Willie Cotton
Willie Cotton May 10, 1935 – May 28, 2021 Willie Cotton, 86, of Franklinton, died May 28, 2021 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington. Cotton was born May 10, 1935, in Franklinton to Danny Sr. and Nurcil Graves Cotton. A funeral service was June 4, 2021, at Greater Hayes Creek MB Church, Franklinton, Rev. Jerome…
Read MoreDolores Carfagna
Dolores Carfagna July 21, 1933 – June 19, 2021 Memorial services for Dolores Marie Carfagna, 87, of Tylertown, was at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home on June 28, 2021, at St. Paul’s Apostolic Church with Father Alwim officiating, interment at Tylertown Cemetery. Mrs. Carfagna died June 19, 2021. She was born July 21, 1933, in Ozone Park,…
Read MoreHollis Fraser Jr.
Hollis Fraser Jr. Jan, 17, 1930 – June 23, 2021 Hollis Fraser, 91, died June 23, 2021. A native of Birmingham, he graduated from Woodlawn High School. He served during the Korean Conflict. Fraser trusted his Savior and was baptized at the age of 12 at 66th Street Baptist Church. He surrendered to the call…
Read MoreCharles Taylor
Charles Taylor Aug. 25, 1944 – June 15, 2021 Charles Taylor, 76, of Tylertown, died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Walthall County General Hospital in Tylertown. Born Aug. 25, 1944, in Tylertown, he was the son of the late Luther Taylor Sr., and the late Cary Octavia Smith Taylor. A graveside service was June…
Read MoreCatherine Hollingsworth
Catherine Hollingsworth Aug. 28, 1933 – June 20, 2021 Catherine Rushing Hollingsworth died June 20, 2021. She was born Aug. 28, 1933, in Tylertown. Survivors are three children: Susan Hollingsworth Morris, Mike (Gaye) Hollingsworth, Mark (Terrie) Hollingsworth; sister, Marilyn Busbin; five grandchildren: Matthew (Ashley) Morris, Hope Hollingsworth, Blake Hollingsworth, Lauren Hollingsworth (Hunter) Kinchen, Todd (Charlotte)…
Read MoreDavid Cook
David Cook Nov. 3, 1939 – June 19, 2021 David Wilson Cook, 81, of Ocean Springs, died June 19, 2021, in Pascagoula. Cook was born Nov. 3, 1939, in Liberty to Lemon Wilson and Margaret Annette (Haynes) Cook. He graduated from Tylertown High School in 1957. He then attended Mississippi State University, earning three degrees…
Read MoreCharles Ervin
Charles Ervin Feb. 11, 1939 – June 23, 2021 Charles Richard Ervin, of Sandy Hook, died June 23, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born in Walthall County to Will and Ouida Ervin and has remained a lifelong resident of Sandy Hook. Erwin worked for many years in the oil and gas industry…
Read MoreElection to be set after July 6
The board of aldermen will meet July 6 for their first meeting of the new four-year term. At that time the board will declare a vacancy for the Ward 4 position after the elected candidate was disqualified. Once the board declares a vacancy, a special election will be set for the post. Candidates will run…
Read MoreAngela Boyd
Angela Boyd May 11, 1959 – June 16, 2021 Angela Lea Boyd, 62, of Tylertown, died June 16, 2021. She was born May 11, 1959, to the late Wilton Rushing and Patrica Parker Rushing. She met Danny Ray Boyd and married on May 7, 1976. They had three children, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.…
Read MoreMattie Lou Felder
Mattie Lou Felder Sept. 14, 1922 – June 18, 2021 Mattie Lou Felder, 98, of Tylertown, died June 18, 2021. She was born Sept. 14, 1922, to the late Relious and Emma Smith. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband Joe Felder; sisters Gwen Stokes and Sue Conerly; and…
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