Lois Riley
Lois Riley June 2, 1928 – Sept. 15, 2020 Lois Riley, 94, of New Orleans, native of Tylertown, died Sept. 17, 2020, after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late James and Gussie Riley March 10, 1926, in Tylertown. Services for Ms. Riley were Sept. 17, 2020, at Craft-Ginn Funeral Chapel, Tylertown, interment…
Read MoreArthur “Ott” Brock
Arthur “Ott” Brock Aug. 24, 1945 – Oct. 1, 2020 Arthur “Ott” S. Brock, 75, died Oct. 1, 2020. Brock was born Aug. 24, 1945, and was raised in the Dillon’s Bridge community near Tylertown by his parents Jewitte and Hilma Brock. The Jewitte Brock family lived with Sullivan and Sally Brock, Arthur’s grandparents. He…
Read MoreBetty Simmons
Betty Simmons Jan. 23, 1937 – Sept. 28, 2020 Funeral services for Betty Mae Simmons, 83, of Tylertown, were Oct. 3, 2020, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home with Bryan Beech officiating, burial in the Rushing Cemetery. Mrs. Simmons died at her residence in Tylertown Sept. 28, 2020. She was born Jan. 23, 1937, in New Orleans…
Read MoreKeith & Connie Hammond
Keith Hammond Jan. 18, 1962 – Sept. 19, 2020 Connie Hammond June 22, 1961 – Sept. 16, 2020 Min. Keith James Hammond, 58, of Byram, died Sept. 19, 2020, in Jackson. Born Jan. 18, 1962, in Tylertown, he was the son of the late Willie J. Hammond and Elnora Bridges Hammond. His wife, Min. Connie…
Read MoreR. J. Ellis
R. J. Ellis July 16, 1930 – Sept. 29, 2020 Funeral services for R.J. Ellis, 90, of Tylertown, were at Centerville Baptist Church (Dexter) Oct. 1, 2020, with Rev. James Thornhill and Rev. Tommy Hudnell officiating, burial at Centerville Baptist Church Cemetery (Dexter). Ellis died at his residence Sept. 29, 2020. He was born July…
Read MoreSalem falls to Richton
The home standing Richton Rebels defeated visiting Salem Friday night 36-12 in a conference game for the two 1A schools. Salem fell victim to a safety in the first quarter which put Richton up 2-0. The Wildcats managed to avoid a shutout with a couple touchdowns. The point-after attempts were no good. Richton managed a…
Read MoreChiefs score first win of season over St. Martin
By Travis Connelley Enterprise Journal Mistakes have been an Achilles heel for Tylertown this season. However on Friday, the Chiefs kept them to a minimum, picking up their first win of the season, downing the host St. Martin Yellow Jackets 32-21. “The kids played hard and we came out fighting for the W,” Tylertown head…
Read MoreSalem youth chicken dinner is Oct. 10
Salem Baptist Church youth are sponsoring a chicken dinner fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church to raise funds for next year’s youth trip. Tickets are $10, available from youth leader, Stephanie Walker, 601-303-5915, and from church youth. Plates consist of a grilled chicken quarter, green beans, baked beans, bread and cake.…
Read MoreLocal candidates to appear on Nov. 3 election ballot
The field of local candidates running in the November general election has been finalized with the closing of the qualifying window. Circuit Clerk Vernon Alford said at the close of qualifying the listing of local candidates, including the regular school board election for district five; election commissioners from all five districts; and two special elections–fourth…
Read MoreSanta has a mask in 2020 Christmas in the Park ornament
Christmas in the Park, despite coronavirus, is in the works for the year. Part of Tylertown’s annual holiday attraction includes a commemorative ornament issued each year, and the 2020 Christmas in the Park attraction is no different. Available for just $15 from Citizens Bank or The Tylertown Times, this year’s limited edition ornaments are sure…
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