Charles Dixon
Charles Dixon Nov. 14, 1953 – March 9, 2023 Charles Wesley Dixon, 69, of Tylertown, died March 9, 2023. He was a retired truck driver and welder. He was born Nov. 14, 1953, to Sammie Lee Dixon and Marion Frances Adams Dixon. He was a member of Enterprise Baptist Church. He was preceded in death…
Read MoreGene Pevey, Jr.
Gene Pevey, Jr. Oct. 24, 1953 – March 7, 2023 A memorial service was March 18, 2023, at Jones and Son Chapel in Hattiesburg, for Gene Pevey, Jr., 69, of Hattiesburg. He died March 7, 2023, in Jackson. Pevey was a member of Tylertown Baptist Church. He was a directional driller with Leam Drilling Systems…
Read MoreTina Wilson
Tina Wilson Tina Marie Raia Wilson, 67, died Feb. 26, 2023. Survivors are her husband of 51 years, Eugene Wilson, Jr.; children, Brandon (Mindee), Clifton (Rachel), and Dwayne (Alison); grandchildren Cailee, Brandon Jr. (Hannah), Emily, Michele, Bryce, Hannah, Mollie, Dwayne Jr, Brooklyn, Breez, Cohen, Sarah, Noah, Kailyn and Kiersten Sartalamacchia, and Jiana Pohlmann; great grandchild…
Read MoreDonald P. Robertson
Donald P. Robertson Oct. 3,1946 – Feb. 25, 2023 Donald P. Robertson, 76, died Feb. 25, 2023. He was born to the late Julius and Opha Haden. He was a hard worker, family man, and proud U.S. Army Veteran. While raising his family in Tylertown, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and the annual family camping trips.…
Read MoreMary Lou Fortenberry
Mary Lou Fortenberry Sept. 15, 1936 – March 1, 2023 Mary Lou Fortenberry, 86, of Tylertown, died March 1, 2023. She was born Sept. 15, 1936, in Tylertown. Funeral services were March 3, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Crystal Springs Cemetery in Tylertown, Rev. Danny Stevens officiating. Mrs. Fortenberry was a longtime member…
Read MoreElla Burnette
Ella Burnette March 18, 1937 – March 3, 2023 Ella Reet Burnette, 85, of Mccomb, died March 3, 2023, at the Claiborne in McComb. She was born March 18, 1937 in McComb. Funeral services were March 5, 2023, at Capps Funeral Home, burial in Enon Cemetery in Jayess. Mrs. Burnette enjoyed listening to gospel music,…
Read MoreZoning hearing for medical marijuana facilities
A Tuesday, March 7, public hearing is set for 6 p.m. at City Hall for public comment on Tylertown’s modified zoning ordinance allowing for specific areas where medical marijuana or cannabis, can be cultivated, disposed of, processed and dispensed. A legal advertisement has been running in The Times announcing the hearing. Aldermen recently passed the…
Read MoreBoucherie barbecue competition returns Saturday, March 25
It’s the third setting for the South Mississippi Boucherie, Saturday, March 25, at Southwest Events Center, where you can eat, compete and enjoy the fun. There is no admission. The event is sanctioned by the Memphis Barbeque Network, starting at 7 a.m. Saturday morning with Tylertown Rotary Club’s pancake breakfast, just prior to the Cardio…
Read MoreDewey Martin
Dewey Martin March 4, 1934 – Feb. 24, 2023 Dewey Roy Martin, 88, of Tylertown, died Feb. 24, 2023, at his residence. He was born on March 4, 1934, to Rufus and Rhoda Martin and lived in the Salem community. He was a longtime active member of Tylertown Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife of…
Read MoreMartina Bullock
Martina Bullock Jan. 25, 1942 – Feb. 19, 2023 Martina Bullock, 81, of Tylertown, died Feb. 19, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital. She was born Jan. 25, 1942, to the late Johnnie Bullock and Arlevia Bullock. She took joy in planting flowers. She was an active member of Brandon Bay community. In addition to her…
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