JoAnne Boyd
JoAnne Boyd May 3, 1947 – June 19, 2024 Phyllis JoAnne Goforth Boyd, 77, of Calhoun, died June 19, 2024, at her residence following four years of declining health. She was born in Calhoun, GA, on May 3, 1947, daughter of the late Earnest and Martha Gallman Goforth. In addition to her parents, she was…
Read MoreDYB: 12U, 10U, 8U advance to state
Three of Walthall’s Dixie Youth teams will advance to state tournament play after successful district play last weekend. The 12U All Stars went undefeated at Monticello and will play at Columbia over the July 5 weekend. Walthall’s 10U All Stars were named district runners-up at Monticello and will also advance to play at the state…
Read MoreMary King
Mary King April 3, 1944 – June 20, 2024 Mary L. Keyes King, 80, of Jayess, died June 20, 2024 at the Billdora Senior Care in Tylertown. She was born April 3, 1944, in Mississippi. Funeral services were June 24, 2024, at Magee’s Creek Baptist Church, with Bro. Buddy Day and Bro. Stephan Andres officiating,…
Read MoreRhianna Tate
Rhianna Tate Feb. 29, 2024 – June 4, 2024 Rhianna Tate, 3 months, died June 4, 2024, at Franklinton. She was born Feb. 29, 2024, in Bogalusa to Bianca Tate and Dennis Magee. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence Tate Sr. and Gloria Tate, Willie Magee and Jessie Magee. Survivors are her…
Read MoreDella Simmons
Della Simmons Sept. 26, 1938 – June 6, 2024 Della Rene Simmons, 85, of Angie, died June 6, 2024, at Resthaven Living Center in Bogalusa. She was born Sept. 26, 1938, in Tylertown to the late Mose Davis and Birdie Pittman Davis. Survivors are three brothers, Ellis Davis, Dennis Davis and Bill Davis; two sisters,…
Read MoreClaude Nichols, Jr.
Claude Nichols, Jr. Dec. 17, 1940 – June 5, 2024 Claude Nichols, Jr., 83, of Tylertown, died June 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Walthall County. Funeral services were June 14, 2024, at Craft-Dillon-Ginn Funeral Chapel, interment in the Magee Family Cemetery Craft-Dillon-Ginn Funeral Chapel was in charge of…
Read MoreEdner Merl James-White
Edner Merl James-White May 17, 1949 – May 26, 2024 Edner Merl James-White, 75, of New Orleans, died May 26, 2024, in New Orleans. She was born May 17, 1949. A funeral service was June 15, 2024, at Gretna United Methodist Church in Terrytown, LA. The interment was at New Bethel UMC, Tylertown. Pallbearers were…
Read MoreDixie Youth All Star tourneys get underway Friday
Local Dixie Youth Baseball officials said Walthall County’s four All Star groups will compete in District 6 baseball tournaments beginning Friday. League spokesman Erick Kennedy said brackets released last week have the two younger age groups playing at the Lincoln County Sports Complex at Brookhaven Friday and Saturday, while the two older groups will play…
Read MoreCareer diplomat Dean Pittman dead at 67
Dean Pittman Aug. 31, 1956 – June 4, 2024 Ambassador Howard Dean Pittman (Dean), 67, died suddenly at his residence in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2024. Dean’s career touched many lives and left a legacy of his gentle manner and Southern charm. Born in Norfolk, VA, on Aug. 31, 1956, to Paul Howard Pittman…
Read MoreStephanie ‘Bren’ Smith
Stephanie ‘Bren’ Smith Dec. 2, 1955 – May 29, 2024 Stephanie Lynett Smith, 68, of Tylertown, died May 29, 2024, at her residence. She was born Dec. 2, 1955, in Picayune to the late Roxie Mae Walker and Louis Stovall. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church where she served as an…
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