Federal aid for tornado victims
MEMA continues to work with our federal and local partners to help survivors of the March 14-15 storms and tornadoes with their recovery. Applicants are reminded that even if you have insurance, you are still encouraged to apply—additional funds may be available to you. Remember, FEMA can’t pay for losses your insurance will cover. Survivors…
Read MoreDYB District 6 tourney starts Friday
Here’s the Diamond Youth Baseball district 6 tournament schedule. Six-and-under play begins Friday at Summit. Lawrence County and Walthall play at 6 p.m. on Field 2. The winner will advance to play at 10:30 a.m. Saturday on Field 2. The loser will play at 9 a.m. Saturday on Field 2. First and second place teams…
Read MoreJoe Sayes
Joe Sayes March 22, 1937 – June 7, 2025 Joe R Sayes, 88, of Tylertown, died June 7, 2025, at Diversicare. He was born March 22, 1937, in Winnfield, LA, to the late Hannon Sayes and Ida M. Gorham Sayes. Along with is parents he was also preceded in death by wife, Bobbie Sue Smith…
Read MorePatti Morris
Patti Morris Oct. 26, 1956 – June 7, 2025 Patti Stein Morris, 68, died June 7, 2025. Patti was born Oct. 26, 1956, in Covington, LA, to William Stein and Annette Collins. Mrs. Patti also served as a member of the U.S. Army. Survivors are her children, Chris Blackwell (Julie) and David Blackwell (Victoria); step…
Read MoreJames Magee
James Magee Oct. 8, 1950 – May 20, 2025 James Edward Magee, 74, of Tylertown, died May 20, 2025, in Hattiesburg after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 8, 1950, in Tylertown to the late Ulease and Annie Magee. He attended JJ Gulledge Memorial High School in Tylertown.After marrying the late Ada M. Magee…
Read MoreMary Young
Mary Young May 10, 1961 – May 22, 2025 Mary Young, 64, of Tylertown, died May 22, 2025, in McComb. She was born May 10, 1961, in Chicago, IL, to Gussie Barnes Rials Brister and Wallace Rials. She later attended South Pike High School in Magnolia. She loved walking, talking an connecting with everyone she…
Read MoreLuchia Dillon
Luchia Dillon Aug. 27, 1963 – May 31, 2025 Luchia Joe Dillon, 61, of Tylertown, died May 31, 2025, in Tylertown. He was born Aug. 27, 1963, in Los Angeles, CA to Joe Dillon and the late Margie Lee Dillon. Later they moved to Tylertown, his parents’ hometown. He attended Tylertown schools. He was a…
Read MoreCharity Holmes
Charity Holmes Oct. 15, 2025 – June 7, 2025 Charity Faye Holmes, 47, of Tylertown, died June 7, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Holmes was born Oct. 15, 1977, in Tylertown. The daughter of James and Cynthia O’Bryant, Patricia and Ray Phelps and the late J. W. Jones. Funeral services were June 10, 2025, at…
Read MoreRandy Rink
Randy Rink Aug. 11, 1963 – June 9, 2025 Randy Joseph Rink, 61, a resident of San Antonio, TX, died at Diversicare in Tylertown June 9, 2025. He was born Aug. 11, 1963, at Sara Mayo Hospital in New Orleans. His parents, Henry and Audrey Rink, moved their family to Tylertown in 1979. He graduated…
Read MoreBetty Marie Lee Hall
Betty Marie Lee Hall July 5, 1941 – June 2, 2025 Betty Marie Lee Hall, 83, a resident of Chateau Pines Assisted Living in Brandon, died June 2, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was born July 5, 1941, to J.W. Lee and Betty Dillon Lee of Tylertown. Mrs. Hall retired from both the…
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