Wesley A. Brubaker
Wesley A. Brubaker Aug. 31, 1956 – May 20, 2026 Wesley Aaron Brubaker died May 20, 2026, at his home in Tylertown, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Catherine Brubaker, and his sisters, Kathy Brown and Tona Kempston. He is survived by his three children, Andrew…
Read MorePatsy Ann Roberts
Patsy Ann Roberts Jan. 15, 1951 – Feb. 4, 2026 Patsy Ann Roberts, age 75, of Tylertown, died at her home on Feb. 4, 2026. A memorial service was held on Feb. 20, 2026, at McComb Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Patsy was born on Jan. 15, 1951, in Tylertown and remained deeply rooted in…
Read MoreHazel Jo Rushing
Hazel Jo Rushing May 15, 1946 – Feb. 5, 2026 Hazel Jo Rushing, 79, of Smithdale, formerly of Yazoo, MS, died Feb. 5, 2026, at Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown. A graveside service was held at Mount Gilead Primitive Baptist Church in Smithdale for the family. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home in McComb was in charge of…
Read MoreJohnny Ray Slocum
Johnny Ray Slocum Feb. 4, 1962 – May 17, 2026 Johnny Ray Slocum, 64, of Jayess, died May 17, 2026, in Franklinton, LA. He was born Feb. 4, 1962, in McComb, to Ferry Bullock and the late Tommy Ross. He was a member of the New Home Church. Johnny was a devoted husband, father, and…
Read More2026 Turtle Race and T-shirt design
2026 Turtle Race and T-shirt design The 49th annual Dairy Festival is right around the corner, and one popular event that takes place Saturday, June 6, at Holmes Water Park is the turtle races. Registration for the turtle races will begin at 3 p.m. to the right of the stage. Certificates and t-shirts will be…
Read MoreTiny Tunes Choir and Brooklyn Baughman to perform America 250 tribute at Dairy Fest
Tiny Tunes Choir and Brooklyn Baughman to perform America 250 tribute at Dairy Fest The Tiny Tunes Choir from Tylertown Baptist Church and Brooklyn Baughman are scheduled to sing during the America 250 Tribute, at the 49th Annual Dairy Festival, Saturday, June 6, at 11:30 a.m. on stage. Pictured below from left, front, Trey Martin, Olivia Jones, Olive Jones; back,…
Read MoreThomas Lee Bates
Thomas Lee Bates Jan. 17, 1949 – May 6, 2026 Thomas Lee Bates, 77, was born in Pike County, MS on Jan. 17, 1949, to Celestine Rollins and Tom Bates. After his mother’s death, Thomas was raised by his older sister, Dorothy Mae Bennett, and her husband, Euel Bennett. He was the youngest of seven siblings…
Read MoreJudy Mixon Graves
Judy Mixon Graves Aug. 16, 1951 – May 18, 2026 Judy Mixon Graves, 74, of Magnolia, died May 18, 2026. She was born on Aug. 16, 1951, in Magnolia, to Thad and Myrtis Mixon. Judy is survived by her husband of almost 53 years, Nathan Graves; daughters, Natalie (Robert) Hales of Tigard, OR, Amy (Justin) Sims…
Read MoreAnnie Bell Holmes
Annie Bell Holmes Dec. 4, 1926 – May 17, 2026 Annie Bell Holmes, 99, died May 17, 2026. She was born Dec. 4, 1926, in Tylertown, to the late Warren and Tempie Pecolia McMannis Ball. Annie Bell was the seventh of ten children and was raised on the family farm. She united with the Mt.…
Read MoreMarguerite Thomas Lipani
Marguerite Thomas Lipani Sept. 12, 1936 – May 14, 2026 Marguerite Irene Thomas Lipani was born and raised in Tylertown, the daughter of Frank Johnson and Louise (Graves) Thomas. After graduating from New Zion High School in 1954, she was accepted at the Touro School of Nursing in New Orleans, where she graduated as a…
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