Dec.12
Cindy Watkins, Mrs. W. B. Spence, Betty Ryan, Lauren Blackley, Jim Lackey, Jr., Debbie Moss, Martha Noble Hassell, Jan Dukes, George Warriner, Iris King, Donna Hunt, Jenny Ros, Eric Adkins, Jean Cox.
Dec.13
Alicia Eure, Casey Chambers, Carol McDill, Ruby McDill, Ann Nanney Boyette, Kristy Walsh Sessums, Kay Harrison, David Webb, Melanie Roberts, Paul Valentine, Sara Elizabeth Lowrey, Sara Grace Hunter.
Dec.14
Kelly Ball, Linda Smith Warren, Laura Lewis, George Thrash, Joni Gunderson, Thomas Warren, Jill Rigby, Andy Wedgeworth, Marie Epting.
Dec.15
Mrs. Ann Putman, J. P. Stewart, Betty Watkins, Stephanie Huff, William B. Huggins, Bill Payne, Freddy Phillips, Lora Watkins, Tracey Gaddis Crawford, Becky Beard.
Dec.16
Susan Stegall Warren, David R. Beard, Ruby Fountain, Felicia Colquitt, Peggy Gainey, Ann Myers, Mary S. Weber, Jennifer Lackey Cook, Samantha Wolf, Randy Emmons, Sherry Hurtt, Scott Karnatz.
Dec.17
Adell Risher, Joel Henderson, Janis Meador Hardin, Johnny Wilson Gunn, Sr., Mark McGee, Rich Hill, John Lee, Christi Walker Cofer, Brooke Bagley Worthy, Jennifer Brown, Blanche Parks, Beth Anderson, Carol Durr, Melanie Hatch, Jonathan Sawyer.
Dec.18
Joe Robert Wilkerson, Glen Burkes, Cheri McCormick, Gary McGee, Marianna Renfroe, G. B. Shirley, Christopher Ricks, Sherry Hurtt, Abby Christina Austin, Garrett Lang, Alana Rogers.
Tommy, Gail and Dr. Jon Dray Lee enjoyed Thanksgiving in the McComb home of his fiancé, Nikki Morel.
First time visitors of Irene Martin this week were Mrs. Alicia Walker, Gator and Bristol Johnson, Hillsboro.
We were saddened to learn of the November 30 passing of beloved former Forest United Methodist Church pastor, John Case. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, three children and six grandchildren. Services were held in Jackson at Christ United Methodist Church, on December 4, and burial followed at Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland. Forest was well represented at those services. A memorial service was also held at Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford, December 6.
Last week Jan Risher Naudin of Lafayette, Louisiana, enjoyed a visit with her mom and dad, Gary and Nelda Risher, during her recent whirlwind book signing events. The Forest Municipal Library was a busy place when Jan gave a presentation of her new book, “Looking to the Stars from Old Algiers, and Other Long Stories Short,” followed by a book signing. From Forest Jan was to have book signings in at least three other communities before returning to her Louisiana home. Congratulations, Jan! Forest is proud of you!!
Several ladies from Forest attended the German Fest at the McElroy-Hoye House in Newton. Honni Copeland, who is from Germany, told of German Christmas customs. Then visitors enjoyed refreshments and toured the home to view the lovely trees and the many Christmas decorations. Beverly Rhodes, whose great-grandfather owned the home in the 1870's, discussed a few of the items from the McElroy family which were shown in the art workroom. Especially interesting to viewers was the black mourning fan which was used by Mrs. McElroy at Dr. McElroy's funeral. Among those from Forest who attended were Lorry BLackwell, Leola Meyer, Joyce Latham and Beverly Rhodes.
Today Irene Martin preforms at the Carthage Health and Rehab Center, Wed., Dec. l2. Irene furnished music for the Town of Walnut Grove Christmas Carol Sing, Sunday, Dec. 2 and the annual Farm Bureau banquet, Thurs., Dec. 6. She will be a guest at the community-wide Christmas gathering, Fri., Dec. 2l at Walnut Grove Methodist Church. Her music students will be presented in recital, Thurs., Dec. 20 at New Liberty Baptist Church. By the time Christmas day arrives, she has been heard singing Waylon Jennings song, "If We Make It Through December...!"
Congratulations to Coach Devin Cooper and the Scott Central Rebels who won the Division 2A State Championship. Quarterback Hydee Barlow was selected as MVP of the game.
Our sympathy to family and friends of Grace Stroud, who passed away last Sunday. Her service was Tuesday afternoon at Ott and Lee Chapel, with interment in Forest’s Eastern Cemetery.
So sorry to hear that Nancy Dearman Lee is in the Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, following a recent terrible fall, while decorating their Christmas tree.
We send our sympathy to the family of Dr. Leo Russell, who passed away Dec. 3. He was a dentist in Forest for many years.
The Friends of the Forest Public Library are hosting their Annual Silent Auction until Saturday, December 15, at 12:00 noon. The auction features donations from local craftsmen, area businesses, and independent consultants. The proceeds make possible all the wonderful programs and activities the Library provides throughout the year for the citizens of Forest. If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift, check out the Silent Auction before the bidding ends December 15!
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