Our prayers are with the family of Mrs. Addie Jean Morris whose life and legacy were celebrated October 5th at Sherman Hill Church. She was affectionally called “Mama Jean” and was very involved in the youth ministry at her Sherman Hill U. M. Church. Our prayers are with her family especially her husband, Wayne Morris and their daughters Lesia Brewton-Mackey and Asia Baker-Middleton. Mapp Funeral Home was entrusted with her final arrangements.
Please keep the family of Mrs. Bernice Moore Boone in your prayers. Her Celebration of her Life was held at the Mapp Funeral Home Chapel October 5th with Minister Somer Moore officiating and delivering her eulogy. Mrs. Andrea Williams served as Mistress of Order, and other program participants were Pastors Shirley Wilder and James Griffin, and friends who shared tributes. Our prayers are with her siblings Carolyn Moore, Yeisha Lofton, Barbara Bell, Grove Moore, Ray Moore, Alvin Moore, Dallas Lofton, Detrail Lofton, and James Barber.
Please continue to remember our readers who are experiencing health challenges, some of whom have improved, namely, Ruby Warnsley, Iris O’Neal Gray Warnsley, Dorothy Pinkston, Wells Gray, Robert Jennings, Ken Ormond, Gail Lee, McArthur Cotton, Don Bell, Margaret Wodetzki, Gwen Gary, Q. McClendon, Bobby Carter, Ruby Helen White, Martha Reed, Connie Sorey, Rita Wash, LaToya McClendon, Jo Taylor, Melvin Hodge, Linnie K. Lofton, Deon May, Jr., Shelley Joseph, Vera Patrick, C. J. Polk, McArthur Robinson, Jamisha Denise Benton, Irene Lyles, Nancy Myers, Travis Ward, Eleanor Longmire, Rubin and Belsy Ruiz, Curtis Derrick, Jordan Crump, Albert Lee Payton, Kenard Bowie, Jr., Connie Lewis Williams, Mary Bobbitt, Rev. Floyd McConnell, Thomas Anderson, Cliff Qualls, Jr., Kristie Ware, Virginia Hannah, LeReece Crimm, Lavell Stewart, Ledora Benton, Henry Patrick, Lucy V. Moore, 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, Eunice Slaughter, Viola Morgan, Lillian Gray, Jean Bates, Tomi Reed Smith, Tommy Rankin, Ruby Rhodes, Nicholas Jones, John Norman, Renea Taylor, James Earl Nickson, Juanita Jones, Elijah Ickom, Vernette Owens, Diane Williams, Dashell Earnest, Sherry Holmes, Will Hughes, Billy Jack Evans, Otha Herrington, Robert Loper, Tony Chance, Annie Curry, and other readers who are facing health challenges.
The St. Michael Catholic Church Community celebrated St. Michael’s Day Sunday, October 6th at Gaddis Park. Pastor Adolfo shared a special homily during Mass and expressed appreciation for parishioners and others in attendance to participate in the Celebration. Following Mass, parishioners enjoyed delicious and authentic cuisine (Vietnamese, Hispanic, American, Thai, etc.), games, fellowshipping, face painting, and great hospitality. Special appreciation was given to Liz Edmondson, Amy and Andrew Le, and Cindy Tran for their great work and contributions to the Church Community especially with the youth.
We enjoyed the “Stand Up to Cancer” free event held October 3rd at the Atrium of Medical Arts Complex and sponsored by 505 Women’s Health & Lackey Memorial Hospital. The theme was “Ladies, Let’s Flock Together and Take a Stand Against Breast Cancer.” It was an informative, fun evening topped off with gift bags, prizes, shopping, speakers, fashion shows, fellowshipping, and delicious refreshments. Commendations to the organizers of this event!!! It was wonderful!!!!
Congratulations to Brady Thorne who was the overall male winner in last week’s Wing Dang Dash race. Way to go Brady!
The Annual Naomi Dean Williams, R.N. Memorial honoring and remembering “September Babies” Celebration was held September 27th at Lackey Convalescent Home. Alderwoman Cynthia Slaughter Melton, celebration founder in honor of cousins Naomi Dean Williams and Mrs. Olivia Kelley Slaughter (October baby), provided ice cream, birthday cake, and gifts to all September babies. Those remembered were Naomi Dean Williams, Alderman W. L. Slaughter, Connie Stewart, Elva Jouce Husband, Barbara Ormond, Sharonda Hudson James and William Edwards, Jr. Those honored were Maurice McClendon, Minnie Holifield, Susie Ickom, Brian Baskin, Courtney Ella Funches, Terry Porter, Roxanne T. McBride, Rejell Aultman, Jeanette Sawyer and Dr. Melanie Nelson. During the celebration, Melton discussed Scott County Times articles and posed a quiz teaser — “What was the former name of the Wing Dang Doodle?” After several inquiries and discussions on memory lane, Mrs. Aultman offered the answer — “Broiler Festival” and was the prize winner. Thanks to Lackey Convalescent Home staffers for their assistance. The October Babies Birthday Celebration — TBA.
