Samuel Wood
Samuel Wood March 2, 1962 – Feb. 10, 2023 Samuel Todd Wood, 60, of Sandy Hook, died Feb. 10, 2023. He was born March 2, 1962, in Tylertown, to the late Elton Earl Wood and Elowese Thomas Wood. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his daughter Samantha Michelle Wood; brothers…
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M.L. Stewart April 16, 1942 – Feb. 1, 2023 M.L. Stewart 80, of New Orleans,, a Tylertown native, died Feb. 1, 2023, in Oschner Hospital, Kenner. He was born April 16, 1942, in Walthall County to the late Huey and Margaret Stewart of Tylertown. Graveside funeral services were Feb. 9, 2023, at the Fortenberry Cemetery,…
Read MoreLee “Wylie” Tullos
Lee “Wylie” Tullos Sept. 25, 1965 – Feb. 17, 2023 Lee “Wylie” Tullos, 57, of Summit, died Feb. 17, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services were Feb. 20, 2023, at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb, pastor Jonathan Tullos and Rev. Harvey Tullos officiating with burial at New Bethel Cemetery in Jayess. He was born on…
Read MoreFrank Franklin
Frank Franklin April 4, 1937 – Feb. 3, 2023 Frank Paul Franklin,Sr., 85, of Columbia, died Feb. 3, 2023, at Merit Health Hospital in Hattiesburg. Born April 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Horace Franklin and Hattie Franklin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Frank…
Read MoreWalthall hit by ‘F-0’ tornado last week
Last week’s tornado in Walthall County caused little damage, according to the Walthall Emergency Management Agency. The only real damage was to a church at the corner of Hwy. 27 north and Manning’s Crossing, plus two residents had a tree blown down in their yards. The county was unable to get a disaster declaration on…
Read MoreSallie Carr
Sallie Carr Aug. 11, 1944 – Jan. 23, 2023 Sallie P. Carr, 78, of Tylertown, died Jan. 23, 2023, at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA. She was born Aug. 11, 1944, in Louisville to the late Annie Mae and Roy Lee Edmond. She was a member of West Sunnyhill MB Church where she sang…
Read MoreCharles Green
Charles Green July 4, 1941 – Jan. 25, 2023 Charles Green, 81, of Tylertown, died Jan. 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born July 4, 1941, in Columbia to the late Katie and Charlie Green. He was a man of many trades, but found his passion in the logging industry. He worked with Jefferson…
Read MoreLynda Smith
Lynda Smith April 28, 1938 – Feb. 7, 2023 Lynda Henderson Smith died Feb. 7, 2023, in Duluth, GA. She was born April 28, 1938, in Richton to Carl and Margaret Henderson. Lynda graduated magna cum laude at William Carey College with a degree in home economics. She moved to Tylertown working for Walthall County…
Read MoreAt close of qualifying 40 file to run in 2023 election; 6 have no opposition
At the close of the 5 p.m. qualifying deadline Feb. 1, a total of 40 candidates had filed to run for county or county district offices. Party candidates will run in the August primaries. Independents and non-partisan candidates will run in the November general election along with the party primary winners. Six candidates made it…
Read MoreKids’ story time every Wednesday
Activities for youngsters are scheduled each week at the Walthall County Library. Mrs. Totty’s Story Time for kids is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the library.
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