Myrtis L. Magee
Myrtis L. Magee Feb. 22, 1946 – Feb. 13, 2022 Myrtis L. Magee, 75, of Tylertown, died Feb. 13, 2022, at Southwest Medical Center in McComb. Born Feb. 22, 1946, in Tylertown, she was the daughter of the late Arteamus Carson and Zeakie Mae Conerly Carson. She finished school at the Urban League Division Training…
Read MoreBoucherie’s back! Mar. 25-26, Southwest Events Center
The 2022 South Mississippi Boucherie is back–bigger and better! Returning to the originally schedule March dates, Tylertown’s tribute to the pig and barbeque kicks off the 2022 Memphis Barbeque Network season…a series of barbeque events leading up to the overall championship through points accumulated throughout the season. Whether you compete as a pro, a backyard…
Read MoreRoundup of basketball scoring involving county teams
Here’s a rundown of the varsity basketball season at both Salem Attendance Center and Tylertown High School for this season. Scores were taken from the MaxPreps and Scorebook Live websites. Salem boys… Beginning with the latest game and working back through the season, the Wildcats posted a 47-36 win over Enterprise on Feb. 6, also…
Read MoreDYB registration underway
Dixie Youth baseball registration is underway for the coming season. Regular registration is open through Saturday, Feb. 19. Late registrations are accepted from Feb. 20-27. Late registrations are assessed a $10 late fee. No one will be registered after Feb. 27. Register online by going to the Walthall Dixie Youth Baseball Facebook page and following…
Read MoreLaura Lee Dixon
Laura Lee Dixon Nov. 2, 1928 – Feb. 6, 2022 Laura Lee Dixon, 93, of Tylertown, died Feb. 6, 2022; she was born Nov. 2, 1928, in Tylertown. A graveside service was Feb. 9, 2022, with Rev. Justin Knight officiating. Mrs. Dixon worked at the Haspel plant for 22 years. Later she went to Southwest…
Read MoreNathanial Paul Magee
Nathanial Paul Magee June 26, 1983- Jan. 30, 2022 A memorial service for Nathaniel Paul Magee, of Tylertown, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Tylertown. Magee, 38, died Jan. 30, 2022. He was born in Marrero, LA, June 26, 1983, to Sammy K. Magee…
Read MorePerry Hammond, Sr.
Perry Hammond, Sr. Jan. 16, 1956 – Feb. 6, 2022 Perry Hammond Sr., 66, of Tylertown, died Feb. 6, 2022, at Anderson Regional Hospital of Meridian. Born Jan. 16, 1956, in Biloxi, he was the son of the late Conwell Hammond and Earnestine Magee Hammond. Survivors are two children, Pam Carson and Perry Hammond Jr.…
Read MoreFrankie Pope
Frankie Pope Jan. 15, 1925 – Feb. 6, 2022 Frankie Mae Pope, 97 of Tylertown, died Feb. 6, 2022. She was born Jan. 15, 1925, in Bogalusa. She was a longtime member of Tylertown Baptist Church and served for many years at the Walthall Hospital in the Ladies Auxiliary. She had a special love for…
Read MoreLola Jayde Farr
Lola Jayde Farr March 28, 2020 – Feb. 6, 2022 Lola Jayde Farr died Feb. 6, 2022 at the age of 22 months. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Cindy Oxner. Survivors are her parents, Wendi Oxner and Michael Lowery; biological father, Casey Farr; sisters, Jaelyn Lowery, Hayley Lowery, Kayley Lowery, Maddison…
Read MoreGloris Fortenberry
Gloris Fortenberry Sept. 3, 1932 – Feb. 6, 2022 Gloris Magee Fortenberry, 89, of Tylertown, died Feb. 1, 2022, at her residence. Born Sept. 3, 1932, in Tylertown, she was the daughter of the late Wallace Magee and Adrainter Mark Magee. A graveside service was Feb. 8, 2022, at the Fortenberry Family Cemetery, interment to…
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