Clyde Rowley
Clyde Rowley Feb. 1, 1953 – Feb. 25, 2021 Graveside services for Clyde W Rowley, 68, of Kokomo, were Feb. 27, 2021, at Darbun Community Cemetery with Rev. Yancy Magee officiating. Rowley died in Columbia Feb. 25, 2021. He was born Feb. 1, 1953, in Tylertown, to the late Geneva and Max Rowley. Along with…
Read MoreMarion Theater in Columbia warm place for family outing
If you’re among the residents waiting for power to be restored, and are ready for a family outing after being cooped up for days, the Marion Theater offers warm accommodations to their patrons. Showing on the venue now through Thursday is a family-oriented film rated PG, “The Secret Life of Pets” showing at 2:30, 4:45…
Read MoreOrganizers to revive DYB after COVID killed season
Organizers are trying to revive Dixie Youth Baseball in the county after suffering two setbacks last year, the cancellation of the season because of COVID-19 and dwindling interest leading to a steep falloff in player registration. The league is setting up online registration. Follow the Walthall DYB Facebook page for posts related to registration times…
Read MoreWoman’s death Sunday is labeled homicide by sheriff
The death of a local woman Sunday has been ruled a homicide and the sheriff’s office is holding a suspect in connection with the death. It’s the second murder in the county in 2021, both occuring within days of each other. A county man was killed last Thursday on Hwy. 27 South, and two McComb…
Read MoreRev. James E. Carney
Rev. James E. Carney Dec. 3, 1947 – Feb. 9, 2021 A celebration of life for Rev. James E. Carney was Feb. 19, 2021 at Woodlawn Church in Columbia. Rev. Carney was born at home in Wesson Dec. 3, 1947. He died Feb. 9, 2021. He was born to Grace Alexander and Rev. A. E.…
Read MoreJerry Laird
Jerry Laird March 23, 1937 – Feb. 20, 2021 Graveside services for Jerry Nell Brumfield Laird, 83, of Tylertown, were set for Feb. 23, 2021, at Knoxo Cemetery with Rev. Jim Ennis officiating. Mrs. Laird died at her residence Feb. 20, 2021. She was born March 23, 1937, in Tylertown, to the late Nellie and…
Read MoreCorwin Wilson
Corwin Wilson Oct. 10, 1970 – Jan. 14, 2021 Corwin Wilson, 50, of Indianapolis, IN, died Jan. 14, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 10, 1970, in Bogalusa to Jeddy Wilson and Ethel Wilson. Graveside services for Wilson were Jan. 30, 2020, interment in the Tylertown City Cemetery, Rev. Isiah Jones officiating.…
Read MoreRoosevelt Conerly
Roosevelt Conerly April 21, 1935 – Jan. 31, 2021 Roosevelt Conerly, 86, of New Orleans, native of Jayess, died at his daughter’s residence in Harvey, LA, Jan. 31, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He was born April 21, 1935, in Jayess to the late Levi Conerly and Elevenor Montgomery Conerly. Funeral services and burial was…
Read MoreJ. C. Brister
J. C. Brister May 10, 1939 – Feb. 5, 2021 J. C. Brister, 81, of Tylertown, died Feb. 5, 2021, at Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown, after a brief illness. A funeral service for Brister was Feb. 13, 2021, at East-McComb Pleasant Grove Baptist Church located in McComb, with Rev. Isiah Jones officiating, interment in…
Read MoreIneda James
Ineda L. James June 18, 1930 – Feb. 5, 2021 Ineda Luter James was born to the union of Eugene Luter and Pearlie Luter on June 18, 1930, in Kokomo. She was reared in a Christian home and was taught biblical principles. Ineda attended the public schools of Darbun Community, including Darbun Line Elementary School,…
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