Our prayers are with the family of Mrs. Betty Evans Laster who passed away on December 12th. Memorial services are Saturday, December 23rd at Concord M. B. Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, December 22nd from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and a Family and Friends hour from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Evans Memorial Funeral Home Chapel and on Saturday from 10:00 until 11:00 at Concord M. B. Church. Pease keep her family in your prayers, especially her children, Undrae Evans and Angel Laster.
Our prayers are with the family of Assistant Pastor Charlie Jones, Sr. who passed away Saturday, December 16th. He was Assistant Pastor of Greater Deliverance COGIC and was married to Mrs. Juanita Ward Jones. Our prayers are with Mrs. Jones and their children, LaWanda, Aurvanette Campbell, Elder Charlie Jones, Jr., Nobie Jones, and Josselynn Jones. Memorial arrangements are incomplete and Holifield Funeral Home has been entrusted with his final arrangements.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Mollie “Blanche” Sorey who died December 15th. Her funeral services were held December 17th at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Brother James McMillian officiated. Mrs. Sorey was the smiling and friendly face of the Sorey Tire Company. Please keep her children in your prayers, namely Mike (Lisa) and Tim (Connie). Ott & Lee was entrusted with her final arrangements.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Jane Pryor Tadlock who died December 9th. Mrs. Tadlock loved to cook and enjoyed watching you eat her delicious meals. Her funeral services were held December 13th at the Forest Methodist Church. Rev. Ryan McGough officiated. Please keep her family in your prayers especially her children Chris (Amy) Tadlock and Sheree Baggett. Ott and Lee was entrusted with her final arrangements.
A Celebration of Life was held for Mr. John “Butch” Wilson at Lynch Chapel UM Church December 16th. Rev. Shirley Wilder is the Pastor and Rev. Sheldon Thomas officiated and delivered his eulogy. Mrs. Ramonda Patrick was the Mistress of Ceremony, and other program participants were Pastor Chris Thompson, Kia Latiker and Chad Kincaid. He was remembered as an excellent fisherman and a love for his work as a security guard. Our prayers are with his family including his children Dominique Wilson, Tremayne (Penny) and Dwayne, and stepsons Freddie Lee Patrick, Jr., and Bobby Patrick. W. F. Mapp Funeral Home was entrusted with his final arrangements.
Many readers have inquired about the Memorial for Mrs. Beverly Hollingsworth, and we are authorized to announce that her Memorial will be held the last Sunday in January on the 28th 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at All Seasons Worship Center. We continue to remember her family in our prayers, especially her daughter Beth Wedgeworth and son Rick Hollingsworth.
Please continue to remember our readers who are experiencing health challenges, namely, Melvin and Bonnie Russell Hodge, LaToya McClendon, Don Bell, Gail Lee, Jamisha Denise Benton, Nancy Myers, Travis Ward, Eleanor Longmire, Rubin Ruiz, Curtis Derrick, Jordan Crump, Shirley McGowan, Albert Lee Payton, Timothy Crudup, Kenard Bowie, Jr., Bobbie Carter, Connie Lewis Williams, Mary Bobbitt, Rev. Floyd McConnell, Thomas Anderson, Cliff Qualls, Jr., Kristie Ware, Virginia Hannah, LeReece Crimm, Lavell Stewart, Ledora Benton, Henry and Marquita 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, Jean Bates, Tomi Reed Smith, Tommy Rankin, Ruby Rhodes, Nicholas Jones, John Norman, Renea Taylor, James Earl Nickson, James O. Ford, Juanita Jones, Margaret Johnson Gammage, and other readers who are facing health challenges.
Scott County Retired Education Personnel held their annual luncheon on December 13th at Penn’s in Forest. There were 16 people attending and each was given time to share their most memorable event during their career ranging from 24 to 50 years of service to our children. Program participants were Ms. Carolyn Palmer, District Three Director who shared news in the district level and gave an inspiring devotional message. Mrs. Rosie Kersh summarized the State meeting that she attended in November and shared valuable updates. Mrs. Bonnie Stowers conducted the door prizes and experience sharing segment. Others on program were Rev. Melvin Moore and Mrs. Eleanor Longmire. Recognition was given to those who died in 2023, namely Mrs. Carolyn Sue Edwards Knowles, and Mr. Bob Tom Johnson, and those who are no longer physically able to attend events. President Patty Ward Odom announced the next regular meeting will be January 10, 2024. We salute these retirees who are continuing their investments in the education of our children.
The MHV Cluster members met on December 14th for the Christmas and ending meeting for 2023. The holiday meeting luncheon was held at Garden Patch Restaurant. Gifts were exchanged and Christmas songs were sung. The ladies enjoyed the food and fellowship. Those in attendance were Carolyn Macon, Connie Wash, Dorothy Strong, Mary Lofton, Ester Perry and guests Lisa Darby and Minnie Williams. Members unable to attend were Bobbie Carter, Desaree Bradford, and Cynthia Slaughter Melton. The ladies are preparing for the January 17, 2024, MHV Awards Luncheon to be held at the MS State Extension downtown office. They are looking forward to a new year and a successful MHV Awards Luncheon.
Congratulations to Legacy Change Agent Attorney Lavern Edney who recently became the first African American to be elected President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
We enjoyed “Most Incredible Christmas” at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson which was presented by Ballet Magnificat! It is a Broadway-style contemporary ballet highlighting the most extraordinary and incredible thing about the Christmas season. The ballet reveals that Jesus, King of kings, Lord of all, is ultimately the most incredible treasure to behold. Keith and Kathy Thibodeaux are the executive and artistic directors. Kathy performed with the Jackson Ballet Company and won the Silver Medal at the II USA International Ballet Competition. Her husband, Keith is a former child entertainer who is best known as “Little Ricky” on the I Love Lucy television series. This Ballet, with more than 50 dancers, half of whom were local, was magnificent and the diversity was most impressive.
Happy Birthday greetings to December babies born during the 27th – 31st, namely Rakethea Coleman (27), Stephanie Y. Rhodes (28), Kaleah Pinkston and Clark Jackson (29), Susie Jackson Boyd, Carolyn Fuqua, Patsy Qualls Brady, and Oreadus (Rita) Wash (30), and Bobbie Ringo (31).
Answer to Quiz Teaser #751: Mrs. Dorothy Palm Taylor Redeemer, Morton City Clerk who recently retired, was the first and only African American City Clerk in Scott County. She was appointed Deputy City Clerk in 1990 and was elected City Clerk in 2005. The correct response was provided by Mrs. Susie Jackson Boyd.
Quiz Teaser #752: Who was the first African American to qualify and run for Forest Alderwoman at Large in 1987?
