As the parade began, the people brought in their positive energy while they were filled with nothing but love. The citizens were waving back, gathering candy, and saying hey to all in the parade. They all looked so nice.
Coming Home to Clarke County would like to send a big shout out to Stonewall Mayor Jerry Rich, Board of Aldermen, and Officer Kent Stephens along with Sheriff Anthony Chancelor.
A great big thank you to our sponsors: Clarke County Cooperative, Richard Davis, Great Southern Bank, Leanne Volking, Chefski’s, First State Bank, Magnolia Beverage, Cindy Belcher, Athletic Cuts, Los Totopos, Darrick Marshall, T&G Athletics, Advance Auto, First Mississippi Credit Union, Coca-Cola, Hope Herrington, Fantasy Cottage, The Pharmacy, Quitman Building Supply, Rustic Couture, Mitchell Distributing, and Vivian Marshall.
Special thank you to our vendors: SnowBiz, Pig Out, Manda Authentics, Catera Richery, Beyonce Collins, Familia La, SIP catering – Deborah, Secrets, Unbreakable Collection, and Bethel United Methodist Church.
Another thank you for each of the following: face painting, Karla Lewis Taylor; live entertainment, Marty-Marc; cookers, Howard Moody and Leon Gates; the jumper, Tony Sumrall; helpers, Beverly Smith and Diane Gates; Granny of Honor, Nadine Allen; and Honorary Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jefferson.
A huge shout out to the communities for coming and supporting the youth and retired and former teachers: motorcycles group, Desoto Volunteer Fire Department, and 18 wheelers.
The committee for Coming Home to Clarke County consists of Ingrid Smith, Ashley McGill, Tracey Hicks, and Pastor Alonzo Williams.
