Gary Michael Lawrence
Gary Michael Lawrence April 10, 1951 – April 24, 2026 Gary Michael Lawrence Sr., 75, of Tylertown, died April 24, 2026, leaving behind a life full of hard work, stories, and a few projects he fully intended to finish “one of these days.” Born in Tylertown, Mississippi, Michael “Big Mike” remained deeply connected to his…
Read MoreJaylie Sue Harris Smith
Jaylie Sue Harris Smith Nov. 4, 1937 – April 24, 2026 Jaylie Sue Harris Smith, 88, of Houston, MS passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born Nov. 4, 1937, in Kokomo, MS, to the late R J Harris and Elsie Turnage Harris. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by…
Read MoreLinda S. Sanders-Wise
Linda S. Sanders-Wise May 28, 1963 – April 21, 2026 Linda Loyce Slocum Sanders-Wise, age 62, of Anniston, AL, died April 21, 2026. She was born in New Orleans, LA, on May 28, 1963, to the late Walter D. Slocum, Sr. and Murthia Grant Slocum. Linda was raised in Tylertown, by her aunt and uncle,…
Read MoreMary Nell Graves
Mary Nell Graves July 3, 1955 – April 27, 2026 Mary Nell Graves, 70, of Tylertown, died April 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born July 3, 1955, to the late Hollis and Mary Helen Foil. Visitation was May 4, 2026, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, Tylertown. Left to cherish her memories are her husband…
Read MoreThomas Joe Harvey
Thomas Joe Harvey Aug. 21, 1962 – April 30, 2026 Thomas Joe Harvey, of Columbia, died April 30, 2026. He was born on Aug. 21, 1962, in Tylertown. Raised on his family’s dairy farm in Kokomo, Mississippi, he and his brothers and sisters experienced a childhood full of hard work, close bonds, and stories that…
Read MoreBake-Off winner takes home Cuisinart stand mixer as grand prize at Dairy Fest
Bake-Off winner takes home Cuisinart stand mixer as grand prize at Dairy Fest This year’s winner of the Walthall General Hospital/Forrest Home Health Cake Bake-Off at the 2026 Dairy Festival takes home a grand prize of a Kitchen Aid mixer. The stand mixer will occupy a prized spot in any baker’s kitchen. To enter the…
Read MoreDairy Fest T-shirts are now on sale!
Dairy Fest T-shirts are now on sale! The T-shirt for the 49th Annual Walthall County Dairy Festival is a T-shirt depicting “Red, White and Moo” as the theme, in collaboration with America’s 250th birthday, designed by Angela Hobgood of Artistic Impressions. The shirts are available in a variety of sizes, with all youth sizes for…
Read MoreKaren C. Hobgood
Karen C. Hobgood June 23, 1951 – April 22, 2026 Karen Carruth Hobgood, 74, of Tylertown, died April 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born June 23, 1951, to the late Reginald and Geraldine Carruth. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years Royce H.…
Read MoreGeneva L. Dixon
Geneva L. Dixon Feb. 14, 1940 – April 15, 2026 Geneva Louise Dixon, 86, of Sandy Hook, MS, died April 15, 2026. She was born Feb. 14, 1940, to the late Arlis and Bidie Lewis Peters. A public visitation was held on April 25, 2026, at Sunlight MB Church, Sandy Hook, with Rev. Dr. Charles…
Read MoreJohn Henry Daniels
John Henry Daniels Dec. 4, 1946 – April 22, 2026 John Henry Daniels, 79, died April 22, 2026, in Tylertown. He was the son of John Daniels and Luvenia Harris. He is survived by a daughter, Tawanda Lewis. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Greenville, MS.
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