Our prayers are with Mrs. Angelio Hughes and family in the loss of her husband, Lt. Colonel Dale Payton, on April 23rd at St Dominic Hospital. Mrs. Hughes is a member of Charlie and Eloise White’s family. Lt. Colonel was President of Metro Master Gardeners, a retired educator, coach, and Lt. Colonel in the U. S. Army. Please remember his wife, their sons, Willie Cory McClendon and Benton Chase McClendon, in your prayers. Memorial services are incomplete.
Our prayers are with the family of Mr. Levi McNair, widower of Linda Barber McNair, who passed away Tuesday, April 16th at Rankin Merit Hospital. A Celebration of Life was held April 22nd at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Percy Rochelle Wright officiating and delivering his eulogy. Mrs. Somer Moore was the mistress of ceremony and other program participants were Rev. Sheldon Thomas, Hilton Moore, Tosha Smith, Danny Cager, Mrs. Rosie Kersh, and Jamal Roberts. Mr. McNair was a kind and loving man who loved his family. Our prayers are with his family, especially his children, Tomechia (Maliaka) McNair, Sheila Robinson, Kisa Barber, Kimberly Barber, Amy (Norman) and children he raised as his own, Makilya McNair, Amber McNair, and Tatyanna McNair. Mapp Funeral Home was entrusted with his final arrangements.
We are sorry to learn of the transition of Mrs. Annie Ormond-Wright whose Life was Celebrated Sunday, April 23rd at the W. F. Mapp Funeral Home Chapel. Elder James E. Cox officiated and delivered her eulogy. Other program participants were Ashley Wright, Ariya Holder, Sylvester McKee, Shelia Cox, Jasmine Battle, J. Van Thomas and other family and friends who shared their memories of this lady who had a heart of gold. Our prayers are with her family, especially her husband of 15 years David Wright, and their children Dareion and Jamarion Ormond.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Charles Foster, and our prayers are with his family. Mr. Foster was the owner of “Headmaster’s Barber Shop” located in the former beauty parlor of the late Mrs. Roberta Turner. Memorial services will be held April 29th at 11:00 at Cade’s Chapel M. B. Church in Jackson. Please remember his family in your prayers, especially his wife, Faye, and children Sherman (Brenda), Jeffrey and Joseph (Reneice) Foster, his sister Mary Ukegbu, and his nephew Dr. Embra (Rose) Jackson.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries. He was called to the ministry at the age of 14, and later took up his father’s mantle to preach the gospel. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
We continue to remember our readers and supporters who are experiencing health challenges, namely, former President James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, LaToya McClendon, Bonnie Russell Hodge, Don Bell, Gail Lee, Rhonda Carter, Glenda Viverette, Drexella Ward, Billy Hughes, Bryce Pittman, Bobbie Carter, Rhonda Carter, Connie Lewis Williams, Mary Bobbitt, Rev. Floyd McConnell, John “Butch” Wilson, Dianne Cox, Thomas Anderson, Kristie Ware, William Edward, Jr. Virginia Hannah, LeReece Crimm, Lavell Stewart, Carolyn Knowles, Ledora Benton, Henry and Marquita Patrick, Lucy V. Moore, Kitty Colbert, Sidney Ellis, Sammie Jean Webb, Anderson “Yellow” Stingley, Dorothy Mae Patrick Tigar, London Thompson, Melba Dixon, Mitch and Mary Nichols, Lucille Flex, Laura Jackson, Roseann Lynn, Brandi Sharp, Beverly Hollingsworth, Eunice Slaughter, Viola Morgan, Jean Bates, Tomi Reed Smith, Tommy Rankin, Ruby Rhodes, Nancy Myers, and other readers who are facing health challenges.
Fr. Adolfo’s homily on the Third Sunday of Easter referenced Luke 24:13-35. St. Michael Catholic Church parishioners were challenged to always remember that the Lord walks with us, and never leaves us. Life begins in confusion, is scattered with insights and revelations about what has just taken place and ends with the discovery that the Lord has been the one walking with us. Luke 24:13-35 opens scripture to us and helps us understand that we must undergo passion so we can enter glory.
Lynch Chapel United Methodist Church members were challenged during Sunday Services. Pastor Shirley Wilder’s theme was “How Are You Living Today?” Her Scripture reference was Psalms 116:1-4 and her sermon was well received by those in attendance.
Members of the Scott County Chapter of Alcorn State University (ASU) National Alumni Association sponsored their 2023 Scholarship Banquet April 15th at the Forest Services Center. The keynote message was delivered by ASU Athletic Director Raymond Dedeaux, a graduate of ASU who received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from ASU. He has been with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) since 2006 prior to becoming ASU Athletic Director on April 1, 2022. Mrs. Patty Odom was the emcee and other program participants were R. C. Williams, Johnny Qualls, Greg Nicks, Derek Qualls, Debra Lowery, Wayne Kincaid, Mattye Evans, Christopher Derricks, and Marcus Holbert. President Charles Longmire shared closing remarks. Kudos to the Scott County ASU family for such a beautiful event.
The Forest Public Library staff honored the City of Forest employees April 14th from 11-2:00 at the Forest Library. Honorees enjoyed the great fellowship and good food. The theme “To Our City of Forest.” Thank you is always overdue when we check out all the ways that you support the Library. Check it Out!
Attention High School Seniors!!! If you are interested in applying for a Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc. Scholarship, you must complete the application online at leacef.com and check Scholarship. The deadline for the receipt of the application and essay is Sunday, April 30, 2023. It is important to note that the essay (explained in the application process) which is a part of the application must be received by that same deadline. If you have trouble with this process, please call the Legacy office (601) 469-0990 no later than Friday, April 28th.
Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Bonnie Russell) for their contribution of books and supplies. They expressed appreciation for our readers’ prayers over the past year. Please continue to remember them in your prayers.
We enjoyed visiting with Rev. Henry and Mrs. Marquita Patrick. Both expressed their appreciation for our readers’ prayers and asked that prayers continue.
Please keep Ms. Rhonda Carter in your prayers following her recent operation and thanks to her mother, Mrs. Bobbie Carter, for providing tender and loving care.
Scott County JSU Alumni Chapter members met April 20th to finalize plans for their upcoming JSU Scott County Alumni Spring Banquet to be held Saturday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Services Center. For further information, please contact President Albert Gray or any Chapter member.
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, May 7th at 1:00 and attend the 15th Anniversary of Mt. Olive M. B. Church Pastor Charles E. Bell, Jr. and First Lady Shakira Bell. The speaker for this occasion is Rev. Kevin Patterson.
Happy Birthday greetings to babies born during the first week in May, namely, Georgia Patrick (1), Tangela Gilbert (2) Lodena Holifield, Alfred Evans (3), KeAreona Rauls (4), and Bobby Thigpen (7).
Answer to Quiz Teaser 717: Mrs. Priscilla Glover Butler, Alcorn graduate, was the first and only African American to serve as Scott County Youth Court Administrator. The correct response was provided by Mrs. Susie Jackson-Boyd.
Quiz Teaser # 718: Which Forest High School/Alcorn University graduate is present starring in “Fences” at the New Stage Theater in Jackson?
