Dionte Milton
Dionte Milton April 13, 1991 – May 1, 2022 Dionte Lorenzo Milton, 31, of Silver Creek, died May 1, 2022, in Flora, IL. Milton was born April 13, 1991, in Chicago, IL, to Tommy W. Allen and Clenthia Tompkins. A funeral service was May 14, 2022, at East Fernwood Baptist Church in McComb, Rev. Jimmy…
Read MoreEntertainment lineup at this year’s festival
The Dairy Festival entertainment lineup includes many traditional performers who have graced the festival stage in the past. Mae Woodard opens things up at 9:15 a.m. An accomplished artist, she is best known for her Patsy Cline tribute segment. She’ll be back periodically throughout the day at 11 a.m. Lou Ellen Stout, daughter of Circuit…
Read MoreMichele Huhn
Michele Huhn April 7, 1969 – May 13, 2022 Elizabeth Michele Huhn, 53, of Sumrall, died May 13, 2022. She was born April 7, 1969, in Hattiesburg, the oldest of four children to Elbert Lavon and Glenda Faye (Davis) Shoemake. She grew up in Mt. Olive where she enjoyed playing outside with her siblings and…
Read MoreOra (O.F.) Dier
Ora (O.F.) Dier April 19, 1938 – May 14, 2022 Ora (O.F.) Dier, 84, was born April 19, 1938, in Lexie. A longtime resident of Arabi and Slidell, LA, he died May 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son Bruce K. Dier, parents Winnie and Hezzie Dier, five brothers, three sisters, and…
Read MoreNiktey Barnes
Niktey Barnes Oct. 26, 1962 – April 23, 2022 Niktey Barnes, 59, of Tylertown, died April 23, 2022 at Southwest Medical Center in McComb. Mrs. Barnes was born Oct. 26, 1962 in New Orleans to the late Geneva Harrison and Calvin Brown. She met Vernon Bernard Barnes in 1983 and they married July 24, 1998…
Read MoreJim Pierce
Jim Pierce Sept. 16, 1947 – May 9, 2022 Jim Carol Pierce, 74, and a resident of Franklinton, died May 9, 2022, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was a graduate of Tylertown High School before earning his bachelor’s degree in history from Mississippi State University. He then honored his country in the…
Read MoreFred Reid
Fred Reid Sept. 8, 1928 – May 11, 2022 Fred Neil Reid, 93 of Metairie, LA, died May 11, 2022, at the Brookdale Senior Living Facility in Alexandria, LA. He was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Biloxi. Graveside services were May 19, 2022, at Tylertown Cemetery with Rev. Michael Sartin of First Pentecostal Church in…
Read MoreLinda Goings
Linda Goings Feb. 6, 1946 – May 11, 2022 Linda S Goings, 76, of Franklinton, died May 11, 2022, at her residence. She was born Feb. 6, 1946, in Monticello. Funeral services were May 14, 2022, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Hayes Creek Cemetery in Clifton, Rev. Buddy Day officiating. She was preceded in…
Read MoreLaura Magee
Laura Magee May 10, 1938 – May 2, 2022 Laura J. Magee, 83, art educator/administrator, died May 2, 2022, after a sudden illness. Born May 10, 1938, in Lake Cormorant, she spent her early years in Tylertown, Summit and New Orleans, LA. She received a BFA Newcomb College of Tulane University, New Orleans, MA from…
Read MoreEbony Toliver
Ebony Toliver April 8, 1994 – May 1, 2022 Ebony Patrice Toliver, 28, died May 1, 2022. She was born April 8, 1994, in Canton to Nguyen (Gwen) Walker and Ronald Barnes. After graduating Provine High School in Jackson, she continued her education at Mississippi State University. She then relocated to Atlanta, GA, to begin…
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