Shirley Dykes
Shirley Dykes Feb. 21, 1953 – Sept. 25, 2023 Shirley J. Dykes, 70, of Lexington, SC, died Sept. 25, 2023, in Columbia, SC. She was born Feb. 21, 1953, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Sept. 29, 2023 at Capps Funeral Home, burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Bro. Randall Garcia officiating. She was preceded in death…
Read MoreLisa Foil
Lisa Foil Oct. 3, 1956 – Sept. 18, 2023 Melissa “Lisa” Sloan Foil died Sept. 18, 2023, at her home in San Saba, Tex. She was born on Oct. 3, 1956, in San Saba, Tex., to Peter Claude Sloan and Johnnie Lou Ewing. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, David Foil; her…
Read MoreR.C. Ratliff Jr.
R.C. Ratliff Jr. Dec. 8, 1958 – Aug. 26, 2023 R.C. Ratliff, Jr., 64, of Kokomo, died Aug. 26, 2023, in Marrero, LA. He was born Dec. 8, 1958, in Kokomo. Funeral services were Sept. 21, 2023, at Craft-Dillon-Ginn Funeral Chapel in Tylertown, Eld. Ronnie Magee officiating. Craft-Dillon-Ginn Funeral Chapel was in charge of the…
Read MoreChiefs fall to LC 42-18; Salem loses to Brookhaven Academy
Salem Wildcats scored first Friday night on a Chris Riley run early in the first quarter. A missed extra point put the Wildcats in the lead 6-0 within two minutes of the game’s kickoff.’ But several big Brookhaven Academy plays, also within two minutes of kickoff tied the game and a PAT put the Cougars…
Read MoreCrimestoppers spearheading drive for lightweight body armor
Sheriff’s investigators say the county is seeing a rise in gang activity and they’re not equipped to meet the threat head-on. Since the budget is set for the next year, the department is attempting to raise funds for three vests for use by investigators, who will also double as members of an area task force…
Read MoreHidden Springs has meet, greet candidates set for Tuesday, Oct. 3
Hidden Springs RV Resort is hosting a “Meet and Greet” on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6PM at the Event Center in Hidden Springs RV Resort. Since Hidden Springs RV Resort is in District 1, all candidates running for public office in District 1, Walthall County are encouraged to attend. All candidates running countywide are invited.…
Read MoreDavid Grimsley
David Grimsley Sept. 22, 1929 – Sept. 18, 2023 David Curtis Grimsley, 93, of Utica, died Sept. 18, 2023. He was born Sept. 22, 1929, to John Henry and Alma Thomas Grimsley in Sandy Hook. Grimsley was a bookkeeper at the Rankin Co. in Columbia for a number of years and then served the country…
Read MoreClarence Conerly
Clarence Conerly Aug. 27, 1954 – Sept. 1, 2023 Clarence Conerly Jr., 69, of Kokomo, died Sept, 1, 2023, in Jackson. He was born Aug. 27, 1954, in Tylertown to the late Bertha Mae Davis and Clarence Conerly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mattie and Mare Davis;…
Read MorePat King
Pat King March 13, 1978 – Sept. 21, 2023 Patrick Michael “Pat” King, 45, died Sept. 21, 2023. He was a graduate of Bowling Green High School Class of 1996, where he played on the Buccaneer basketball team. Pat competed with his teammates in the playoffs many times and was voted All-Tournament, All-District and an…
Read MoreCurlee Andrews
Curlee Andrews Feb. 28, 1942 – Sept. 10, 2023 Curlee Andrews, Jr., 81, of Tylertown, died Sept. 10, 2023, at Walthall General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 28, 1942 to the late Curlee Andrews, Sr. and Juanita Magee Andrews. Funeral services were Sept. 15, 2023, at Magee’s Creek MB Church with…
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