Spring blood drive is Thursday at Lagniappe
Lagniappe Coffee House and Cafe has a blood drive scheduled this Thursday, 12:30-5 p.m., at its parking lot. United Blood Services of Mississippi is conducting the drive. Donors will receive a $15 Visa card and one lucky winner receives a $25 gift card to Lagniappe Coffee House.
Read MoreAreas of county suffer storm damage Saturday
Severe weather caused damage to the county Saturday, but Walthall emergency operations manager Royce McKee said damage from the storms was not as bad as in years past. He said there were no injuries and the county’s volunteer fire service personnel responded to downed trees and damaged homes and buildings. McKee said utility crews worked…
Read MoreMilford Fortenberry
Milford Fortenberry Nov. 19, 1946 – April 6, 2023 Milford Roy Fortenberry died April 10, 2023. He was born to the late Aaron and Willine (Pittman) Fortenberry Nov. 19, 1946, in Tylertown. He graduated from Tylertown High School and attended Mississippi State University, where he was a member of the Rodeo Team. Milford met the…
Read MoreMary Nell May
Mary Nell May Dec. 25, 1929 – April 14, 2023 Mary Nell May, 93, of Hattiesburg, died April 14, 2023, at Merit Health Wesley. She was born Dec. 25, 1929, in Amite, LA. Funeral services were April 17, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in the Tylertown Cemetery, pastor Greg Medenwald officiating. Mrs. May enjoyed…
Read MoreSherrie Thompson
Sherrie Thompson June 4, 1987 – April 4, 2023 Sherrie Greer Thompson (CiCi), 35 of Hattiesburg, died April 4, 2023. She was born June 4, 1987, in Pike County to Ray Greer and Paula Renea Thomas. Funeral services were April 7, 2023, at Craft-Dillon-Ginn Funeral Chapel in Tylertown, burial in Enon Cemetery. Survivors are her…
Read MoreHannah Cox
Hannah Cox Sept. 12, 1990 – April 2, 2023 Hannah Elizabeth Pickard Cox died April 2, 2023, in McComb. She was born Sept. 12, 1990, in McComb. Hannah graduated from North Pike High School in 2009, then went on to the University of Southern Mississippi where she met her future husband. She graduated from USM…
Read MoreH.E. Simmons
H.E. Simmons Aug. 6, 1930 – April 13, 2023 Harvey (H.E.) Simmons, 92, of Tylertown, died April 13, 2023, at the Billdora Senior Care. He was born Aug. 6, 1930, in Walthall County. Funeral services were April 14, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in the Simmons Family Cemetery, Rev. Danny Smith officiating. Simmons enjoyed…
Read MoreFarmers market vendors meet Thursday
Returning and prospective vendors for Tylertown’s Farmers Market, set to open Tuesday, May 2, 8 a.m., at the Agri-Heritage Building, will meet this week. Vendors are to meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13, at City Hall for market information applicable to the new season. Manager Carolyn Horn says material concerning item sales, acceptance of…
Read MorePatterson sentenced to life as an habitual offender
A Walthall man was sentenced to life in prison as an habitual offender following his conviction by a Walthall Circuit Court jury on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Patrick O. Patterson was found guilty of a shooting incident near the intersection of St. Paul Road and Hollis…
Read MoreRandy “Bear” Sanford
Randy “Bear” Sanford Oct. 26, 1951- April 2, 2023 Randy “Bear” Sanford, 71, of Tylertown, died April 2, 2023. He was born Oct. 26, 1951, in Tylertown. Funeral services were April 5, 2023, at Capps Funeral Home with Bro. Brandon Wilkins and Bro. Calvin Crowe officiating, burial in Wood Cemetery in Tylertown. Sanford was a…
Read More