Our prayers are with the family of Mrs. Viny Grace Futch Evans, 1967 graduate of North Scott High School, who transitioned June 26th in Houston, TX. Please keep her family, (Futch, Burks and Evans) in your prayers. Memorial services are set for July 3rd and Evans Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements.
Our prayers are with the family of Mr. William Shepard who transitioned Saturday, June 26th. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Evans Memorial Funeral Home.
Please keep the family of Mrs. Cleo Hamilton in your prayers. W. F. Mapp Funeral Home has been entrusted with her final arrangements.
Our hearts are saddened by the death of young Ashley Finderson who was memoralized Saturday at W. F. Mapp Funeral Home Chapel. Please keep her family in your prayers.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Jackson native and college educator, Dr. Richard T. Chaplin Middleton, who transitioned June 24th. Our prayers are with his family especially his wife, Brenda Wolf Middleton, and children.
Our prayers are the family of Mr. Hez Jackson “Jack” Hollingsworth, Jr. who transitioned June 20th. He was memorialized June 22nd at Morton’s First Baptist Church. Brothers Earl Clark, Don Lum, and Tal Vardaman participated in his Memorial Service. Please keep his family in your prayers, especially his wife, Dorothy Fairchild Hollingsworth, and children Dena (Bob) Gray, Hez Lamar (Suzanne), Charles (Jill), Lanee Ashley, and Melanie (Bruce) Crain.
Please continue to keep our readers facing health challenges in your prayers, namely, Karmaseh Mahn, daughter of Carolyn Crook Mahn and Stanley Mahn, who remains on life support in Atlanta; Mrs. Renee Chambers McLemore; Mrs. Limmie Kay Jones Lofton; Mr. Lonnie “Squirrel” Bradford; Mrs. Emma Thomas Reed; former Election Commissioner Mrs. Fannie Bradford; Mr. John Lee Evans, who is improving and walking daily; Mrs. Flo Chambers; Mr. and Mrs. Mitch (Mary) Nichols; Mrs. Mae Jane Kimble; Mrs. Kitty Colbert; Mrs. Helen Harris; and Mrs. Jeania Thomas Turner.
We wish Dr. C. Leigh McInnis our best as he enters his retirement from Jackson State University. He is a poet and author as well as English and Creative Writing professor. Several of his poems are on reserve at the Slaughter Library/Legacy Empowerment Center.
We enjoyed celebrating at Char’s for the 1967 Tougaloo College Senagers who were born in June. Among those celebrating the birthdays of June babies, Joyce Bartley Taylor and Constance Slaughter-Harvey, were Charles and Deloris Jones, Greta Terry, Carolyn Amerson, Alma Fisher, Walter Davis, Jayne Sargent, Edward Charles Bailey, and the birthday babies. The theme was “Reflecting on the Positives and Blessings during the Pandemic.”
Kudos to retired MHSP R. O. Williams for sharing his warm hospitality with retired MO Trooper Charles Jackson and friends. The hospitality was accompanied by delicious southern cooking at Old Country Kitchen where Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dixon shared their special recipes.
We enjoyed visiting with former Slaughter Scout Vincent Harris who was home visiting his family. It was good hearing from former Slaughter Scout, Sophia Gray, who recently retired from the Department of Justice in Dallas, TX.
We enjoyed Mt. Moriah M. B. Church Sunday Services which were held in the church parking lot. Pastor Ralph James delivered the message concerning holding on and keeping the faith during this time of pandemic. He reminded those in attendance to remain steadfast and prepare to return to in-person sanctuary services. Mrs. Kathern Qualls, First Lady James and son, Joseph, shared beautiful music.
Parishioners at St. Michael Catholic Church celebrated Sunday Mass and welcomed Father Alexis back for his usual inspirational homily. He reminded us that God is a lover and giver of life; and we need to contemplate the love and gifts of God. There is too much violence, death, and sickness in our society. We need to pray to the Holy Spirit and ask for healing and the gift of faith. We should renew our faith and ask for healing deliberation of sin which is the most terrible sickness.
Following Mass, we enjoyed visiting with Army Major Andrew Moncrief and son Benjamin. He was home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Violet) Moncrief, after spending two years of service in Korea. Major Moncrief attended St Michael prior to joining the Army. We’re proud of Major Moncrief and wish him well on his path to becoming a Major.
Congratulations to Froylan Texaco, Aisue Maldorado, Natalia Diego, and Jazmin Ascensio who were confirmed Wednesday during Confirmation Service at St. Michael. Bishop Joseph Kopacz presided during the Confirmation and was assisted by Father Alexis. It is always good to visit with the Bishop who joined us at the Confirmation Reception.
Lynch Chapel U. M. Church Pastor Shirley Wilder and congregation continued Sunday in-person services. Her message theme was “Keep Watch” and her Scripture was Matthew 26:41. Prior to sharing her message, she requested prayer for Mrs. Emma Merle Thomas Reed. Happy Birthday greetings to Pastor Wilder on her special June 30th celebration.
Little Rock M. B. Church service was in-person and via YouTube. Devotion was done by Deacon Jimmy Robinson. Pastor Sheldon Thomas’ theme was “Looking to Where My Help Comes From,” and Scripture references were Psalm 121, Hebrews 10:35-36, and Matthew 26:36-42. Sometimes our confidence comes under pressure but we must hold on to our confidence. In Matthew 26, Jesus was in the garden of Gethsemane praying and three times, he comes back finding his disciples asleep. We find that we have an active devil, a praying Christ, and a sleeping church. We must continue to look to the hills from whence comes our help. This leads us to “Godfidence.” That’s simply trusting God when we can’t trace God!!
Scott County JSU Alumni Chapter Association President announces JSU tee-shirts are available as a fundraiser at $10. Contact President Albert Gray or any JSU Alumni member for details. Thanks in advance for your support.
Happy Birthday to babies born between July 4th and July 8th, namely Clay Martio, Lucille McGowan, Cedrick Patrick, Tela Moffett, and L. J. Young (4), Jamie Nguten (5), Bella Burks (6), Chandler Perkins and Jefri Aguilar, Tiana Moore, and Tekkkes Pace (8).
Answer to Father’s Month Quiz Teaser #624: Dr. James Naismith of Springfield College, MA invented the basketball in 1892. Thanks to Vera Williams for the correct response.
Father’s Month Quiz Teaser #625: Who is considered the father of bare-knuckle boxing? Who is considered the father of modern boxing? Who is considered the “greatest boxer?”
