Local funeral homes and cemeteries held their annual Christmas candlelight services of remembrance last week.

Left, Angie Gilstrap lights a candle on her father’s grave at Hillcrest Memorial Park. below, a crowd listens to speakers at Liberty Mortuary’s service at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Hundreds showed up for the events to hear beautiful music and inspirational messages as they gathered to light candles at their loved ones’ places of rest.

Photos by Kerry Gilstrap and Rocky Nimmons/Courier