Mississippi lawmakers die due to COVID-19, family and friends urge everyone to take it seriously
Two Miss. leaders after battle with COVID-19 By Briseida Holguin | December 29, 2020 at 7:28 PM CST - Updated December 29 at 7:30 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - As COVID-19 cases rise so does the death toll. Mississippi has recorded
Clarie Penn, Chatham’s niece, said her uncle’s passing has changed her perspective on COVID-19.
”I wasn’t concerned about contracting it until it hit close to home with my uncle,” Penn said.
Penn said she’s also considering getting the vaccine.
”I will get the vaccine now, up until my uncle passed from the virus I was dead set against it,” she said.
DeSoto County election commissioner dies of COVID-19 DeSoto County Election Commissioner Barry Chatham (Source: WMC) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | December 28, 2020 at 3:17 PM CST - Updated December 29 at 6:49 AM
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors announced Monday that long-time county election commissioner Barry Chatham died of COVID-19 on Christmas Eve.
The board wrote on Facebook in part:
“I lost a good friend and dedicated public servant,” said District 2 Supervisor Mark Gardner. “He was my go-to guy for election and voter questions.”
“Barry devoted himself to ensure DeSoto County had fair and efficient elections. He will be greatly missed,” said District 4 Supervisor Lee Caldwell.