Paul B. Johnson
Paul B. Johnson, 81, of Silver Creek, passed away April 22, 2021, at his residence. Paul was born Jan. 21, 1940, to James and Hattie Davis Johnson. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 15 at Divide Methodist Church, 8 Divide Rd., Monticello, MS 39654. Bro. Matthew Lambert will officiate the service. Wilson Funeral…
Read MoreJewellene Williamson McCloud
Jewellene Williamson McCloud went home to be with Jesus on April 27, 2021 at age 82. Jewellene was born at home to Hezzie and Hazel Williamson, of Monticello. A funeral service was held April 30 at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello. Bro. Archie Herrin and Bro. Michael Smith officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home handling arrangements.…
Read MoreSummer Allen accepted into WCU’s Grow Your Own Initiative
Lawrence County Technology and Career Center’s Teacher Academy hosted a signing day on April 28 for Summer Allen as she accepted the offer to William Carey University’s Grow Your Own Initiative. This is the first of its kind for LCTCC and the Lawrence County School District. Jessica Rutland, Teacher Academy instructor, stated, “I am proud…
Read MoreGabriella Mulligan signs archery scholarship
On April 19, Lawrence County High School’s Gabriella Mulligan signed an archery scholarship with Mississippi College. Mulligan was top female archer for LCHS at State, shooting a 276. She averages shooting a 270. She has been academic archer for all four years in archery. She is currently ranked second in her class. She is a…
Read MoreRod Paige Middle School announces 2020-2021 Homecoming Court
School district announces honors scholars
Lawrence County School District has announced honors scholars for the third nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year. MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL First Grade Superintendent’s Scholar: Skylah Marie Davis, De’montae Ja’quae Fortenberry, Claudio Alonso Gomez, Brayden Haynes, Trisha Leann Johnson, Jack Layne Lambert, Kennedy Elizabeth Lee, Tahiry A. Madison, Gunner Maddox Malone, Kynlee Faith Monk, L’oreal…
Read MoreLawrence County’s annual Relay for Life
Lawrence County’s annual Relay for Life event was held April 17, and the Cruisin’ For a Cure Randy Carr Memorial Car Show was the main event. Sweet 16 winners of the car show, voted on by participants, are Jeret Crider, Billy Howell, Thurman Lambert, George Daley, Jimmy Jackson, Charles Breeden, Sid King, Prentiss Lee, Jerrie…
Read MoreScholarship applications available at Extension office
Lawrence County Extension Service has scholarship applications available for two scholarships offered for county students. The Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association is currently accepting applications for the Cattlemen’s Scholarship. Eligible applicants must have a parent or grandparent member of the Mississippi and Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association. All applicants must submit an application and an essay. The…
Read MoreBarbara Calcote
Funeral services for Barbara Calcote, 81, of Monticello, were held April 28, 2021, at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Sontag. Wilson Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mrs. Calcote went to join her loved ones in heaven on April 24. She was born on Aug. 23, 1939, in Bogue Chitto to Joseph Cannon and Louisa “Bessie” Cannon. Barbara…
Read MoreLouise Elavee Holmes
Funeral services were held Dec. 14, 2020, at Pine Grove Pentecostal Church in Foxworth for Louise Elavee Holmes, 92, of Jayess, who passed away Dec. 7. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery. Rev. W.J. Holland, Pastor Randy M. Jones, and Rev. Darrin L. Powell officiated. Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Holmes…
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