Debbie Beard Saebo
Debbie Beard Saebo March 21, 1960 – Jan. 19, 2022 Debbie Beard Saebo, PhD, 61, passed peacefully at her home in Gulfport, MS on January 19, 2022. She was the beloved wife of her devoted husband, companion, and best friend, Svein Saebo. Together, they traveled the world extensively throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and across…
Read MoreKing parade cancelled due to COVID
The latest spike of COVID-19 has caused cancellation or rescheduling of several local events including Monday’s Dr. Martin Luther King parade downtown and the observance following at Southwest Events Center. Rev. Clayton Bullock, pastor of Tylertown First Baptist Church, coordinator of the event, said the recent increase in case numbers and the determination by the…
Read MoreRites held for Enon FD founder
Sonny Boyd Oct. 19, 1940 – Jan. 13, 2022 Services for longtime dairyman, A.L. “Sonny” Boyd, 81, a well-known advocate for the dairy industry in the Southeastern U.S., and a community leader who founded Enon Fire Dept., serving as chief for many years, were Jan. 17, 2022, at Capps Funeral Home with Revs. Michael Knippers…
Read MoreRoy Cooley
Roy Cooley Jan. 31, 1960 – Dec. 22, 2021 Roy Lee Cooley, 60, of Sandy Hook, died Dec. 22, 2021, in Varnado. He was born Jan. 31, 1960, in Sandy Hook to W.C. and Estelle Cooley. He attended Dexter High School in Tylertown where he was a number one football player. Cooley served in the…
Read MoreBruce Magee
Bruce Magee July 12, 1967 – Jan. 4, 2022 Bruce Randall Magee, 54, of Tylertown, died Jan. 4, 2022, at Forrest General Hospital. Born July 12, 1967, in Tylertown, he is the son of the late Eldra Magee and Lucille Magee. He attended Tylertown High School and was known as a great track runner. He…
Read MoreBob Toney
Bob Toney Dec. 26, 1951 – Jan. 14, 2022 Funeral services for Robert Edward “Bob” Toney, Jr., 70, of Tylertown, were Jan. 16, 2022, at Capps Funeral Home with Rev. Hong Yoo officiating, burial in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Robert “Bob” Edward Toney, Jr. died at his home Jan. 14, 2022. He was born on…
Read MoreL. S. Gatlin
L. S. Gatlin Dec. 30, 1948 – Jan. 3, 2022 L. S. Gatlin, 73, of Tylertown, died at his residence Jan. 3, 2022. Gatlin was born Dec. 30, 1948, in Walthall County to the late Leslie and Hazel Gatlin. A funeral service was Jan. 13, 2022, at St. Paul MB Church, interment in the church…
Read MoreKelvin Yarborough
Kelvin Yarborough Dec. 24, 1958 – Dec. 27, 2021 Kelvin Yarborough, 63, died Dec. 27, 2021, at his residence in Tylertown Yarborough was born Dec. 24, 1958, in New Orleans to Cleveland Yarborough and Florean Robinson Yarborough. At a young age, he was enrolled in Mississippi School for the Deaf, where he resided on campus…
Read MoreAlvin Tate
Alvin Tate July 30, 1967 – Jan. 10, 2022 Alvin Leroy “Paul” Tate, 54, of Mt. Hermon, died Jan. 10, 2022, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. Born July 30, 1967, in Bogalusa, he was the son of the late Jimmy Louis Tate and Mary Alice Martin Tate. He was a member of Shady…
Read MoreAnnie Merle Alexander
Annie Merle Alexander Sept. 11, 1933 – Jan. 10, 2022 Services for Annie Merle Alford Alexander, 88, of Jayess, were Jan. 12, 2022, at Riverwood Family, burial at Jayess Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander died Jan. 10, 2022. She was born on Sept. 11, 1933, to the late B.V. Alford Sr. and Vera Inez Potts…
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