Betty Davis
Betty Davis Nov. 18, 1936 – Nov. 23, 2024 A memorial service for Betty Sue Holmes Davis was Dec. 1, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Church. Mrs. Davis, 88, of Brookhaven, died Nov. 23, 2024. She was born in Tylertown Nov. 18, 1936, to Hilton D. Holmes and Althea L. Reeves Holmes. Mrs. Davis worked as…
Read MoreLenard Lee
Lenard Lee May 9, 1947 – Nov. 12, 2024 Lenard Lee, 77, died Nov. 12, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in Tylertown. He was born May 9, 1947, in Franklinton to the late Latimore Bickham and Aline Lee. He became a member of Water Valley Church of God in Christ at an early age. He…
Read MoreBobby Easley
Bobby Easley July 21, 1937 – Nov. 26, 2024 Bobby Easley, 87, of Osyka, died at PAM Medical Center in Hammond, Nov. 26, 2024. Funeral services were Nov. 29, 2024 at Hartman Jones Funeral Home, burial in Terry’s Creek Baptist Church. Bobby was born in McComb July 21, 1937, to the late James Clarence Easley…
Read MoreHattie Cowart
Hattie Cowart Oct. 16, 1939 – Nov. 15, 2024 Hattie Lee Cowart, 85, of Kokomo, died Nov. 15, 2024. She was born on Oct. 16, 1939, in Darbun to the late Bill and Annie B. Cowart. She was a member of Bethlehem MB Church, where she served in the pastor’s aide ministry, housekeeping ministry and…
Read MoreC.J. Jackson Jr.
C.J. Jackson Jr. Aug. 9, 1946 – Nov. 17, 2024 C.J. Jackson Jr., 78, of Franklinton, died Nov. 17, 2024. He was born Aug. 9, 1946, in Tylertown to the late C.J. and Juanita Jackson. He attended J.J. Gulledge High School. He worked with the Board of Supervisors for Walthall County until he retired. In…
Read MoreGlenda ‘Ruth’ Crawford
Glenda ‘Ruth’ Crawford June 17, 1945 – Nov. 10, 2024 Glenda “Ruth” Jones Crawford, 79, New Carney, TX, native of Walthall County, died Nov. 10, 2024. She was born June 17, 1945, in Tylertown to the late John Henry Jones and Tempie Lee McGee Jones. After graduating from JJ Gulledge Memorial High School and continued her…
Read MoreTown’s ‘Parade of Lights” Tuesday, Dec. 3
The Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade committee is seeking entries for the annual Christmas parade, Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. The annual event, which serves to bring Santa Claus to town riding the Chamber’s sleigh, guided by reindeer as the final float in Tylertown’s “Parade of Lights” that will step off promptly at 5:30…
Read MoreTake advantage of holiday sales
A number of Tylertown stores are taking part in Friday’s townwide holiday sale. Storeowners have compiled a big selection of Christmas gifting ideas chosen especially for the Christmas season at attractive prices. Each year the Chamber of local stores cooperate by displaying all new gift ideas suitable for everyone in the family. Many stores are…
Read MoreInvestigation, interviews still going on after Nov. 16 party
Investigators continue gathering evidence into a mass shooting at a Nov. 16 party that resulted in the death of 23-year-old Laurion Magee, and the wounding of at least three others. Chief Deputy Toney Rushing said the sheriff’s office is still tracking down and interviewing those who attended the gathering of several hundred in an open…
Read MoreSpeedy Andrews
Speedy Andrews Feb. 16, 1944 – Nov. 19, 2024 Joe Speedy Andrews, 80, of Tylertown, died Nov. 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born Feb. 16, 1944, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Nov. 21, 2024, at Salem Baptist Church, Bro. Mark Wicker officiating, burial in Elliott Cemetery. Andrews was a life long member of…
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