Yard of the Month
Riverside Garden Club has awarded the home of Daniel and Angie Branning, 1201 F.E. Sellers Hwy., Monticello, with Yard of the Month for March.
Read MoreDianne Bourne
Funeral services were held March 11, 2023, at Oakvale Baptist Church in Oakvale for Dianne Bourne, 71, of Oakvale, who passed away March 2 at her residence. Interment was at Oakvale Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Dudley Williamson officiated, with Hathorn Funeral Home in charged of arrangements. Pallbearers were Jess Reed, John Shoemake, Alex Shoemake, Richard…
Read MoreSarah Jeanette Joshlin
Sarah Jeanette Joshlin, 81, of Deridder, La., passed away March 4, 2023, at Merit Health in Natchez. Sarah was born Dec. 1, 1941. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Sarah is survived by her brother of 77 years, Jack Letchworth, of Monticello; and a host of…
Read MoreBrenda Lane
Brenda Lane, 74, of New Hebron, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 24, 2023. Brenda was born on April 10, 1948, in Monticello to Jack and Kathryn Murrell, of Jayess. A funeral service was held Feb. 28 at Shalom Baptist Church in Silver Creek, followed by graveside service at in New Hebron Cemetery. Wilson…
Read MoreMartha Ann Reid
Martha Ann Reid, 82, of Jayess, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 27, 2023. Ann was born on April 14, 1940, in Stewart to Johnny and Vestell Seago Mann. Graveside service was held March 2 at Tilton United Methodist Cemetery in Jayess. Bro. Bren Smith officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the…
Read MoreGarry Dale Thornhill
The funeral service for Garry Dale Thornhill will be at 1 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, at Powell’s Grove Pentecostal Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. Mr. Thornhill, 66, of Brookhaven, passed from this life March…
Read MoreLester Wayne Turnage Sr.
Funeral services for Lester Wayne Turnage Sr. were held March 2, 2023, at the Crooked Creek Baptist Church, with interment following in the Cliburn Cemetery. Rev. Micah Rutland officiated, assisted by Rev. Rodney White. Mr. Turnage, 68, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on Feb. 28 at his residence in Silver Creek. Saulters…
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March 18 Southwest Chapter of ABATE of Mississippi meeting and Mike Case Memorial Pool Tournament will be held March 18, at Rosco’s Bar, 4080 Highway 98 West, McComb. Meeting will begin at 1 p.m., with pool tournament to follow at 2 p.m. Call Red at 601-695-0218 for more info. Members and anyone interested in joining…
Read MoreExtension beef field day set for March 30
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service Livestock industry professionals looking to learn more about grazing and forage management practices are invited to a beef cattle field day hosted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Beef cattle producers and hay growers will be two target audiences for the field day, which will be at the…
Read MoreOle Brook Wind Symphony seeking players to join
Spring practice has begun for Ole Brook Wind Symphony, and the group is still seeking players to join. Practice is held from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesdays, at Alexander Middle School band room, located near the corner of Grenn and Turner streets in Brookhaven. The symphony welcomes woodwind, brass, and percussion players from the high…
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