Tommy Bass
Tommy Bass, 79, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., passed away April 3, 2022, at his home. He was born in Monticello on April 23, 1942, to Tootsie and “A” Bass. A funeral service was held April 7 at Monticello United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Evans officiating. Pallbearers were Kenneth Lawrence, Terry Cleek, Phil Henderson, Kevin Slayton,…
Read MorePatsy Lou Myers
Funeral services for Patsy Lou Myers were held March 24, 2022, at New Hebron Baptist Church, with interment following in New Hebron Cemetery. Rev. Mike Grenn officiated. Mrs. Myers, 89, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord at her residence in Silver Creek on March 20. Mrs. Myers was born on Oct. 16, 1932,…
Read MoreM. Douglas Saxon
M. Douglas Saxon, 89, of Monticello, known affectionately to all as “Brother Doug,” was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 29, 2022. He passed peacefully at home with his three girls by his side. A graveside service was held April 2 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello. Sebrell Funeral…
Read MoreCephus Williams Jr.
Funeral services were held April 2, 2022, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, Prentiss, for Cephus Williams Jr., 73, who died March 25 at Our Lady of the Lakes Medical Center, Baton Rouge, La. Rev. Wesley Bridges officiated, with interment following in Rose Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Silver Creek. Mr. Williams was born to the late…
Read MoreVendors sought for Springfest May 7
Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church, located 11 miles south of Monticello off Highway 27, is currently seeking vendors for its Springfest, which will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, May 7. Arts and crafts, antiques, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more are accepted. Food and food products may be accepted depending on the…
Read MoreMississippi Senate takes final action on historic $524m tax cut
On March 27, the Mississippi Senate voted 39-10 to advance a $524.1 million tax cut, the largest in the state’s history, to the governor’s desk. Under House Bill 531 as amended, the state’s 4% bracket would be eliminated in the upcoming fiscal year at a cost of about $185 million. Between Fiscal Year 2024 and…
Read MoreHenry Reynolds
Henry Reynolds, 75, of Monticello, passed away March 22, 2022, at his home. He was born July 10, 1946, in Monticello to Ulysses Maston and Dezarie Anglin Reynolds. A funeral service was held March 26 at Bethel Baptist Church, Monticello, with graveside services following in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home handled the…
Read MoreRonald Lee Watts
Funeral service for Ronald Lee Watts will be at 11 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2022, at Topeka Baptist Church, with burial in Roberts Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 31, and will resume Friday at 10 a.m., at Topeka Baptist Church. Riverwood Family is handling the arrangements. Mr. Watts, 71,…
Read MoreMarsha Gail Wilson
Marsha Gail Wilson, 66, passed away at home on March 26, 2022, in Jayess. Marsha was born and raised in Pascagoula, where she attended Pascagoula public schools. Marsha was a Christian and loved the Lord. Marsha traveled all over the United States working as a welder for CBI. She was an avid animal lover and…
Read MoreMonthly farmers market to kick off April 2
A monthly farmers market is planned to kick off at Cooper’s Ferry Park in Monticello on April 2 and will continue the first Saturday of each month for most of the year. The event is being organized by Polly Dean, of Dean Acres and the recent recipient of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce annual…
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