Donald Jones
Donald Jones Aug. 31, 1935 – Dec. 17, 2025 Donald Jones, 90, a Tylertown native, died Dec. 17, 2025, his residence in Victorville, CA. He was born Aug. 31, 1935, in McComb. Services were Jan. 17, 2026, at St. Paul M. B. Church in Tylertown, with burial in the St. Paul Church Cemetery. Services were…
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John Peters Aug. 24, 1951 – Jan. 8, 2026 John Peters, 74, of Jayess, died Jan. 8, 2026, at Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown, after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 24, 1951, in Tylertown. A visitation was Jan. 16, 2026, at Craft-Dillon-Ginn Funeral Chapel in Tylertown and Jan. 17, 2026, at New Home…
Read MoreKeith Brown
Keith Brown Oct. 15, 1961 – Dec. 29, 2025 Keith Brown, 64, of Marrero, LA, died Dec. 29, 2025. He was born Oct. 15, 1961, in New Orleans, LA. A visitation was Jan. 17, 2026, at St. John Church of God in Christ in Tylertown, Pastor Hollis Gatlin officiated the services with burial in Tylertown…
Read MoreChamber announces theme of banquet set for Saturday, 24th
Chamber announces theme of banquet set for Saturday, 24th The Walthall County Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s theme for the membership banquet is “Walthall County Celebrates America 250”. The banquet, at Southwest Events Center begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Citizens, Pike National and Trustmark banks. Individual tickets are $30,…
Read MoreMagnolia Grocery opening in 2026
Magnolia Grocery opening in 2026 By Pam Keaton Walthall County EDA Construction is scheduled to start mid-February for the new grocery store. On Monday, Jan. 6, 2026, Tony Almisari, with M & A Real Estate, attended the monthly board meeting of the Walthall County Board of Supervisors to go over a few of the unforeseen…
Read MoreWalthall County Board of Supervisors Honors Jordan Anthony
Walthall County Board of Supervisors Honors Jordan Anthony By Cathy Chance Harvey At last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Cathy C. Harvey presented on behalf of the Walthall County Historical Society a recommendation that the Board pass a resolution to honor track and field champion Jordan Anthony with a formal commendation by the Mississippi state…
Read MoreMyrtle Yvonne Booth
Myrtle Yvonne Booth Aug. 24, 1952 – Dec. 31, 2025 Myrtle Booth, 73, of McComb, died Dec. 31, 2025, in McComb. She was born Aug. 24, 1952, in New Orleans, LA, to Curley and Gladys Gardner. She was a member of Shady Grove MB Church from a young age. Myrtle graduated from Eva Gordon High…
Read MoreShirley E. Phillips
Shirley E. Phillips Jan. 29, 1939 – Dec. 31, 2025 Shirley Electra Phillips, known as “Shell”, 86, of Tylertown, died Dec. 31, 2025, in Hattiesburg. She was born Jan. 23, 1939, in Tylertown, the sixth of eight children born to Tillie Bell and Patrick Williams. She was educated at Walthall County Training School, and moved…
Read MoreEdward L. Cowart
Edward L. Cowart Dec. 3, 1984 – Dec. 31, 2025 Edward Lamont Cowart, 41, of Tylertown, died Dec. 31, 2025, at St. Dominic Baptist Hospital in Jackson. He was born Dec. 3, 1984, in McComb. Services were Jan. 10, 2026, at Jordan Temple COGIC in McComb. Pastor George Cowart officiated the services. Burial was in…
Read MoreBonnie L. Kemp
Bonnie L. Kemp Oct. 23, 1935 – Jan. 7, 2026 Bonnie L. Kemp, 90, a resident of Tylertown, died Jan. 7, 2025, at Diversicare in Tylertown. A graveside service was Jan. 9, 2025, at Tylertown Cemetery, with Rev. Justin Knight officiating. Hartman Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Bonnie was born Oct. 23,…
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