WCSO seeks to i.d. possible suspect; reports incidents
Sheriff’s officers responded to several incidents recently, according to the department’s offense records. Kentrell Howard, Old Hwy. 24 East, filed a burglary report. He said someone broke into his mobile home and pulled a gun on him. John Blancett reported a 2018 Kenworth 18-wheeler stolen from Clyde Rhodus Road. Deputy Cole Andrews responded to 139…
Read MoreLanier Boyd
Lanier Boyd March 22, 1932 – Aug. 6, 2021 Services for Florence Lanier Boyd, 89, were Aug. 12, 2021, at Dinan Baptist Church, interment at Elliot Cemetery. Mrs. Boyd died Aug. 6, 2021, at Parkview Care Center in Billings, Mont. She was born March 22, 1932. Preceding her in death were her husband of 52…
Read MoreOllye James
Ollye James Aug. 22, 1928 – Aug. 8, 2021 Ollye V. H. James, 92, of Tylertown, died Aug. 8, 2021, at her residence in Tylertown. Born Aug. 22, 1928, in Walthall County, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Adoll Magee Hammond. She married Jesse E.M. James, whom she met at Alcorn State…
Read MoreLa’Tregion Holmes
La’Tregion Holmes Dec. 29, 2000 – July 31, 2021 La’Tregion Holmes, 20, of Tylertown, died July 31, 2021, from the result of an auto accident in Pike County. He was born Dec. 9, 2000, at Southwest Medical Center in McComb to Lekeitha Washington and Treginal Holmes. Holmes attended Tylertown High School and graduated in 2019.…
Read MoreJames McDaniel
James McDaniel Aug. 6, 1953 – Aug. 10, 2021 James Alvin McDaniel, 68, of Tylertown, died Aug. 10, 2021, at Southwest Medical Center in McComb. Born Aug. 6, 1953, in Walthall County, he was the son of the late Murry and Gwindell Thompson McDaniel. All service details will be private. Washington Funeral Service was in…
Read MoreAllan Thomas
Allan Thomas Aug. 7, 1951 – Aug. 5, 2021 Allan Harl Thomas, 69, of Hammond, LA and Magnolia, died Aug. 5, 2021, at home after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Thomas was born in Walthall County, Aug. 7, 1951, to the late Frank Selden Thomas and the…
Read MoreLarry Bridges
Larry Bridges Aug. 17, 1973 – July 31, 2021 Larry Bridges, 47, of Baton Rouge, native of Tylertown, died July 31, 2021, at Ochsner Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was born Aug. 17, 1973, in Walthall County, the son of the late Jessie Mae Riley-Bridges and K.C. Badon. An an early age he joined New…
Read MoreRobert Culver
Robert Culver Aug. 21, 1948 – Aug. 2, 2021 Robert James Culver was born on Aug. 21, 1948, to the late Robert Watson Culver and Myra Hazel Thomas Culver in Brookhaven. He died Aug. 2, 2021, at his home. He was primarily raised by his grandparents George and Louvenia Thomas which resulted in him spending…
Read MoreParticipates in All-Star baseball games
A senior at Parklane Academy, Sam Crowe, was selected to participate in the 30th annual Mississippi All Star Baseball state games. It’s the second time Crowe has been chosen for the state All-Star baseball event, held on the campus of Meridian Commiunity College. Crowe is the son of Matt and Molly Crowe. He is the…
Read MoreLands sold for 2018 become final Aug. 26
Lands sold for taxes on Aug. 26, 2019, for the 2018 tax year are listed in this week’s Times for both the town and county. Titles to those sold lands will become final to the purchaser unless redeemed prior to the tax sale on or before Aug. 26, 2021. Taxes for the town will need…
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