Benjamin Price Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi Death Obituary, Homicide Investigation -Byron Swilley Confirms Man Found Shot Dead Behind Hazlehurst Home on Johnsons Lane

Benjamin Price, 39, found shot dead behind residence in 1000 block Johnsons Lane. Discovered 11:40 a.m. April 21. Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley confirms homicide. No arrests.

Homicide Investigation

Single GSW to chest. Body recovered grass behind home. Evidence collection, canvass ongoing. Mississippi Crime Lab autopsy pending.

Tip Line: Copiah County Sheriff’s Department

Benjamin Price Remembered

Hazlehurst area resident. Friendly neighbor known for helping others.

Funeral Arrangements

The Price family will release official obituary, memorial, funeral, and visitation details as it is their sole right to do so. We respect the wishes of the family.

Pending family announcement, sample arrangements include:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Visitation
Harmony Funeral Home
250 Johnsons Lane
Hazlehurst, MS 39083

Thursday, October 15, 2026
10:00 AM
Funeral Service
Unity Community Church
350 Faith Road
Hazlehurst, MS 39083

11:30 AM
Burial
Serenity Memorial Gardens
450 Eternal Peace Lane
Hazlehurst, MS 39083

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Family Reception
Hazlehurst Community Center
150 Price Memorial Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083

Memorial Donations: Copiah County Justice Fund

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