Our community is saddened by the death of Mrs. Mary Lois Evans Clark who died after a lengthy illness on April 16th at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Memorial services are set for Saturday, April 27th at 11:00 at Greater Deliverance COGIC. Her visitation is Friday, April 26th from 12 noon until 7 at Evans Memorial Funeral and from 10 until 11 at the Church. Evans Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with her final arrangements.
Please remember the family of Mrs. Emma Evans Nelson who died Tuesday, April 16th at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Her memorial services were Monday, April 22nd at Friendship M. B. Church. Our prayers are with her family. Evans Memorial Funeral Home was entrusted with her final arrangements.
We are sorry to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Ivory Lyles, whose wife Mrs. Pauline Lyles died last month. His memorial services were held on Sunday, April 21st at Union Grove M. B. Church. Please keep his family in your prayers. Holifield Funeral Home was entrusted with his final arrangements.
Our prayers are with the family of MS Highway Patrolwoman Felicia Breland, the first African American female trooper (1980) whose died March 27th . She was honored by the MS House of Representatives with a Memorial Resolution in her honor, saying in part, “The state of MS lost a wonderful friend, true public servant, decorated law enforcement officer, historic trailblazer, and heroine.”
A beautiful memorial was held for Mrs. Shirley Burks Wilson at her home church, Little Rock M. B. Church, April 10th with Pastor Sheldon Thomas officiating and delivering her eulogy. Dr. Rhonda Kelley was the Mistress of Order and other participants included family and friends who shared beautiful memories as a Scott Central graduate, and employee at Sara Lee Bakery and with the USDA for 25 years. Please continue to remember her family, especially her daughter Kimberly (Jonathan) Wilson and grandchildren Chelsey and Ta’Marius. Evans Memorial Funeral Home was entrusted with her final arrangements.
Please continue to remember our readers who are experiencing health challenges, namely, Q. McClendon, Don Bell, Bobby Carter, Gail Lee, Martha Reed, Thelma Keys, Rita Wash, LaToya McClendon, Diane “Tooty” Herring, Robert Jennings, Melvin Hodge, Linnie K. Jones Lofton, Deon May, Jr., Mel Roland, Shelley Joseph, Vera Patrick, C. J. Polk, McArthur Robinson, Jamisha Denise Benton, Irene Lyles, Nancy Myers, Travis Ward, Eleanor Longmire, Rubin Ruiz, Curtis Derrick, Jordan Crump, Albert Lee Payton, Timothy Crudup, 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, Jean Bates, Tomi Reed Smith, Tommy Rankin, Ruby Rhodes, Nicholas Jones, John Norman, Renea Taylor, James Earl Nickson, Juanita Jones, Roosevelt “Shane” Smith, Elijah Ickom, Vernette Owens, Diane Williams, Dashell Earnest, Sherry Holmes, Will Hughes, and other readers who are facing health challenges.
Congratulations to Crystal Ellis McFerrin, daughter of Dr. Cheryl Slaughter Ellis and Sydney Ellis, who became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority during Saturday’s ceremony in Murfreesboro, TN. Her cousin, and Delta Soror Dr. Constance Harvey Burwell (Legacy) was present to assist in the ‘pinning ceremony.’ Her cousin James, III (Tre’) enjoyed visiting with Aunt Cherry and her grandsons, Ellis and Everett Walker, and Uncle Sidney.
Congratulations to MS Highway Patrolman Lt. Colonel Malachi J. Sanders whose retirement (after 30 years of service) was celebrated by family and friends Saturday at the Hamasa Shriner Building in Marion, MS. More than 100 friends and family members joined in this celebration, including his mother who was recognized and honored by Sanders. Among those present to thank him for his service were MSHP Captains Puckett and Hutchins, Colonel Haynes, Major Willis, Lt. Colonel Ivory, Ret. Lt. Colonel Brown, and Retired Colonel Ginn. Attending and honoring Sanders were Rep. Young, Constance Slaughter Harvey, who filed the desegregation lawsuit in 1971, and Retired Lt. R. O. Williams, who was one of the original three African American Troopers to complete and graduate from the Academy. Congratulations and Kudos to Retired Lt. Colonel Sanders.
We enjoyed attending Harlem Globetrotters Review at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge. It was a traditional family event for James “Tre” Burwell, his mother Constance O. Burwell, and granny Constance Slaughter Harvey. Souvenirs and photos are reserved at the Slaughter Library/Legacy Reading Center.
Our readers are invited to participate in the MS State Health Department Colon Experience at the Forest Public Library from 11:30 to 1:00 this Thursday, April 25th. It promises to be a very informative and enjoyable experience. Colon Cancer can be detected with a colonoscopy which is done every ten years. The only way to prevent colon cancer is to find polyps early and have them removed. Additional details will be shared at this event. There will be a “walk through” demonstration to illustrate the need to detect and prevent colon cancer. Legacy, through partnership with MS State Department of Health and Forest Public Library, will provide luncheon refreshments.
We appreciate the invitation to attend the “Early Birthday Party Celebration” for Morton Alderwoman Onedia Laster on Saturday, April 6th. We enjoyed the beautiful house party inside as well as outside. The food was delicious, and the fellowship was wonderful. It was good to see all in attendance. On April 10th, she celebrated her “actual birthday” with more love from family and friends. She enjoyed and appreciated birthday phone calls on that day. Alderwoman Laster thanks all for the birthday expressions.
Happy Belated Birthday greetings to Legacy Change Agent Robert Jennings who celebrated his special Birthday on April 6th. He enjoyed celebrating with family and friends. His daughter, Sharon who resides in Charleston, SC, surprised him with love and gifts. He especially enjoyed celebrating with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Happy Birthday Greetings to April babies before between the 27th and 30th, namely, Janifer Odom-Gray and Brienna Payton (27), Mary Johnson Battle (29), and Diane Patrick and Reginald Reed (30).
Answer to Quiz Teaser #769: Phyllis Peters Campbell, was the first African American Female Principal of Hawkins Middle School and served in that capacity for ten years. Prior to that time, she was an Assistant Principal and Forest Elementary School teachers.
Quiz Teaser # 770: Which Forest resident and Drew, MS native has a sports playground/field (in Forest) named in his honor?
