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Remember when dealing with extreme cold conditions

Remember when dealing with extreme cold conditions Before bitter cold weather forecasts come in, Walthall Emergency Preparedness, water systems and first responders have tips for helping you deal with below freezing temperatures. If you have to be outside, dress in layered clothing. Wear mittens, they are warmer than gloves, and wear a hat. Cover your…

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Dora M. Brumfield

Dora M. Brumfield Sept. 14, 19245 – Jan. 4, 2026 Dora Maggie Brumfield, 101, of Tylertown, died Jan. 4, 2026, at Billdora Senior Care in Tylertown. She was born Sept. 14, 1924, in Tylertown, to the late Robert Ryals and Pauline Fowler Ryals. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her…

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Earline H. Mays

Earline H. Mays May 31, 1938 – Jan. 5, 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. A public visitation will be held from 5- 7pm Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Washington Funeral Home, 714 Second Street,…

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Dutha B. Keith

Dutha B. Keith Feb. 4, 1945 – Jan. 2, 2026 Dutha Beard Keith, 80, died Jan. 2, 2026. She was born Feb. 4, 1945, in Tylertown, to Ernie and Beatrice Rowell Beard. Dutha is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Elton, Felder, and Von Beard. Survivors include her husband of 50 years,…

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Derena Mae Jordan

Derena Mae Jordan Jan. 22, 1940 – Jan. 13, 2026 Derena Mae Jordan, 85, of Magnolia, MS, died Jan. 13, 2026, at her residence. She was born Jan. 22, 1940, in Marion County, to the late Clyde Tullos and Geneva Tullos Powell Grainger. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,…

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James J. Seman

James J. Seman Dec. 21, 1942 – Jan. 3, 2026 James John Seman, 83, died Jan. 3, 2026, at Oschner Hospital. He was born Dec. 21, 1942, in Decauter, Ill., to the late James Guthrie and Rowena Seman. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Faye Seman and daughter…

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Margaret Brumfield

Margaret Brumfield Jan. 21, 1933 – Jan. 10, 2026 Frances Margaret Brumfield, 92, of Denham Springs, LA, died Jan. 10, 2026, at The Crossing in Baton Rouge. She was born Jan. 21, 1933, in Castor, LA to the late Rupert “Pete” Russell and Beatrice “Bea” Martin Russell. Along with her parents she is also preceded…

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Wendy Martin

Wendy Martin Sept. 9, 1963 – Jan. 6, 2026 Wendy Martin, 62, of Tylertown, died Jan. 6, 2026, at her residence. She was born Sept. 9, 1963, in Tylertown, to Daniel Bowman and the late Carolyn Seals Bowman. Visitation was Jan. 9, 2026, at Bogue Chitto Baptist Church (Carter`s Creek), and Jan. 10, 2026, with…

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Terry A. McCain

Terry A. McCain Dec. 26, 1968 – Jan. 56, 2026 Terry Allen McCain, 57 of Sandy Hook, died Jan. 5, 2026, at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg. He was born Dec. 26, 1968, in Tylertown, to the late J. Q. McCain and Carolyn Ann Adams McCain. Visitation was at Carson Springs Baptist Church Jan. 8,…

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Sarah Ann Smith

Sarah Ann Smith May 2, 1958 – Jan. 12, 2026 Sarah Ann Smith, 67, died Jan. 12, 2026, in McComb. She was born May 2, 1958, the daughter of Willie J. Carr and Lillie S. Jackson Carr. A public visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Washington Funeral Home, 714…

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