We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Fannie Bender who transitioned Saturday at her home. Memorial services were held Saturday, December 15th at New Friendship Church where Rev. Calvin Smith delivered the memorable eulogy. Our prayers are with her children, Willie Mae Robinson, Emma Nelson, Miranda Evans, Terry Qualls and Willie Lee Evans. Holifield Funeral Home was in charge.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Lawrence “L.C.” Denham, husband of Mrs. Jean Lovelady Denham, and son of the late Otha and Ethel Denham. He transitioned Friday, December 14th at their Indiana home. Memorial arrangements are incomplete.
Our prayers are with the family of Mr. Jacob Moffett who transitioned December 8th in Joliet, IL and was memorialized Saturday, December 15th in Joliet. Please remember his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Charlene Moffett, and his Forest siblings, Mesdames Louise Lamb and Vennie Burkes.
A beautiful homegoing was held Monday, December 10th for Mrs. Jether Lee Walker Brown, educator and widow of Attorney R. Jess Brown. She was a supporter of the Slaughter Library and donor of Legacy. Former Hawkins High School choral director Dr. Bobbye Cooper was the musician and his wife, Dr. Della Larkin Cooper, were in attendance and send their best regards. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Mrs. Vernia H. Cobbs transitioned November 30th in Atlanta and was memorialized Wednesday, December 12th at Anderson U. M. Church with Rev. Joe Mapp presiding and delivering words of comfort and victory. Our prayers are with her family especially her husband Elbert Cobbs, and children Sharon Bailey, Sandra Mateen and Gayle Cobbs.
Please continue to remember our readers who are facing health challenges, especially Ms. Shirley Harper who is in critical condition at Baptist Hospital.
Happy birthday wishes to James Arthur Emmanuel Burwell, III who started his celebrations for his 8th birthday a week earlier. He and friends celebrated at Party Time in Clinton on Saturday and at the Launch in Pearl on Sunday. Happy birthday Tre!
Happy birthday to Ms. Barbara Gray, retired educator and consultant, who celebrated her special day (December 14th) on the following Saturday at her home with family and friends! We extend special greetings to Ms. Gray who volunteered with the Slaughter Library and Legacy.
We enjoyed the Bound to Excel Christmas Luncheon at Roosevelt State Park where mentees were honored and recognized. Mentees were recognized by the Scott County Morton and Scott Central administration with a special program. Dr. Regina Biggers, District Curriculum Coordinator, was the guest speaker and she encouraged mentees to take advantage of available educational opportunities. She also expressed, on behalf of the administration, appreciation to mentors Andre Hollis, Jody Matheny, Elmer Lowery and Roy Lowery. Expressions of appreciation from the young mentees brought tears to many eyes as they thanked their mentors for being interested in and supportive of them. Several mentees also thanked teachers who encouraged them including Mrs. Letonia Johnson and Mrs. LaWanda Matheny.
We join in congratulating these mentors who are stakeholders in Legacy’s Save Our Youth through Community Action and we commend Principal Miles Porter who has a long history of supporting youth and encouraging them to “stay the course.” Principal Porter praised the mentors and mentees. It was a wonderful expression of appreciation. Kudos were directed to Scott Central Football Team and Coach Devin Cooper for bringing home the Class 2-A State Championship. Several football players joined in thanking their mentors. Mayor Gerald Keeton encouraged the mentees to “never give up” and to keep God as their guide. We salute and commend this team of adults who have come together to work collectively to “save our youth.” We also send congratulatory wishes and hugs to these young mentees and count them as blessings during this season.
We enjoyed the delicious meal prepared by members of the St. Michael Catholic Church’s youth group — Accept Christ Everyday (ACE) where Diem Mi Pham is the spokesperson. We’re proud of their work which included making this a better world for all. What a special priority especially during this Advent season.
During this Advent season, let us remember the real meaning of Advent which is to prepare for Jesus’s coming. Author Jack Panozzo reminds us that as we prepare for Christ’s coming, bear in mind that Jesus comes not as a great ruler in flowing robes of gold and silk. He comes as a vulnerable child who requires our concern, nurturing, and care. Join the Legacy and Slaughter Library family in “rejoicing and preparing for the newborn who changed everything and gave new hope. “
We are excited about the 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk which will begin Monday, January 21, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. The Walk will start at the Slaughter Library and proceed down Jones Street over to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and over to Townsend Road across Highway 80. Walkers will stop at the Courthouse and down First Street and crossing Highway 80 again to 7th Avenue to end at Slaughter Library. A special program honoring long-time walkers and walk marshals will be held. Our readers are invited to attend. Caps, gloves and scarves will be given to the first 50 walkers. Additional details will follow.
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 474: Mr. Leon Champion operated the first African American cleaners in Morton.
Quiz Teaser # 475: Which African American Scott County resident was a butcher by trade and assisted local veterinarian Dr. Mayo in his medical practice?
