Irma J. Badon
Irma J. Badon July 1, 1955 – May 5, 2023 Irma J.. Badon, 67, of Magnolia, died May 5, 2023 in Magnolia, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late O. C. Peters and Olivia Badon born July 1, 1955, in New Orleans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…
Read MoreJamie Alford
Jamie Alford Dec. 5, 1952 – May 14, 2023 James Marvin (Jamie) Alford died May 14, 2023, due to a lengthy illness. Survivors are his son, Benji Alford; daughter, Abby Alford; and son-in-law Nick Martin; two grandchildren, Brody Mohler and Myles Martin; brother Cletus Alford; wife, Diane Alford. He was born Dec. 5, 1952, in…
Read MoreMary Jane Brunet
Mary Jane Brunet May 18, 2023 Mary Jane Nelson Brunet, 63, a native of Lindstrom, MN and a resident of Tylertown, died May 18, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Barry Brunet, daughter Christina (Anthony) King, son Eric Story, grandson Carter King, sister Carol Ralston, and brothers Mitchel and Douglas…
Read MoreLee Weary
Lee Weary Oct. 26, 1940 – May 3, 2023 Lee Edward Weary, 82, of Tylertown, died May 3, 2023, at PAM Specialty Hospital in Hammond. Born Oct. 26, 1940, he was the son of the late Wilford Weary and the late Arcola Simmons Weary. Funeral services were May 13, 2023, at Washington Funeral Home, interment…
Read MoreBilly Ferrell
Billy Ferrell July 10, 1934 – May 25, 2023 Billy Frank Ferrell, 88, died May 25, 2023. Funeral services were May 30, 2023, at Stringer Family Chapel with burial at Shady Grove Cemetery. Ferrell served 68 years in Local 798 and was a member of First Baptist Church, Hazlehurst. He is survived by his son,…
Read MoreFormer USDA RD employee pleads guilty to stealing mortgaged properties
A former employee of USDA Rural Development in Brookhaven pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal houses from the U.S. Department of Agriculture using her position with the agency, formerly the Farmers Home Administration, to steal USDA-mortgaged houses. Ella Martin, 69, of Jayess, changed her plea to guilty entering the plea May 18 in US. District…
Read MoreElection explained
Sample ballots for the summer party primaries won’t be available from the Secretary of State’s office until after June 1. Circuit Clerk Vernon Alford says county voters will need to understand a few things before voting in the party primaries this summer, “When you enter your polling place, a poll worker will ask you if…
Read MoreAmos Newman Jr.
Amos Newman Jr. Feb. 10, 1929 – May 18, 2023 Former Tylertown Elementary School principal Amos Newman, Jr., 94, of Tylertown, died May 18, 2023, at the University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. He was born Feb. 10, 1929, in Monticello to Amos and Golda Wooley Newman where he spent his earlier years in…
Read MoreSusie McCallum
Susie McCallum Jan. 13, 1948 – May 21, 2023 Funeral services for Susie A. Harris McCallum, 75, of Tylertown, were at Capps Funeral Home May 24, 2023, with Rev. Blake McDaniel officiating, interment in the Tylertown Cemetery. She was a member of the Salem Baptist Church. Mrs. McCallum died May 21, 2023. She was born…
Read MoreMary Harvey
Mary Harvey Jan. 12, 1944 – May 24, 2023 Mary Ann Harvey, 79 of Jayess, died May 24, 2023, at the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. She was born Jan. 12, 1944, in Tylertown. Funeral services were May 27, 2023 at Sartinville United Methodist, burial in Sartinville Cemetery, Bro. Eddie Bates and Bro. Chance May…
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