Primary Elections
Everyone I assume is getting ready in the Primary Elections on March 10, 2026. You will be voting by party affiliation. You will either vote Democratic or Republican. There will be no mixing of voting. You will have to vote in one party or another. You may vote absentee at the Circuit Clerks Office Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Saturday March 7, 2026 8:00 am -12:00 pm. IF YOU QUALIFY FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.
The Kitchen Committee and helpers sent out breakfast and lunch plates last Sunday. The Breakfast Plates had grits or oatmeal, sausage patty, boiled egg, and toast. The lunch plates had a large cup of chili with sour cream and shredded cheese, a baked sweet potato with butter, and a pack of club crackers. The Kitchen Committee consisted of Delie Shepard, Annie Stowers, and Alice McCarter. The Great Helpers (I do mean Great Helpers) were Oudie McClendon, Hope Townsend, Wayne Williams and Denise Stowers. The deliverers of the meals were Oudie McClendon and Jerome “Skeet” Stowers. Thanks so much for the Helpers, deliverers and Kitchen Committee for all that you do. The Program is successful because of the work and giving of others to make it a success.
Midway is getting new water lines throughout the community. Hopefully this will enable the community with a greater water pressure and good water.
The East Mississippi Baptist State Convention Annual Mid – Winter Board Meeting will be held February 27 and 28, 2026. The Lone Pilgrim District will host the Board Meeting at Truelight M. B. Church. Rev. Dr. Larry Weathers is the Host pastor. Friday evening registration starts at 5:00 pm. Service starts at 7:00 pm. Saturday Morning registration starts at 7:30 am. Board Meeting starts at 8:30 am. Rev. Dr. Ecclesiastes Goodwin is the President. Rev. Dr. Johnny Barnes is the Host Moderator. Rev. Dr. Robert McCallum is the Pastors and Ministers Facilitator. He is the Priestley Chapel Baptist Church pastor of Canton, MS. Rev. Dr. Reginald Buckley is Friday Night Guest Speaker. He is the pastor of Cade Chapel M. B. Church in Jackson, MS. He is also the President of General MS Baptist State Convention, Inc. Come and enjoy the Mid-Winter Board Meeting.
Sympaty to the Townsend Family in the passing of Mr. Otto Townsend (September 24, 1940 – February, 2026. His funeral service was scheduled for February 14, 2026 at Pine Ridge M. B. Church in Decatur, MS. Final arrangements were entrusted to Evans Memorial Funeral Home.
Sympathy to the Webb family in the passing of William (Billy) Webb born on September 23, 1933. A resident of Forest, Mississippi since 1963, Billy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lou Ann Thompson Webb. Final arrangements were entrusted to Ott and Lee Funeral Home of of Forest.
Mary Lee Hutchinson, age 90, and a lifelong resident of the Pulaski community, died Friday, February 6, 2026. Her services were Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Luther Chapel Lutheran Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Sister Lisa Kaplan and Brother Thomas Harrison officiated. Final arrangements were entrusted to Ott and Lee Funeral Home of Forest. Mrs. Hutchinson was born to her parents Lizzy Wicker Warren and Albert Warren on May 18, 1935, during the FDR presidency. She worked in the poultry processing industry for many years. She loved her family, loved the outdoors, and enjoyed visiting with friends. She was a member of the Luther Chapel Lutheran Church
Nola Kay Danley Wolfe, a devoted homemaker and beloved member of Lake, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the Lackey Convalascent Home in Forest, Mississippi. Born on December 15, 1937, in Magdalena, New Mexico, Nola brought warmth and kindness into the lives of everyone she encountered.
Her survivors are her sons, Keith Wolfe (Robbin) and Stephen Wolfe (Teresa); daughter, Debbie Hughes (Kendall); daughter, Lynn French (Jason); and brother-in-law, Carl Wolfe (Toy). Her large family, includes eleven grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Sympathy to the Rhodes family in the passing of Ashley D. Rhodes (June 16, 1987 — February 15, 2026). There will be no visitation and no services. Graveside service only, Friday, February 20, 2026 at Farris Hill in Pelahatchie. Arrangements entrusted to Wolf Funeral Home.
Aylisha Lee Walker was born June 24, 1978 to William Lee and Vickie Walker. She departed this life on February 19, 2026.
Cherishing her memory are: her parents, William and Beverly Walker of Forest, MS; two sons, Walker Lee Johnson and Gator Lee Johnson, both of Forest, MS; one sister, Roxann Harville (Brandy) of Forest, MS; two nephews, Zachary L. Harville (Dr. Ali) of Philadelphia, MS, and Michael L. Harville of Forest, MS; and one great-nephew, Mitchell L. Harville of Philadelphia, MS.
Jimmy H. Bailey, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on February 19, 2026, at Merit River Oaks Hospital. He was born on March 30, 1944, in Smith County His service was at Salem Baptist Church in Lake on February 23, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife, Geneva Sistrunk Bailey, with whom he shared a marriage that lasted 61 wonderful years. Together, they welcomed their children and grandchildren; daughter, Pamela Sullivan (Packy); son, Anthony Bailey; daughter, Paula Robinson (Bruce); grandchildren, Bailey Robinson, Destiny Robinson, Harley Bailey, and Noah Sullivan; and great-grandson Miles Bailey Robinson. Mississippi, followed by a funeral service beginning at 12:00 PM. There will be no graveside services.
Sympathy to the Young Family in the passing of Davis Young, Jr. (1957-2026). His service was Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:0 0am at Little Rock M. B. Church. His interment will be in the church cemetery. His arrangements are entrusted to Mapp Funeral Home.
Sympathy to the Spivey Family in the passing of Hattie R. Spivey (1947 – 2026). Her service was Saturday February 21 at 1:00 pm at Union Grove United Methodist Church. Her interment was in the church cemetery. Her arrangements were entrusted to Mapp Funeral Home.
The Care Facilities: Milton Jerome Banks – Laurel;
Remember with your prayers, all our sick and shut-ins: Sarah Harper, Walter “Ben” Smith, Sollie White Smith, Janie White McClendon, Glenda Strong McKee, Bill Bradford, Sarah Janitha White Johnson, Willie Letha Stowers Peavy, Marshall Beamon, Dwight Beamon, Versherica Ficklin, Mattie Bobbitt Holifield, Billy Strong, Wesley Lewis, Chasten Banks, and David Parrott.
Please call or text me those who are sick, deceased with planned arrangements, and anything remarkable you want publicized about your family. You may reach Delie Shepard by phone/text at 601-507-0992 and email: dshep10399@gmail.com.
