Town board accepts hotel renovation bid
Hanco Corp, the construction company presently at work renovating the Walthall Courthouse, was the low bidder to renovate the former Walthall Hotel. Known as the “Old Hotel Project, aldermen voted to accept a total bid” of $763,000, made up of the base bid of $525,000, and add Alternate No. 2 for $278,000. The base bid…
Read MoreDrawing Friday features $1250
Every year thousands of area residents register for the annual Christmas holiday drawing. This year’s “Celebrating the Season” drawing at the Agri_Heritage Center features $1250 in Tylertown Dollars, plus well over $1500 in individual store prizes being given away Friday, Dec. 15, beginning at 5 p.m. prior to the grand prize drawings taking place at…
Read MoreLarry Wallace
Larry Wallace May 26, 1936 – Dec. 4, 2023 Larry Eugene Wallace, 87, a resident of Jayess, died Dec. 4, 2023. Funeral services were Dec. 7, 2023, at New Bethel Jesus Name Church, Rev. Gary Robinson officiating, burial in the New Bethel cemetery. He was born on May 26, 1936, in Pike County to Tommy…
Read MoreThelma ‘Tee’ Bergeron
Thelma ‘Tee’ Bergeron Feb. 10, 1935 – Dec. 4, 2023 Thelma “Tee” Holliday Bergeron died Dec. 4, 2023. She was born in Tylertown Feb. 10, 1935. She grew up in Lexie on a farm working alongside her parents, siblings and others. She graduated from Lexie High School and was anxious to see more of the…
Read MoreJoseph Fuzette
Joseph Fuzette Nov. 16, 1950 – Nov. 29, 2023 Joseph Ned Fuzette, 73 of Jefferson, LA, died Nov. 29, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. He was born Nov. 16, 1950, in New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his father Wilfored Fuzette; mother Anita LeBrun Fuzette; and five siblings. Survivors include his…
Read MoreMarty Martin
Marty Martin Sept. 9, 1993 – Nov. 18, 2023 Marty Raymond Martin, 30, of Tylertown, died Nov. 18, 2023. He was born Sept. 9, 1993 in McComb. Graveside services were Nov. 29, 2023, at Tylertown Cemetery, Bro. Jon Kennedy officiating. Martin enjoyed being outdoors whether it was working, hunting, fishing, floating the Bogue Chitto, or…
Read MoreAmanda Kay Boyd
Amanda Kay Boyd Nov. 11, 1959 – Nov. 19, 2023 Amanda Kay Boyd, 64 of Tylertown, died Nov. 19, 2023, at Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown. She was born Nov. 11, 1959, in Tylertown. Graveside services were Nov. 30, 2023, at Boyd Cemetery in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband Glyn Parker…
Read MoreMary Bullock
Mary Bullock Jan. 27, 1925 – Nov. 23, 2023 Mary Hunt Bullock died Nov. 23, 2023, at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville, Ala. She was born Jan. 27, 1925, in Sturgis. Mrs. Bullock’s journey began in Sturgis where she attended school before eventually graduating from Wood Junior College. After completing her education, she embarked on…
Read MoreDr. Tommy King
Dr. Tommy King June 16, 1941 – Nov. 22, 2023 Doctor Raymond Thomas “Tommy” King, 82, of Columbia, died Nov. 22, 2023. He was born June 16, 1941, in Sumrall to Wiley and Addie Sumrall King and was a grandson of Daniel Sumrall who was the founder of the town of Sumrall. In addition to…
Read MoreEleanor Johnson
Eleanor Johnson Dec. 15, 1933 – Nov. 26, 2023 Eleanor Blackwell Johnson, 89, died Nov. 26, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Tylertown Dec. 15, 1933, and was a longtime resident of Columbia. She was a homemaker and mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a seamstress and enjoyed cooking southern meals. She was…
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