Our prayers are with the family of Ms. Brenda Odom, the daughter of Mrs. Ella Odom and the late Mr. Lonzie Odom, who transitioned March 12th at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson. She was injured in a car accident in 1978 and yet she lived a full life and always expressed her love for God at all times. She was a faithful member of New Hope COGIC, where her Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 18th at 1:00. Please keep her family in your prayers especially her mother, and siblings, Burnita Gray, Lonzie, Jr., Joanne Pinkston, Deloise Darby, Rebecca “Becky” Gray, Lennell, Kimberly “Kim” Ealy and LaKeshia Perkins. Holifield Funeral Home has been entrusted with her final arrangements.
We are sorry to learn of the transition of Rev. Willie Ray Pinkston on March 12th. His Celebration of Life will be Saturday, March 18th at 2:00 at Greater Deliverance COGIC. Our prayers are with his family, especially his wife, Mrs. Lael Pinkston, and children. Jackson Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with his final arrangements.
A beautiful ceremony was held for Klelani Azyra Johnson on March 10th in Madison, MS. Please remember her mother, Koryana Johnson and maternal grandparents, Sophira and Jeffrey Johnson in your prayers. Evans Memorial Funeral Home was entrusted with final arrangement.
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Rosie McClendon was held March 11th at the Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. J. R. Jennings officiating and delivering her eulogy. Other program participants were Mistress of Ceremony Mrs. Katina Craft, Mr. Terrance Smith, and friends. Our prayers are with her family especially her daughters, Tammy (Danny) Jones and Arlene Beard; grandchildren Tamika (Kelley) Evans, Jeremi Jones, Remi Beard and Raylan Beard; and siblings Dennell Jones and Larry Patrick. Evans Memorial Funeral Home was entrusted with her final arrangements.
We continue to remember our readers and supporters who are experiencing health challenges, namely, Former President James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, LaToya McClendon, Bonnie Russell Hodge, Don Bell, Gail Lee, Glenda Viverette, Billy Hughes, Bryce Pittman (grandson of Charles Longmire), Bobbye Carter, Lawrence Smith, Mary Bobbitt, Rev. Floyd McConnell, John “Butch” Wilson, Dianne Cox, Thomas Anderson, Kristie Ware, Kaleb Walker (grandson of Charlie and Mary Walker), William Edward, Jr. (father of Susie Jackson Boyd), Virginia Hannah, LeReece Crimm, Lavell Stewart, Carolyn Knowles, Ledora Benton, Henry and Marquita Patrick, Lucy V. Moore, Kitty Colbert, Sidney Ellis, Sammie Jean Webb, Anderson “Yellow” Stingley, Dorothy Mae Patrick Tigar, London Thompson, Melba Dixon, Mitch and Mary Nichols, Lucille Flex, Laura Jackson, Roseann Lynn, Brandi Sharp, Beverly Hollingsworth, Eunice Slaughter, Viola Morgan, Jean Bates, Tomi Reed Smith, Tommy Rankin, Ruby Rhodes, Thelma Haskins (sister of the late Mrs. Olivia Kelley Slaughter), and other readers who are facing health challenges.
Bishop Garrigan High School students continued their spring break tradition last week when they arrived in Scott County. For more than a decade, Garrigan High School students have traveled to Scott County to serve others, especially the elderly and students. They tutor Morton’s Bettye Mae Jack Middle School students and assist with food distribution with We Care Mission. They enjoyed Lenten Luncheon at Morton U. M. Church on Wednesday. The following Thursday, they enjoyed a home cooked breakfast at the Slaughter Library/Legacy Center. Special thanks to volunteers Barbara Gray, Cynthia Slaughter Melton, Rita Parker Johnson, Eloise Graham Reed and husband Jerry Reed. Their annual service visit includes a question-and-answer session with Constance Slaughter-Harvey regarding her involvement in Mississippi history. Sister Eileen Hauswald from Excel Community Center, nka, Morton Community Center has assisted in the coordination of this service team visit for the past years. Students volunteering their time this year were Garrett Heying, Nate Bronk, Matt Kollasch, Drew Casey, Gavin Swift, Audi Crooks, Maggie Vaske, Eva Snyder, Joey Doerning, Darius Goche, Avery Berte, and Ali Lallier. Chaperones were Deacon Dave Penton, Jeff Swiff, Sheri Kutschara, and Antonia Rupert.
It recently came to our attention here at Legacy that several individuals lost their trailers/mobile homes because they were not aware of the tax laws regarding payment of taxes on personal property. If you reside in a mobile home, please be aware of this law. Unlike the redemption period for land, the period for mobile homes/trailers is one year. Contact the Tax Assessor’s Office at 601-469-4051 for additional information.
St. Michael Catholic Church parishioners enjoyed Fr. Adolfo’s homily during the Third Sunday of Lent. He shared how Jesus deals with sinners as in the case of his dialogue with the woman at the well. He cautioned us to avoid judging and condemning others. We thirst for love and happiness and only God can fill that void. His Scripture references were Exodus 17:3-7, Romans 5:1-8, and John 4:5-42.
Lynch Chapel U. M. Church members enjoyed Sunday services where Pastor Shirley Wilder addressed the theme, “I Won’t Complain” and her Scripture reference was Philippians 2:14-16. Pastor Wilder shared the Lenten Luncheon message Wednesday at the Morton U. M. Church. Her message was timely and enjoyed by all including the Garrigan High School Service Team members.
The Scott County MHV Leader Training Meeting was held February 28th where President Frisky Roland welcomed those in attendance and Dorothy Strong and Cynthia Melton provided devotion. Rankin County Agent Donna Beliech shared information on house plant care, and a fashion revue was held. Kenny Gee’s music provided the background for the revue and Natasha Haynes was the emcee. Revue participants were Ester Perry, Mary Lofton, Connie Wash, Frisky Roland, Sarah Huff, and Helen Watkins. Other program participants were Secretary Kathy Warren and Treasurer Deborah Gardner. Thanks to Elizabeth Easterling for her assistance.
Congratulations to Scott County native, actor Lawrence Evans, who will be appearing in the play, “Fences” at the New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle Street) in Jackson. His debut is March 28th at 7:30 p.m. Proud of Lawrence!!
We appreciate the many calls of congratulations from friends regarding the House of Representatives’ Resolution in honor of Constance Slaughter-Harvey. Thanks to Representatives Tom Miles, Earle Banks, Speaker Phillip Gunn, and others. A special thanks to Legacy Executive Director Constance Olivia Harvey Burwell for her assistance in pulling off this surprise.
Scott County JSU Alumni Association members will meet Saturday, March 18th at 9:00 a.m. at the Forest Services Center. Plans will be made for the JSU Spring Banquet Saturday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Services Center.
Happy Birthday greetings to babies born between March 22nd and 24th, namely, Myra Murrell Davis and Destiny Phillips (23), and Rosa Orella (24).
Answer to Quiz Teaser #711: Mr. Henry Q. Williams was the first African American to serve on the Forest Municipal School Board.
Quiz Teaser # 712: Who was the first and only African American Forest native to serve in the MS House of Representatives?
