We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Bettie Nicks, widow of the late Frank Nicks, who transitioned Friday, October 11th at her home. Mrs. Nicks was a very special and loving lady who will be missed. Her memorial and funeral arrangements are set for Saturday, October 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Little Rock M. B. Church. Holifield Funeral Home is in charge. Our prayers are with her family, especially her children.
Our prayers are with the family of the late Mrs. Martha Parkes Graham who was memorialized Thursday, October 10th at the Forest United Methodist Church. Rev. David Slaughter delivered her eulogy. She was remembered as a giving and loving lady and one who loved her family and her church. As evidenced by the outpouring of love at the family hour and funeral, Mrs. Graham was a special lady. Please keep her family in your prayers. Ott & Lee was in charge of arrangements.
Our prayers are with Mrs. Dorothy Wilson Strong and her family in the loss of their mother, Mrs. Lula Wilson. She transitioned Thursday, October 10th at her home in Brighton, AL. Memorial services are Saturday, October 19th at Oak Grove Church in Brighton, AL. Floral expressions may be sent to Brighton Christian Memorial Funeral Home in Bessemer, AL. Please keep the Wilson and Strong families in your prayers.
Memorial services will be held for Mrs. Naomi Dean Williams Saturday, October 26th at H. A. Brown United Methodist Church in Wiggins at 11:00 a. m. For the past several years, Mrs. Williams was a resident of Scott County at Lackey Convalescent Home and MS Care Center. She was the first cousin of the late Mrs. Olivia Kelley Slaughter and was one of the first African American Registered Nurses in Mississippi. Our prayers are with her family.
Our prayers continue to be with our readers who are facing health challenges, namely Mr. Albert Moore, Ms. Connie Stewart, Mr. Lester Lay who is a resident at Bedford in Newton, Mr. Bobby Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell (Mary) Nichols, Sisters Maria and Obdulia, and John Park who was at St. Michael Mass Sunday.
Members of the Legacy Health Is Wealth/Scott County African American Historical Society celebrated the Enrichment Series during their monthly working luncheon at the Slaughter Library. Reflections were shared regarding the late Mrs. Olivia Slaughter’s legacy and her many contributions to community youth especially as a mentor and a humanitarian. In addition to enjoying a delicious low calorie birthday cake, they enjoyed a healthy lunch. They also enjoyed learning about gourds from gardener Mrs. Rita Parker. Attendees included D. L. Bennett, Cynthia Melton, Mae Lizzie Jones, Shirley Sykes, Henry Slaughter, Charles Watkins, Constance and James Burwell, Dorothy Pinkston, Carolyn Knowles, Rita Parker, Barbara Dawson, Shonnette Kelley, Bobbie Ringo, Bobbie Hollins, Dot Hollis, Constance Slaughter-Harvey, and Rhonda Kelley.
Stakeholders in Legacy’s Save Our Youth through Community Action (SOYTCA) met Tuesday, October 1st at the Slaughter Library and finalized plans for their community and school forums. The next series of forums will begin October 29th at Morton High School at 10:30 and conclude at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School at 1:30. The focus will be anti-bullying strategy.
The Cluster Club met October 8th at the MS Extension Center and Vice President Carolyn Macon presided. Members discussed various projects for the holiday year end. The November meeting is “Birthday Club” meeting where members will celebrate all birthdays. Members requested our readers keep Connie Stewart in prayer and to remember Dorothy Strong in the loss of her mother, Mrs. Lula Wilson.
The Scott County JSU Alumni Club met Thursday, October 3rd at the Forest Services Center where President Albert Gray presided. Members discussed ongoing club sponsored projects. The JSU Little Miss/Master Pageant will be held November 17th at 2:00 p.m. at the Forest Services Center. Contact any club members for information. Members attending were Rose Anderson, Carolyn Macon, Robert and Martha Kincaid, Lisa Darby, Ann Bryant, Annie Owens and Cynthia Melton.
The SCTS/ETHHS Planning Committee met Sunday, September 29th at the Odessa Graves building. President Susie Boyd presided. Members discussed the 2020 Reunion to be held July 10 – July 12th. The theme is “The Roaring 20’s.” President Boyd provided a door prize which was won by Mattye Evans. Additional members present were Carolyn Knowles, Marquita Patrick, Abraham Buckley, Dorothy Pinkston, Carolyn Macon, Ernest Love, Booker Mitchell, Vincent and Linda Solomon, Mattie Rasco, Esther Johnson, Nettie Ware, Cynthia Melton, Patty Odom, and Susie McDonald. The next meeting is Sunday, October 27th at 5:00 p.m.
Our readers are invited to participate in the Harvest & Heritage Festival to be held Saturday, October 26th from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. The Festival will be held at Little Rock M. B. Church. Many activities are planned for this event including entertainment, youth talent show and umbrella pageant with prizes, vendors, political forum, farmers’ tips, and country style food including Joe’s Junkpot Stew. This Festival is sponsored by the Scott County Small Farmers and Landowners Organization and Little Rock M. B. Church. Rev. Sheldon Thomas is the pastor.
Our readers are invited to attend the Mississippi Action for Progress Head Start Awareness Program to be held Tuesday, October 29th at 9:30 at the Forest Services Center. Thanks to Center Administrator Sheila Y. Brown for the invitation.
Rev. Sheldon Thomas invites our readers to attend the annual Blessing of the Teams - “Ready Set Pray” to be held on Sports Evangelism Sunday, October 27 at 10:30 at his church, Little Rock M. B. Church. The church is located at 643 Tallabogue Road in Forest. A special invitation is extended to all surrounding schools.
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Legacy Parents’ Harvest Sidewalk Fundraiser Sale to be held Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd at the Slaughter Block. The Sale will start at 7:00 both mornings. Additional details will follow.
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 509: Theopolis Hayes was the first African American to serve as a Forest Policeman. Mrs. Desaree May and Mrs. Charity Robinson were the first to provide the correct responses, one by text and the other by phone.
Quiz Teaser # 510: Who was the first female from Scott County to serve as a MS Department of Transportation (MDOT) law enforcement officer?
