Hathorn Grocery and Hardware

01/25/2026

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08/03/2025

Unique Business Opportunity: Own & operate a small community General Store
Bid to purchase commercial building in a rural country setting.

Property location:
364 Third Ave OakVale. MS. 39656

Property consist of 3,281 sq ft of commercial building, located at 364 Third Ave in OakVale MS. It is situated on a .72 acre parcel in Rural south east Lawrence County.

The building is divided into three functional areas, the eastern portion is leased to the United States Postal Service and includes customer service space, office space & storage in back. This section is in fair condition and generates consistent monthly rental income.

The central portion formerly operated as a General/ Convenience Store, and the western section was used as a Hardware retail section of the Store. Both of these areas would benefit from cleaning, repair, and updates, which would be the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The income and traffic of the Post Office supports income opportunities. The best, most profitable use of the property would likely be continued commercial use with renovation, offers excellent business opportunities for owner, could attract various types of Tenants, or could support an owner occupied business. Local building Codes for building improvements are minimal & not restrictive to improvement.Governmental taxes, fees & regulations are minimal as well, making this an attractive business venture.

Size specifications of building are
General Convenience Store- 1799.88 Sq ft
Post Office- 495.00 sq ft
Hardware Section - 985.8 Sq ft
Totaling 3281 sq ft

Bidding information:Bids are being accepted from-July 28,2025 til August 25,2025

Bids are to be mailed to:
Hathorns
P O Box 104
Oak Vale, Ms 39656

Lowest accepted bid is $60,000.( Appraisal is considerably higher)

Bidders may be furnished specifics from recent copies of the appraisal upon request.

Please direct any questions to:
Charlotte Hathorn Freeman - 601-810-5707

Property is being sold as is.

All modifications are responsibility of the purchaser.
Bidders will be contacted with results within 2 weeks.

Bids must contain potential buyers Name, address, phone number, & email, as well as bid amount.Winning bidder must agree to a non-refundable submission of an Earnest deposit of $600.00. This will go toward the total purchase price.

Purchaser will be allowed a time in good faith to pay complete bid amount, and take ownership of the property.(Not to exceed 90 days)

Anyone interested in taking a closer look or inquiring further, may call us at 601-810-5707, to make an appointment.

Our family owned and operated this store for over half a century & it was the center and hub of Oak Vale during that time.

We, as siblings, would hope for an energetic owner to breathe life into our community again.The retail possibilities are endless as far as offering retail services to this rural community.

The Post Office traffic exists already. This space could support many retail opportunities such as - gas, grocery and convenience items, snack & lunch offerings, basic hardware needs, a consignment resale area, a seasonal farmers market, among other things.

12/25/2024

With many tears in my eyes, but also a peaceful joy in my heart, knowing she is in heaven with her Savior she loves so much.

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Catherine Hathorn
88,. Oakvale

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Oakvale Baptist Church in Oak Vale for Willie Catherine Hathorn, 88, of Oak Vale, who passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at Lawrence County Nursing Home. Interment will be at Oakvale Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Vale. Bro. Eddie Myers will officiate the services. Chris Turnage and Teddy Millette will provide special music. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Oakvale Baptist Church.

Mrs. Catherine attended Monticello High School and went on to attend Copiah Lincoln Junior College where she was elected Miss Copiah Lincoln and was inducted into the Co-Lin Hall of fame. In 1956 she married Jesse Calvin Hathorn. Together they operated Hathorn's Grocery and Hardware until his death in 2007. Mrs. Catherine continued store operations with her son Joey until 2021 when she retired at the age of 83. Hard work and humility were pillars of her character. The store was her mission field, where she showed the love of Jesus to countless customers over the years. Catherine was a long time member of Oakvale Baptist Church, where she sang and used her beautiful, sweet voice to sing cherished hymns to her Savior. Many of her retired days were spent enjoying the gospel music she loved so much. She was the most humble servant of her beloved Lord. The impact she had on her community and loved ones is immeasurable. Her life of service and love will certainly continue through those who were fortunate enough to be loved and influenced by her.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Calvin Hathorn; Father, William Steen; Mother, Ludie Edwards Steen; Sister, Anne Story (Billy); Brother-In-Law, Billy Stephens.

She is survived by her two Sons, Joey Hathorn and Landall Hathorn (Alicia); two Daughters, Charlotte Freeman (Wilbur) of Oak Vale, MS and Gail Millette (Teddy); eight Grandchildren, Catherine Lawhorn (Alex), Teddy Millette (Karen), Matthew Millette, Rachael Jones (Jonathan), Heather Beddingfield (Bo), Paul Patterson (Samantha), Rose Hathorn and Anna Hathorn; Sister, Bobbie Stephens; seven Great Grandchildren, Lucy Lawhorn, William Lawhorn, Molly Lawhorn, August Jones, Calvin Beddingfield, Maddy Beddingfield and Luke Patterson; Nephew, A host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

Pallbearers will be Paul Patterson, Calvin Beddingfield, Chet Myers, Waygon Sanders, Kyle Williamson, Zac Parkman, and Wes Daniels. Honorary pallbearers will be Jan Sanders, Beth Williamson, Richard Bourn, and Bill Hammond.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.co

12/24/2024

There are no words to describe how much she will be missed!

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Catherine Hathorn
88,. Oakvale

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Oakvale Baptist Church in Oak Vale for Willie Catherine Hathorn, 88, of Oak Vale, who passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at Lawrence County Nursing Home. Interment will be at Oakvale Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Vale. Bro. Eddie Myers will officiate the services. Chris Turnage and Teddy Millette will provide special music. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Oakvale Baptist Church.

Mrs. Catherine attended Monticello High School and went on to attend Copiah Lincoln Junior College where she was elected Miss Copiah Lincoln and was inducted into the Co-Lin Hall of fame. In 1956 she married Jesse Calvin Hathorn. Together they operated Hathorn's Grocery and Hardware until his death in 2007. Mrs. Catherine continued store operations with her son Joey until 2021 when she retired at the age of 83. Hard work and humility were pillars of her character. The store was her mission field, where she showed the love of Jesus to countless customers over the years. Catherine was a long time member of Oakvale Baptist Church, where she sang and used her beautiful, sweet voice to sing cherished hymns to her Savior. Many of her retired days were spent enjoying the gospel music she loved so much. She was the most humble servant of her beloved Lord. The impact she had on her community and loved ones is immeasurable. Her life of service and love will certainly continue through those who were fortunate enough to be loved and influenced by her.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Calvin Hathorn; Father, William Steen; Mother, Ludie Edwards Steen; Sister, Anne Story (Billy); Brother-In-Law, Billy Stephens.

She is survived by her two Sons, Joey Hathorn and Landall Hathorn (Alicia); two Daughters, Charlotte Freeman (Wilbur) of Oak Vale, MS and Gail Millette (Teddy); eight Grandchildren, Catherine Lawhorn (Alex), Teddy Millette (Karen), Matthew Millette, Rachael Jones (Jonathan), Heather Beddingfield (Bo), Paul Patterson (Samantha), Rose Hathorn and Anna Hathorn; Sister, Bobbie Stephens; seven Great Grandchildren, Lucy Lawhorn, William Lawhorn, Molly Lawhorn, August Jones, Calvin Beddingfield, Maddy Beddingfield and Luke Patterson; Nephew, A host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

Pallbearers will be Paul Patterson, Calvin Beddingfield, Chet Myers, Waygon Sanders, Kyle Williamson, Zac Parkman, and Wes Daniels. Honorary pallbearers will be Jan Sanders, Beth Williamson, Richard Bourn, and Bill Hammond.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.co

11/30/2024

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