Laxavier Brown May 17, 2001 – Dec. 31, 2022 Laxavier Nkozi Brown, 21, of Tylertown, died Dec. 31, 2022, at his residence. Affectionately known as “Polly”, he was born May 17, 2001, to Stanley Holmes and Michelle Shaffer Brown. He joined New Testament Church of Deliverance at an early age. He attended Tylertown and Oak…

Norma Lee Pigott May 17, 1934 – Jan. 7, 2023 Norma Lee Vince Pigott, was born May 17, 1934, at home in Vincetown to J. Leamos and Hezzie Vince. She died Jan. 7, 2023, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. She enjoyed singing gospel songs, singing in a girl’s trio and years later in a…

Minnie Roberts Darr Feb. 18, 1938 – Jan. 13, 2023 Minnie Roberts Darr, 84, of Tylertown, died Jan. 13, 2023, at the Diversicare in Tylertown. She was born Feb. 18, 1938, in McComb. Mrs. Darr enjoyed working in her yard and collecting various whatnots. She spent many years caring for others as a certified nurse’s…

Dorothy Fortenberry April 18, 1933 – Jan. 12, 2023 Dorothy M Fortenberry, 89, of Tylertown, died Jan. 12, 2023, at Southwest Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1933, in McComb. Graveside services were Jan. 14, 2023, at Oral Cemetery in Tylertown, Rev. Everett Broom officiating. Mrs. Fortenberry was a member of Oral Landmark Missionary…

Claude Williams Jr. Aug. 5, 1936 – Jan. 8, 2023 Claude Williams, Jr., 86, of McComb, died Jan. 8, 2023 at Providence Hospital in Mobile, AL. He was born Aug. 5, 1936, to Claude Williams Sr. and Lizzie Barnes Williams. Funeral services were Jan. 14, 2023, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, McComb, with Rev.…

Harmon Lewis March 5, 1940 – Jan. 11, 2023 Harmon Lewis was born in Tylertown March, 5, 1940, to J.D. and Thelma Lewis. He died Jan. 11, 2023. He graduated cum laude with a B.A. degree in organ from Millsaps College in Jackson. He earned a master of music degree in 1964 and in 1979…

Alice Rushing Sept. 9, 1928 – Jan. 8, 2023 Alice Rushing, 94, of Tylertown, died Jan. 8, 2023. at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. She was born Sept. 9, 1928, in Copiah County. Funeral services were Jan. 11, 2023, at Salem Baptist Church, burial in the Boyd Cemetery, Rev. Mark Wicker officiating. Mrs. Rushing moved…

Nellie Hale March 22, 1929 – Jan. 10, 2023 Nellie Lavern Bean Hale, 93, of McComb, died Jan. 10, 2023, at Camellia Estates in McComb. Funeral services were Jan. 13, 2023, at Gillsburg Baptist Church, Dr. Victor Walsh and Rev. Austin Bean officiating, burial at Gillsburg Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hale was born March 22, 1929,…

Mildred Anthony July 15, 1935 – Jan. 10, 2023 Mildred Whitman Anthony, 87, of Kokomo, died Jan. 10, 2023, at Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown. In 1955, she started her career as a beautician and with her late husband, Herlin, owned and operated Anthony’s Barber and Beauty Shop in Tylertown until her retirement in 2000.…

Tammy Burnette Oct. 20, 1962 – Jan. 14, 2023 Tammy Bacot Burnette, 60, of Tylertown, died Jan. 14, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. She was born Oct. 20, 1962, in Brookhaven. Funeral services were Jan. 17, 2023, at Capps Funeral Home in Tylertown, burial in the Enon Cemetery, Rev. Phillip Alford…