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John Pope

John Pope Nov. 28, 1943 – March 16, 2025 John Allen Pope, 81, of China Spring, TX, died March 12, 2025. A memorial visitation was March 16, 2025, at Lake Shore Funeral Home in Waco, TX. He was born on Nov. 28, 1943, in Meridian and was the only child of John and Catherine Pope.…

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Darrel Ratliff

Darrel Ratliff Sept. 18, 1966 – March 4, 2025 Darrel Wilson Ratliff, 58 of Tylertown, died March 4, 2025. He was born Sept. 18, 1966, in Tylertown. Ratliff was a member of Dinan Baptist Church; he was part of the amen and hallelujah corner. He enjoyed spending time with his church family and his friends.…

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Linda Warren

Linda Warren Sept. 14, 1952 – Feb. 19, 2025 Linda Marie Warren, 72, of Franklinton, died Feb. 19, 2025. She was born Sept. 14, 1952, in Washington Parish to Alar Magee Hart and Lonnie Hart Sr., both of whom preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one…

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Thomas White Jr.

Thomas White Jr. Feb. 22, 1948 – March 1, 2025 Thomas Hyndon White, Jr., 77, of Kokomo, died March 1, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. He was born Feb. 22, 1948, in Mobile, AL, to the late Thomas Hyndon White and Edna Mae Magee White. White enjoyed classic cars and football. He was…

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J.J. Brock

J.J. Brock Feb. 4, 1942 – March 6, 2025 Jewitte J. “J.J” Brock Jr, 83, died March 6, 2025, at his home in McComb. He was born on Feb. 4, 1942, in Tylertown to Jewitte and Hilma Fortenberry Brock. He graduated from Tylertown High School and later attended Southwest Community College. He retired from Canadian…

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Michael Blackwell

Michael Blackwell Oct. 25, 1966 – March 3, 2025 Michael Dwight Blackwell, 58 of Bryam, died March 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born Oct. 25, 1966, in Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral services were March 8, 2025, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, interment at the Silver Creek Cemetery in McComb, Rev. Mack McElveen will officiate. In…

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John Thomas Jr.

John Thomas Jr. Oct. 1, 1958 – Feb. 19, 2025 John E. Thomas Jr., 66, of Morrow, GA, died Feb. 19, 2025, in Stockbridge, GA. He was born Oct. 1, 1958, in Louisiana to the late John Sr. and Christin Wright Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his…

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New business opening has lots of flea market items

What is a fun way to spend the day? Browsing at Southern LA – MS Pickers, Tylertown’s newest business, located at 101 Enochs St., in the former Ginn’s Gunworks and Pawn Shop. Partners Megan Taylor, Brenda Ford and Kristen Ebert travel all across southern Louisiana and Missis-sippi, looking for the best wares at the lowest prices…

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Daylight saving time returns March 9

Daylight saving time takes effect Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Most residents will opt for moving their clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night in order to be on time for Sunday activities. “Spring forward, fall back” is the phrase used to remind people how to set their clocks for the…

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Marvin Brock

Marvin Brock June 11, 1932 – Feb. 22, 2025 Marvin Brock, 92, of Tylertown, died Feb. 22, 2025. He was born June 11, 1932, to the late Ottomore and Idell Brock. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Brock, son, Gene Brock, and brothers Sedric and Adris Brock.…

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