Funeral services were held Dec. 27, 2024, at Oakvale Baptist Church in Oak Vale for Willie Catherine Hathorn, 88, of Oak Vale, who passed away Dec. 23 at Lawrence County Nursing Home. Interment was at Oakvale Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Vale. Bro. Eddie Myers officiated the services. Chris Turnage and Teddy Millette provided special…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bobbie Jean Sellers, 88, of Monticello, on Dec. 13, 2024, at her residence. She was born June 6, 1936, in Jayess. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, at New Hope Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held…

Richmond Dunaway, 85, of Jayess, passed away on Dec. 13, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, at New Bethel Jesus Name Church, continuing from 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17. Bro. Gary Robinson, Bro. Bobby…

Betty Leonardy “Nell” Melzer, 89, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2024, at The Ponce Therapy Care Center. She was born in St. Augustine and grew up in Hastings, Fla., where she graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1954. She spent many of her adult years in Monticello.…

Gladys Tyrone, 87, of Monticello, passed away Dec. 11, 2024, at the BeeHive in Brookhaven. She was born July 10, 1937, in Sontag. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at Wanilla Baptist Church at 997 Smith Ferry Road, Monticello. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec.…

A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, at Oakvale Baptist Church to honor the memory of Peggy Thurman Daniel, with a visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. Our precious mother, Nanny, and sister went home to be with our Holy Father Dec.…

Barney Lee Calcote Sr., 92, of Monticello, passed away Dec. 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Walthall County. Graveside services were held Dec. 10 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Burial followed in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello. Bro. Michael Smith officiated. Special music was performed by Bro. Philip…

In loving memory of Tommy Bullock, 89, of Silver Creek, who passed away Dec. 4, 2024, at the Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello. He was born Nov. 4, 1935, in Lawrence County. A funeral service was held Dec. 7 at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello. Burial followed in Oak Grove in Prentiss. Dr. Adam…

James Louis “Teenie” Turnage, 86, of New Hebron, passed away on Nov. 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. James was born in 1938 to Albert Turnage Sr. and Edelle Davis Turnage in New Hebron. He was nicknamed “Teenie” by his brother and was remembered as such by nearly everyone from that small town. Growing…

Loyce King, 86, of Monticello, passed away Nov. 30, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 14, 1938, in Lawrence County to Pink and Rosie Lee Givens. Loyce loved attending church and all activities at the church as long as she was able. She was a member of the WMS. She was chosen…