Jimmie Dale Ervin
Jimmie Dale Ervin July. 13 1943 – Oct. 1, 2025 Jimmie Dale Ervin, 82, was born July 13, 1943, and died Oct. 1, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Ouida Vince Ervin; siblings, J.W. Ervin, Charles Richard Ervin, Peggy Fortenberry, and brother-in-law, Louie Fortenberry. Survivors are…
Read MoreDanny Rowell
Danny Rowell Sept. 7, 1960 – Sept. 29, 2025 Danny Rowell, 65, of Lumberton, died Sept. 29, 2025, at Lamar Health and Rehab. He was born Sept. 7, 1960, in Tylertown. Graveside services were Oct. 1, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Garden in Tylertown. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Rankin. Survivors include…
Read MoreCounty property tax revisited
Last week’s tax story in The Times contains erroneous information and obviously incorrect totals. It was written over a weekend, late at night. The Times writer, not wanting to disturb anyone, settled on an internet article and an included formula to figure ad valorem taxes. He really should have known better. He’s been burned before…
Read MoreWalthall County Republican Women meeting Oct. 6
Congressman Michael Guest, will come talk to the citizens of Tylertown on Monday Oct. 6, at Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church, 5 MS Hwy 48 W., Tylertown. The Walthall County Republican Party will have a short meeting at 5:15pm to 5:30pm. From 5:30pm to 6pm enjoy food and refreshments, then at 6pm Walthall Republican Women will…
Read MoreWalthall County Friends of the Library October meeting
The Walthall County Friends October meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 14, at noon. Annual membership is $15, and we have reduced our regular meeting price to $10 for October until May 2026 to try to increase our membership. We do not have any fundraisers, and we do help with a lot of things for the…
Read MoreWildcats fall to Amite 52-12
The Salem Wildcats faced a team with a line in excess of 250+ pounds and speed as they fell 52-12 before a homecoming crowd Friday night. After their best start in years, the Wildcats scored three wins in a row before dropping their last two games including Friday’s loss to Amite County. The Wildcats hold…
Read MoreTylertown tops Perry Central 40-20 behind Keonnis Davis’ big night
The Tylertown Chiefs put together a dominant all-around performance Friday night to defeat Perry Central, led by a standout effort from quarterback Keonnis Davis, who shined on both the ground and through the air. Davis completed 12 of 20 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown, while also gashing the defense on the ground with…
Read MoreKermit Hughes
Kermit Hughes June 15, 1945 – Sept. 23, 2025 Kermit Ray Hughes, 80, a resident of Tylertown, died Sept. 23, 2025, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. He owned and operated Hughes Dairy Farm for many years and also operated Hughes Trucking, hauling milk for dairies throughout the area. Hughes also operated the Chevron gas station…
Read MoreEva Mae Bridges
Eva Mae Bridges March 26, 1941 – Sept. 13, 2025 Eva Mae Bridges (formerly “Youngblood” and nicknamed “Sue”) was born March 26, 1941 to the late Verdis Magee and Mary Merlean Stewart in Tylertown. She attended Friendship School before getting married to Doyal Youngblood, during this union eight children were born; unfortunately, one boy and…
Read MoreEmile Fisher
Emile Fisher Nov. 11 1936 – Sept. 15, 2025 Emile Carl Fisher, 88, of Tylertown, died Sept. 15, 2025, at the Forrest General Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Texas to the late A. V. Fisher and Eleanora Marie Glaser Fisher. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his…
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