Our community is saddened by the death of community and church activist Mrs. Barbara Ormond who transitioned Wednesday, November 7th at St. Dominic Hospital. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, November 17th at 11:00 at New Friendship Church. Visitation is Friday, November 16th from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. at Evans Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Our prayers are with her family, especially her husband Otis, and children.
Our community is saddened by the transition of Elder Pastor Roy T. Murray, a long-time spiritual leader and pastor. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 17th at 12:00 noon at Greater Deliverance Church Of God In Christ. Please keep his family in your prayers.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Joe Willis who passed Friday, November 9th at his home while being cared for by his daughter, Mrs. Susie McDonald. Memorial services will be held Friday, November 16th at W. F. Mapp Chapel. Please remember his family in your prayers.
We are saddened by the death of former Forest High School football great, Mr. Michael “Big Bill” Wells, who passed Sunday, November 11th. Memorial services are incomplete and our prayers are with his family.
Please remember the family of Mrs. Daethel Kincaid from Ludlow who passed November 9th. Memorial services are incomplete and Mapp is in charge of arrangements.
Our prayers are with Mrs. Phylis Campbell and other family members in the loss of their sister, Mrs. Carolyn Well of Poplarville. Memorial services are Tuesday, November 13th at Glorius Church in Poplarville.
Special thanks to Creighton University students who provided educational services to local students during the University break during October 14-19th. These young college students enjoyed working with the Excel family, Sisters Rita, Eileen, Pat and Brenda. They were most complimentary of the Excel family and the Morton students with whom they worked.
They were welcomed to Scott County by Legacy President Constance Harvey who also provided traditional Scott County goody bags. Offering volunteer services were Meg Murphy, Emily Peck, Kathleen Bever, Paul Martin, Hinman Zhou, Claire Jamar, Caitlin McFadden, Katelyn Axelson, and Libby Wilson. We appreciate the Excel staff for coordinating this volunteer trip. Thanks!
Legacy Mentees at Hawkins Middle School (Grades 5, 6, and 7) and Scott Central Attendance Center (Grades 6 and 7) paid tribute to Veterans with a Celebration under the direction of retired U. S. Navy E5/Petty Officer Second Class Shirley Sykes. In addition to learning about military history, choices and local veterans, Mentees also learned the value and importance of service to others.
They were reminded that the armed services should never be used as an ‘escape from home’ mechanism. Service in the military should be an extension of life goals. Assisting Petty Officer Sykes in this celebration were Mentors Barbara Dawson, Marquita Patrick, Bonnie Stowers, Elizabeth Douglas and Georgia Faye Patrick.
This Veterans’ Day Celebration is the first of many Legacy celebrations/tributes to our Veterans and their contributions to all of us. Special thanks to Legacy Board Member/Mentor Petty Officer Sykes!!!!!
We enjoyed the beautiful Engagement Party in honor of Chelsea Sorrells and Colby Yarbrough held Sunday, October 28th at the Forest United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall. The couple was all smiles and welcomed each guest. Best wishes to Chelsea and Colby as they plan their wedding.
We visited with former Scott County educators, Pilate Middle School Principal Dr. Sharon Hoye and Assistant Principal Darrin Gray. It was heartwarming watching them interact with students and other members of the Pilate Middle School family. We’re proud of them and wish them well.
We enjoyed the Our Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans Gala held at the Westin Hotel in Jackson October 25th. Forest natives Constance Slaughter-Harvey and Patricia Watkins Bennett were among those honored. Congratulations!
Please mark your calendars to participate in the Excel Center’s Silent Auction which begins Monday, November 12th and runs to November 20th. Items are housed at the Excel Office, 383 South Fourth Street in Morton and hours are 9:00 – 4:30 Monday through Friday. Delicious soup and dessert will be sold this Wednesday, November 14th and Thursday, November 15th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. See you there!
A reminder to our readers that November is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. A colonoscopy can save your life.
Congratulations to 104-year-old Forest native, Mrs. Henrietta “Ma Henrietta” Horton who was among those casting ballots last Tuesday, November 6th in the historical voter turnout. If Mrs. Horton, who now lives in Clinton with her daughter Barbara Longmire, can get to the polls and cast her ballot, there should be no excuse that we are ‘too tired or too busy to vote.’ She also intends to cast her ballot November 27th. We are proud to have such a great legacy of citizen participation and empowerment! Thanks Mama Henrietta!
Happy Birthday greetings to November babies born between the 15th and 30th, namely, Willie Haralson and Keilan Ragland (15) Keyidra Jones, Ronald Burks, and Kaneisha Hunt, (17), Brittany McClendon and Brian Major (19), Tyesha Smith, Keilan Ware, Kaeon Robinson and Lavetta Van Buren (21), Marquita Patrick (23), James W. Crudup (24), Dorothy Mae Jones and Brett Hollingsworth (25), Louella McConnell and Emmitt Melvin (26), Rev. Henry Patrick and Ephraim Ringo (27), and Dr. Selika Sweet, Hallie Milsap and Francis Patrick (30).
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 469: The late Forest Alderman W. L. Slaughter and the late Morton Alderman Imogene Ward were the first African American Aldermen in their respective municipalities. They were both elected to office in 1977.
Quiz Teaser #470: Who were the second Forest and Morton African American aldermen to succeed W. L. Slaughter and Imogene Ward?
