Randolph Pistorius Sr.
Randolph Pistorius Sr. July 2, 1947 – Feb. 10, 2025 A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Tylertown, died at his residence on Feb. 10, 2025. He was preceded in death his mother Grace Bishop Pistorius, his father, Joseph Rudolph Pistorius and by his beloved wife Peggy Anne Pistorius. Survivors are his…
Read MoreState basketball playoffs set to begin this week
State basketball playoffs were set to begin Monday after teams finished regional play over the weekend. The first round of play in both Class 1A and 3A were being played beginning Feb. 10. Second round games are to get underway Valentine’s day, while the third round is to begin Feb. 20, according to brackets on…
Read MoreCharles Hay
Charles Hay Jan. 26, 1935 – Feb. 7, 2025 Charles Walter Hay, 90, of Osyka, died Feb. 2, 2025, at the State Veterans Home in Collins. He was born Jan. 26, 1935, in Robertsdale, AL, to the late Lonnie Walter and Myrtle Lee Hay. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by…
Read MoreJulius Hewitt
Julius Hewitt Dec. 14, 1952 – Jan. 23, 2025 Julius Lee Hewitt, 73, died Jan. 23, 2025. He was born to the late Authur and Emma Mae Ratliff Hewitt on Dec. 14, 1952. After graduating from The University of New Orleans, he worked as a cement finisher. Later he moved to Tylertown where he met…
Read MoreJoe Holmes
Joe Holmes July 30, 1927 – Feb. 7, 2025 Joe B. Holmes, 97, of Pearl, died Feb. 7, 2025, at home. Funeral services were Feb. 9, 2025, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, graveside was Feb. 10, 2025, at the Tylertown City Cemetery. Born July 30, 1927, in Tylertown, to the late Daniel “Dan” E.…
Read MoreGwendora McDowell
Gwendora McDowell March 9, 1956 – Feb. 3, 2025 Gwendora McDowell, 69, of McComb, died Feb. 3, 2025 at her residence. Funeral services were Feb. 8, 2025, at Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Timothy Hughes officiating, interment at Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Gwendora McDowell was born on March 9, 1956, in Tylertown…
Read MoreDiane Patton
Diane Patton Feb. 17, 1953 – Feb. 1, 2025 Carolyn Diane Patton (née Payne) died in Montgomery, TX, Feb. 1, 2025, at the age 71. Diane was born on Feb. 17, 1953, the 2nd youngest of a large family in Tylertown. A graduate of Tylertown High School and Mississippi State University, she lived a full…
Read MoreNew grocery announced, sups close on building sale last week
After almost four years since Tylertown became a single-supermarket town following the closure of the local Sunflower food store, local residents are happy to learn a new grocery store is on its way. Last Friday, the rumors circulating for a few weeks became fact as the Walthall County Board of Supervisors announced the sale of…
Read MoreDarlene Swinney
Darlene Swinney Jan. 20, 1934 – Jan. 23, 2025 Darlene Swinney, 91, died Jan. 23, 2025, at her home in Tylertown. She was born to Charlie and Lula Cowart Green Jan. 20, 1934, in Tylertown. She attended Magee’s Creek School. She was married to Idell Lee and then Ross Swinney. She served as a cook…
Read MoreBob Duncan
Bob Duncan Aug. 31, 1948 – Jan. 29, 2025 Bobby Glenn Duncan, Sr., 76, of Tylertown, died Jan. 29, 2025, at the Aston Court Retirement Community in McComb. He was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Feb. 1, 2025, at Magee’s Creek Baptist Church, Jayess, with Bro. Buddy Day officiating, burial in…
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