Brenda Allred
Brenda Allred Aug. 15, 1951 – Nov. 11, 2023 Brenda Stringer Allred, 72, of Batesville, AR, formerly of Summit, died Nov. 11, 2023, in Searcy, AR. Graveside services were Nov. 16, 2023, in Hollywood Cemetery, Dr. David Millican officiating. Mrs. Allred was born Aug. 15, 1951, in Tylertown, to Cletus T. Stringer and Peggy Brock…
Read MoreHughes gets life after plea of guilty to 2021 Bryant murder
A Tylertown man was sentenced to serve a life sentence in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for the 2021 shooting death of Chad Bryant, a resident of Kirklin Road. Yerby Hughes pleaded guilty to a charge of first degree murder for the shooting death of Bryant sometime during the early morning hours of…
Read MoreCraft show & bazaar Friday, Saturday, preview park rides
Get an early start on the holiday season at the Christmas in the Park Craft Show & Bazaar this Friday and Saturday, 3-9 p.m., at Southwest Events Center. As a bonus, those attending the show and bazaar will be able to take preview tours through Christmas in the Park both nights. The trailer rides through…
Read MoreHoliday Open House Thursday kicks off Christmas events
As the holiday season draws closer, Tylertown businesses join with the Walthall Chamber of Commerce in sponsoring special events and activities geared toward families and children. The town’s Holiday Open House Thursday, Nov. 16, is a day set aside for you to browse local stores to see the selection of Christmas gifting ideas businesses have…
Read MoreAnna Ruth Brumfield
Anna Ruth Brumfield Nov. 11, 1933 – Nov. 4, 2023 Anna Ruth Harvey Brumfield, 89, of Tylertown, died Nov. 4, 2023, at her home. She was born in McComb on Nov. 11, 1933, to Dr. Altus Buren Harvey and Myrna Clark Harvey. She married Tommy Barr Brumfield in 1951, and they welcomed their daughter, Myrna,…
Read MoreDanny Martin
Danny Martin Dec. 28, 1961 – Nov. 10, 2023 Danny Keith Martin, 61, of Tylertown, died Nov. 10, 2023, at Walthall General Hospital. He was born Dec. 28, 1961, in Tylertown. Martin was a member of Bogue Chitto Baptist Church. He enjoyed working while he could. A memorial for Martin will be held at Bogue…
Read MoreChristopher Conerly
Christopher Conerly April 17, 1970 – Oct. 27, 2023 Christopher Demetrius Conerly, 53, of Tylertown, died Oct. 27, 2023, at Marion General Hospital, Columbia. He was born April 17, 1970, in Jackson to the late Bertha and Clifford Conerly. He attended Dexter High School and was self-employed and a mechanic for over 30 years. In…
Read MoreLatarsi Hines
Latarsi Hines Nov. 17, 1974 – Oct. 22, 2023 Latarsi Hines, 48, of Hattiesburg, died Oct. 22, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital. She was born Nov. 17, 1974, to Naomi Smith (late Eld. Marcus Smith) and Jerry Magee in Magnolia. After graduating from South Pike High School in 1993, she was employed at Kohler Engine…
Read MoreChiefs playoff hopes end with 40-6 defeat
Tylertown’s Chiefs lost Friday night at Bassfield to Jefferson Davis County High School to end their hopes of advancing in the state 3A playoffs this year. Jeff Davis struck early with their running attack making ground gains over the Chiefs passing offense. The Bassfield team did pass on occasion, but their running game was able…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child collection center accepting shoe boxes
Tylertown Baptist Church is the local drop off point for shoeboxes being delivered to Operation Christmas Child, said Fred Johnson, who, along with his wife, Paulette, serve as local chairmen for the county collection center. “The OCC collection week is Monday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Nov. 19,” Johnson said. The shoeboxes, packed into larger shipping…
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