Two men face murder charges after Thursday shooting
Two McComb men are charged with first degree murder in the death of a Walthall man last Thursday. Sheriff Kyle Breland said Den’Javis Warren was pronounced dead following a shooting on Hwy 27 South Thursday afternoon. He said deputies responding to a 911 call about 3:19 p.m. found Warren dead. Breland said an ongoing investigation…
Read MoreSolid waste rates may go up again
Supervisors earlier this year had to hike solid waste fees in an attempt to keep up with rising costs. CPA Charlie Prince, who has acted as a financial advisor to the board for several years, told the board he believes they can finish out the 2020-2021 budget year without having another increase in rates; however,…
Read MoreCheck vaccine appointments daily; Wal-Mart also has shots available
With the demand for coronavirus vaccine far exceeding Mississippi’s weekly supply health officials continue trying to get shots in people’s arms as best they can. While frustrating to those waiting to get their first dose, Walthall countians aren’t alone. The supply of first dose vaccine can’t keep up with the numbers who want it, in…
Read MoreSharon Magee
Sharon Magee April 13, 1962 – Jan. 30, 2021 Sharon Paulette Magee died Jan. 30, 2021, at her residence. She was born April 13, 1962, in Walthall County to the late Woodrow W. Magee and Mazie Washington Magee. Chapel services were Feb. 6, 2021, at Craft-Ginn Funeral Chapel, Pastor Andre Tillman officiating, interment in the…
Read MoreWeldon Foxworth, Jr.
Weldon Foxworth, Jr. March 21, 1946 – Jan. 25, 2021 Weldon Foxworth, Jr. 74, of Franklinton, native of Tylertown, died at Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton Jan. 25, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was born March 21, 1946, in Tylertown, to the late Weldon and Gertrude Foxworth, Sr. Graveside memorial services and burial were…
Read MoreJames Ray Nettles
James Ray Nettles July 4, 1945 – Feb. 5, 2021 James Ray Nettles, 75, died Feb. 5, 2021, at home after a brief illness. He was born July 4, 1945. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Virginia Paulette Nettles. He is also survived by one son, Joseph (Laura) of Hamilton; three daughters:…
Read MoreKenneth Guy
Kenneth Guy Feb. 28, 1962 – Jan. 24, 2021 Kenneth Guy, 58, of Tylertown, died Jan. 24, 2021, at Walthall General Hospital. Guy was born Feb. 28, 1962, in Walthall County to the late Alton Robertson and Jennette Lee. A funeral service was at Craft-Ginn Funeral Chapel Jan. 31, 2021, interment at Lee’s Chapel Church…
Read MoreJavus Branch
Javus Branch Nov. 1, 1932 – Feb. 9, 2021 Funeral services for Javus Branch, 88, of Sandy Hook, will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at Carson Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Archie Herrin and Rev. Blake Daniels officiating, interment at Carson Springs Cemetery. Branch died in Hattiesburg Feb. 9, 2021.…
Read MoreLelia Mae Magee
Lelia Mae Magee Oct. 19, 1941 – Jan. 8, 2021 Lelia Mae Magee, 79, of Tylertown, died Jan. 8, 2021, at University MS Medical Center, Jackson, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Magee was born Oct. 19, 1941, to the late Louis Hardaway and Annie Posey Hardaway in Cybur. A funeral service was Jan. 16, 2021,…
Read More‘Ted’ Rhodus
‘Ted’ Rhodus Jan. 20, 1944 – Feb. 9, 2021 Graveside services for Theodore “Ted” Wesley Rhodus, 77, of Tylertown, will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. in the Burkhalter Cemetery. Rhodus died Feb. 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born Jan. 20, 1944, at Tylertown to the late Doris and Clyde…
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