Mary Elizabeth Smith
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Elizabeth Hutchinson Smith announces her passing from this life on Oct. 25, 2024. at Diversicare in Brookhaven, where she resided. She was born on Oct. 19, 1933, in Shaw to Johnny Luther Grimes and Ethel Christine Parker Grimes. She was an incredible matriarch, regarded fondly…
Read MoreBilly B. Foster
Billy B. Foster, 88, of Monticello, passed away Oct. 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born Dec. 16, 1935, in Tilton. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, at Wilson Funeral Home, 904 West Thomas E. Jolly Drive, Monticello. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov.…
Read MoreRonnie Earl Alexander
Funeral services for Ronnie Earl Alexander will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Saulters Moore Funeral Chapel, with Rev. George Owens officiating, assisted by Rev. Jessie Swilley. Interment will follow in the Cliburn Cemetery in Silver Creek. Mr. Alexander, 77, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord Oct. 24 at…
Read MoreWayne Peyton
Funeral services were held Oct. 5, 2024, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Monticello, for Wayne Peyton, 70, who died Sept. 25 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson. Rev. Joseph Hooker, pastor, officiated with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Peyton was born to the late Charles…
Read MoreJohnathan Ford
Funeral services were held Oct. 19, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Johnathan Tramaine “Rat” Ford, 34, who died Oct. 5 at Lawrence County Hospital, Monticello. Rev. Perry Overstreet, pastor, officiated with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ford was born to Katherine…
Read MoreCounty under burn ban
A burn ban has been approved by Lawrence County supervisors at the request of County Forester Steven Williams. Williams made the request during the Oct. 21 meeting because of extremely-dry conditions in the county. Exemptions to the ban include the state forestry commission and county fire services. The countywide ban will remain in place for…
Read MoreSection of MS 587 to close temporarily
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced a temporary closure of MS 587 in Lawrence County. The section between Bethel Road and Divide Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. only, Monday, Oct. 21, to Wednesday, Oct. 23, for maintenance. Drivers should seek an alternate route.
Read MoreElder Gregory Varnado
Funeral services were held Oct. 12, 2024, at Ruby K. Johnson Chapel for Elder Gregory Varnado, 42, who died Sept. 1 in Lawrence County. Apostle Kuri McCray officiated, with interment following at New Life Fellowship Church, Monticello. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Elder Gregory Varnado was born to the late Eula and…
Read MoreMichael Stephen Hamil
Funeral services for Michael Stephen Hamil were conducted on Oct. 9, 2024, at New Hebron Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Grenn officiating, assisted by Rev. Andy Fullington. Interment followed in the New Hebron Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Foster officiating. Military burial rites were administered by the Honor Guard of the United States Air Force. Mr.…
Read MoreJames Kenneth Cliburn
Funeral services for James Kenneth “Kent” Cliburn will be conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Saulters Moore Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Andy Fullington officiating, assisted by Rev. Richard Cothern. Interment will follow in the Cliburn Cemetery. Mr. Cliburn, 90, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on Oct. 8 at his…
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