Natchez Mayor Butch Brown laughs as Joyce Arceneaux Mathis, makes a joke about Brown at a farewell party for outgoing City of Natchez officials, Mayor Butch Brown, Interim Ward 2 Alderwoman Mary Lee Toles, Ward 4 Alderman Tony Fields, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Fortenbery, City Clerk Donnie Holloway, City Attorney Hyde Carby and Municipal Judge Jim Blough Thursday at the Natchez Visitor Reception Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

City Clerk Donnie Holloway was also recognized Thursday night. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Ward 4 Alderman Tony Fields sings at a farewell party for outgoing City of Natchez officials Thursday. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Interim Ward 2 Alderwoman Mary Lee Toles is honored for her service Thursday. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Judge Jim Blough looks at his wife Mary Ann Blough after accepting being honored Thursday. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Phillip Carby accepts the framed Natchez Flag that was give to his son, City Attorney Hyde Carby, during the ceremony Thursday. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)