Libby Holmes
Libby Holmes Nov. 18, 1951 – Aug. 31, 2025 Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Holmes, 73, of Jayess, died Aug. 31, 2025. She was born Nov. 18, 1951, in Franklinton to the late Dorman and Juanita Corkern. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her sisters Patricia Hanna and Diane Corkern. A memorial…
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Willie “Crow” Bridges July 13, 1950 – Aug. 24, 2025 Willie Howard “Crow” Bridges, 75, of McComb, died Aug. 24, 2025, in McComb. He was born July 13, 1950. His occupation of choice was a local delivery driver for companies like Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and Chisesi’s Brothers Deli and Meat Packing Co. and Meat Packing…
Read MoreNorma Jean Coker
Norma Jean Coker May 17, 1932 – Aug. 28, 2025 Norma Jean Thornhill Coker, 93, of Summit, died Aug. 28, 2025, in Summit. Mrs. Coker was born on May 17, 1932 in Walthall County to the late Perry Thornhill and Nancy E. Thornhill. She was a longtime ward clerk for Walthall General Hospital. She loved…
Read MoreKyzar Alford
Kyzar Alford Oct. 17, 1961 – Aug. 29, 2025 William Kyzar Alford, Jr., 63, of Brandon, died Aug. 29, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born Oct. 17, 1961, in Baton Rouge. For 42 years, Alford worked in the trucking industry. Outside of work, he found joy in cheering on the LSU Tigers…
Read MoreBrenda Wiltz
Brenda Wiltz March 3, 1954 – Aug. 13, 2025 Brenda Gail Wiltz, 71, of Chicago, IL, died Aug. 13, 2025, in Chicago, IL. She was born March 3, 1954, in New Orleans to the late George Wiltz and Lilene Wiltz. She attended Rose Hill Elementary and Eva Gordon High School in Magnolia. In early adulthood…
Read MoreTown’s $2.3M general fund budget takes effect Oct. 1
Tylertown aldermen approved a proposed $2.3 million general fund budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 following a public hearing last week at City Hall. Aldermen were to officially adopt the new budget at their Sept. 1 board meeting. The town proposes to operated with no millage increase, keeping the rate at 59…
Read MoreAnnie Conerly
Annie Conerly July 30, 1937 – Aug. 5, 2025 Annie Conerly, 88, of Tylertown, died Aug. 5, 2025, at Diversicare in Tylertown. She was born July 30, 1937, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Aug. 16, 2025, at Mt. Moriah MB Church in Tylertown, interment in Mt. Moriah MB Church Cemetery, Minister Barry Dillon officiating. Craft-Dillon-Ginn…
Read MoreErica Hartzog
Erica Hartzog Nov. 16, 1974 – Aug. 24, 2025 Erica Kay McKenzie Hartzog, 50, of Tylertown, died Aug. 24, 2025, at her residence. She was born Nov. 16, 1974, in Tylertown to Steve and Pasty McKenzie. Mrs. Hartzog enjoyed reading, watching TV, dinning out, talking on the phone, and spending time with family and friends.…
Read MoreAmanda Hammond
Amanda Hammond Nov. 22, 1970 – Aug. 17, 2025 Amanda Shree Hammond, 54, of Kokomo, died Aug. 17, 2025, in Hattiesburg. She was born Nov. 22, 1970, to Mamie Lee Green and Gary Joe Fortenberry. She was a member of New Damascus Baptist Church. After graduating from West Marion High School, she attended Pearl River…
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Lenora Knight Dec. 2, 1950 – July 31, 2025 Lenora Mae Cotton Knight, 74, of Franklinton, died July 31, 2025 at Riverside Medical Center. She was born in Tylertown on Dec. 2, 1950, and raised in the Thomas Community before graduating from Thomas High School. She was retired after a career as a nurse’s aide,…
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