Tylertown Attorney and Judge Ryan Bruhl Announces Bid for Circuit Court Judge
Tylertown Attorney and Judge Ryan Bruhl Announces Bid for Circuit Court Judge By Connor Gibson Campaign Manager Local attorney and judge, Ryan Bruhl, has announced his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge for the 15th Circuit District, Place 2. The 15th Circuit District encompasses Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, and Walthall Counties. A lifelong resident of Tylertown,…
Read MoreJennifer Fortenberry
Jennifer Fortenberry Jan. 29, 1972 – Dec. 27, 2025 Jennifer Anne Fortenberry, 53, of Tylertown, died Dec. 27, 2025, at her residence. She was born Jan. 29, 1972, in New Orleans, to John Fortenberry and Betty Sue Boyd Fortenberry. Visitation was Dec. 31, 2025, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home. Bro. Bo Walker officiated. Hartman Hughes Funeral…
Read MoreShirley B. H. Whittemore
Shirley B. H. Whittemore Aug. 28, 1940 – Jan. 3, 2026 Shirley Bernice Hargrove Whittemore, born Aug. 28, 1940, in Bartlett, TX, died Jan. 3, 2026. Affectionately known to many as “Mrs. Shirley,” she was a godly woman whose life was marked by faith, kindness, and quiet strength. She greeted everyone with warmth, respect, and…
Read MoreLoyd Edwin Andrews
Loyd Edwin Andrews Dec. 17, 1931 – Dec. 28, 2025 Loyd Edwin Andrews, 94, of Tylertown, died Dec. 28, 2025, at Walthall General Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1931, to Clinton Burr Andrews and Mattie Ruby Ginn Andrews. He served his country in the U. S. Army and was a Kansas Representative in the…
Read MoreShadana D. Gatlin
Shadana D. Gatlin March 15, 1994 – Dec. 15, 2025 Shadana Daugherty Gatlin, 31, of Helotes, TX, died Dec. 15, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. She was born March 15, 1994, in McComb. She graduated from Tylertown High School in the top five of her class, she then pursed her nursing education at the University of…
Read MoreGeorge 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…
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