Geraldine James
Geraldine James Oct. 25, 1934 – July 24, 2020 Geraldine C. James was born in Tylertown, the daughter of the late Jim Conerly and Julia Brister-Conerly. She was one of 15 children. She died July 24, 2020. She was married to the late Wilford “Bill” James for 49 years. From this union they had three…
Read MoreJane Bridgman
Jane Bridgman May 14, 1930 – Aug. 2, 2020 Jane Reese Bridgman, 90, a native of Winona, and a long-time resident of Tylertown, died Aug. 2, 2020, at Southwest Medical Center. A graveside service was Aug. 6, 2020, at Tylertown Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Day and Rev. Justin Knight officiating. Mrs. Bridgman was born May…
Read MoreContact extension service if you receive seeds
Residents who receive an unsolicited packet or packets of unknown seeds from China or other foreign countries are being asked not to open or plant them, but instead contact the state Department of Agriculture and Commerce Bureau of Plant Industry at 662-325-3290 or the local Cooperative Extension Service office at 601-876-4021. The seed packets began…
Read MoreMDOT urges residents to get hurricane evacuation kits ready
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) urges residents to get their hurricane evacuation kits ready before a hurricane threatens. A hurricane evacuation kit can help ensure you and your family have all the necessary items needed if a storm forces an evacuation.
Read MoreFinal push this week to collect signatures on beer petition
Petition organizers continue their efforts to put the question of legal sale of beer and liquor to the voters at the Nov. 3 general election. Their goal is to complete the petitions this week, and there is a final push to collect signatures on the beer petition. The latest figures available show 1980 signatures on…
Read MorePerry Brothers acquire Ford dealership
A longtime Tylertown business has been sold. Andrews Ford, which dates back to Honea Motor Co., recently changed hands with the Ford dealership being acquired by Perry Brothers Ford. The Perrys are no stranger to the automobile business. The family has operated a pre-owned dealership for a number of years with a reputation for value…
Read MorePay taxes, tags online
Land taxes, mobile home taxes, auto tags and other payments to the county tax assessor/collector can now be made online. While there is a small fee for use of a debit or credit card online, many find the fee is outweighed by the convenience and time saved by paying online. A $1 fee is charged…
Read MoreAubrey Pigott
Aubrey Pigott Nov. 9, 1942 – July 30, 2020 A graveside service for Aubrey J Pigott , 77, of Tylertown, was Aug. 2, 2020, at Union Church Cemetery with Rev. Ron Jordan officiating. Pigott died at Lawerence County Nursing Home in Monticello July 30, 2020. He was born Nov. 9, 1942, in Walthall County to…
Read MoreSherry Madden
Sherry Madden Nov. 15, 1956 – July 16, 2020 A graveside service for Sherry Cherrise Madden, 63, of Tylertown, was Aug. 8, 2020 at Turnage Chapel Cemetery in Foxworth. Miss Madden died at Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown July 16, 2020. She was born Nov. 15, 1956, in New Orleans, the daughter of the late…
Read MoreDarcy McCoy
Darcy McCoy Sept. 6, 1957 – Aug. 1, 2020 Darcy Lynn McCoy died Aug. 1, 2020, at the age of 62. Born Sept. 6, 1957, he spent his early childhood in Crosby before moving west of Liberty with his mother, stepfather and younger brother. He was known for his infectious laughter, his love of God,…
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