Faye Walters
Faye Walters Nov. 15, 1940 – Feb. 26, 2025 Faye Pigott Walters, a Tylertown native, died Feb. 26, 2025, at age 84. She is preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and O.D. Pigott, and her brother, Gene Austin Pigott. She is survived by her daughter Robbin (James) Phillips, her son David (Palma) Walters, her…
Read MoreWelton Cothern
Welton Cothern July 31, 1934 – Feb. 26, 2025 Welton Dewitt Cothern was born July 31, 1934. He was the son of the late Herman William Cothern and Texie Adell Cothern. Survivors his wife Mearl Boyd Cothern, of 72 years, son Devon, daughters: Melinda, Millie and daughter Renee (predeceased), his sisters Judy Cothern Dickerson and…
Read MoreJoe Knippers
Joe Knippers April 22, 1945 – Feb. 26, 2025 Joe Knippers, 79, a resident of Central, LA, died Feb. 26, 2025. He was retired from Noble Drilling with 40 plus years of service. Funeral services were March 4, 2025, at Zoar Baptist Church in Central, LA, Dr. Tim Norris officiating, burial in the church cemetery.…
Read MoreSouth MS Boucherie T’s on sale in March
Pigs in Paradise is the theme of this year’s South Mississippi Boucherie and T-shirts for the event go on sale around the middle of the first week in March. They’ll be sold at the banks in town, priced at $20 for childrens’ sizes through adult XL. Adult 2X, 3X and 4X are priced at $23.
Read MoreAbsentee ballots now available for the municipal primary election
In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in municipal clerks’ offices for the Municipal Primary Election on April 1. Mississippians may utilize the Secretary of State’s Y’all Vote website, which includes an Absentee Voting FAQ, or contact their municipal clerk to verify eligibility. If eligible, ballots will be provided upon request by municipal clerks.…
Read MoreTesting available at health department
Flu numbers in Mississippi remain high and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) wants you to know you can get tested and treated at the health department. Statewide, the latest surveillance numbers show a 7.9% rate of patients presenting at medical facilities with flu-like symptoms. That number is down from 9.1% the week prior.…
Read MoreHerbert Smith
Herbert Smith Feb. 28, 1940 – Feb. 12, 2025 Herbert Charles Smith was born Feb. 28, 1940, in Lawrence County to the late Cephus Smith and Edna A. Smith. He also had a bonus mother, the late Lillian Smith. He attended Elliot Elementary School in Monticello. He was married to Lela Mae Smith and they…
Read MoreJohnny Michael Holmes
Johnny Michael Holmes Dec. 5, 1943 – Feb. 17, 2025 Johnny Michael Holmes Sr., 81, died Feb. 17, 2025. He was born Dec. 5, 1943, in Tylertown to the late Howard Holmes and Etha Barnes. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Holmes, daughter, Kim Hall; and…
Read MoreNola Andrews
Nola Andrews Nov. 1, 1950 – Jan. 29, 2025 Nola George Andrews, 74, of Tylertown, died Jan. 29, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Andrews was born Nov. 1, 1950, in Camden to the late Grover Cleveland George and Francis Williamson-George. After graduating from Velma Jackson High School in 1969, she attended Jackson State University where…
Read MoreLawrence Hinyub Jr.
Lawrence Hinyub Jr. Oct. 15, 1954 – Feb. 13, 2025 Lawrence Paul Hinyub Jr., 70, of Tylertown, died Feb. 13, 2025. He was born Oct. 15, 1954, in New Orleans to the late Lawrence Paul and Ethel Theresa Hinyub. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law David Carline and…
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