Thomas Rex Bass
Funeral services for Thomas Rex Bass were held Dec. 11, 2023, at New Hebron Methodist Church, with interment following in the Whitesand Cemetery. Rev. Mike Dubose officiated. Mr. Bass, 76, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord Dec. 8 at his home in New Hebron. Saulters Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Serving…
Read MoreDonald Anton Fava
In the early hours of Dec. 1, 2023, Donald Anton Fava, 91, a native of Butte, Mont., walked through the gates of heaven and announced his arrival to all assembled with his trademark greeting, “Aren’t you glad to see me?” He was born in the mining community of Meaderville to Ralph Salvatore “Toots” Fava, a…
Read MorePeggy Williamson Jeanes
Peggy Williamson Jeanes, of Jackson, passed away at her home on Dec. 3, 2023. She was born in Lawrence County on Feb. 7, 1942, to Hollis P. and Helen (Newsom) Williamson. Peggy studied at public schools in Monticello, where in her senior year she was elected student body president (the first female to be so…
Read MoreJean Marie Lewis
Funeral services for Jean Marie Lewis were held Dec. 9, 2023, at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mike Hart officiating. Interment followed in the New Hebron Cemetery. Mrs. Lewis, 85, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord Dec. 6 at Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello. Saulters Moore Funeral Home was entrusted…
Read MoreAdopt an ‘angel’ for Christmas
The Christmas season is a time for giving, and there are many in Lawrence County in need. One way you can help is by adopting an “angel” from the annual community Angel Tree for whom to provide gifts for Christmas. There are children of all ages available to choose from on trees set up at…
Read MorePet of the Week
Bouncy Bert is a Mountain Cur mix available for adoption through Paws of Love. He is about 6 months old and expected to grow to be a large-sized dog. This chunky baby loves to play and is willing to keep his new humans active. For more information, please call 601-870-7400 or contact Paws of Love…
Read MoreMississippi Governor’s School seeking high school scholars, applications due Dec. 15
Mississippi University for Women is seeking the best and brightest rising juniors and seniors from across the state for the 2024 Mississippi Governor’s School. Held June 2-15, the two-week residential honors program will bring scholars to The W’s campus to “equip them with an intensive experience to develop their gifts alongside like-minded students,” according to…
Read MoreLloyd Joseph Bergeron Jr.
Lloyd Joseph Bergeron Jr., 55, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 24, 2023. Lloyd was born on Nov. 14, 1968, in Houma, La., to Lloyd Sr. and Rose Ramirez Bergeron of Houma, La. There will be a memorial service at a later date. He is survived by his children, Katherine Odom,…
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Ernie is a Mountain Cur mix, available for adoption through Paws of Love. He is about six months old and may grow up to be a large-sized dog. This big baby is a wiggly bundle of fun. For more information, please call 601-870-7400 or contact Paws of Love on Facebook.
Read MoreTommie Jean Sumrall Bridges
Funeral services for Tommie Jean Sumrall Bridges were held Nov. 21, 2023, at Old Hebron Baptist Church, with interment following in the Whitesand Cemetery. Rev. Micah Rutland officiated, assisted by Rev. Terry Phillips and Rev. Michael Giles. Mrs. Bridges, 88, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord Nov. 18 at the Merit Health-Wesley Medical…
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