This was not the case during the time the Hurricane Gustav evacuees were
stranded in Hamilton.
Opening hearts, wallets and wills, the community, businesses and individuals
worked ceaselessly to feed, clothe and tend to the needs of the evacuees.Many
dropped off donations without leaving their names. Many volunteered without
asking for recognition. And many will never know the impact their efforts will
have on the memories of those they assisted in their time of need--hopefully
helping to begin healing old wounds.
Known contributors
These individuals, churches, businesses and groups provided food, medicine,
medical care, clothing, eating utensils, numerous other needs, and volunteers.
This is a partial list available at presstime:
Bevill State Community College-Hamilton, Hamilton United Methodist Church, Wyatt
and Cindy Howell, Hamilton Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, 877th National Guard, Marion County Emergency Management Agency
Director Jimmy Mills, Marion County Department of Human Resources, Hamilton
High School, Hamilton Kiwanis Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Tyna
Vines Pyburn of Southeastern Claims Service, Hamilton First Baptist Church,
Christ Community Fellowship, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
Burger King, WERH, Bryan K. Williams, Erin, Dylan and Blake Wisham, Mt. Zion #2
CME Church, Mrs. Susan Cordell, Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, Dr. Brian
Serenna, Dr. Mark Hall, Lawler and Cole, CPA’s, Dr. Dale Bolt, Richard and Robyn Gann, Rocky Grove Missionary Baptist Church,
Pizza Hut, Buccaneer, Cavalier Acceptance, North Mississippi Medical Center,
North Mississippi Medical Center Nursing Home and Wellness Center, Mary Ann Hardin, Dr. John Kerr, Dr. Jarred Sartain, Rich’s Pharmacy, Fred’s Pharmacy, SuperValu, CIS Financial Services, Linda and Anita Real, Marion
County Commission, Eastside Grill, Hamilton Church of Christ, Maywood Christian
Camp, Christian Center of Concern, Hardee’s, McDonald’s, Guin Free Will Baptist Church, Guin First Baptist Church, Piney Grove Church
of Christ, Hamilton Recreation Center, Wal-Mart Supercenter, First State Bank,
Hamilton Fire Department, South Haleyville Church of Christ, Liberty Church,
Dr. Susan Rice, Tami Lewis Williams, Marion County Veterinary Clinic,
Listerhill Credit Union (Hamilton) and South Hamilton Baptist Church.
Neighboring cities of Winfield, Guin and Haleyville also assisted in the relief
efforts. Countless numbers of churches throughout Marion, Winston and Lamar
counties were on standby to provide anything needed.
