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Former Natchez Alderman David Massey dies at 72
NATCHEZ — Former Natchez Alderman David Massey died Monday at Merit Health Natchez at the age of 72.
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Crime Reports
Crime reports: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020
Natchez Police Department Arrests — Sunday Wesley Pendleton, 30, 103 Creek St., on a charge of contempt of court. Bond set at $703. Howard Justin ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 5:05 pm
Obituaries
David M. Massey
Nov. 13, 1948 – Nov. 23, 2020 NATCHEZ — Services for David M. Massey, 72, of Natchez, who passed away Monday, November 23, at Merit ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:43 pm
Obituaries
Jonathan J. Beckem
Feb. 10, 1981 – Nov. 17, 2020 NATCHEZ — Graveside services for Jonathan J. Beckem, 39, of Natchez, MS, who died November 17, 2020, in ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:42 pm
Courthouse Records
Courthouse records: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
Adams County Nov. 13-19 Civil suits: Orell Bryce Cowart v. Corey A. Myrick and Connor Lane Myrick. Estate of James Darrell Lindsey. DHS — Arthur ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:39 pm
Courthouse Records
Court case conclusions: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
Adams County Justice Court Cases — End Results Week of Nov. 13-19: Juanita H. January charged with burglary of a storage building. Case bound over ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:37 pm
Obituaries
Martha Robin Stephens Branyan
Nov. 17, 1931 – Nov. 22, 2020 Martha Robin Stephens Branyan, 89, Natchez, Mississippi passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 22. A ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:23 pm
News
No print edition of The Democrat on Friday
The Natchez Democrat will not publish a print edition on Friday, Nov. 27, in order to allow all of our employees to spend the Thanksgiving ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:19 pm
Obituaries
Robert Oliver McWilliams Sr.
Sept. 15, 1935 – Nov. 22, 2020 A Mass of Christian burial for Robert O. McWilliams Sr. will be held at St. Mary Basilica on ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:08 pm
News
Natchez school board cancels bid opening for new high school due to COVID-19
NATCHEZ — The special called meeting of the Natchez-Adams School District Board of Trustees scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2020, has been canceled, school officials ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 5:03 pm
Obituaries
Eugenie H. England
July 12, 1929 – Nov. 20, 2020 Gladys Eugenie Howes England, 91, of Natchez passed away peacefully at Magnolia Terrace in Natchez on Friday, November ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:54 pm
Obituaries
Zonie Perry
April 7, 1945 – Nov. 16, 2020 BUDE — Graveside services for Zonie Perry, 75, of Bude, MS, who passed away on November 16, 2020, ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:53 pm
Obituaries
Marilyn Freeman
Oct. 17, 1933 – Nov. 20, 2020 Mrs. Marilyn Freeman, 87, of McComb, MS, as well as Woodville, MS passed from this life on Friday, ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:51 pm
Obituaries
Otis Lee Mazique
March 22, 1952 – Nov. 18, 2020 NATCHEZ — Graveside services for Otis Lee Mazique, 68, of Natchez, who died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:50 pm
Obituaries
Charlene Conner
Charlene Conner was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conner on July 11, 1958 in Natchez, MS. On Friday, November 13, 2020, she ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:43 pm
Obituaries
Gail Johnson McGruder
Funeral arrangements for Gail Johnson McGruder, 84 of Natchez, who died Monday, November 23, 2020, in Jackson, are incomplete at West Gate Funeral Home.
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:38 pm
Obituaries
Robert O. McWilliams
Sept. 15, 1935 – Nov. 22, 2020 NATCHEZ — Services for Robert O. McWilliams, 85, of Natchez, who died Sunday, November 22, 2020 will be ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:34 pm
Obituaries
Martha Branyan
Sept. 17, 1931 – Nov. 22, 2020 NATCHEZ — Services for Martha Branyan, 89, of Natchez, who died Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Natchez are ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:33 pm
Obituaries
Kenneth Ray Hinson
May 1, 1938 – Nov. 21, 2020 Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Hinson, 82, of Jackson, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2020. ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:19 pm
Obituaries
Benton Allen Blackmon Sr.
March 22, 1943 – Nov. 21, 2020 VIDALIA — Funeral services for Benton Allen “Red” Blackmon, Sr., 77, of Lake St. John, LA will be ...