The “Historic Russell Cemetery Mega 2nd Bi-Annual Family Reunion Picnic” will be held Saturday, Aug. 5.
The program will be held at 10 a.m., and set-up arrival time is at 9 a.m.
The event will be held on Attala Road 4165, Sallis.
The formal portion of the program will include:
• Introduction of Guest Deacon from Cedar Grove M.B. Church by Board Member Chaplin Kenneth Allen
• Introduction of the Historic Russell Cemetery Board President Martin Stingley, by Board Secretary Hubert Ray Evans, at which time President Stingley will introduce his Board.
• Words from Pastor Rev. Osie Grays
• Guest Speaker the Honorable Mayor of Sallis, Luke Eaton
• Judge Rosie Massey Sample
• District 4 Supervisor Willie Perteet
• Land Owner – CEO of the Creed Ranch Mr. Charles D. Poole
• Law Office of Attorney Doug S. Crosby
There will be drinks, food and music.
The Historic Russell Cemetery Board with have tents, tables and chairs. Attendees are welcome to bring their own. The board asks that those who do bring their own to come, as not to interrupt the opening ceremony.
Those attending the event (and physically able) are asked to bring rakes, garbage bags and cleaning supplies to clean a tombstone.
The board president is Martin Stingley. Honorary board member and historian is Bernice Wingard.
Board members include Kenneth Allen, Chaplin; Stanley Murphy, Lawn Service; Frederick Riley, Maintenance; Hubert Ray Evans, Secretary/Records; Georgia Faye Stewart, Finance; and Sarah “Allen” Mentore, Donations/Fundraising.
