Our prayers are with the children and other family members of Mrs. Mary Battle Brown, retired Forest school instructor, who died Sunday following church services. Memorial services are incomplete. Mapp Funeral Home has been entrusted with her final arrangements.
Our community is saddened by the death of Mr. Lawrence Smith, 1970 graduate of Hawkins High School and son of the late Mr. John Lee Smith and the late Mrs. Bertha Smith Stowers. This talented musician died April 3rd at UMMC in Jackson. He previously underwent kidney transplant surgery in January and never left the hospital. Visitation is April 14th from 5-7 p.m. at Mapp Funeral Home and his funeral is Saturday, April 15th at New Bethel Baptist Church at 12 p.m. Our prayers are with his family, especially his children. Mapp Funeral Home is entrusted with his final arrangements.
Please remember the family of Mrs. Vanessa Ann Buckner in your prayers. Mrs. Buckner passed away April 4th at her home in Morton. Visitation is Friday, April 14th from 4-6 p.m. at Wolf Funeral Home in Morton and the funeral is Saturday, April 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the Wolf Funeral Home Chapel. Our prayers are with her family.
Our hearts are saddened by the transition of Mrs. Dona P. Major Rush, a graduate of North Scott High School and retired Humphrey County instructor and Election Commissioner, who died March 24th at St Dominic Hospital. Mrs. Rush, the daughter of the late Elnora and Robert Major, was married to Rev. Jacob M. Rush for more than 50 years. She was a graduate of MS Valley State and Delta State University. Her brother, Rev. Timothy Major, delivered her eulogy at New Life St. Paul COGIC in Belzoni. Our prayers are with her family especially her son, Jacob II, grandchildren, and siblings Dana (Maxine), Creighton, and Timothy (Peggy).
Our hearts are with Brandi Gatewood, Esq., and other relatives of Mrs. Rose Warren Wicker who entered rest April 5th. A beautiful memorial service was held at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel on April 8th. Rev. Ryan McGough and Rev. Reid Stevens officiated. She was remembered as a joyful and special flower who loved God. Please remember her family including her son, Robert Denton, granddaughters Brandi Denton Gatewood and Emily Denton Smith, in your prayers. Ott & Lee was entrusted with her final arrangements.
Mrs. Wicker’s husband, Andrew Wayne Wicker, departed this world April 6th, at his home. His Celebration Service will be Tuesday, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. Our prayers are with his family, especially his daughters, Lisa (Patrick) Harmon and Memory (Randy) Parrish. Wolf Funeral Home in Morton was entrusted with final arrangements.
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, Glenda Viverette, Billy Hughes, Bryce Pittman, Bobbye Carter, 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.
St Michael Catholic Church parishioners celebrated Holy Week with services Wednesday – Sunday. The Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord message was taken from John 20:1-9 and Fr. Adolfo referenced that this is the Resurrection of the Lord’s passion. He advised that “We have died and rose again with Christ in baptism, therefore we must live as resurrected people. How do resurrected people live? They think on the things that are above where Christ is and do not live according to the world because the know that soon they are going to see the Lord. If you have been baptized, then you belong to these people, so, live accordingly.” Congratulations to Alan Lopez who received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation, and to Jackqueline Vallejo who received First Communion (Sacrament of the Eucharist).
Lynch Chapel U.M. Church members enjoyed the Easter message from Pastor Shirley Wilder. Her theme was “It Was Not the End – Jesus Has Risen.” She referenced Mark 16:1-20 as her Scripture.
Holy Week was observed by local citizens during Lenten Luncheons and all messages were most inspirational. The speakers were Monday, Forest U. M. Church Pastor Ryan McGough, Tuesday, Embrace Church Pastor Andy Boles, Wednesday, Forest Baptist Church Pastor Reid Stevens, and Thursday, Little Rock M.B. Church Pastor Sheldon Thomas. Morton UM Church Pastor Sheila Cumbest gave the final message of the Lenten Luncheon Series on Wednesday. We enjoyed all messages, and we thank speakers for sharing their perspectives on Holy Week.
Ms. Rosalind Jones from the East Central Area Aging Program was the speaker for the March 28th Scott County MHV Leader Training. She addressed the state health insurance assistance program. Other program participants were President Frisky Roland, Secretary Kathy Warren, and Treasurer Debra Gardner, and MSU Extension Scott County Interim Coordinator Natasha Haynes. Among the business matters discussed was the Spring MHV Area Meeting to be held April 25th at the Scott County Extension office.
The Alcorn State University Scholarship Banquet will be held Saturday, April 15th at 6:00 p.m. at the Forest Service Center. The keynote speaker will be Raynoid Dedeaux, ASU Athletic Director. Tickets may be obtained from any Chapter member.
Thanks to Cindy Bradford for her donations to the Slaughter Library/Legacy Change Agents.
The 55th Anniversary of the Constance Slaughter-Harvey Chapter of the Black Law Students Association (CSH-BLSA) at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) was celebrated April 1st and the keynote speaker was Mississippi Senator Rod Brown. Kudos to the leadership team for their hard work and commitment to the Chapter. Kennedy Gerard is the president and executive board members are Nivory Gordon, Aeriel Parke, Jacoby Gilmore, and Kaehla Outlaw. Recipients of the Constance Slaughter-Harvey Third Year Scholarship were Sarah Pierre (St. Martinville, LA) and Amara Knott (Jackson, MS), who received $1,000 each and tuition for the BarMax Bar Review.
Happy Belated Birthday to Donny and Ronny Barrett who celebrated their birthday April 1st at the Old Country Club – Hope Well Point in Morton. Additional details will be shared in next week’s column.
Happy Belated Birthday to Mrs. Connie Parker who celebrated her 68th birthday March 25th at Foothills. Additional details will be shared in next week’s column.
Happy April birthday greetings to babies born between the 18th and 22nd, namely Lisa Webster and Charles Moncrief (18), Tenisha Murrell, Tynranna Bailey, and Devon Trest (19), Lurrie Harrison (20), Billi Reed and Pastor Sheldon Thomas (21), and Shilina Pinkston, Rachel Triplett and Dorothy Hollis (22nd).
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 715: Leander “Lee” Johnson was the first African American elected official in Lake when he was elected Alderman.
Answer to Quiz Teaser #716: Who was the first African American City Librarian in Scott County?
