Joseph Morgan Newsom
Joseph Morgan Newsom, 67, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away peacefully June 18, 2022, from pneumonia, sepsis, and heart problems following a year-and-a-half battle with throat cancer. Joe’s brother, sister and twin sons were by his side when he passed. Joe was born on June 7, 1955, in Pierre, S.D. He was preceded in death by…
Read MoreEdna Thornhill
Edna Thornhill, 83, of Monticello, passed away July 3, 2022, at her home. She was born Nov. 25, 1938, to Walter and Janie Lambert McNease. A funeral service was held July 6 at Powells Grove Pentecostal Church in Jayess, with graveside following in the Powells Grove Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the…
Read MoreW.H. “Dub” Womack
A funeral service for W.H. “Dub” Womack was held July 13, 2022, at Powell’s Grove United Pentecostal Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Mr. Womack, 99, of Jayess, left this vale of tears and entered eternal life with the Lord Jesus Christ on July 8. Mr. Dub was born…
Read MoreSignificant wildlife conservation bill passes U.S. House
U.S. House members voted recently to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, landmark legislation that will prevent extinctions and change Mississippi’s wildlife for generations to come. If it becomes law, Mississippi will be eligible for over $15M annually to help at-risk fish and wildlife. Species include the Northern bobwhite quail, the pallid sturgeon, lesser scaup,…
Read MoreSouthern Pine encourages members to conserve energy
We all remember our parents saying, “Shut the door, you weren’t raised in a barn,” or “unless you pay the electric bill, don’t touch the thermostat,” or “turn that light off.” Now, more than ever, we need to follow the lessons of our parents during the summer heat of Mississippi. With more family members staying…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
July 10 The Fair Hill M.B. Church Family, of Oma, will celebrate the 11th Year Anniversary of its pastor, Rev. Glen Smith, at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 10. The guest speaker will be Rev. Robert West Jr., pastor of New Hymn M.B. Church in Pinola. July 24 Monticello United Methodist Church will have a Fellowship…
Read MoreShannon Michael Slater
Funeral services were held July 6, 2022, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee for Shannon Michael Slater, 47, of Brookhaven, who passed away June 30. Interment was at New Hebron Cemetery in New Hebron. Rev. Mike Carr officiated, and Kelli Groover provided special music. Born Jan. 8, 1975, Shannon was a beloved father, son,…
Read MoreHospital installs new digital x-ray technology
To better support its patients and community, Lawrence County Hospital Radiology Department has installed a new Philips Digital Diagnostic x-ray room and mobile x-ray unit. The Philips DigitalDiagnost Rel. 4.3 and the MobileDiagnost wDR has many benefits, including efficient workflow, exceptional image quality, and the latest technology standards. The use of digital detectors feature superb…
Read MoreEvelyn Faye Berch
Funeral services for Evelyn Faye Berch were held June 25, 2022, at New Hebron Baptist Church. Interment followed in the New Hebron Cemetery. Rev. Mike Grenn, Rev. Tommy Tanner, and Rev. Earl Clark officiated. Mrs. Berch, 83, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord Thursday afternoon, June 23, at her residence in the Old…
Read MoreAlfred Laird
Alfred Laird, 80, of Silver Creek, passed away June 26, 2022, at his residence in Silver Creek. Alfred was born March 22, 1942, in Lincoln County to Versie and Allie Smith Laird. A funeral service was held June 29 at Hepzibah Baptist Church in Silver Creek. Graveside service followed at Monticello Municipal Cemetery in Monticello.…
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