Gene Magee
Gene Magee Nov. 4, 1948 – Feb. 9, 2021 A graveside service was Feb. 12, 2021, for Robert Eugene “Gene” Magee, 72, of Sandy Hook, who died Feb. 9, 2021, at his residence. Interment was at Pearl River Missionary Baptist Church cemetery in Sandy Hook, Rev. Gerald Penton, Bro. Richard Magee, and Bro. Yancy Magee…
Read MoreLoretta Dillon
Loretta Dillon Oct. 12, 1946 – Jan. 23, 2021 Loretta Robinson Dillon, 75, of Tylertown, died Jan. 23, 2021, at her residence after a brief illness. Mrs. Dillon was born Oct. 12, 1946, in Walthall County. A funeral service was, Jan. 23, 2021, at Prayer Faith and Deliverance Church, Rev. Chauncy Dillon officiating, with interment…
Read MoreCarolyn Bracey
Carolyn Bracey Dec. 19, 1943 – Feb. 6, 2021 Graveside services for Carolyn Bracey, 77, of Tylertown, were Feb, 10, 2021, at Charles F. Duncan Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Day officiating. Mrs. Bracey died at her residence Feb. 6, 2021. She was born Dec. 19, 1943, in Walthall County to the late Lillian and James…
Read MoreTruly Conerly Jr.
Truly Conerly Jr. April 20, 1925 – Feb. 11, 2021 Price Truly Conerly Jr. lived a very full 95 years. He died at his residence Feb. 11, 2021. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed swimming and walking, loved his church, his family and friends. He served in World War II as a midshipman in the…
Read MoreVaccine demand exceeds allocation
Local residents are becoming frustrated in trying to schedule their first dose of vaccine against COVID-19. And until larger quantities of the vaccines are made available, it’s a problem that will continue, not only locally but throughout the state and the U.S. Meantime, especially for those trying desperately to get scheduled for their first shot,…
Read MoreRotary Club scholarship application period underway
The Tylertown Rotary Club announces to all interested high school seniors and their parents that the 2021 Tylertown Rotary Club scholarship application period is underway and will continue through April 16. This year the Club is proud to announce that three $1000 scholarships will be awarded to three high school seniors that reside in Walthall…
Read MoreOverturned load of wood chips shuts down Hwy. 48 West
A Jeff’s Towing wrecker, left, is on scene to upright an 18-wheel chip truck last Tuesday, Feb. 2. The Mississippi highway Patrol said the crash occured around 2:15 p.m., involving a 2014 Freightliner. MHP spokesman Craig James said the Freightliner dropped off the shoulder of the road and, as the driver attempted to get the…
Read MoreJoel Hinson
Joel Hinson Dec. 30, 1941 – Feb. 7, 2021 Graveside services for Col. Joel H. Hinson (U.S. Army, ret.), 79, were Feb. 7, 2021, at Tylertown Cemetery with Rev. Justin Knight officiating. Hinson served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1990 during which he served two tours of duty as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Retiring…
Read MoreDarren Sanford
Darren Sanford March 27, 1966 – Feb. 2, 2021 Graveside services for Rodney Darren Sanford, 54, of Memphis, TN, were at Rushing Cemetery Feb. 5, 2021, with Rev. Buddy Day officiating. Sanford died at his residence Feb. 2, 2021. He was born March 27, 1966, in Tylertown, to the late Betty and Norman Sanford. Along…
Read MoreMurphy Jay Smith
Murphy Jay Smith Murphy Jay Smith, 41, of Moselle, died Feb. 1, 2021, from injuries sustained from a major heart attack. Smith worked for Fedex as a package handler for a year and a half. He was preceded in death by his father, Walton Smith; grandparents, Murphy Jay and Hilda Smith, Elbert Haley and Wilda…
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