Chamber banquet cancelled
For the first time in the organization’s history, the Walthall Chamber of Commerce banquet has been cancelled. Outgoing Chamber president, Fred Lambert, said in light of what appears to be another spike in the COVID-19 outbreak, the organization’s leaders felt it would be better to cancel the banquet, which had been set for Jan. 23,…
Read MoreJeremy Bridges
Jeremy Bridges Aug. 23, 1981 – Nov. 25, 2020 Jeremy Paige Bridges was born Aug. 23, 1981, in Jackson, the son of James Paige and Ledora Bridges. He died Nov. 25, 2020, in Oklahoma City, OK Bridges was raised in Jackson, where he graduated from John W. Provine High School in 1999. He received an…
Read MoreDaniel J. Landry
Daniel J. Landry Daniel J. Landry, 86, a native of Raceland and resident of Bourg, died Dec. 5, 2020. Visitation was set for Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, from 5 pm to 9pm at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. The graveside service will take place on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at 2 pm in Hillcrest Memorial…
Read MoreAmy Jackson
Amy Jackson July 20, 1971 – Dec. 2, 2020 Sister Amy Co-Shawn Walker Jackson, 49, of Tylertown, was born July 20, 1971, to the union of Willie James Walker and Marie Walker in Akron, OH. She died Dec. 2, 2020, in Tylertown. After graduating Tylertown High School, she obtained her cosmetology license from Southwest Community…
Read MoreTommy Wallace
Tommy Wallace Sept. 19, 1933 – Dec. 3, 2020 The celebration of life service for Thomas Lavoy Wallace, 87, were Dec. 5, 2020 at Woodlawn Church in Columbia. Following the service, interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia. Thomas Levoy Wallace, of Columbia, died Dec. 3, 2020. He was born Sept. 19, 1933, in Lawrence…
Read MoreAlbert Ned Magee
Albert Ned Magee Jan. 13, 1943 – Nov. 25, 2020 Albert Ned Magee, 77, of Mt. Hermon, died Nov. 25, 2020, at his residence in Mt. Hermon. Born Jan. 13, 1943, in Walthall County, he was the son of the late Daniel Magee, Sr., and Ardessa Carr Magee. He was married to Rose Commadore Magee.…
Read MoreUlandalyn Anderson
Ulandalyn Anderson April 14, 1969 – Nov. 27, 2020 Ulandalyn Patrice “Trice” Anderson, 51, of Sandy Hook, died Nov. 27, 2020, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Born April 14, 1969, in Tylertown, she was the daughter of the late Robert Earl Thompson Jr., and Annie Mae Lewis Thompson. In addition to her parents, she…
Read MorePearlene Singletary
Pearlene Singletary Nov. 28, 1935 – Dec. 4, 2020 Funeral services for Pearlene Singletary, 85, of Sandy Hook, will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Carson Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Dickens and Rev. Archie Herrin officiating, burial at Carson Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Singletary died Dec. 4, 2020. She was…
Read MoreMissing man found
A county man who went missing for several hours last week has been located. The Walthall County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued an alert for Charles Slocum, 70, of the Oak Grove community. Neighbors had reported Slocum as last seen walking, headed toward Pike County. The 70 year old Slocum suffers…
Read MoreSilver Alert for Slocum
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 70 year old Charles Wayne Slocum of Tylertown , MS , in Walthall County . He is described as a black male , six feet tall, weighing 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen Wednesday , December 9, 2020…
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