Irma Broom
Irma Broom Oct. 10, 1938 – Nov. 26, 2023 Funeral services were Nov. 28, 2023, at Hathorn Funeral Home for Irma Jean Lee Broom, 85, of Columbia, who died Nov. 26, 2023, at her residence. Interment was at the Broom / Stringer Family Cemetery in Columbia, Rev. Denny Patterson officiating. She was born Oct. 10,…
Read MoreMary Ethel Conerly
Mary Ethel Conerly March 7, 1936 – Nov. 27, 2023 Mary Ethel Conerly, 87, of Pascagoula, died Nov. 27, 2023. She was born in Tylertown March 7, 1936. She worked many years in the utility department for the city of Pascagoula. She enjoyed working around the house doing everything for herself which she took much…
Read MoreJane Brumfield
June 22, 1932 – Nov. 29, 2023 Anna Jane McManus Brumfield, 91, died at McComb Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nov. 29, 2023. Jane was born June 22, 1932, in Pike County to foster parents, Frank and Martha Myers. Early in life she was a homemaker, busy rearing three sons. For a few years, she worked…
Read MoreSue Lott
Sue Lott Sept. 19, 1947 – Nov. 27, 2023 Sue C. Lott, 76, widow of Reuben Lott Jr. and daughter of the late Charles Carroll and Tylertown native Clara Johnson Carroll, died Nov. 27, 2023, A memorial service was Dec. 2, 2023, at Cornerstone Church. Mrs. Lott was born in Jackson Sept. 19, 1947. She…
Read MoreGriffin Mangum
Griffin Mangum Nov. 18, 2005 – Nov. 23, 2023 Griffin Mangum, 18, of Brandon, grandson of Scott and Bonita Luper of Tylertown, died Nov. 23, 2023. Funeral services were Nov. 28, 2023, at Crossgates Baptist Church, Brandon, pastor David Jett officiating. On Nov. 18, 2005, he was born to Heather and Chandler Mangum in Jackson.…
Read More‘A Fairy Tale Christmas’ parade is 5:30, Tuesday, Dec. 5
“A Fairy Tale Christmas,” Tylertown’s 2023 Christmas parade, steps off promptly at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, following its usual route through downtown Tylertown. Join in the parade by entering a unit in the parade, floats, decorated cars and trucks, side-by-sides, bikes, or enter a marching unit or drill team. There is no charge to…
Read MoreFriday at Centennial Square, Santa comes to town
This Friday’s the day area kids have been looking forward to since last Christmas. It’s the day Santa pays his annual visit to Tylertown! Parents and grands are invited to bring their children to Centennial Square from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday afternoon. Not only will kids have a chance to get in their request for those…
Read MoreSouthwest Bar Assn. again raising funds for foster kids
Just as they have done for several years, Southwest Mississippi Bar Assn. is again raising money to buy Christmas gifts for children in foster care in Walthall, Amite and Franklin counties. Raffle tickets are available for a $5 donation or five for $20 for prizes donated by local businesses including gift cards and products. The…
Read MoreBanks collect blankets, food, toys for needy during Christmas season
The three local banks are cooperating, acting as collection points for the needy, during the holiday season, taking donations of blankets, food and toys for distribution to needy children and families in Walthall County. Each of the banks has set a specific cause they’re working toward in order to insure that families have necessities that…
Read MoreLib Bennett
Lib Bennett Oct. 5, 1937 – Nov. 18, 2023 Funeral services were Nov. 22, 2023, at Magee’s Creek Baptist Church for Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Bennett, 86, of Kokomo, who died Nov. 18, 2023, interment at the Darbun Community Cemetery, Rev. Max Parris officiating, Tim and Bobby Sanderson providing special music. She was born on Oct.…
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