Congratulations to Claudia Maron who was recently crowned St. Andrew’s Episcopal School 2024-25 Homecoming Queen. She is the daughter of Change Agents David and Elizabeth Maron, Esqs, and the granddaughter of local Change Agents Judge Tom and Mrs. Norma Ruth Lee. Way to go Queen Claudia!
We enjoyed spending quality time with Change Agents Mrs. Lucy V. Moore and her cousin Bettye Anne Lovelady and discussing local history and memories of fun activities in the Highway 80 neighborhood. Delicious homemade tea cakes were also enjoyed.
Special thanks to supporters of the Black’s Chapel Baptist Church Youth Building drive that is being coordinated by James “Tre” Burwell and his family. The building will house facilities that save our youth, such as an indoor basketball court, and a dance studio. We are hopeful that local churches will follow suit and open their doors to youth and work to “Save Our Youth.” Pastor Sheldon Thomas was a pioneer with his “Sho 4 Real Ministry” years ago. If other churches or organizations are working to save our youth, please contact Legacy at 601-469-0990 so we can offer our assistance.
Legacy’s 3rd Annual Mothers’ Love Forum was held Sunday at the Slaughter Memorial Library/Legacy Reading Center as a love expression to the late Mrs. Olivia Kelley Slaughter, founder of the Slaughter Library. The forum is one of several activities held during the Slaughter Enrichment Series which started last week with a kickoff at the Wang Dang Doodle (September 28th birthday of W. L. Slaughter) and will end October 9th (the birthday of Mrs. Olivia Kelley Slaughter). Sharing memories of their mothers were Change Agents Verna Mayers (Dorothy River Lee Bully-Cotton Mannie), Corshaela Pinkston (Ardrena Pinkston), Susie Jackson Boyd (Katie Epting), Glenda Graham (Mattie Butler), Patty Ward Odom (Estella Moore Ward), Martha Kincaid (Annie Lee Harper), Joyce Graham (Clara McClendon), Bonnie Floyd Stowers (Flora Jane Evans Hornsby), Renna Battle (Pauline Gilbert Adams), Elois Reed (Etoile Pace Graham), Cynthia Slaughter Melton and Constance Slaughter-Harvey (Olivia Kelley Slaughter), Yolanda White (Eloise Gray White), Kathern Crudup Qualls and Debra Crudup Lowery (Catherine Crudup), Janet Nicks Williams (Bettye Viverette Nicks), Dorothy Strong (Lula Wash Wilson), and Joann Pinkston (Ella W. Odom). Following reflections and memories, the common attributes of our mothers were kind, humble, strong, hard workers, always available to offer assistance and love, protective of their children, education encouragers, God-fearing, and beautiful. Attendees enjoyed refreshments during the forum and the favorites were homemade tea cakes and amber punch. Mothers will continue to be celebrated each day.
Our readers are invited to attend these events:
Third Annual National Hispanic Month Festival on Saturday, October 12th at Morton’s Farris Park from 11-7.
Pastor Vincent Jenkins’ 4th Anniversary at Christian Banner in Morton on Sunday, October 13th at 11:00 a.m.
Legacy’s Breast Cancer Awareness Program on Sunday, October 13th from 3-4 at the Slaughter Library/Legacy Reading Center.
Lynch Chapel Fall Revival from Sunday, October 13 (6 p.m.) through Tuesday, October 15th (7 p.m.).
Concord M. B. Church’s Fall Revival from Monday, October 14-Wednesday, October 16th at 7 p.m.
Happy Birthday wishes to October babies born during the third week, namely, Tivarius Fulton, Crystal Ellis, Chelsea Campbell Rogers, and Frances Richmond (14), Rev. Louvene Robinson and Gregory Keeton (15), Jackie Reed, Roy Walker and Viola Morgan (16), Veonshay Harper, April Hughes, Stephen Murrell, and Chad Willis (17), and Christopher Lopez, Amberly Young, Michael Robinson, Mosie Wash, Birchel Robinson, and Benita Hamilton (18).
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 792: Ike Crudup, Sr. and Albany Crudup were African American electricians who practiced their trade in Scott County prior to 1960.
Quiz Teaser #793: Who was the first Driver’s Education instructor at E. T. Hawkins High School?
