Mississippi News Nov. 6

Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Hugh Posey, longtime Mississippi and Alabama pastor, died Oct. 11. He was 95.
Jimmie Darrell Milam, who served in ministry more than 50 years, died Aug. 14. He was 91.

Staff changes

Keith Ramage is the new pastor of Pheba Church, Pheba, Golden Triangle Association.

Events

Community Thanksgiving Fellowship with Dennis Swanberg, Nov. 23, 5 p.m., Easthaven Church, Brookhaven, Lincoln County Association; love offering will be received.

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Mississippi News Nov. 6