Memorial Day is the day that is set aside to remember with gratitude and pride, all those who served and died for our country and our freedom. May your day be filled with memories and peace. God bless America.
Christian love and sympathy to the Nyree Jackson Jarrell family of Grenada. Nyree, a registered nurse, passed away Friday, May 17, at her residence. She was born Sept. 7, 1972, in Charleston to Howard and Sheila Dahl Jackson. Survivors include two daughters, Ronlyn Jarrell and Mali Jarrell of Grenada; son, Jackson Jarrell (Emily) of Grenada; mother, Sheila Jackson of Tillatoba; sister, Christy Reeves (Mickey) of Oakland; brother, Henry Jackson (Shea) of Tillatoba; grandson, E.J. Jarrell of Grenada; and three nephews, Lee Jackson, Adam Reeves and Jonathan Reeves.
Congratulations to all you graduates from kindergarten on up through high school and college. In the blink of an eye, you little ones will be graduating high school.
Our distinguished guest Monday was Larry Franklin from Hardy. We always enjoy Larry’s visits.
Sunday was a day of relaxing and visiting with Donna and Tim and eating hotdogs and pork and beans. When there are pork and beans left over, that’s what I eat for supper; pork and beans with crackers. Sometimes, I may even open up a can of sardines.
Kristie Swope and her mother, Faye Hartley, stayed a few days in Pensacola recently and they had a wonderful time together.
Joey and Katelyn McClanahan of Jackson visited Bobby Joe McClanahan and other family members recently. Also, friends Shelby, JK and Cade. Kirsti Daves, Bobby Joe’s daughter, and grandson Liam McClanahan of Coffeeville came Sunday morning and cooked breakfast for him. They had a good visit.
“Yes, ma’am, time is flying,” said Martha Box. Martha said prayers and love kept them all going during Larry Stephens’ funeral. He will so be missed by his loving family. He led and taught all his grands some great talents. Brother Ronnie Wortham came home for the service. Sister Joyce, Jesse, Ronnie and Martha enjoyed a meal at Pap’s. Great food and service .
Martha said it was a good homecoming at Willow Springs Assembly of God Sunday. Bro. and Sis. Webb did a “fantastic, encouraging service,” she said. Afterward, Phil and Ginger Harrison, and boys Jake and Josh, came by in the afternoon. She said it is always good to visit with our loves. Yes, it is, Martha!
Phillip Williams is visiting family in Grenada and Tillatoba and has been in the hospital recently. He is at home with his sister, Sandra McCulla, as of now. Phillip, I hope you get to feeling better soon!
Please pray for David’s brother, Willie Deck of Glenallen, Missouri, who found out Monday morning after being in the hospital with pneumonia that he has lung cancer.
Happy birthday to Melinda Box on the 20th; Lisa Chambers and Caleb Franklin on the 23rd; Mary Hill the 25th; Jessie Anna Robinson the 26th; Bob Bailey the 27th; and Teresa Jaco Bailey and Makayla Roach on the 28th. I pray you all have a wonderful day celebrating your special day.
Recipe for the week: Sweet and Sour Chicken
6 to 9 chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
One package onion soup mix
1 (8- to 10-ounce ) apricot preserves
One bottle Russian dressing
Place chicken in a casserole dish. Mix all together and pour over chicken. Cook at 350 degrees for 1½ hours. Cover the last 30 minutes. Recipe by Donna Sue.
Thought for the day: Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
