George Ratcliff
George Ratcliff May 12, 1942 – Dec. 21, 2025 George Ratcliff, 83, of Jayess, died Dec. 21, 2025, at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb. He was born May 12, 1942, in Walthall County. Services were Jan. 3, 2026, at New Home COCH in Jayess, with Elder Richard Thomas officiating. Burial was in New Home…
Read MoreLaura B. Magee
Laura B. Magee Nov. 18, 1938 – Dec. 28, 2025 Laura Bell Magee, 87, died Dec. 28, 2025, at Diversicare of Tylertown. She was born Nov. 18, 1938, in Walthall County, to Alvin and Lula Youngblood. Laura was united with Tulmadge Curtis Magee in Holy Matrimony and to this union ten children were born. She…
Read MoreLeadette C. Thomas
Leadette C. Thomas Oct. 27, 1927 – Dec. 26, 2025 Leadette C. Thomas, 98, of Sandy Hook, died Dec. 26, 2025, at Marion General Hospital in Columbia. She was born Oct. 27, 1927, in Walthall County, to Jesse Crain and Georgia Tynes Crain. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her…
Read MoreJordan Anthony Wins the 2025 Bowerman Award
Jordan Anthony Wins the 2025 Bowerman Award By Cathy Chance Harvey Jordan Anthony, currently an Arkansas Razorback and former graduate of Tylertown High School, was awarded the 2025 Bowerman title on December 18, 2025. The Bowerman is an annual track and field award that is the highest accolade given to the year’s best student-athlete in…
Read MoreTie on red ribbon: No drinking and driving
Tie on red ribbon: No drinking and driving Editor’s Note: Years ago, the late Dell Clawson penned this piece related to the dangers of drunk driving based on her own personal experience of losing a young child in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver. The Times reprints the article around the holidays. By…
Read MoreWalthall County Republican Women to host Thomas Duff
Walthall County Republican Women to host Thomas Duff The Walthall County Republican Women will host businessman and philanthropist, Thomas Duff, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Southwest Events Center. Refreshments will be at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting to begin at 6 p.m. “Don’t miss out! Bring your friends and neighbors,” said a spokesperson.
Read MoreMadison Louis Mitchell
Madison Louis Mitchell Nov. 7, 1940 – Dec. 25, 2025 Madison Louis Mitchell, 85, of Tylertown, MS, passed away from this life December 25, 2025. He was born in Mt. Hermon, LA, on November 7, 1940, to Enos Mitchell and Grace Birch Mitchell. Louis loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed telling…
Read MoreCharles Ray Causey
Charles Ray Causey Aug. 11, 1956 – Dec. 7, 2025 Charles Ray (Bulldog) Causey, Sr. 69, of Tylertown, died Dec. 7, 2025, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb. He was born Aug. 11, 1956, in Tylertown, to Clarence and Marie James. Causey was a retiree from Wellex Offshore and Boh Bros Field, and a member…
Read MoreHarmon Herschel Elam
Harmon Herschel Elam Jan. 8, 1942 – Dec. 20, 2025 Harmon “Chief” Herschel Elam, 83, of Osyka, died Dec. 20, 2025. He was born Jan. 8, 1942, in Tylertown. Visitation was Dec. 29, 2025, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, Tylertown, with Bro. Winston Fortenberry officiating. Burial was in Holmes Family Cemetery in Osyka. Hartman Hughes Funeral…
Read MoreJack Toney
Jack Toney March 8, 1937 – Dec. 10, 2025 The uniquely charismatic “mayor of Kokomo,” Jack Toney, passed away peacefully in Hattiesburg, MS on December 10, 2025. He was 88. Except for the few years he spent teaching math to high school students on military bases around the world, Jack remained a dedicated and ever-present member…
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