Claude 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…
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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…
Read MoreLeonard Ray
Leonard Ray Feb. 6, 1950 – May 29, 2024 Leonard Lee Ray, 74, of Magnolia, died May 29, 2024, in McComb. He was born Feb. 6, 1950, to the late Herman Ray and Maggie Lenore Boundent of Harlan, KY. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Herman Ray. Survivors…
Read MoreClarence Johnson
Clarence Johnson Nov. 3, 1955 – May 2, 2024 Clarence Raymond Johnson, 68, of Rialto, CA, died May 2, 2024, in Franklinton. He was born Nov. 3, 1955, in Bogalusa to the late Veral Lee Lowe and Arthur Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Williams; three…
Read MoreBonnie Lowery
Bonnie Lowery June 16, 1932 – June 5, 2024 Bonnie Jean Lowery, 91, of Sandy Hook, died June 5, 2024, in Columbia. She was born June 16, 1932, in Dexter to the late George and Delhia Sorrell. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband Kelly Lowery. Funeral services were…
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Undra Moses Jan. 28, 1968 – May 19, 2024 Undra Umeka Moses, 56, of Memphis, TN, died May 19, 2024, at Baptist East Memorial Hospital Memphis. He was born Jan. 28, 1968, in Adams County to Ineta Moses. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1988 and served until 1996 He was an active member of…
Read MoreCharles Brister
Charles Brister Aug. 30, 1936 – May 24, 2024 Charles Edward Brister, 87, of Tylertown, died May 24, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital. He was born Aug. 30, 1936, in Tylertown, to the late Claude Brister and Codella Gatlin Brister. He worked in the field of construction including building bridges and carpentry. He later became…
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