Walter “Doug” Magee
Walter “Doug” Magee July 8, 1955 – Oct. 18, 2022 Walter Douglas “Doug” Magee, 67, of Jackson, native of Tylertown, died Oct. 18, 2022, at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson. He was born July 8, 1955, to Shedrow and Lucille Guy Magee. After graduating Tylertown High School in 1973, he attended Jackson State University where he…
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Carl Ponders Sept. 8, l937 – Oct. 31, 2022 Wylie Carl Ponders, 85, died Oct. 31, 2022, at his home in the Union Community south of Plantersville after a brief illness. Ponders was born in Lee County Sept. 8, l937. He was the son of the late Eldridge Ponders and Nora Dillard Ponders. He married…
Read MoreChiefs head into 1st playoff round Friday after 23-0 win
Tylertown’s Chiefs shut out Port Gibson Friday to capture the No. 2 spot in 3A Region 7 and move into the playoffs Friday night against Perry Central at home. The Chiefs beat the Blue Wave 23-0 to end the THS regular schedule before a home crowd Friday night. Wildreckus Johnson, Lee Holmes and Tyquan Ginn…
Read MoreWildcats fall to Panthers
The Salem Wildcats lost 52-6 to Lumberton in an away game Friday night. Salem wraps up its season Thursday night with a home game with Richton. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Read MoreAnthony ‘Tony’ Weis
Anthony ‘Tony’ Weis Nov. 25, 1948 – Oct. 23, 2022 Anthony “Tony” Paul Weis, 73 of Tylertown, died Oct. 23, 2022 at Walthall General Hospital. He was born Nov. 25, 1948, in Philadelphia, Penn. Graveside services were Oct. 25, 2022, at Tylertown Cemetery II, Rev. Winston Fortenberry officiating. He enjoyed playing his guitar, riding his…
Read MoreElowese Wood
Elowese Wood May 18, 1924 – Oct. 27, 2022 Elowese Thomas Wood, 98, of Tylertown, died Oct. 27, 2022. She was born May 18, 1924, in Washington Parish. Funeral services were Oct. 30, 2022, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in the Wood Family Cemetery, Rev. Landon Lambert officiating. Mrs. Wood was the mother of nine…
Read MoreDoy Burnette
Doy Burnette March 1, 1974 – Oct. 5, 2022 Doy Lane Burnette, 48, of Jayess, died Oct. 26, 2022. Doy was born on March 1, 1974, in Jayess to Linda Bennett and the late Rev. Major Burnette. He worked at Wallace Carpet Barn. Some of his favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors.…
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Sellie Magee Jan. 12, 1926 – Oct. 19, 2022 Sellie Steen Magee, 96, of Tylertown, died Oct. 19, 2022, at Forrest General Hospital. Mrs. Magee was born Jan. 12, 1926, in Walthall County to the late Oscar and Frances Dillon Holmes. As a young adult, she began career of teaching children. She met and married…
Read MoreShirley Thornhill
Shirley Thornhill Sept. 14, 1945 – Oct. 21, 2022 Shirley Ann Thornhill, 77, of Tylertown, died Oct. 21, 2022, at the Aston Court Retirement Community in McComb. She was born Sept. 14, 1945, in Pike County. A graveside service Oct. 29, 2022, at Enon Cemetery with Rev. David Boyd officiating. Mrs. Thornhill enjoyed shopping, sewing,…
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Bessie Robinson Magee July 25, 1960 – Oct. 5, 2022 Bessie Brister Robinson Magee, 62, of Foxworth, died Oct. 5, 2022. Mrs. Magee was born on July 25, 1960, in Tylertown to the late George Milton Brister Sr. and Alma Washington Brister. After finishing at JJ Gulledge High School, Mrs. Magee got a degree in…
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