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Edward Terrell

Edward Terrell Nov. 11, 1938 – July 26, 2024 Vernon Edward Terrell, 85, of Tylertown, died July 26, 2024, at Billdora Senior Care. He was born Nov. 11, 1938, in Tylertown. Funeral services were July 28, 2024, at Capps Funeral Home, burial in the Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Randall Griffin officiating. He was preceded…

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Ilean Olivia Brister

Ilean Olivia Brister April 22, 1931 – July 22, 2024 Ilean Olivia Brister, 93, of Jayess, died July 22, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center. She was born to her parents, George and Golda Rushing Etheridge, April 22, 1931. Mrs. Brister was the oldest member of New Bethel Jesus Name Church when she died, where she…

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Dr. Farris Smith

Dr. Farris Smith May 16, 1940 – July 21, 2024 Dr. Farris Winfred Smith, 84, known affectionately as Buddy, died July 21, 2024. He was born on May 16, 1940, to Lonnie Farris Smith and Rebecca Naomi Smith, in Griffin, GA. He graduated from Griffin High School, received an A.A. degree from Norman Junior College,…

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Nov. general election next in cycle

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. In addition, there are a couple of local races on the ballot. Voters will elect election commissioners in districts 1, 3 and 5. Circuit clerk Dan Hawn says the three…

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Benefit raffles for Boyd family

A benefit raffle is being held for Will and Sierra Boyd and their baby, Landry, to help offset medical expenses from Landry’s upcoming heart surgeries. Each ticket is a chance to win half of freezer calf, donated by Holmes Cattle Co. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The drawing will be held Sept.…

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Blood drive at Dinan

Dinan Baptist Church, 8 Dinan Church Rd., will be hosting a blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 7, Contact Ora Wattigney at 1-504-458-2693 to schedule a time to donate.

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Kathy Binder

Kathy Binder July 24,1959 – July 18, 2024 Kathy Lynn Binder, 64 of Jayess, died July 18, 2024, at the Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg. She was born July 24, 1959 in McComb. Funerals services were set for July 23, 2024, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in the Enon Cemetery. Bro. Andrew Pittman officiating. Ms.…

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Willa Dean Stogner

Willa Dean Stogner Dec. 5, 1932 – July 17, 2024 Willa Dean Stogner, 91, of Sandy Hook, died July, 17, 2024, in her home. She was born Dec. 5, 1932, to Toxie and Myrtle Vince in Sandy Hook. She married Al Stogner in 1948 and they raised their family in Sandy Hook. She was a…

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Rev. Marshall Burnett

Rev. Marshall Burnett July 17, 2024 Rev. Dr. Marshall E. Burnett Jr., 98, former pastor of Tylertown United Methodist Church, died at his residence in Hattiesburg July 17, 2024. The last four years of his life were spent at Brookdale Assisted Living in Hattiesburg. Dr. Burnett, a native of Meridian, graduated from Meridian High School…

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Pete Forbes

Pete Forbes May 25, 1972 – July 14, 2024 Robert “Pete” Ervin Forbes, Jr., 52, of Meadville, died July 14, 2024. He was born May 25, 1972, in Tylertown. Funeral services were July 17, 2024, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Forbes officiating, burial in Oral Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his…

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