Charles White
Charles White Feb. 20, 1935 – July 20, 2024 Charles Eugene White, 89, of Tylertown died July 20, 2024 at Bedford Care. White attended church in Tylertown. He loved to fish, and to sing and play music, especially for church. He is survived by his wife, Jerri Allee White; his two daughters, Cissy Teague and…
Read MoreBeth Reichwald
Beth Reichwald Nov. 10, 1960 – July 27, 2024 Elizabeth Ann Reichwald, 63 of Jayess, died July 27, 2024, at Diversicare of Tylertown. She was born Nov. 10, 1960, in Rhode Island. Funeral services were July 31, 2024, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home with Bro. Mack McElveen officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband…
Read MoreFirst day of classes for students Aug. 6
Walthall County students will begin the school year Tuesday, Aug. 6, with students reporting to their classrooms. While students will attend their first classes Aug. 6, teachers will have already been gearing up for the start of the year. They report for professional development days July 31, Aug. 1 and 2. Then Aug. 5, teachers…
Read MorePublic hearing on grant funds Aug. 8
Southwest Mississippi Opportunity, Inc. will hold a public hearing at Walthall County Library (707 Union Road, Tylertown) on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. regarding the proposals for 2025 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Grant funds. For more information, please call 601-876-4511.
Read MoreWillie Fay Seals
Willie Fay Seals Nov. 8, 1944 – July 25, 2024 Willie Fay Seals, 79 of Tylertown, died July 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born Nov. 8, 1944, in Tylertown. Funeral services were July 27, 2024 at Capps Funeral Home, with Elder Richard Magee officiating, burial in Forest Haven Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Seals…
Read MoreEdward 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…
Read MoreIlean 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…
Read MoreDr. 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,…
Read MoreNov. 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…
Read MoreBenefit 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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