We are saddened by the transition of Mr. Ronald (Ronnie) Thomas, husband of Mrs. Cecilia Thomas and father of Tina Thomas. He passed Sunday, March 22nd at Lackey Hospital. Mr. Thomas and his twin brother, the late Robert (Bobbie) Thomas, operated Thomas Great M at one time. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Please keep his family in your prayers. Memorial arrangements are incomplete and Ott & Lee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
We are sorry to learn of the transition of Mrs. Esther Martin Rigsby, widow of the late Dr. John D. Rigsby, on March 17th. Her public viewing was held March 20th at People Funeral Home in Jackson. Due to recent events affecting our state and nation, a private funeral and internment will be held.
Her Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mrs. Rigsby was a graduate of Alcorn State University and Indiana University and attended Miss. State University, University of Southern Miss., and New York University. She served as professor at Tougaloo College and adjunct instructor of English at ASU, JSU, and Hinds CC. Our prayers are with her children, Dr. Reginald D. Rigsby, Attorney Delbert Rigsby, Mark D. Rigsby, and Kenneth Rigsby.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Thomas Lucas of Morton who transitioned Saturday, March 21st. Please keep his family, including his siblings, Carl Ray Lucas, Florine Jerdene, and Katherine Lucas, in your prayers.
Please continue to remember our readers who are facing health challenges. Our prayers are with them and with John Lee Evans who continues to face challenges, Sisters Marie and Obdulia, Flo Chambers, Mitch and Mary Nichols, John Park, Marquita Patrick, Albert and Lucy Moore, Gertrude Walk, and Dorother Sturgis.
Happy belated birthday to Mrs. Gertrude Walk who turned 100 on St. Patrick’s Day. Due to the state of emergency, she was not able to celebrate her birthday with a cake/ice cream party with family and friends. Her cousin, Mrs. Loyce Collier, plans to coordinate the celebration when the emergency ends.
Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Todd (Erin) Vowell for their unselfish service to the Scott County school students. The Vowell family provided free meals to local students last week. Stakeholders in Legacy’s Save our Youth through Community Action applaud the service and express appreciation to the Vowell family. Way to go!!!!
As scientists, doctors, researchers and other officials work to discover a cure for the dreaded Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, residents slow down and spend more time in their homes and with their families. During this time of reflection, relaxation, reading, resting and rejuvenation, we encourage our readers to pray, call and reunite with family and friends, dance and enjoy cardio daily, read, eat healthy food and drink plenty of water, be kind to yourself and others, read, remain positive, watch movies, learn a new skill or language, read, listen and learn something new about yourself and others in your home, plan for bills and medical issues, stay tuned to news happenings, check on elderly and those living alone, stay in your home until the pandemic lessens, heed government warnings, and know that this too shall pass.
Lynch Chapel U. M. Church Sunday services were held via teleconference. The message was “God Is in Control.” During the service, Mrs. Addie Russell, former Forest resident, said “hello” to the teleconference participants. Her daughter, Bonnie Hodge of Pocahontas, acknowledged the message. Rev. Shirley Wilder is the pastor. We look forward to the next Sunday’s teleconference service.
Pastor Sheldon Thomas and the Little Rock M. B. Church family participated in their first Drive-Through Church Services Sunday. While being observant of pandemic precautions, members remained in their vehicles during the services. They blew horns as an indication of approval. Members Janet Williams and R. C. Williams provided beautiful music with other choir members. Pastor Thomas’ message was “If It’s Too Much for You, It’s Just Right for God.” He referenced that this pandemic is an alert, not an alarm; it won’t zap our faith; and it is a picnic, not a panic. He extended an invitation to our readers to share in next Sunday’s Drive-Through Church Services.
Answer to Women History Quiz Teaser # 2003: Elizabeth Cady Stanton was the first woman to run for the U. S. House of Representatives even though she was not eligible to vote. She ran as an Independent from New York State, receiving 24 votes of 12,000 that were cast. Jeanette Rankin was the first women ever elected to Congress. She served in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1917 to 1919 and again from 1941-1942.
Women History Quiz Teaser #2004: Who was the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination?
