MILDRED WILKINS BARRETT
Mildred Wilkins Barrett passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 11, 2025 at UMMC Hospital in Jackson. She was born on July 5, 1952. She was the beloved sister to Ann Edwards and Auntie to nephew Toby Edwards (Kelly) and niece Adrienne Edwards Bryant (Donnie) and great nephews, Trace Edwards, Justin Edwards, Heath Edwards, and Conley Bryant.…
Read MoreLILLA LOUISE “EE” ELLIOTT HUTTON
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lilla Louise “EE” Elliott Hutton, who passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. She was born on November 16, 1942, in Sidon, MS, to Guy Ray and Helen Comstock Elliott. Her father passed when she was a small child…
Read MoreVALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN NAMED AT CHCS
Central Holmes Christian School is pleased to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025. Anna Lauren Simmons has been named valedictorian, and Katherine Phereby Riley has been named salutatorian. Both are exemplary students and citizens and have also been involved in numerous community activities, athletics, and other programs at Central Holmes Christian…
Read MoreEDNA WARRENE WHITE
Edna Warrene White, 94, of Ebenezer, MS went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 21, 2025. Warrene was born on July 21, 1930 in Yazoo County to Buster and Bessie White. She was happily married to Wilburn Ellis White for 76 years. She worked for the Holmes County Superintendent of Education,…
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The Lexington Spring Festival Committee Members gather to receive materials and hang signage to promote the city’s upcoming May 3rd festival, “FUN IN THE SUN”. Festival T-Shirts are being Pre-Sold by committee members, at city hall, and Peoples Drug Store. Booth Space registration forms are available at city hall. The festival has been relocated to…
Read MorePOTEE RECEIVES $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP FROM P.E.A.R.L.S.
Lexington, MS – March 22, 2025 — The debutante tradition—rich in grace, community, and cultural pride—was beautifully reimagined as Kasey Jean Potee, a graduating senior at Holmes County Central High School, was named Miss P.E.A.R.L.S. Legacy and awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the Inaugural Debutante Scholarship Gala hosted by P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring for Girls, Inc. In…
Read MorePARISH SIGNS WITH HCC
Daynie Parish, a senior at Central Holmes Christian School, has been chosen to the 2025-2026 Holmes Community College Cheerleading Team. Daynie is the daughter of Jason and Candice Parish of Lexington and the granddaughter of Maria Edwards of Lexington and the late Dan Edwards, and Alan and Carol Parish of Gallatin, Tennessee, and the late…
Read MoreWILLIE JAMES WILLIAMS (DOC)
It is with great sadness that the Williams family announces the passing of our beloved father Willie James Williams (Doc). He passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1949. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and is now at peace. He was a Holmes County legend…
Read MoreJERRY LAYTON PIERCE
Our beloved Jerry Layton Pierce passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the age of 75. He is survived by his son Chris (Clair) Pierce, mother Faye Pierce, grandsons Layton Pierce, Brett Pierce and Vaden Pierce all of Benton, sister Beverly (Monte) Luehlfing of Jackson, brother Keith Pierce, sisters-in-law Nanci (Pierce) Boatner of Vaughan,…
Read MoreVIRDELL “DELL” MILLER
Funeral service for Virdell “Dell” Miller, 71 of Lexington, MS will be 11am, Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Guiding Light COGIC in Lexington, MS. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery in Tchula, MS under the direction of T.L. Redmon Funeral Home, Cleveland. She died March 30, 2025 at Lexington Manor Nursing Home. Visitation will…
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