Our prayers are with the family of Mrs. Louise Moore who transitioned June 7th at her home. A private services will be held Wednesday, June 17th at Evans Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Service and Interment will follow at 1:30 at Lovelady Cemetery. Please keep her family in your prayers, especially her children, Margaret Williams, Reba Young, Connie Young, Marty Moore, and Laprans Moore.
We are sorry to learn of the transition of retired educator, Mrs. Rosie Brown of Lake. Memorial arrangements are this Saturday at 11:00 at the Dunlap and Thames Funeral Home in Newton. She will be buried at the Mt. Olive M. B. Church Cemetery. Please keep her family in your prayers.
A beautiful memorial was held Saturday to celebrate the life of young Devarius Ragsdale who died as a result of an automobile accident. Beautiful red and white balloons (his favorite colors) were released during this memorial and expressions of love were shared with family members in attendance. Social distancing, mask wearing and other precautions were observed during this event held at Gatewood Gallery. Our prayers continue to be with his family especially his parents, Veronica Jones and Gregory Jerome Ragsdale.
Our prayers continue to be with members of the George Floyd family during this difficult time, and special prayers for his children and siblings. Please continue to remember them in your prayers.
Our prayers continue to be with our readers. Special prayers for Deputy Julian Parker who remains at St. Dominic Hospital and sends his appreciation for our prayers. Please also continue to remember Elder Odee Akins of Abundant Grace Temple, Mr. Robert Kimble, Mr. Lewis Lyles, Mrs. Flo Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell (Mary) Nichols, and other readers who are facing health challenges.
June is Seniors Month, so let’s make a special effort to express appreciation to seniors and acknowledge their contributions and wisdom.
We’re glad to share good news regarding testing for COVID-19. Jomiski Nelson, office manager for HealthCareOnTheGo, LLC has advised that her agency is available to conduct rapid testing for COVID-19. There is no need to be concerned with transportation, they will come to you. She invites churches, businesses or others in need of screening to contact her company at 601-282-8226.
Special thanks again to the Barrett Brothers for sharing their blessings with our community residents with their Food Distribution efforts. We continue to receive expressions of appreciation
Congratulations to Jalacey James on her recent graduation from East Central Community College where she received her Medical Office Technology degree. We’re proud of Jalacey and apologize for last week’s error regarding her graduation.
The New Bethel Church family showed much love to their Pastor, Rev. Vincent D. Hopkins and his wife, Mrs. Sabrita Hopkins, as they celebrated his Second Anniversary this past Sunday. Congratulations Rev. and Mrs. Hopkins!
Lynch Chapel Pastor, Rev. Shirley Wilder, delivered her message of forgiveness during Sunday’s services. Her theme was “You Cannot Move Forward Standing Still,” and she referenced the following concerns: We can’t forgive others because we can’t forgive ourselves; Judge not and you will not be judged; Are you ready to forgive those people who have deceived you; What obstacles are keeping you from forgiving your brothers and sisters; and Joseph, used as an example of forgiveness, had the love of God in his Heart. In her usual fashion, Rev. Wilder ended her sermon with the song, “Jesus Oh Jesus, Calling your Name.”
Rev. Sheldon Thomas delivered Sunday’s sermon to his congregation as they worshipped in their cars at the Little Rock M. B. Church parking lot. As usual, we enjoyed his message delivered by YouTube, and appreciated the prayer service provided by Deacons Tony Sanders and Greg Nicks. Before his message, Pastor Thomas led the choir with “Come Along and Get on this Train.” His theme was “Has America Lost the Backing of God?” Rev. Thomas referenced the confusion, negativity, and chaos in today’s world. He reminded us to get our mouths and souls in order so that we might assist in bringing order to this world. In closing, Rev. Thomas reminded us that we are standing on the Promises of God, rather than the Premises of God. According to Rev. Thomas, this sermon was Part I of his message. Looking forward to hearing Part II next week.
We join others across the world, nation, state and county in celebrating Juneteenth, June 19th, which is the day all slaves in American were declared free. It is also celebrated as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Cel-Liberation Day. It commemorates June 19, 1865 when Union general Cordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation formally freed slaves almost two and a half years earlier, Texas slaves were not informed of their freedom until Juneteenth, 1865.
Mrs. Dorothy Odom Pinkston celebrated her special day of June 11th on Sunday, June 14th with her family and friends. She received a special gift when her son, Todd, surprised her! Happy belated birthday Mrs. Pinkston.
We appreciated hearing from Legacy supporters, Bettye Anne Lovelady, McKinley Kincaid, Rita Parker, Malcolm Perry, Shanedral Pinkston, Rims and Judy Barber, Tre’ Burwell, Latrice Westbrooks, Delois and Charles Jones, Alma and Eugene Fisher, Edward Charles Bailey, Sharon Coates Bailey, Ted Gary, Vic and Dee McTeer, and others. We assured them that social distancing and other pandemic precautionary measures are followed.
Special thanks to our local officials and public servants for providing assistance and coordination in keeping our communities safe and protected during this pandemic. Kudos to the constables who monitor our safety at the Courthouse and to law enforcement officers, behind the scene medical workers, and others who go above and beyond to protect us from this deadly virus.
Please note on your calendars the date of Thursday, June 25th and support the Excel Learning Center’s Chicken Tenders Drive. For tickets, please call the Center at 601-732-1800.
Happy birthday greetings to babies born during the last two weeks in June, namely, Latoya McClendon, D'Angelo Shepherd, Shirley Macon, Makiya Jones, and Constance Slaughter-Harvey (18), Felisha Temple (19), Delora Nelson, Irene Martin, and Mrs. Loyce Collier (21), Matthew Porter (22), Ayanna Batiste, Gene Walker, and London Evans (23), Eric Boone, Brianna Johnson, and Khrystallyn Amos (24), Laron Moore, Shania Ealy (25), Cory Qualls (26), Kymberlyn Amos (28) Lewis Lyles and Carl Fountain (29), and Rev. Shirley Wilder (30).
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 572: Dr. Lorraine Dozier (Riley), a native of Forest and North Scott High School graduate, was the first native to practice veterinarian medicine in Scott County. Congratulations to Mrs. Charity Robinson for answering this teaser.
Quiz Teaser # 573: Which Scott County resident was the first African American to serve on the Pearl River Valley Water Supply Board, and served for more than 20 years?
