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With death due us all, live life to the fullest

By Mel Kelly

Today, I met a man who is seeing the nearness of his death threatening closer with every new day. Of course, we should all realize that in reality, from the day we are born, we each begin our personal journey toward our ultimate death. But my... Full story

Big Bend Hospice recognizes area pharmacists

Throughout February, Big Bend Hospice has been delivering home baked cookies to local pharmacists to thank them for the important role they play in meeting the needs of hospice patients. Hospice volunteers baked cookies and packaged them along with... Full story

Segree family to hold March 13 reunion

The Segree family of Eastpoint would like to announce that this year’s family reunion will be held on Saturday, March 13 at Eastpoint Fire Department. The party begins at 11 a.m. Bring a covered dish and old pictures. For more information... Full story

In Loving Memory – Margaret E. Shiver

Aug. 8, 1914 – Feb. 27, 1998 Mama, we know you’re with the Lord now and we hope to be able to be with you again some sweet day, to touch your hands again, to see your sweet smile. But until that day, we still have all our memories of... Full story

Card of Thanks – Friendship Baptist Church

The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church would like to give their appreciation to all who participated and gave their support during Family and Friend Day. May God bless each and every one. Don’t forget – you always have a friend at... Full story

In Loving Memory – Robert H. Russell, Sr.

Feb. 28, 1924 – Feb. 8, 1996 We all know you’re with our Lord now. We all hope to be able to be with you some sweet day. Until that day comes, know that we have many good memories of you. We all love and miss you. You’ll always... Full story

James Francis Cochran III

Major General (Retired) Frank Cochran, 80, of St. Teresa, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at Franciscan Woods Vista Care in Columbus, GA. A celebration of his life and internment was held Saturday morning, Feb. 27 at the Oakland Cemetery in Tallahassee.... Full story

Margaret E. Blann

Graveside services were Saturday at Pinehaven Cemetery for Margaret Elizabeth Blann, 54, who died Tuesday, Feb. 23 at her home in Hattiesburg, Miss. Mrs. Blann was owner of Blann Landscaping. Survivors include her husband, John Blann, of... Full story

Charles William Squires, Jr.,

Charles William Squires, Jr., of Archer, passed away on Feb. 22, 2010. Mr. Squires was born to Charles and Margaret Holloman Squires on Aug. 20, 1943 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.  As a child, his military family moved often, but there was always lots... Full story

Methodist churches to offer financial help

The United Methodist Churches of Franklin County have a limited amount of funds available for financial assistance to help those who have been directly affected by the bay closures, and who have not already received financial assistance from... Full story

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