Eric Truman
Funeral services were held May 21, 2022, at Ruby K. Johnson Chapel for Eric Truman, 52, who died May 7 at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson. Rev. Amos Bridges officiated, with interment following at New Life Fellowship Church, Monticello. Johnson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mr. Truman was the son of the late Eddie Herman and…
Read MoreDonnie Stuart
Donnie Stuart, 63, ran into the arms of the Jesus he loved so much on May 18, 2022. A funeral service was held May 21 at Topeka Baptist Church in Jayess, with graveside service following in the Roberts Memorial Cemetery, Jayess. Wilson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Coach Stuart, PawPaw, Daddy… he meant so many…
Read MoreJohn Mack Lambert
John Mack Lambert, 57, of Monticello, passed away May 20, 2022, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. He was born Nov. 7, 1964, in Monticello to John Mack Lambert Sr. and Mary Sue Bennett Lambert. A visitation will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday, May 26, from 11:30 a.m. until funeral services in…
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Check canning equipment before harvest begins
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Gardeners who want to preserve their abundant harvests by canning should make their list and check it twice – now, before it’s time to begin canning. Home canners should be sure they have the right recipes and equipment for the foods they intend to preserve. They should also make…
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May 19 AJFC Community Action Agency will hold a Community Action Awareness Day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., May 19, at Cooper’s Ferry Park in Monticello. For more information, contact Ms. Eloise Tucker at 601-587-4370. May 21 Lawrence County Miniature Horse Association show dates for 2022 are May 21, June 25, July 30, Oct.…
Read MoreRandal Louis Pennington
A funeral service for Randal Louis Pennington was held May 13, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello, with interment in Wanilla Baptist Church Cemetery. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Randy was born Jan. 8, 1960, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leroy Pennington. He was born at the Columbus Air Force Base in…
Read MoreEddie Wayne Young
Eddie Wayne Young, 67, of Monticello, passed away May 10, 2022, at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello. Wayne was born on June 3, 1954, to Ida Elois Deare King and Diamond Pinkney Young. A funeral service was held May 13 at Carmel Baptist Church in Monticello, with graveside services following in Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery.…
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