Fire Chief Michael Lacy, 55, of the Tchula Volunteer Fire Department, died on August 2, 2022, after suffering a heart attack while returning from a medical assistance call.

Michael was born to the late Elbert Young and Essie Lacy and attended school at the Tchula Attendance Center. He was employed as a custodian for Holmes County Schools and had previously worked for the Holmes County Sheriff’s Department.

He is survived by his wife, children, his sisters and brothers, his grandchildren, and a host of extended family members and friends.