Mary 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…
Read MoreDairy Festival is successful
With a forecast of hot but sunny weather, the 48th Walthall Dairy Festival was another hit with its family-friendly contests and events attracting lots of interest and attention. The Flower Show saw a renewed interest as there was a birdhouse given to the winner this year. The Bake Off attracted a number of pound cake…
Read MoreLow turnout of voters elects new alderman-at-large
Only about 30% of city voters took part in Tylertown’s municipal election last week that saw longtime Mayor Edward Hughes returned to office. The town election commission said 321 voters cast ballots over the 12 hour period polls were open at city hall.. Hughes defeated challenger Jasper Howard 243-59. Alderman-at-Large Lib Duncan was unsuccessful in…
Read MoreAnthony turns in 9.75 at NCAA 100 meters May 30
One of the fastest collegiate sprinters in the nation, Tylertown’s Jordan Anthony, raised more eyebrows recently and is now being mentioned as a possible entry in the 2028 Olympics after clocking a 9.75 in the 100 meters at the quarterfinals of the NCAA 2025 Outdoor Track Championships on May 30. The time is the second-fastest…
Read MoreSchool immunization clinic schedule
MSDH is setting aside special days at county health departments to focus on providing required school immunizations. No appointment required. • New to Mississippi schools or daycare: Childhood immunizations are required for all children enrolling in a Mississippi daycare, kindergarten or school for the first time. • Incoming 7th-graders: Booster shots to protect against pertussis…
Read MoreLaura Anderson
Laura Anderson March 23, 1961 – May 31, 2025 Laura Dolphannette Anderson, 64, of Tylertown, died March 17, 2025, in New Orleans. She was born March 23, 1961, in Tylertown to the late Eddie B. James and Emma Jean Anderson Fraizer. After attending JJ Gulledge in Tylertown, she enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1981.…
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