Scholarship opportunity
All recently graduated seniors are invited to pick up a detailed application form for the Progressive Literary Arts and Crafts Club scholarship from Dr. Jackie R. Woods’ office at 310 Beulah Avenue. The completed application should be returned to Dr. Woods no later than July 31. For more information, you may contact Minnie Vaughn at…
Read MoreDickie Foil
Dickie Foil June 22, 2024 Richard “Dickie” Walter Foil, 76, of Tylertown, died June 22, 2024. He loved fishing, hunting, and running his beagles. He coached little league baseball and helped with 4-H Horse Club. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Angie Smith Foil; daughter, Lisa Foil (Wes) Bickford of Hattiesburg; son,…
Read MoreGeorge Hammond Jr.
George Hammond Jr. Oct. 15, 1952 – June 6, 2024 George A. Hammond, Jr., 71, of Tylertown, died June 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born Oct. 15, 1952, in Walthall County to the late George and Alma Hammond. He worked in the logging industry for over 40 years as a loader machine operator…
Read MoreLoretta Burnette
Loretta Burnette Sept. 4, 1938 – June 26, 2024 Loretta Ann Burnette, 85, a resident of Jayess, died June 26, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services were June 28, 2024, at New Bethel Jesus Name Church, burial in the church cemetery, Rev. Gary Robinson officiating. She was born on Sept. 4, 1938, in Faulkner County,…
Read MoreKeith Kennedy Sr.
Keith Kennedy Sr. Dec. 8, 1970 – June 12, 2024 Keith Kennedy Sr., 53 of Foxworth, died June 12, 2024 at his residence. He was born Dec. 8, 1970, in Louisiana. Kennedy was a carpenter and a “jack” of all trades. He was preceded in death by his father, Kendall Kennedy, Sr.; mother, Judy Ann…
Read MoreJoAnne 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,…
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