Our prayers are with the family of Mr. Floyd Davis, Jr. who transitioned October 22 and was Memorialized October 26th in the Mapp Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Walter Patrick delivered his eulogy and Dr. Rhonda Kelley was the Mistress of Ceremony. Other program participants were Rev. Johnny Sims, and Mr. Eddie Davis. Please remember his family in your prayers, especially his wife, Mrs. Viola Davis, his children Lorenzo Davis, Rose Davis and Dorthy Black, and his sister Annette McGee. Mapp Funeral Home was entrusted with his final arrangements.
Our prayers are with the family of Mrs. Emily Campbell Harris, a Tougaloo College graduate and educator, whose Celebration of Life was held October 26th in Mound Bayou. The Omega Omega ceremony was held October 25th. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Please continue to remember our readers who are experiencing health challenges, some of whom have improved, namely, Rita Wash, Ruby Warnsley, Iris O’Neal Gray Warnsley, Dorothy Pinkston, Wells Gray, Robert Jennings, Ken Ormond, Gail Lee, McArthur Cotton, Don Bell, Margaret Wodetzki, Gwen Gary, Q. McClendon, Bobby Carter, Ruby Helen White, Martha Reed, Connie Sorey, LaToya McClendon, Jo Taylor, Melvin Hodge, Linnie K. Lofton, Deon May, Jr., Shelley Joseph, Vera Patrick, C. J. Polk, McArthur Robinson, Jamisha Benton, Irene Lyles, Nancy Myers, Travis Ward, Eleanor Longmire, Rubin and Belsy Ruiz, Curtis Derrick, Jordan Crump, Albert Lee Payton, Kenard Bowie, Jr., Connie Lewis Williams, Mary Bobbitt, Rev. Floyd McConnell, Thomas Anderson, Cliff Qualls, Jr., Kristie Ware, Virginia Hannah, LeReece Crimm, Lavell Stewart, Ledora Benton, Henry Patrick, Lucy V. Moore, 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, Eunice Slaughter, Viola Morgan, Lillian Gray, Jean Bates, Tomi Reed Smith, Tommy Rankin, Ruby Rhodes, Nicholas Jones, John Norman, Renea Taylor, James Earl Nickson, Juanita Jones, Elijah Ickom, Vernette Owens, Diane Williams, Dashell Earnest, Sherry Holmes, Will Hughes, Billy Jack Evans, Otha Herrington, Robert Loper, Tony Chance, Annie Curry, Miriam Mejia, Annie Owens and other readers who are facing health challenges.
We enjoyed sharing good memories with Dr. Kelly Norman Ellis who visited Lynch Chapel U. M. Church as the guest of her aunt, Cynthia Slaughter Melton, where she was baptized as a child. Her aunt Constance Slaughter-Harvey was also in attendance. Dr. Ellis is a visiting Professor at Jackson State University while on sabbatical leave from the University of Chicago. She is the author of several publications, including Tougaloo Blues, which was dedicated to her grandparents, the late Alderman W. L. and Mrs. Olivia Kelley Slaughter. She is the daughter of Dr. Cheryl Ellis, Sidney Ellis and John Norman.
Mitch Nichols was surprised by a birthday visit two days before his actual birthday on October 26th. He enjoyed Veterans’ birthday cake and ice cream, gifts, cards and company at the Veterans’ Home in Collins, MS. That facility is most impressive, and residents seem to enjoy the facility and services. He sends best wishes to Forest friends. Enroute from Collins, we visited his wife, Mary Nichols, at the MS Care Center in Raleigh. Please keep Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell (Mary) in your prayers.
Mrs. Lucy V. Moore enjoyed her 94th birthday on October 25th by celebrating with her nieces and enjoying a delicious purple and white cake and pizza. Nieces showing their love to Mrs. Moore were Nettie Jean Ware, Mary Edith Gilmore, and Sheenata Crudup. Other well wishes brought greetings and love the day before and the day after her October 25th celebration. Please keep her in your prayers.
