We join others across the nation and globe in paying tribute to the life and legacy of U. S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who transitioned Friday, September 18th following a lengthy battle with cancer. She made history by becoming the second woman to serve on the nation’s highest court. Justice Ginsburg served 27 years there and was hailed, by Chief Justice Roberts, as “a tireless and resolute champion of justice.” He further declared that, “Our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature.” This historic figure was beloved on both sides of the political spectrum. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Our hearts are saddened by the transition of Mr. Timothy Tucker on September 18th at his home. Mr. Tucker was a graduate of Forest High School and Jackson State University. Following service in the U.S. Army and National Guard, he worked at Raytheon for 27 years. Our prayers are with his family, especially his wife, Mrs. Myra Young Tucker, children Erica and Timothy, Jr., and grands Madilynn and Nila. W. F. Mapp Funeral Home is entrusted with memorial arrangements.
Our prayers are with the family of Ms. Berdie Harvey who transitioned Thursday, September 19th at her home in Brandon. Memorial services were held September 21st at Dean’s Funeral Home. She was the sister of the late Jim Harvey and the aunt of Constance Olivia Burwell. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Our hearts were saddened to learn of the September 5th transition of the late former Election Commissioner (Leake County) Mrs. Addie Weathers Hudson. Memorial services were held Saturday, September 19th at her home church of Truelight M. B. Church in Walnut Grove. Rev. John Harris was the officiating minister. Our prayers are with her family especially her children, Jerry (Carolyn) Stewart, Peggy (Charles) Griffin, Trenette (Isaac) Hayes, Darlene (John) Harris, Mark (Charlotte) Hudson, Ronald (Minnie) Hudson, and Denise (Michael) Garner. She served her community for 25 years and was considered an elections mentor in the state. Myrick Funeral Home was in charge.
We are sorry to learn of the transition of Mother Thelma Williams Weathers on Saturday, September 5th. Mrs. Weathers retired from the Leake County Board of Supervisors. Memorial Services were held for her Saturday, September 19th at Truelight M. B. Church. She and her sister-in-law Mrs. Addie Weathers Hudson were memorialized at the same time. Sister Vernetta Barton was the mistress of ceremony. Her son, Dr. Larry Weathers is the pastor. Our prayers are with her family especially her husband of 64 years, Mr. Curtis Weathers, and their children, Dr. Larry (Rose) Weathers, Curtis (Sharon) Weathers, and Debbie Graham.
Our prayers are with the family of Mr. Lester Lay who transitioned Sunday, September 20th. Special prayers for his wife, Mrs. Ruthie Ickom Lay, and children, Lashanda, Tyielieka, and Taye. Memorial services will be held this Saturday, and W. F. Mapp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Our prayers are with Mrs. Regina Puckett and family with the loss of her two brothers, Rev. Melvin Henry Puckett, and Harvey Puckett. They were the sons of the late Melvin Puckett. Please remember them in your prayers.
Our prayers are with Friars Point Mayor James Washington, Sr, and his family (James, Jessica and Carolyn Moore) with the transition of his wife, Mrs. Zenolia “Zee” Washington. She retired, after 25 years, as Financial Aid Advisor at Coahoma Community College. Please keep her family in your prayers.
A beautiful memorial was held for Mr. Jerry Smith, Saturday, September 19th at Lovelady Cemetery with Elder Timothy Ringo presiding and Rev. Sheldon Thomas providing prayer. Jerry was remembered as one of God’s Beloved. Our community, especially Forest Head Start and Slaughter Library/Legacy, will miss him. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Please continue to remember our readers, who are facing health challenges, in your prayers, namely, Mr. Robert Kimble, Mr. John Lee Evans, and Mr. Albert Moore, and Mesdames Laura Jean Patrick, Diana Foster, Fannie Bradford, Mary Nichols, Rosie Odom Harris, Estella Smith, Ernestine Reed, Myrnell Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Josephine Lindsey, and Martha Stingley.
We enjoyed Sunday Services at several local churches, one of which was St. Michael Catholic Church where Pastor “Father Roberto” Mena welcomed parishioners and visitors. During his homily, he suggested and challenged us to go into the community and spread the Word as evangelists. Unless we spread the Good News and encourage others to do likewise, our churches will perish.
Lynch Chapel U. M. Church services were conveyed via teleconference Sunday morning. Members were encouraged to continue to exercise caution during this pandemic. Following prayer, Pastor Shirley Wilder shared her message which was taken from Isaiah 43:18-19, and was entitled “Get Ready for your New Title: Run your Race.” She reminded members that we are living in stressful times.
Following devotion and beautiful music from the Little Rock M. B. Church youth, Pastor Sheldon Thomas greeted members and offered prayers for all especially members and ministers. His theme was “It’s a Life Style and Not an Event.” During his sermon which was founded on Matthew 25 and Romans 12, he referenced the following: One good deed won’t get us in Heaven; Affirm that you are well and positive; Know when the environment is right; Make a life style change along the way; Make things better for others; The environment is right – confess, pray and ask God to heal you.
Kudos to the Legacy Connection Leader Readers who have earned more than 420 cumulative points and 4 Badges for their successful reading challenges. Week 5 Leader Readers were 2nd grader Kylah Smith and 4th grader James Burwell, III. Week 6 Leader Readers are James Burwell, III, Zikeya Gill and Kylah Smith. Congratulations to Legacy Change Agent Breyial Joseph for maintaining all A’s. We are proud of her for succeeding even through the pandemic and virtual learning. Keep up the good work!!!!
Kudos to the Mt. Moriah M. B. Church Pastor Ralph James, Sunday School Superintendent Andrew Crudup, Youth Assistant DeVaughn Spann, and Church family. During their Annual Church Picnic Saturday, September 19th, they celebrated with a Drive through Appreciation Picnic/Meal.
Happy birthday greetings to babies born during the last 2 weeks in September, namely, Martha Stingley (16), Mandie Reed Brown (19), Keon Boyd (20), Alissa Harper (21), Angel Laster, Lorraine Dozier, Sharonda Hudson James and Charlotte Moman (22), Yashica Ickom and Annie Owens (23), Emmanuel Shepard and Rosa Stribling (25), Ruben Ruiz and Elaine Hughes (27), Cache’ Longmire, Bobby Spivey, and Sean Johnson (28), and Courtney Ella Funches, Akila Nicks-Johnson, and Anayiah McBride (30).
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 586: Forest native Dean Patricia Watkins Bennett serves as Dean of the MS College School of Law and former President of the MS Bar. Thanks to Mrs. Susie Boyd for the correct response.
Quiz Teaser # 587: Which Forest native was one of the first African American stewardesses for Southern Airlines?
