Zelma Ann F. Lofton
Zelma Ann F. Lofton Sept. 12, 1939 – Jan. 6, 2026 Zelma Ann Forbes Lofton, 86, of Gautier, MS, died Jan. 6, 2026. She was born Sept. 12, 1939, in New Orleans, to Estus Crawford Forbes and Clara Elizabeth Simmons Forbes. Zelma graduated from East Jefferson High School in Louisiana and attended SMCC, Southeastern University…
Read MoreJohn A. Sartin
John A. Sartin Sept. 25, 1959 – Jan.1, 2026 John A. Sartin, 66, died Jan. 1, 2026, in McComb. He was born Sept. 25, 1959, to Aster Junior Sartin and Stella Yougblood Sartin. A public viewing was Jan. 10, 2026, at Washington Funeral Home, Tylertown. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery II.
Read MoreKaren Summers
Karen Summers June 8, 1975 – Dec.31, 2025 Karen M. Summers, 50, of Columbia, MS, died Dec. 31, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. She was born June 8, 1975, in Utica, New York to the late Stephen Calhoun and Donna L. Juckett Huber. Survivors include her husband, Charlie Summers; sons, Glenn Martin, Jr.…
Read MoreSouth MS Boucherie BBQ Festival is no more, committee announces
South MS Boucherie BBQ Festival is no more, committee announces The South MS Boucherie, held in March, will not be held this year, according to a letter from the committee: Dear friends, After much consideration, we want to share that we will no longer be hosting the Boucherie BBQ Festival. For the past 5 years…
Read MoreJudges election this year moves Walthall into new circuit, chancery districts
Judges election this year moves Walthall into new circuit, chancery districts The 2026 elections, along with a court redistricting plan, already okayed by the legislature, but set to take effect in 2027, Walthall County, for the first time in history, will move into circuit and chancery districts that separate it from Pike County. In 2027,…
Read MoreTylertown Attorney and Judge Ryan Bruhl Announces Bid for Circuit Court Judge
Tylertown Attorney and Judge Ryan Bruhl Announces Bid for Circuit Court Judge By Connor Gibson Campaign Manager Local attorney and judge, Ryan Bruhl, has announced his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge for the 15th Circuit District, Place 2. The 15th Circuit District encompasses Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, and Walthall Counties. A lifelong resident of Tylertown,…
Read MoreJennifer Fortenberry
Jennifer Fortenberry Jan. 29, 1972 – Dec. 27, 2025 Jennifer Anne Fortenberry, 53, of Tylertown, died Dec. 27, 2025, at her residence. She was born Jan. 29, 1972, in New Orleans, to John Fortenberry and Betty Sue Boyd Fortenberry. Visitation was Dec. 31, 2025, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home. Bro. Bo Walker officiated. Hartman Hughes Funeral…
Read MoreShirley B. H. Whittemore
Shirley B. H. Whittemore Aug. 28, 1940 – Jan. 3, 2026 Shirley Bernice Hargrove Whittemore, born Aug. 28, 1940, in Bartlett, TX, died Jan. 3, 2026. Affectionately known to many as “Mrs. Shirley,” she was a godly woman whose life was marked by faith, kindness, and quiet strength. She greeted everyone with warmth, respect, and…
Read MoreLoyd Edwin Andrews
Loyd Edwin Andrews Dec. 17, 1931 – Dec. 28, 2025 Loyd Edwin Andrews, 94, of Tylertown, died Dec. 28, 2025, at Walthall General Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1931, to Clinton Burr Andrews and Mattie Ruby Ginn Andrews. He served his country in the U. S. Army and was a Kansas Representative in the…
Read MoreShadana D. Gatlin
Shadana D. Gatlin March 15, 1994 – Dec. 15, 2025 Shadana Daugherty Gatlin, 31, of Helotes, TX, died Dec. 15, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. She was born March 15, 1994, in McComb. She graduated from Tylertown High School in the top five of her class, she then pursed her nursing education at the University of…
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