Our prayers are with Mrs. Rosie Mabry in the transition of her husband, Raymond Mabry. Mr. Mabry transitioned Tuesday, November 26th at his Lake, MS home. He retired as full Colonel with the U. S. Army Reserve and was a cattle farmer, administrator, and educator. A beautiful memorial service was held Sunday, December 1st at Wolf Funeral Chapel in Lake. Rev. Theron Harris officiated and delivered the eulogy. Please remember his family in your prayers especially his wife and children, Rose Mabry, son Jerome (Leigh Ann), and grandsons, Jackson and Charles Raymond.
We are saddened to learn of the death of Scott County educator/humanitarian, Mrs. Beverly Rhodes, who transitioned Wednesday, November 27th at Lackey Memorial Hospital. A beautiful memorial was held Sunday, December 1st at Ott and Lee and special tributes were made to this incredible lady. Our prayers are with her family and friends.
The late William Lamond “Honey Bunn” Sturkin received a beautiful Homegoing Celebration Saturday, November 30th at Christian Triumph M. B. Church in Morton. Pastor Reginald L. McCoy officiated and delivered the eulogy. Mrs. Annie Crudup-Lowery was the mistress of ceremony. Other program participants included Minister Edward Sharpe, Rev. Willie Robinson, Rev. Dorphus Walker, Rev. Sheldon Thomas, Tarral Rogers, Keonna White, Janice F. Williams, Cora N. McGee, and Stella Scott. The Church choir performed beautifully during this Celebration of Life. Our prayers are with Mr. Sturkin’s family especially his mother, Mrs. Joe Ann S. Pierce (Walter) and father William Sturkin, Jr. (Dessie), grandmother, Mrs. Mary Helen White, and siblings. Lamond transitioned November 20th at Forest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. He was remembered as one who loved to ride cross country on his motorcycle with his circle of friends. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Our prayers continue to be with our readers who are facing health challenges including Mr. Albert Moore who remains at Lackey; Mr. Ronnie Thomas who is at Lackey; Mr. Mose Robinson who is at University Medical Center; Ms. Donnie Cooks who remains at St Dominic Hospital; Mrs. Phyllis Harper Thomas who is recuperating at home; and Mr. John Lee Evans who has been released from therapy.
Thanksgiving was a special time for more than 50 Morton seasoned/senior citizens. They were treated to huge bags and baskets of Thanksgiving goodies including dressing, vegetables, ham/turkey, desserts and other foods for several enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday meals. These baskets, which were delivered to their homes, were made possible by volunteers at the Hines “Big Daddy” Lofton Community Center. Working to spread Thanksgiving cheer were Mr. Lofton’s widow, Mrs. Mary Lofton, Ms. Lora Reese and Ms. Teresa Ealy. Special thanks and kudos to these ladies for spreading love and cheer! They are preparing for Advent and Christmas deliveries, so watch out!
While spreading Thanksgiving cheer at Bedford last week, Legacy Changes Agents visited and brought special love to Forest residents, Robert (R.V.) Patrick, Mrs. Barbara Norris Nicks, and Mrs. Faye Gray. Please keep them in your prayers.
December 1st was the beginning of the Advent Season and it ends Christmas Eve. During this time of Advent, we focus on the coming birth of our Savior. It is a time of expectant waiting and preparation of the Nativity of Jesus. We encourage our readers to lift our visions higher and to use this time and energy to build a more just and peaceful community, state, nation and world. It is a joyful season!!
If you like browsing at garage sales, you are in luck. The Cluster Club members will hold a Garage Sale this Saturday at the Slaughter Block on Highway 80 from 8:00 a.m. until the last item is gone.
Our readers are invited to attend and enjoy the Second Annual Rev. Nathaniel Robinson Scholarship Celebration to be held Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 at the Forest Services Center. Mesdames Linda Robinson and Angela Youngblood Cross are Chairwomen of the event. Rev. W. C. Brown, Pastor of Fifth Street Baptist Church in Meridian and a friend of the late Rev. Nathaniel, will be the guest speaker for this Celebration. The celebration is free of charge and a complimentary meal will be served. See you there.
Please note that the 2020 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk will be held Monday, January 20, 2020 starting at 8:00 from the W. L. Slaughter Library on Jones Street. Additional details will follow.
Ms. Jomiski Nelson invites interested persons to participate in the Concord M. B. Church Leadership School which begins December 6th with registration at 5:30 p.m. Courses offered include Baptist Doctrine, African American Church and Social Justice, and Survey of the Old Testament.
Happy birthday to babies born from the 11th to the 17th of December, namely, KaJarvis Amos (11), Robert Nelson (12), Amos Holifield (13), Phyllis Stephens (14), Chris Curry, Clarice Bell and Nancy Faulkner (16) and Raquel Hollingsworth (17).
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 554: Greg Carter, the son of Mrs. Bobby Carter and the late Alvin Carter, graduated from Forest High School in 1987 where he was a star basketball player, and then went to MS State University where he continued his role as an outstanding player. Following seven years as MSU coach, he is now coaching the Starkville High School basketball team and continuing his winning tradition.
Quiz Teaser # 555: Which African American male made history when he was elected Scott County Coroner?
