Rex Morris
Rex Morris June 18, 1932 – Nov. 29, 2025 Rex Morris, 93, of Tylertown, died Nov. 29, 2025, at Walthall General Hospital. He was born June 18, 1932, in Tylertown, during the Great Depression to Willie Morris and Nettie Hammond Morris. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Janis…
Read MoreWilliam Harlon Ratliff
William Harlon Ratliff Aug. 21, 1956 – Dec. 3, 2025 William Harlon Ratliff, 69, died Dec. 3, 2025, at his home. He was born Aug. 21, 1956, to Elsie and Harlon Ratliff. William was one of five children that his parents adored. William’s love of cooking started at an early age watching his mom and…
Read MoreCarole Reagan Thomas
Carole Reagan Thomas March 18, 1939 – Dec. 3, 2025 Carole Reagan Thomas, 86, died Dec. 3, 2025, at The Goldton in Starkville, MS. She was born March 18, 1939, to Seth and Muriel Reagan. Carole was a retired educator with the Columbus School District and a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. She had…
Read MoreChristmas in the Park walk-through has 5,000
Christmas in the Park walk-through has 5,000 The Christmas in the Park walking tour started in 2012, and only 400 people came through the first year. This year there were over 5,000 that came through! With more than 100 volunteers it takes to make this one night a success. Take time this season to visit…
Read MoreMarion County Sheriff’s office investigating fatal shooting
Marion County Sheriff’s office investigating fatal shooting The Marion County Sheriff’s office is actively investigating a shooting that occurred Nov. 26, 2025, at Reagan’s Corner Convenience Store in Kokomo. Deputies responded to the location following reports of gunfire inside the store. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Verkese Dezmond Conerly, 19, of Tylertown, suffering from a gunshot…
Read MoreDec. 12-13 Country Christmas features crafts and more
Dec. 12-13 Country Christmas features crafts and more Homemade vegetable soup at the courthouse, demonstrations of crafts and refreshments downtown, plus a two day craft show Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at the Agri-Heritage Center. The Chamber and participating businesses are pulling out all stops to make festival a different and fun experience for customers…
Read MoreSanta Comes to Town Friday
Santa Comes to Town Friday Due to expected weather conditions Friday, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Walthall County Library Friday afternoon, instead of Centennial Square as originally planned. Santa will make his annual trip to Tylertown to visit children and hear what they have on their Christmas list. Both Santa and Mrs.…
Read MoreMSG Jerry Randall Frank
MSG Jerry Randall Frank Dec. 6, 1988 – Nov. 24, 2025 Master Sergeant Jerry Randall Frank, 36, of Tylertown, died Nov. 24, 2025. He was born Dec. 6, 1988, in Greenville, MS to Murphy and Angela Frank. MSG Frank was a member of Tylertown Baptist Church and served in the Mississippi Army National Guard for 18…
Read MoreAlbert Brandon Todora
Albert Brandon Todora July 2, 1991 – Nov. 19, 2025 Albert Brandon Todora, 34, of Tylertown, died Nov. 19, 2025, at home in Tylertown. He was born July 2, 1991, in McComb, to Albert Winston Todora and Lillie Marie Hill Todora. Visitation was Nov. 23, 2025, at Hartman Hughes Funeral Home and Nov. 24, 2025,…
Read MoreJames Newton Magee
James Newton Magee Aug. 25, 1962 – Nov. 21, 2025 James “Jimmy” Newton Magee, 63, of Tylertown, died Nov. 21, 2025, at Walthall County General Hospital. Jimmy was a family man who never failed to let those he loved know it every single day. He often referred to his wife Lisa as “my Lisa” who…
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