Happy belated birthday to Chelsea Campbell Rogers who celebrated her special day on October 15th with her family in St. Louis, MO. She attended the Gold Over American Tour where she witnessed the GOAT, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, in person. She remembers that the energy in the arena was electric, and their performances were breathtaking. Simon’s incredible power, Jordan’s dynamic routines, and Jade’s precision left the crowd in awe. They also witnessed the Tokyo men’s bronze medalist perform since they were unable to perform due to COVID. Mrs. Campbell Rogers said it was inspiring to witness their talent and dedication up close. The entire event felt like a celebration of strength, empowerment, and pure athleticism. What a perfect birthday gift!
We were pleased to hear from Mrs. Roseann Lynn who is delighted to have returned to her Ashville home following the storm and weather tragedies.
The Scott County JSU Alumni Association met October 24th, and the members discussed fall and winter ongoing projects for 2024. They are also recruiting associates and other members. The JSU Little Miss and Master Contest is ongoing. Contact any member for information. Members in attendance at this meeting were Albert Gray, Rosie Anderson, Cynthia Melton, Janet Williams, Robert and Martha Kincaid, Carolyn Macon, Lisa Darby, Lamar Viverette, and Georgia Bryant. November meeting TBA.
We enjoyed the Community Bank Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, October 25th on the Community Bank campus. There was plenty of free food, fun, and fellowship, and there was grilling on site. Customers and friends appeared to enjoy this special celebratory event, and the weather was perfect, and several customers enjoyed their door prizes. Thanks to the Community Bank family for this annual event. Bank officials thank all customers and friends for their support of the Customer Appreciation Day!
We enjoyed the Newton Municipal School District’s “B” rating Partnership Celebration on October 10th at the Newton High School Auditorium. Superintendent Glenda Nickson expressed appreciation to the partners and gave special recognition to Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation. This is the second year the District received a “B” rating!!
Members of the Tougaloo College Class of 1967 celebrated their biannual reunion on October 23rd at the home of Charles and Delois Jones. They enjoyed the fun, delicious homecooked meal, and the Eagle/Bulldog spirit. Among those attending were Forest natives Willie Horton and Constance Slaughter-Harvey. Others in attendance were Delois and Charles Jones, Carolyn Amerson, Greta Terry, Jayne Sargent, Edward Charles Bailey, Alma Fisher, and Yvonne Huddleston.
Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc. salutes Veterans who are precious to us and to this community, county, nation and world!!!! As an expression of our appreciation and gratitude, veterans will be honored at the Slaughter Library/Legacy Reading Center on Sunday, November 10th at 3 p.m. Additional details will follow in next week’s column.
St. Michael Catholic community will observe All Saints’ Day on November 1st at 6:00 (English and Vietnamese) and 8:00 (Espanol) and Day of the Faithful Departed will be observed November 2nd at 5:00, 6:30, and 8:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Happy Birthday greetings to November babies born during the first week in November, namely Willie Haralson and Mikenia Idom (1), Elizabeth Hampton (3), Larry Murrell, Joseph Futch, and Vicky Patrick (4), and Makaylla Crosby, Adam Rogers and Mildred Guyse (6). Legacy Change Agents send special loving birthday greetings to fellow Change Agents Ann Brand Colbert as she celebrates her day on October 30th and to Renna Battle on her October 31st birthday!
Answer to Quiz Teaser #795: The E. T. Hawkins High School was destroyed by fire, under mysterious circumstances, in 1957 and it was rebuilt three years later. During that time, students were instructed at Concord and Lynch Chapel Churches, the Masonic Temple, and the old Scott County Training School. Thanks to Mr. Ike Crudup for providing the correct answer!
Quiz Teaser #796: Who were the plaintiffs in the lawsuit challenging at-large elections in Forest? The action was filed in the U. S. District Court on July 1, 1991.
