Mona James
Mona James Feb. 18, 1969 – Feb. 21, 2021 Mona Lashell Magee James was born in Tylertown, MS on Feb. 18, 1969, to Leroy Bridges and Patricia Jean Magee. She departed this life on Feb. 21, 2021. She graduated from Tylertown High School in 1987 and graduated from Jackson State University in 1992. She accepted…
Read MoreNorman McDaniel
Norman McDaniel Oct. 8, 1942 – March 4, 2021 Graveside services for Norman C McDaniel, 78, of Tylertown, were March 7, 2021, at Tylertown Cemetery. McDaniel died at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg March 4, 2021. He was born Oct. 8, 1942, in Magnolia to the late Lucy and Carmen McDaniel. Along with his parents,…
Read MoreTeachers, first responders eligible for COVID vaccine
Teachers and first responders can sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments after Gov. Tate Reeves opened inoculations to the group last week. Reeves conferred with State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs before making the decision. He said appointments aren’t being exhausted as they were earlier which indicates there are more availabilities for those wanting to…
Read MoreTime changes, move clocks up an hour
You’ll lose an hour of sleep March 14 as clocks are set one hour forward to convert to Daylight Saving Time. The switch always takes place the second Sunday in March. While the change happens at 2 a.m., just about everyone opts to move their clocks ahead when they go to bed Saturday night. The…
Read MoreJewel Rollins
Jewel Rollins Jan. 9, 1948 – Feb. 19, 2021 Funeral services for Jewel Abney Rollins, 73, of Picayune, were Feb. 28, 2021, at Hartman-Hughes Chapel with Rev. Dan Perry officiating. Rollins died Feb. 19, 2021. He was born Jan. 9, 1948, in Tylertown, to the late Beatrice and Arthur Rollins. He enjoyed cutting the grass;…
Read MoreMary Lou Webb
Mary Lou Webb July 1, 1938 – Feb. 17, 2021 Funeral services for Mary Lou Webb, 82, of Bude, were Feb. 23, 2021, at Midway Cemetery in Meadville. She died Feb. 17, 2021 at her residence in Bude. Mrs. Webb was a native of Simpson County where she was news editor of the Magee Courier.…
Read MoreBessie L Stogner
Bessie L Stogner Sept. 24, 1932 – Feb. 13, 2021 Funeral services for Bessie L Stogner, 88, of Tylertown, were Feb. 19, 2021, at Hartman-Hughes Chapel with Rev. Archie Herring officiating. Ms. Stogner died at Diversicare in Tylertown Feb, 13, 2021. She was born Sept. 24, 1932, in Walthall County to the late Lula and…
Read MoreGene Pigott Sr.
Gene Pigott Sr. July 30, 1938 – Feb. 20, 2021 Gene Austin Pigott Sr., of Jayess, died Feb. 20, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born in Tylertown to OD and Myrtle Pigott and remained a lifelong resident of Walthall County. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent many long, hardworking days farming. While…
Read MoreGeorge H. Linker, Jr.
George H. Linker, Jr. April 8, 1926 – Feb. 21, 2021 Funeral services for George H. Linker, Jr., 94, of Madisonville, LA, were Feb. 27, 2021, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Hines and Rev. Shaun Evans officiating, burial in the Tylertown Cemetery. Linker died at his residence in Louisiana Feb. 21, 2021. He…
Read MoreVincent Myers
Vincent Myers July 30, 1964 – Feb. 12, 2021 Vincent Edward Myers was born July 30, 1964, in Hattiesburg to the late Albert Cobb and Doris E. Myers Gray. He died Feb. 12, 2021. He was involved in and joined Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Petal in his youth and served as a…
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