Nelda D. Stogner June 1, 1942 – Jan. 30, 2026 Nelda Duncan Stogner, 83, of Tylertown, died Jan. 30, 2026, at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg. She was born June 1, 1942, in Jayess, to the late Ellis Louis Duncan and Mary Elizabeth Wyatt Duncan. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death…

Sidney Langston Sept. 19, 1935 – Jan. 27 2026 Sidney Sue McEwen Langston, died Jan. 27, 2026, at the age of 90. Sidney Sue was born in Jayess, Sept. 19, 1935, daughter of Sidney J. and Winnie N. (Bullock) McEwen. She was the oldest of seven children. Sue was a graduate of Carters Creek High…

Earline H. Mays May 31, 1938 – Jan. 15, 2026 Earline Hubbard Mays, 87, died Jan. 15, 2026, in Tylertown. She was born May 31, 1938, the daughter of Scott Hubbard and Evelyn King Hubbard. Mays graduated from Magee Colored High School, Class of 1957 and Alcorn A&M College, Class of 1962. She was a…

Rosie Mae Howard Jan. 6, 1960 – Jan. 23, 2026 Rosie Mae Howard, 66, of Hattiesburg, died Jan. 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born Jan. 6, 1960, in Tylertown, to the late Lugene “Brutt’ Magee and Lelia Mae Hardaway Magee. Rosie found Christ at an early age at Springhill Church of God in…

Jo Stringer Mitchell Nov. 5, 1935 – Jan. 21, 2026 Jo Stringer Mitchell, died Jan. 21, 2026, in Hattiesburg. She was born Nov. 5, 1935, in Tylertown, daughter of the late John Noah Stringer and Katie Dimple Harvey Craft. Tylertown was always close to her heart, and she proudly considered it her hometown throughout her…

Daisy Lynn Guy Jan. 24, 1931 – Jan. 25, 2026 Daisy Lynn Guy, 95, died Jan. 25, 2026, in Foxworth, MS. She was born Jan. 24, 1931, the daughter of Walter and Pearl Mae Magee Guy. A public visitation was Jan. 31, 2026, at First Mt. Bethel MB Church, Sandy Hook, burial was in the…

Grace Nell Stogner Dec. 8, 1937 – Jan. 13, 2026 Grace Nell Stogner, 88, of Columbia, died Jan. 13, 2026, at The Grove. Funeral services were Jan. 17, 2026, at North Columbia Baptist Church in Columbia, with burial in Centerville Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Dexter. Rev. Tommy Stogner officiated the services, and Aaron McKenzie…

Rhonda L. Lott Crawford May 8, 1964 – Jan. 17, 2026 Rhonda age 61, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2026. She was a resident of Improve. Rhonda was a faithful cherished member of Carson Springs Baptist Church. Ms. Rhonda was a dedicated mother that devoted her life to her…

George Shoemaker Oct. 25, 1941 – Jan. 21, 2026 George “Bud” E Shoemaker, 84, of Tylertown, died Jan. 21, 2026. He was born Oct. 25, 1941, in Walthall Co., to the late George and Grace Popwell Shoemaker. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Pittman Shoemaker; brother, Joe…