Chiefs open with 28-18 loss to Center Point
Tylertown’s Chiefs lost their season opener with a loss to Center Point, Ala., a Birmingham area school. The Center Point Eagles returned after halftime to put two touchdowns on the board against one for the Chiefs to take the lead in the game. A scoreless fourth quarter for the Chiefs against eight points by the…
Read MoreRev. Ellis Dillon Jr.
Rev. Ellis Dillon Jr. July 18, 1941 – July 29, 2023 Rev. Ellis Dillon, Jr., 82, of Tylertown, died July 29, 2023, at Merit Health Wesley House in Hattiesburg after battling a lengthy illness. He was born July 18, 1941, in New Orleans, to the late Ellis Dillon Sr. and Margaret Magee Dillon. He grew…
Read MoreAnna Sumrall
Anna Sumrall Sept. 18, 1949 – Aug. 20, 2023 Anna Lou Sumrall, 73, of Tylertown, died Aug. 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born Sept. 18, 1949, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Aug. 23, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church, burial at Crystal Springs Cemetery, Bros. David Chambers and Landon Lambert officiating. Mrs. Sumrall was…
Read MoreTony Ratliff
Tony Ratliff April 11 1979 – July 28, 2023 Tony Ratliff, 44, of Osyka, died July 28, 2023, Southwest Regional Medical Center. He was born April 11, 1979, in Pike County to the late James and Murlee Short Ratliff. Ratliff was a handyman that loved repairing and building numerous projects around the neighborhood. In addition…
Read MorePayton Strain
Payton Strain April 22, 2011 – Aug. 20, 2023 Payton Elizabeth Strain died Aug. 20, 2023 at the age of 12. She was born on April 22, 2011, in Covington, LA, to James Anthony Strain Sr. and Katie Keffer Strain. Payton was the sister of Marilyn Brown (Germaine), Jacob Strain, and James Anthony Strain, Jr.…
Read MoreGive supplies, get involved in schools, says Duncan
Walthall County School District’s Parent & Community Engagement Coordinator, Robin Duncan, accepts donations of school supplies for distribution to needy students throughout the year. “We gladly accept donations of supplies and distribute them discretely to students who are in need,” Duncan said. Drop off supplies, ranging from back packs to pencils, notebooks, composition books–anything for…
Read MoreDemocrats 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…
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