Blaine Stogner
Blaine Stogner Dec. 16, 1988 – Jan. 13, 2023 Blaine Stogner, age 34, died Jan. 13, 2023. He was born in Hattiesburg to Cynthia Marie Smith Stogner and Houston Kent Stogner. Survivors are his mother Cynthia Marie Smith Stogner; his sister Sarah Brown (Steven); his grandmother Frances Smith, his nephew Hudson Kent Brown, his aunt…
Read MoreDoris Beard
Doris Beard July 3, 1954 – Jan. 13, 2023 Doris Louise Beard, 68, of Tylertown, died Jan. 13, 2023, at her residence. She was born July 3, 1954. She was a member of Centerville Baptist Church (Lexie). Mrs. Doris enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, and talking to people. She was preceded in death by her father,…
Read MoreEntergy offers free energy efficiency kits to customers
Across the country Americans face higher energy bills this winter due mainly to this year’s natural gas costs, which more than doubled. More than half of the power Entergy Mississippi generates comes from natural gas. In response, Entergy Mississippi launched Operation Bill Assist, a $3.2-million pledge to help customers with high bills. As part of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 totals up in county
COVID-19 totals are up for a handful of counties across South Mississippi, including Walthall. As of Monday at press time, the total number of COVID cases reported since the beginning of the pandemic were 4490 with a death toll of 83 for the county. In Walthall County, community level is “high.” “After weeks of low…
Read MoreKing parade, observance planned
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being observed Monday, Jan. 16, this year with a downtown parade followed by a program at Southwest Events Center, concluding with the presentation of three civic awards given by Tylertown First Baptist Church, the event sponsor. Awards presented include the Humanitarian, Leadership and Business if the Year. “The…
Read MoreClaude Rowell
Claude Rowell Nov. 15, 1938 – Dec. 31, 2022 Claude Rowell, 84, of Tylertown, died Dec. 31, 2022, in Hattiesburg. He was born Nov. 15, 1938, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Jan. 5, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Stateline Cemetery, Rev. Jerry Barber and Rev. Malcolm Dykes officiating. Rowell enjoyed hunting and fishing.…
Read MoreLuther Ard
Luther Ard Feb. 27, 1946 – Dec. 25, 2022 Luther E. Ard, 74, of Tylertown, died Dec. 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born Feb. 27, 1946, to Noretia Turner and Dock Ard. Funeral services were Jan. 7, 2023, at Peoples Undertaking Co., burial in the New Zion Topisaw Church Cemetery. He was preceded…
Read MoreBruce McCaffrey
Bruce McCaffrey Aug. 26, 1946 – Jan. 2, 2023 James Bruce McCaffrey, 76, of Tylertown, died Jan. 2, 2023. He was born Aug. 26, 1946, in Tylertown. A memorial service was Jan. 7, 2023, at Centerville Baptist Church (Lexie) with Rev. Mike Anderson officiating. McCaffrey was a longtime member of Centerville Baptist Church (Lexie) where…
Read MorePatsy Hartzog
Patsy Hartzog Jan. 8, 1936 – Jan. 4, 2023 Patsy Ruth Hartzog, 86, of Sandy Hook, died Jan. 4, 2023, at her residence. She was born Jan. 8, 1936, in Foxworth. Funeral services were Jan. 6, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Hurricane Creek Cemetery. Rev. Zack Smith officiating. Mrs. Hartzog enjoyed cooking and…
Read MoreNellouise Rimes
Nellouise Rimes Nov. 2, 1925 – Jan. 2, 2023 Nellouise B Rimes, 97, of Darbun, died Jan. 2, 2023 at Billdora Senior Care. She was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Kokomo. Funeral services were Jan. 5, 2023, at Magee’s Creek Baptist Church, Jayess, burial in the Magee’s Creek Cemetery, Rev. Michael Knippers officiating. Mrs. Rimes…
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