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Yazoo Chapter NSDAR holds Christmas Luncheon

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 15:25 | Written by Administrator |

Yazoo Chapter NSDAR members celebrate at their annual Christmas Luncheon. Pictured from left are (front) Ava Hale, Janet Looney Whittington, JoAnne Collins, Priscilla Harper, Sarastelle Sigrest, Cynthia Sigrest McGraw and Montine Bond, (back) Delaine Stoner, Pat Hassin, Sue Patterson, Vay Gregory McGraw, Marsha Williams, Beth Nicholas and Wendy Cartwright. Not pictured is Elizabeth Sigrest Remington.The Yazoo Chapter NSDAR Christmas luncheon was held in the country home of Dr. and Mrs. Marion Sigrest on Dec. 13.
The gathering began at 11:30 a.m. with a warm welcome to Janet Looney Whittington’s mother, Willie Looney of Jackson. When all of the members arrived, there were a few announcements about the Jan. 16 Chapter Meeting and the Jan. 27 celebration of the Yazoo Chapter’s 60th anniversary.
Gloria Adcock, Montine Bond, Wendy Cartwright, Ava Hale, Priscilla Harper, Sue Patterson, Sarastelle Sigrest, Delaine Stoner and Marsha Williams were selected as delegates to the MSSDAR State Conference. By virtue of their offices, Chapter Regent JoAnne Collins and MSSDAR State Regent Janet Whittington will also represent the local chapter at the conference.
Hostesses for the luncheon were Sarastelle Sigrest, Cynthia McGraw, Elizabeth Remington and Beja Everett.

Jamyra Snow turns eleven

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 15:24 | Written by Administrator |

Jamyra SnowJamyra Shuntae Snow celebrated her 11th birthday on Dec. 17 with a surprise party at her school.
Jamyra is the daughter of Aldena Peyton Snow and Eric Snow. She is the granddaughter of Myra Peyton and the late Judge A.J. Peyton of Yazoo City and the late Regina Snow and the late Exsell Snow of Utica.
Also helping her celebrate were her siblings, Jaslyn, Jayla and Eric Jr. and a special friend, DeOnia Carter.

Powell turns eight Dec. 28

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 15:23 | Written by Administrator |

Vaishun PowellVaishaun Varmelo Powell, son of Chinetha Powell and the late Antione Haymer, celebrates his eighth birthday on Dec. 28.
He will enjoy his special day with his mother, sister Mariyah and stepfather Corey.

Christmas at Martha Coker

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 15:23 | Written by Administrator |

The residents of Martha Coker Green Houses enjoyed this beautiful sign during Christmas created with help from Jack and Annette Rogers.

Local students graduate from Hinds CC

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 15:20 | Written by Judy G. |

Hinds Community College graduated more than 700 students in the four annual fall ceremonies that took place on the Raymond Campus on Dec. 13 and 14.
The college granted associate in arts (AA) degrees, associate in applied science (AAS) degrees, career certificates (CC), technical certificates (TC) and vocational certificates (VC).
Among those graduating was:
Rebecca Duggan of Bentonia, AAS.
Natalie Edwards of Bentonia, AAS.
Anna Fletcher of Benton, AAS and TC.
Henry Hollins of Yazoo City, CC.
Michael Hope of Yazoo City, AA.
Shereeta Jones of Yazoo City, AA.
John Manor of Yazoo City, CC.
Gerren Phillips of Pickens, CC.
Gloriastine Robertson of Benton, AAS.
Dontarius Soul of Yazoo City, CC.
Teresa Teaster of Benton, AAS.
Shaneka White of Yazoo City, CC.

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