of Selmans before him. Jimmy enjoyed reading about farming, tractors, and…
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