Scellestine Carr
Scellestine Carr Sept. 19, 1944 – Oct. 22, 2024 Scellestine Carr, 80, of Tylertown, died Oct. 22, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Carr was born Sept. 19, 1944, in Tylertown to Addo Smith and Jessie Rean Washington Cowart. She moved to New Orleans and married Little J. Carr. They moved to Pontiac,…
Read MoreClimenteen Bearden
Climenteen Bearden Dec. 12, 1951 – Nov. 1, 2024 Climenteen Barnes Bearden died Nov. 1, 2024, in Gulfport. She was born Dec. 12, 1951, to the late Wilmer Barnes Sr. and Nadean Washington Barnes in Tylertown. She married Lucious Bearden Dec. 6, 1970. She worked as a CNA for over 45 years and once retired…
Read MoreHenry Lee
Henry Lee July 13, 1943 – Oct. 30, 2024 Henry L. Lee, 81, of Franklinton, died Oct. 30, 2024, at North Oaks Hospital, Hammond. He was born July 13, 1943, in Franklinton to the late Latimore Bickham and Aline Lee. He married the late Ella Wee Lee. He loved hunting, fishing and farming during his…
Read MoreTayshaun Abram
Tayshaun Abram Jan. 25, 2006 – Oct. 28, 2024 Tayshaun Abram, 18 of Jackson, TN, died Oct. 28, 2024. Abram was born Jan. 25, 2006, in McComb to Latisha Abram and Byron White. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Matthew Dillon; his great grandmother, Zola Kelly; great aunt, Deirdre Dillon; his uncle,…
Read MoreChristmas Bazaar and Wagon Rides: a holiday tradition at the Southwest Events Center
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Christmas Bazaar and Wagon Rides, happening on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, at the Southwest Events Center. This annual event promises a weekend full of holiday shopping, craftsmanship, and family-friendly fun. The Bazaar will be open from 3-9 p.m. on both days, offering a variety…
Read MoreChristmas in the Park opens with annual walking tour Nov. 27
Tylertown’s long-running holiday light show marks its 26th season this year as the town’s 40+ acre park, located on the east bank of Magee’s Creek Christmas in the Park opens on Thanksgiving Eve with a one-time walking tourWednesday, Nov. 27 from 6-9 p.m. Admission for the walking tour is $5 per adult, children 12 and…
Read MoreChiefs pull off 18-17 victory to advance
Both the visiting Enterprise Bulldogs and Tylertown Chiefs entered Friday’s first playoff round with identical 6-4 records, the only difference being that Enterprise came in following a loss the previous week, falling 25-21 to Kemper County. The Chiefs, on the other hand, arrived in the playoffs following a 43-16 defeat of Perry Central. Early on…
Read MoreUnion Baptist Church Nativity presented this weekend
Union Baptist Church sponsors its live Nativity drive-through every Christmas season. The scenes, accompanied by a narrative at each scene, spells out the story of Christmas, as outlined in the Bible. The long-running church project involves practically the whole church membership in some capacity, from building and maintaining sets to acting in the scenes, directing…
Read MoreGlen E Pigott
Glen E Pigott March 21, 1935 – Nov. 5, 2024 Glen Earl Pigott, 89 of Tylertown, died Nov. 5, 2024. He was the son of the late Thad and Katie Ginn Pigott. He lived his life in the Knoxo community on the old home place. He was an avid farmer raising a huge garden every…
Read MoreDanny Brown Jr.
Danny Brown Jr. Feb. 25, 1979 – Nov. 4, 2024 Danny Preston Brown, Jr., 45, of Tylertown, died Nov. 4, 2024. He was born Feb. 25, 1979 in McComb to Danny Preston Brown, Sr. and Avis Marie King. A memorial service was at Hartman Hughes Funeral Home Nov. 11, 2024 with Bro. Richard Magee officiating.…
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