Bobbie Rushing
Bobbie Rushing March 20, 1944 – May 19, 2023 Bobbie Rushing, 79, of Tylertown, died May 19, 2023. She was born March 20, 1944, in Tylertown, to the late Truely Daufus and Ruthie Mae Farlow. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband Joseph George Rushing; brother Kermit Earl Farlow;…
Read MoreEdwin Jackson Jr.
Edwin Jackson Jr. March 7, 1946 – May 13, 2023 Edwin Harold Jackson, Jr., 77, of Jayess, died May 13, 2023. He was born March 7, 1946, in Tylertown. Funeral services were May 17, 2023, at Capps Funeral Home, burial in Sartinville Cemetery in Jayess, Bro. Jimmy Smith officiating. Jackson had an outstanding work ethic…
Read MoreMaureen Rushing Spence
Maureen Rushing Spence March 20, 1942 – May 15, 2023 Maureen Rushing Spence, 81, of Monticello, died May 15, 2023, at the Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello. She was born March 20, 1942, in Tylertown. Funeral services were May 18, 2023, at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello, burial in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello,…
Read MoreBobby T. Ratliff
Bobby T. Ratliff July 1, 1975 – May 1, 2023 Bobby T. “B’Low” Ratliff, 47, of Franklinton, died May 1, 2023, in Denham Springs, LA. He was born on July 1, 1975, in Tylertown to the late James and Murlee Short Ratliff. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother,…
Read MoreGrace Foret
Grace Foret April 28, 2023 Grace Langhauser Foret, 94, died April 28, 2023, at her home in Tylertown. She was a former resident of Waggaman, LA, where she and her husband, Claude, raised two sons Brian and Chris. Once she retired from West Jefferson Hospital, she and her husband of 70 years moved to Tylertown.…
Read MoreTylertown High School boys win 3A state track meet
Tylertown High School boys again placed first in the 3A state track and field championships held at Pearl, according to Coach Myreon Sartin. Here are the results, as compiled by Mile Split: 100 meter, Jamarcus Garrett, 4th place, 11.15; Kylon Magee, 7th place, 11.17; 200 meters, Jamarcus Garrett, 3rd place, 22.28; Wildrekus Johnson, 4th place,…
Read MoreDairy Festival food announced
Food is a big part of any summer festival, and the 46th annual Walthall Dairy Festival is no different. Various churches and non-profits have a variety of dishes available, and festival-goers are sure to be pleased with the menu choices: •Tylertown First Baptist operates the concession stand between the ball fields offering hotdogs, chili dogs,…
Read MoreJames Reid
James Reid Aug. 28, 1942 – May 7, 2023 James Lee Reid, 80, of Jayess, died May 7, 2023, at the University Medical Center in Jackson. He was born Aug. 28, 1942, in Fernwood. Funeral services were May 11, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Enon Cemetery in Jayess, Bro. David Heddon officiating. Reid…
Read MoreBeth Upton
Beth Upton Oct. 8, 1935 – May 5, 2023 Funeral services for Evelyn Elizabeth Upton were May 12, 2023, at Knoxo Baptist Church, burial at Knoxo Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. Jim Ennis officiating. Born to Jesse Leonard and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bullock at home in the Knoxo community where she lived much of her life, she…
Read MoreO. L. Hughes
O. L. Hughes April 29, 1934 – May 8, 2023 Odie Lee (O. L.) Hughes, Jr, 89, of Tylertown, died May 8, 2023, at the HCA Houston Healthcare in Kingwood, TX. He was born April 29, 1934, in Tylertown. Funeral services were May 11, 2023, at Capps Funeral Home, burial in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Rev.…
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