Justine Toney
Justine Toney Sept. 3, 1926 – Oct. 21, 2020 Funeral services for Justine Torrence Toney, 94, of Biloxi, were Oct. 25, 2020, at Capps Funeral Home in the chapel with Rev. Mark Wicker officiating. Mrs. Toney died at The Pillars in Biloxi Oct. 21, 2020. She was born Sept. 3, 1926, in Ludlow to the…
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Linda Spears May 1, 1949 – Oct. 13, 2020 Linda Elizabeth Todd Spears, 71, of Oran, MO., died Oct. 13, 2020, at the South East Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. Services were Oct. 17, 2020, at Dexter Pentecostal Church, Rev. Dean Walsworth, Rev. Jerry Terrell, Rev. Gordon Alexander and Rev. Michael Mitchel officiating and burial…
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Johnny Mangum March 20, 1945 – Oct. 23, 2020 John Hiram “Johnny” Mangum, 75, died Oct. 23, 2020. He was born on March 20, 1945, in Tylertown, to Phala and Paul Mangum. Johnny graduated from Tylertown High School, where he participated in all sports and earned a football scholarship to Southwest Junior College in Summit.…
Read MoreLouie Fortenberry
Louie Fortenberry July 11, 1941 – Oct. 21, 2020 Graveside services for former Walthall County Tax Assessor /Collector Louie Fortenberry, 79, of Tylertown, were Oct. 23, 2020, at Tylertown Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Hall officiating. Fortenberry died at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg Oct. 21, 2020. He was born July 11, 1941, in Darbun to…
Read MoreJoyce Johnson
Joyce Johnson Nov. 15, 1945 – Oct. 19, 2020 Memorial services for Brenda Joyce Johnson, 74, of Tylertown, will be held at a later date at New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church with Eld. Mickey Myers officiating. Mrs. Johnson died at Walthall General Hospital Oct. 19, 2020. She was born Nov. 15, 1945, in Magnolia. She…
Read MoreRandy McKenzie
Randy McKenzie July 20, 1952 – Oct. 23, 2020 Funeral services for Randy McKenzie , 68, of Tylertown, were Oct. 25, 2020, at Capps Chapel with Duane McKenzie officiating, burial in Boyd Cemetery. McKenzie died at his residence in Tylertown Oct. 23, 2020. He was born July 20, 1952, in Tylertown to the late Willie…
Read MoreRobin “Michelle” Miller
Robin “Michelle” Miller Sept. 24, 1966 – Oct. 23, 2020 Funeral services for Robin “Michelle” Miller, 54, of Kokomo, were Oct. 27, 2020, at Calvary Baptist Church in Tylertown, with Rev. Landon Lambert officiating, interment at Tylertown Cemetery II. Mrs. Miller died in Hattiesburg Oct. 23, 2020. She was born Sept. 24, 1966, in Montgomery,…
Read MoreWildcats, Chiefs both post losses in football Friday
Tylertown and Salem both fell Friday night as the schools both move into the second half of the 2020 football season, each with identical 1-6 records overall. The Salem Wildcats managed to chalk up 20 points against Puckett, but still fell 28 points short. When the final horn sounded the score stood Puckett 48, Salem…
Read MoreMarlins end season with three losses in playoffs
The Miami Marlins’ playoff run, their unexpectedly successful season in Year 3 of their rebuild ended last Thursday with a 7-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. It ended Miami’s run after game three in the best of five National League Division Series. Atlanta won 9-5 and 2-0 on Tuesday and Wednesday. But the Marlins accomplished…
Read MoreSale of beer, liquor to be settled Nov. 3
A countywide referendum is being held on the question to allow the sale of wine or beer in the county, as is a referendum to permit the sale of liquor. The beer and liquor issues are decided separately, and each has its own place on the ballot. It’s the first time in over 40 years…
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