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Fleda Smith

Fleda Ann Ballard Smith, 87, of Sontag, passed away March 9, 2022, at her home. She was born on Aug. 28, 1934, in Lawrence County to Shirley and Wilma Ballard. A funeral service was held March 11 in the Wilson Funeral Home chapel. Graveside services followed at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home handled…

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Community & Religious Calendar

March 12 River Bend House of Brews in Monticello will co-host a blood drive with Vitalant Blood Services from Hattiesburg from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12. The bloodmobile will be parked at RBHOB. All blood donors will receive artwork donated by local artists. Contact Robin Lofton at 601-748-1488 or email [email protected] to schedule…

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Flora Jo Beeson

Flora Jo Beeson, 92, of Bogalusa, La., passed away Jan. 23, 2022, at Resthaven Living Center in Bogalusa. She was born Jan. 17, 1930. She was a native of Arm, Miss., and longtime resident of Washington Parish, La. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Beeson is survived by a son, Tommy (Jackie)…

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Vicky Lambert

Vicky Lambert, 66, of Monticello, passed away March 5, 2022, at her home. She was born Aug. 2, 1955, to Luther and Lorraine Hyde. The family will announce arrangements for a memorial service at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. She is survived by two daughters, Brittney Thurman, of Monticello, and…

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Glen Stanford Morgan Sr.

Glen Stanford Morgan Sr., 91, of Brandon, passed away at his home on March 1, 2022. Mr. Morgan was a native of Byrneville, Fla., born to Ira Stanford and Viola Brooks Morgan. He served in the U.S. Army with the 67th MP Company. He worked at Chemstrand Corporation in Pensacola, Fla., before later moving his…

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Christi Roxanne Reed Sullivan

Christi Roxanne Reed Sullivan, 47, passed away March 1, 2022, in Lawrence County. Christi was born on Feb. 14, 1975, in Baton Rouge, La., to Radford and Patricia Cooper Reed. She was employed by Faith Metal Roofs, LLC. Christi had several hobbies, which include sailing, photography, painting, and reading. She also enjoyed watching movies. Christi…

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Darlene Walker

Darlene Walker, 64, of Prentiss, passed away Feb. 28, 2022, at Lawrence County Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 18, 1958, in Syracuse, N.Y., to J.R. and Carolyn Portwood. Mrs. Walker raised her children and worked for many years, but her passion was making art, mostly Louisiana-based art. She also loved gardening and flowers, and,…

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Community & Religious Calendar

May 7 Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church will hold their annual Springfest from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, May 7. This will be a full day of fun and fellowship with vendor booths, entertainment, a food court, a bake sale, an auction, door prizes, children’s activities, and more. Divide is located approximately 11 miles…

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Jean Rose Caves

Jean Rose Caves, 89, of Jayess, passed away Feb. 23, 2022, at her residence. Funeral services were held Feb. 26 at Powells Grove Church in Jayess. Graveside services followed in the Powells Grove Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Jean Rose Caves was many things to all of us. She was mama,…

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