Chuck Magee
Chuck Magee Feb. 10, 1966 – Aug. 3, 2024 On Aug. 3, 2024, Chuck Magee, 58, died at his home in Summit. Funeral services were Aug. 7, 2024, at Tangipahoa Baptist Church in Summit, Bro. Mike Morris officiating, burial at the cemetery on site. In recent years, Magee worked from home. He was a weightlifting…
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Dr. Jim Everett Nov. 21, 1951 — Aug. 5, 2024 Dr. James “Jim” Everett,72, died after battling pancreatic cancer Aug. 5, 2024. He was born on Nov. 21, 1951, in Belzoni to Rev. J.P. Everett and Willie Fraiser Everett. A Southern Baptist, he was licensed and ordained into the Gospel Ministry. After graduating from Sumrall…
Read MoreThomas Henry
Thomas Henry Thomas Michael Henry, 78, of McComb, a former longtime resident of Tylertown, died Aug. 4, 2024 in Southwest Medical Center. Survivors include three sons, Todd M. Henry of Florida, Trenton Henry of Pennsylvania and Troy Henry; a stepdaughter, Tama Henry of Tylertown; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cook’s-Enterprise Funeral Home in McComb was…
Read MoreGinn named head of national guard
Gov. Tate Reeves announced the appointment of Tylertown resident Major General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. as the Adjutant General of Mississippi, effective Aug. 1. Major General Ginn replaces Major General Janson D. Boyles as head of the state national guard. Boyles is retiring. “Throughout his entire military career, Major General Bobby Ginn has displayed nothing…
Read MoreElection commissioners; school board members on November ballot
While most voters associate the November general election with the U.S. presidential election, the state elects its U.S. senators and representatives at the same time. Senators serve six year terms. The state’s two senators serve staggered terms., Members of the U.S. House of Representatives run for re-election every two years. State supreme court and court…
Read MoreTwo more arrested in June 1 drive by shooting
A battery of law officers surrounded two additional suspects believed involved in a June 1 drive-by shooting at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Beulah Avenue. No bond is set for the two, who appear in justice court Monday morning. Kendarious “Pop” Lenoir, and Kenzell “Ken” Lenoir, were apprehended at a mobile…
Read MoreJudy Rawls
Judy Rawls July 5, 1933 – July 27, 2024 Judy Magee Laird Rawls died July 27, 2024. She was born July 5, 1933, in Tylertown to Hallie Reginald Magee and Evie Crowe Magee. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands Dorroh Laird, and Winford Rawls. Her first job was as a bookkeeper…
Read MoreAmanda McKenzie
Amanda McKenzie Jan. 26, 1975 – July 30, 2024 Amanda E. McKenzie, 49, of Tylertown, died July 30, 2024, at her residence. She was born Jan. 26, 1975, in Jackson. Funeral services were Aug. 2, 2024, at Dinan Baptist Church, burial in Enon Cemetery in Jayess, Bro. Mike Anderson and Bro. David Parker officiating. She…
Read MoreRoane Conerly
Roane Conerly July 22, 1959 – July 27, 2024 Carlton Roane Conerly, 65, of Tylertown, died July 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1959, in Tylertown. Roane was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed floating the river, fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his son Kirk Conerly; father…
Read MorePreston Jackson
Preston Jackson Jan. 11, 1935 – Aug. 1, 2024 The funeral service for Preston Eugene Jackson was set for Aug. 6, 2024, at Riverwood Family in Brookhaven with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Jackson, 89, of Brookhaven, died Aug. 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Rockford, AL, Jan. 11, 1935, to Almon…
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