Joan Beard
Joan Beard July 6, 1953 – June 26, 2025 Joan Loretta Beard, 71, of Smiths Sation, passed away June 26, 2025. Ms. Beard was born July 6, 1953, to Felder and Ruth Beard of Tylertown. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael Beard. She is survived by her children: Scott Tart…
Read MoreUpdate on debris cleanup
Supervisors told the Land Co., the firm handling storm debris cleanup, and Metric, the monitoring company, they prefer crews concentrating on debris cleanup residents are pushing to the right-of-way—debris from the path of the storm—rather than crews spending time trimming or cutting trees and “hangers” from areas not in the direct path of the storm.…
Read MoreResidents with debris must move debris to roadside
An update on debris pickup from the debris left from the March 15 tornadoes is that pickup has already began on county roads and pickup will soon begin on state highways. The crews will not be entering and traveling around each resident’s property so those with debris from the storm should move this next to…
Read MoreElaine Magee
Elaine Magee April 5, 1939 – June 27, 2025 Elaine Stogner Magee, 86, of Tylertown, died June 27, 2025, at Walthall General Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1939, to the late Harvey and Mary Lou Stogner of the Dexter community. Funeral services were July 1, 2025, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, with Bro. Mack…
Read MoreGloria Fortinberry
Gloria Fortinberry Dec. 17, 1939 – July 3, 2025 Gloria Merle Rushing Fortinberry, 85, of Tylertown, died July 3, 2025, at Billdora Senior Care. She was born Dec. 17, 1939, in Tylertown to the late Milton Rushing and Merle Powe Rushing. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Doug…
Read MoreJuanita Lowery
Juanita Lowery April 30, 1938 – June 13, 2025 Juanita T Lowery, 87, died June 13, 2025. She was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church, Foxworth. She started her career in the 50’s at Tylertown Drug Store. The rest of her working career was on her brother, J.D.’s dairy farm up until her…
Read MoreLocal disaster recovery center closing
In coordination with County Leadership, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be closing three disaster recovery centers permanently July 2, including the center in Walthall County. Survivors will continue to have access to applications through our online platforms and can visit recovery centers in other locations.
Read MoreLeamon Ratliff
Leamon Ratliff Dec. 10, 1934 – June 14, 2025 Leamon Ratliff, 90, of Tylertown, died June 14, 2025, in Tylertown. He was born Dec. 10, 1934, in Jayess to the late Hollis and Courtney Ratliff. He attended Hope High School and was married to the late Mildred Quinn March 2, 1956. They had eight children.…
Read MoreClenardo Lewis
Clenardo Lewis Oct. 21, 1987 – June 21, 2025 Clenardo Anton Lewis, 37, native of Tylertown and a resident of Franklinton, died June 21, 2025. He was born Oct. 21, 1987, to the late Clenard Pigott and Sharon Magee. He owned several businesses, including a non-medical emergency transportation company, CGR Pressure Washing, and All or…
Read MoreTyrone Weary
Tyrone Weary Dec. 31, 1976 – June 13, 2025 Tyrone Onessia Weary, 48, of Prentiss, died June 13, 2025. He was born Dec. 31, 1976, to the late Rochelle and Diane Weary in Tylertown. He met Rose Bass in 2001 and they were married in 2003. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…
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