John Walker
John Walker Sept. 3, 1983 – June 28, 2024 John Curtis Walker, 40, of Gulfport, died June 28, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Gulfport. He was born Sept. 3, 1983, in McComb to Cathy Walker and John Aster Sartin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Brian Perkins Jr.; grandfather, Clint Walker; grandparents, Aster…
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Jocelin Sanchez July 4, 2024 Funeral arrangements for Jocelin Sanchez were July 14, 2024, at Tylertown Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers if you would like to send donations to assist her parents in getting her back to her home in Mexico it will be greatly appreciated. Mississippi Mortuary Services of Pearl is handling arrangements…
Read MoreDYB 8U state tourney this weekend
Walthall’s 8U Dixie Youth All Stars get their shot at a state championship this weekend at the Lincoln County Sports Complex at Brookhaven. The AA league, Division 2 teams met at Lincoln County to determine which team advances to the DYB World Series. The 8U All Stars advanced to the state tournament following wins in…
Read More12U, 10U DYB end season
Walthall Dixie Youth’s two older age groups finished out their season playing at Columbia last weekend. Both teams advanced, but the AAA Division II, 10U team was eliminated after an opening loss to Seminary Friday at 6 p.m. Another loss Saturday afternoon ended their season. The tournament was played at The Yards in Columbia, the…
Read MoreSales tax holiday on school supplies July 12-14
Mississippi’s school supply sales tax holiday is around the corner and a time when shoppers can save major bucks in getting kids back to school supplies and clothing. Senate Bill 2470, extends the sales tax holiday from two days to three days, removing sales tax on school supplies, and individual items of clothing and foot…
Read MoreReed Herring
Reed Herring March 28, 1940 – July 7, 2024 Services for former State Representative Reuben Reed Herring, 84, were set for 12 noon Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Crystal Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Stevens officiating. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Herring died July…
Read MoreWalton Forbes
Walton Forbes Dec. 22, 1942 – July 1, 2024 Walton W. Forbes, 81, of Tylertown, died July 1, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center in McComb. He was born Dec. 22, 1942, in Lexie, the last of seven children of John Reece and Lillie Mae Dillon Forbes. Funeral services were July 6, 2024, at Magee’s Creek…
Read MoreMadelyn O’Donohue
Madelyn O’Donohue May 7, 1947 – July 1, 2024 Madelyn Ann O’Donohue, 77, of Tylertown, died July 1, 2024, at Walthall General Hospital. She was born May 7, 1947, in New Orleans. Mrs. O’Donohue was an establishing member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and an avid LSU fan. She was preceded in death…
Read MoreClifton Gill
Clifton Gill Oct. 24, 1959 – July 5, 2024 Clifton Louis Gill, 64, of Tylertown, died July 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born Oct. 24, 1959, in Baton Rouge. Funeral services were July 6, 2024, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in the Holmes Family Cemetery, pastor Jerron Carney officiating. Gill enjoyed many things:…
Read MoreElmore Ryals
Elmore Ryals Feb. 22, 1929 – July 5, 2024 Linzie Elmore Ryals, 95, of Tylertown, died July 5, 2024, at Billdora Senior Care. He was born Feb. 22, 1929, in Walthall County. Funeral services were set for July 9, 2024, from 6 – 8 PM at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home. Visitation was also set to be…
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