Authorities are searching for those responsible for vandalizing a statue of Jesus in the Peach Orchard Cemetery.
The statue, which rests at the grave of the late Glenn OâNeal, 22, of Lewisburg, was found vandalized by a family member of OâNealâs at the end of March. A green face, black stripes, and letters were painted on Christâs depiction and have caused both sadness and anger for the family.
Maranda Johnson, sister of the deceased, was visiting her family when the vandalism was found.
âMy cousin had gone to the cemetery to visit family there and decorate for Easter and she sent my mother the picture of the Jesus statue,â said Johnson. âMy mother and I were out shopping at the time because I am here visiting from Wisconsin. When she saw the picture she broke down in tears. I did the opposite, it made me furious.â