Niktey 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…
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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…
Read MoreSpring Fling registration is underway
Registration is underway at participating merchants for the annual Spring Fling giveaway. Register now through the June 4 Dairy Festival. The drawing will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the Dairy Festival stage. Register at these participating merchants displaying the Spring Fling poster: Jones Furniture, grand prize, La-Z-Boy recliner; WTYL, three country CDs; The Tylertown…
Read MoreDiane Martin
Diane Martin Sept. 4, 1947 – May 6, 2022 Sarah Diane Martin, 74, of Tylertown, died May 6, 2022, at the University Medical Center in Jackson. She was born Sept. 4, 1947, in Tylertown. Funeral services were at Salem Baptist Church May 9, 2022, with Bro. Mark Wicker officiating, burial in Boyd Cemetery in Tylertown.…
Read MoreDeloise “Pete” Peters
Deloise “Pete” Peters March 7, 1958 – April 10, 2022 Deloise “Pete” Peters, 64, of Tylertown, died April 10, 2022. He was born March 7, 1958, in Tylertown to R. H. Peters and Jessye Quinn. At a young age he joined Tylertown First Baptist Church. He had a love for mixing paint and making vehicles…
Read MoreEdison Carr
Edison Carr Dec. 10, 1936 – April 23, 2022 Edison Carr, 85, of Tylertown, died April 23, 2022, at Forrest General Hospital. Carr was born Dec. 10, 1936, in Tylertown to Alcus Carr Sr. and Fannie Brock Carr. After leaving Tylertown he learned typesetting. He worked for General Motors and retired after over 30 years…
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