To reopen waste site
Supervisors reversed an earlier decision and have decided to reopen the waste tire site at the corner of Johnson Smith Road and Cemetery Road “as soon as we can get it cleaned up and ready” in order to take care of what Roger Ginn and Billy Bridges say is a backlog of waste tires being…
Read MoreChild’s death at daycare investigated
An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death of a 3-year-old infant found unresponsive at a Salem daycare center Monday afternoon. Officials feel the report may clear up questions surrounding the death of the infant. County medical examiner Chris Blackwell ordered the autopsy after he and a deputy were summoned to TLC Daycare…
Read More‘Legends’ coaches recognized for contributions
In what they hope will be an annual event to recognize teachers, community leaders and others who have made contributions over the years to the community, primarily as mentors to area youth, the Walthall Community Engagement Council held its first event recognizing a group of former coaches who, as Eld. Glenn Allen put it, “had…
Read MoreIva Stewart
Iva Stewart Jan. 23, 1934 – Aug. 7, 2024 Lacy Iva O’Quinn Stewart, 90, died Aug. 7, 2024, in Ridgeland where she lived for the past two years to be near her daughters. Mrs. Stewart was born Jan. 23, 1934, to Ava Ott O’Quinn and Edwin Rankin O’Quinn in Tylertown. She is preceded in death…
Read MoreWillie ‘Dope’ Ellzey
Willie ‘Dope’ Ellzey Aug. 23, 1953 – July 28, 2024 Willie Ruth “Dope” Ellzey, 70, of Tylertown, died July 28, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 23, 1953, in Walthall County to the late Shelley Sr. and Aretha Ellzey. He worked with several skilled workers throughout his lifetime including Bytha Magee, Samuel…
Read MoreAlyne Jackson
Alyne Jackson March 10, 1941 – Aug. 4, 2024 Rosa Alyne Jackson, 83 of Tylertown, died Aug. 4, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital. She was born March 10, 1941 in Lexie to the late O.C. and Ora Nell Lee Holiday. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Clinton Ray Jackson;…
Read MoreJeffery Alford
Jeffery Alford Nov. 7, 1965 – July 17, 2024 Jeffery Andre Alford, 61 of Jayess, died July 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born Nov. 7, 1965, in Foxworth to Ellis Steve Alford and Barbara Alford Smith. He graduated from West Marion High School in 1983. He was a talented draftsman who could turn…
Read MoreCecil Craft
Cecil Craft May 13, 1935 – Aug. 9, 2024 Funeral services for Cecil Craft were August 13, 2024, at Carson Springs Baptist Church in Sandy Hook, internment at Carson Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Craft died Aug. 9, 2024, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. She was born on May 13, 1935, in Foxworth to…
Read MoreDiana Holmes
Diana Holmes Dec. 27, 1946 – Aug. 10, 2024 Diana Lou Holmes, 77, of Tylertown, died Aug. 10, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital. She was born Dec. 27, 1946, in McComb. She was preceded in death by her father Richard W Smith; mother Mary Louise Murrell Smith; sister Linda Weiss. Funeral services were Aug. 13,…
Read MoreMonique Searls
Monique Searls July 13, 1977 – July 2, 2024 Monique Jeanne Searls, 46, of Lake Hughes, CA, died July 2, 2024, at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Valencia, CA. She was born July 13, 1977, in New Orleans to JoAnn Washington Searls and Gregory Searls. She was baptized at an early age at Magee’s Creek Missionary…
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