Drop-off sites to open for Operation Christmas Child Nov. 13-20
More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 13-20. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts – filled with school supplies, hygiene items, and fun toys – to children worldwide…
Read MorePatricia “Patty” Reid Caranna
Patricia “Patty” Reid Caranna, of Biloxi, peacefully passed from this life Oct. 13, 2023, in Gulfport. She was 77 years old. Funeral services were held Oct. 17 at Popps Ferry Baptist Church in Biloxi, followed by interment at Biloxi National Cemetery. Patty was born Nov. 26, 1945, to Joseph Clifford “J.C.” Reid and Josie Miller…
Read MoreSen. Hyde-Smith’s office releases statement regarding Sunday shooting incident
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding an incident that occurred at the Senator’s home in Brookhaven on Sunday, Oct. 22: “An incident involving a shooting occurred near the home of Sen. Hyde-Smith early Sunday afternoon. The senator and her family were not harmed. Sen.…
Read MoreCarroll C. Alexander
Carroll C. Alexander, 82, of Jayess, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 13, 2023. Carroll was born on Nov. 10, 1940, in Tylertown to Esley and Mattie Alexander of Jayess. A service was held Oct. 15 at Divide Methodist Protestant Church in Monticello. Interment was in the church cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home handled…
Read MoreLinda A. Alexander
Funeral services for Linda A. Alexander were conducted Oct. 14, 2023, at Calvary Pentecostal Church in Jayess, with interment following in the Calvary Cemetery. Rev. L. R. Bowling officiated, assisted by Rev. Elliot Rutland. Mrs. Alexander, age 80, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord Oct. 10 at her home in Jayess. Saulters Moore…
Read MoreKaelyn Louise Barnes
A service of remembrance to celebrate the life of Kaelyn Louise Barnes was held Oct. 15, 2023, at Hepzibah Baptist Church, with Rev. Matt Robinson officiating, assisted by Rev. Ricky Breazealle. On Oct. 10, little Kaelyn was carried by the angels to rest in the arms of Jesus. Saulters Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with…
Read MoreKeneth Don Beasley
Funeral services were held Oct. 14, 2023, at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Keneth Don Beasley, 67, of Sevierville, Tenn., who passed away Oct. 10. Interment was at Faithway Baptist Church Cemetery in Columbia. Rev. Joe Lott and Rev. Everett Broome officiated the services. Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Don was…
Read MoreFrances Elmeze Russell Loper
Frances Elmeze Russell Loper, 90, of Monticello, passed away Sept. 18, 2023, at Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello. A celebration of life service was held Sept. 20 at Wilson Funeral Home, with interment at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Arvis Coleman, Doug Koonce, Aaron Smith, Chase Smith, Dalton Russell, Wyatt Russell, Earl D.…
Read MoreJerry L. Speights
Funeral services for Jerry L. Speights were conducted Oct. 12, 2023, at Hepzibah Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Hepzibah Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Harvey officiated, assisted by Rev. Danny Forrest and Rev. Guylon Gregory. Mr. Speights, age 80, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord Oct. 9 surrounded by his family at…
Read MoreTheodore Roosevelt Stewart
Funeral services were held Oct. 13, 2023, at China Lee Missionary Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Theodore Roosevelt Stewart, 71, who passed away Oct. 1 at his residence. Rev. Jerry Earl officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is the son of the late Roosevelt…
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