Richard “Rick” Czekus April 24, 1936 – Oct. 3, 2025 Richard “Rick” Bernard Czekus, 89, died at his residence Oct. 3, 2025. He was born April 24, 1936, to Sonny and Carol Czekus. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Sarah and James. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet…

Thomas Martin Conner March 3, 1944 – Sept. 29, 2025 Thomas Martin Conner, 81, died Sept. 29, 2025, in McComb, at Southwest Regional Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1944, in Jackson, MS, to James Ousley Conner and Beulah Keith Martin Conner. He is preceded in death by his parents and oldest sibling, Sarah…

Mary Ann (Welli) Kofford Sept. 13 1941 – Sept. 22, 2025 Mary Ann (Welli) Kofford, 84, died in her home in Tylertown, Sept. 22, 2025. She was born Sept. 13, 1941, in Pratt, KS, the only child of Michael and Laura (Gilham) Welli. She attended Pratt High School until her Junior year in 1960, when…

Charles Ray Ratliff July 1, 1963 – Sept. 19, 2025 Charles Ray Ratliff, 62, of Livingston, AL, died Sept. 19, 2025. He was born July 1, 1963, to Charles D. Ratliff and Claretha Ratliff. Ratliff was a 1982 graduate of Tylertown High School, were he played football, and continued his education at Southwest MS Community College.…

Aaron Pittman March 18, 1945 – Sept. 28, 2025 Aaron Pittman, 80, died Sept. 28, 2025. He was born March 18, 1945, in Monticello, to the late Rev. Garfield Pittman and Bernice Pittman. Pittman was a member of Christ at Bethany M.B. Church, where he served as an usher, choir member, and grounds keeper. He…

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…

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…