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Noah Maxwell Sessums
Obituaries: Noah Maxwell Sessums
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On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:24 AM

Funeral services for Noah Maxwell Sessums, 82, were held Monday, Jan. 18, 2020, at the Union City Cemetery. Pastor Jon Martin officiated the ceremony.

Mr. Sessums, long-time mayor and active citizen of Union, died in Meridian at Anderson Regional Hospital on Jan. 15, 2021.

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Obituaries: Billy Gerald Johnson
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On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:24 AM

Mr. Johnson, 85, of Little Rock, Miss., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at his residence.

Visitation for Mr. Billy Gerald Johnson, Sr. was held on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2020, from 2 - 3 p.m. in the chapel of Beck Funeral Home in Philadelphia, Miss.

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Antonio Rogers
Obituaries: Antonio Rogers
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On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:24 AM

Antonio transitioned peacefully to his eternal home on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, a few days before his 48th birthday on Dec. 25 at his home in Union, Miss.

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George A. Smith
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On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:24 AM

Mr. Smith, 86, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Laird Hospital of Union.

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Obituaries: Bobby Brand
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:11 PM

A private graveside service for Bobby Ray Brand was held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at 3 pm, at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Newton County. Mr. Brand, 72, died on Jan. 2, 2021, at River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, Miss.

Bobby was a hard-working man who loved his family and friends and will be missed.

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Obituaries: Margaret Dale Stampley
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:11 PM

Margaret Dale Stampley, 66, of Hickory, Miss., passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at Anderson's Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Miss. She was born Friday, Jan. 29, 1954, in Dothan, Alabama.

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Obituaries: Geneva Boutwell Munn
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:11 PM

Geneva (Boutwell) Munn, 97, of Decatur, Miss. passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at J G Alexander Nursing Center.  She was born Jan. 27, 1923. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and former member of Bouie St. Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Miss. and First Baptist of Petal, Miss.

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Obituaries: Oscar McCune Jr.
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On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:10 AM

Funeral services for Mr. Oscar McCune Jr. were held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Beck Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Canada officiating. Burial was at Greater Rose Hill M.B. Church Cemetery in Union. Beck Funeral Home of Philadelphia was in charge of arrangements.

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Horace L. and Chloie Tucker shown at their wedding in Tate County on Aug.25, 1945.
Obituaries: Horace L. May
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On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:10 AM

Dr. Horace L. May of Newton completed his earthly journey on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, when he died peaceably at home under the gentle watch, care and love of his family. He was 98 years old, born on Dec. 21, 1922. Dr. May and his wife, Chloie, moved to Newton in 1949.

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Bobby Hitt
Obituaries: Bobby Hitt
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On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:10 AM

Services for Mr. Bobby Hitt were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at Milling Funeral Home Chapel of Union. Burial was at Hudson Chapel Church of God Cemetery. Bro. Rick Benson and Bro. Therman Hodge officiated.

Visitation was held one hour prior to service on Thursday at Milling Funeral Home.

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Workers to get paid COVID leave

The Newton County Board of Trustees voted to approve the extension paid leave for staff members.

Workers to get paid COVID leave
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NCA Headmaster List for second nine weeks
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BASKETBALL: Generals cruise in district play

Both NCA basketball teams grabbed a pair of much-needed wins this past week in district play.

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