Democrats return to select party nominees on Aug. 29
The circuit clerk’s office was open until noon last Saturday, the first day of In-person absentee voting for the Democratic primary runoffs. Absentee voting continues this week from 8-5 through Friday and from 8-noon this Saturday, Aug. 26, the final day for in-office absentee voting. Walthall is one of 66 counties with a runoff in…
Read MoreJames Spence
James Spence Oct. 22, 1939 – Aug. 15, 2023 James Ottis Spence, of Tylertown, died Aug. 15, 2023. He was born Oct. 22, 1939, to the late Ottis and Eunice Christine Wallace Spence. He was a member of Elkhorn Tabernacle in Elk Horn, KY. Spence was a minister that loved God and loved talking to…
Read MoreJohn Dillon
John Dillon Sept. 12, 1958 – Aug. 7, 2023 John Melton Dillon, 64, of Tylertown, died Aug. 7, 2023, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. He was born Sept. 12, 1958, to the late Q.D. and Deloris Dillon in Tylertown. He was a member of Antioch M.B. Church where he, his father, and brothers sang…
Read MoreLerue Williams
Lerue Williams Jan. 25, 1968 – July 31, 2023 Larry Lerue Williams, 55, of Tylertown, died July 31, 2023, in Hattiesburg. He was born Jan. 25, 1968, to Emma Gean Williams-Wilson and Clark Edward Causey. He was raised by his Godparents the late Franklin Sr. and Ester B. Quinn. He attended Tylertown High School, class…
Read MoreEulis Pittman
Eulis Pittman May 23, 1951 – July 19, 2023 Eulis Pittman, 72, of Tylertown, died July 19, 2023, at UMMC Hospital in Jackson. He was born May 23, 1951, in Tylertown, to the late Bessie Edna Thornton-Pittman and Hezzie Pittman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Carrie Mae…
Read MoreJulia Sorrell
Julia Sorrell Feb. 5, 1944 – July 28, 2023 Julia Magee Sorrell, 79, of Tylertown, died July 28, 2023, in Billdora Senior Care. She was born Feb. 5, 1944, in Walthall County, the daughter of the late Durward and Anna Lou Magee. Her brothers were: Jerry , Jimmy and Jesse Fred Magee. Her sister was…
Read MoreRichard Ratliff
Richard Ratliff March 11, 1958 – Aug. 10, 2023 Richard Denson Ratliff, 65, of McComb, died Aug. 10, 2023, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 11, 1958, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Aug. 15, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Tylertown Cemetery, Rev. Mack McElveen officiating. He was a…
Read MoreGoldie Hill
Goldie Hill April 5, 1926 – Aug. 12, 2023 Goldie Jane Hill, 97, of Tylertown, died Aug. 12, 2023, in Tylertown. She was born April 5, 1926, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Aug. 14, 2023, at Lexie Baptist Church, burial in Tylertown Cemetery, Rev. Randall Griffin officiating. Mrs. Hill was a longtime member of Lexie…
Read MoreArnetha Anderson
Arnetha Anderson Dec. 30, 1951 – Aug. 3, 2023 Arnetha Alford-Anderson, 71, of Lancaster, Calif., died Aug. 3, 2023, at her residence. Born Dec. 30, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Angelo Alford and Dessiree Coon Alford of Osyka. She graduated from Eva Gordon Attendance Center in Magnolia and worked as a foster…
Read MoreFarm Bureau marks 100 with free hot dogs, prizes
Walthall Farm Bureau Office invites everyone to their celebration of 100 years of service to Walthall County. The celebration will be Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be hot dogs, a door prize and fellowhip.
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