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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 03:45 PM

Steve Williams

A private Celebration of Life service for Steve Williams will be Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 3 pm, at Stephens Funeral Home in Union. Mr. Williams, 68, died July 31, 2020.

Please visit www.stephensfunerals.com to sign the online register

7th, 8th graders honored at NCA

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On Sat, 08/01/2020 - 05:00 AM

Anti-maskers faced stiff punishment in 1918

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On Sat, 08/01/2020 - 05:00 AM

In recent weeks, evidence has begun to support masks as an effective means of combating the spread of COVID-19.

ECCC announces 2020 cosmetology graduates

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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 05:00 AM

Seventeen students graduated in July from the 12-month cosmetology program at East Central Community College in Decatur.

The Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs conducted a memorial service for homeless veteran Willie Leroy Polite Thursday afternoon at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton.

Homeless vet laid to rest in state cemetery

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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 05:00 AM

A small gathering of veterans, American Legion members and honor guard bikers met Thursday at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery to honor the life of Willie Leroy Polite.

Polite, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam and later became homeless, was laid to rest in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery after a short service.

ECCC holds special orientation for new students

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 05:00 AM

Harold Stribling Smith

Harold Stribling Smith

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:42 PM

Harold Stribling Smith

October 10, 1928 – July 18, 2020

Patsy Ruth Gary

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:42 PM

Patsy Ruth Gary, age 88, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Anderson's Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services for Patsy Gary were held 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. William Savell officiating. Newton County Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements 601-635-3200.

Mildred Thornton McKay

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:42 PM

Mildred Thornton McKay (Millie), 90, of Pelahatchie, MS, passed away July 19, 2020, at her home in the Holly Bush community. A private family service was held. It was followed by a public graveside service at Holly Bush UMC Cemetery.

Burdene Price McWhorter

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:42 PM

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