Our community is saddened by the death of Capt. Timothy Crudup, son of the late Loween and Ike Crudup, who passed Friday, September 13th at his home in Clinton. A graduate of E. T. Hawkins High School and Jackson State University (major in Mass Communications), Capt. Crudup graduated from the Army ROTC with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and retired as Captain Crudup. He was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Please keep his family in your prayers. Mapp Funeral has been entrusted with final arrangements.
We join fans and admirers of Mississippi (Arkabutla) native, James Earl Jones, who died September 9th at his New York home. He was one of the few performers to achieve the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony), and received numerous awards for his performing talents. His booming voice as Darth Vader is credited with the success of the Star Wars franchise and Mufasa in The Lion King. His majestic basso profundo voice became internationally recognized. He will be missed but his voice and influence live on. Please keep his family, especially his son, in your prayers.
The music and sweet sounds of the late Frankie Beverly have found special places in our hearts especially baby boomers who enjoyed “real music” like “Happy Feelings,” “Joy and Pain” and “Before I Let Go.” Frankie Beverly transitioned September 10th and will be remembered for providing music that made you want to go out and have a good time and for wearing his cool white baseball cap. He shared more than 50 years of music and was the star reflector for the group, Maze.
Please continue to remember our readers who are experiencing health challenges, some of whom have improved, namely, 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, Rita Wash, LaToya McClendon, Jo Taylor, Melvin Hodge, Linnie K. Lofton, Deon May, Jr., Shelley Joseph, Vera Patrick, C. J. Polk, McArthur Robinson, Jamisha Denise 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, Roosevelt “Shane” Smith, Elijah Ickom, Vernette Owens, Diane Williams, Dashell Earnest, Sherry Holmes, Will Hughes, Billy Jack Evans, Otha Herrington, Douglas Braggs, Robert Loper, Brittany Jones and other readers who are facing health challenges.
Congratulations to our very own Andre’ Hollis who was recognized for his five years of service as Director of MS State Parks this week during the National Association of State Park Directors of American State Parks. We’re proud of Director Hollis and join with others in congratulating him. He is married to Anitra Hollis and is the son of Morton Alderwoman Oneda Laster and the late Bobby Ray Hollis. He and his wife are the proud parents of Andrea and Christian. Way to go!
Congratulations to our very own Heather Knowles Darby who was recently notified that she was selected as one of thirteen employees (out of a total of 169 applicants) for the honor of participating in the FY 2025 Atlanta Region Leadership Development Program (ARLDP). This 12-month program begins on October 6, 2024, and will provide a variety of opportunities for Mrs. Darby and others to advance their leadership skills, challenge their skill sets, and foster professional relationships. Mrs. Darby is married to Justin Darby, and they are the proud parents of Jordan and Preston of Brandon. She is the daughter of the late Carolyn Sue Edwards Knowles and the late William Knowles. We’re proud of our Heather!!!!!
Rev. James Arthur Burwell, II delivered his First Sermon Sunday at the Black Chapel M. B. Church in Jackson. He was presented by Black Chapel Pastor Rev. John O. McNeal who also presented his wife, Constance Olivia Harvey Burwell, and son, James “Tre’’ Burwell, III. His sermon was entitled, “Your Loss is Heaven’s Gain” and his reference was Matthew 16: 24-25. Locals attending this Inaugural Sermon were Constance Slaughter-Harvey, Cynthia Slaughter-Melton, Rita Parker, Susie Jackson Boyd, Debra Crudup Lowery, Kathern Crudup Qualls, Andrew Crudup, Eddie and Tina Brown, Andre’ and Anitra Hollis, and Kelley Evans. Other family and friends attending were Teselyn, Reginald, Caelyn and Courtney Funches, Charles and Delois Jones, Verna Myers, Leopoleon Barnes, Linda Harvey, Malcolm Harvey, Melvin Hodge, Melody Fortune, Greata Harris, Linda Anderson, Warren Cox, Jacquelyn Staffney, Valerie and Kim Jennings, Carl and Joyce Gray, Kelsey, Kamari and Karter Burwell, and Arthur Blankenship.
The family of Lake matriarch Mrs. Annie Ickom honored their mother Sunday, September 15th by celebrating her 90th birthday (September 13th) at her home. She was surprised to see her children, grands, great grands, other family members and friends share in her special day. Her best friend, husband Elijah, also enjoyed celebrating his bride’s birthday. Happy Belated Birthday Mrs. Ickom.
Our readers are invited to attend the New Bethel M. B. Church Youth/Young Adult Recognition and Awards Day 2024 to be held next Sunday, September 22 at 12 noon (following Sunday School). Minister Michael Hicks is the guest speaker and Sister Nykea Brown is the program guide. Rev. Vincent Hopkins is the pastor.
Our readers are invited to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival to be held October 12th at Farris Municipal Park in Morton.
Our readers are invited to celebrate with the Christian Banner United Methodist Church family as they celebrate the 4th Anniversary of their pastor, Rev. Vincent Jenkins on Sunday, October 13th at 11:00 a.m.
Happy Birthday greetings to September babies born during the 4th week, namely, Yashica Ickom and Annie Owens (23), Emmanual Shepard, Rosa Batiste, and Steven Ward (25), Ellis and Everette Walker (26), and Ruben Ruiz (27).
Answer to Quiz Teaser #789: Burks’ Detail Shop, under the ownership of Howard Burks, has been in operation for more than 60 years, and in the same location on Jones Street. Mr. Burks has operated the business since he opened it. Congratulations Mr. Burks!
Quiz Teaser #790: Which local African American graduate of the University of MS worked his way up from local manager to director of a state agency?
