Memorial Day observance is set by Legion Post 56
American Legion Post 56 will pay tribute to veterans of the armed services, particularly those veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice, those who died in service to the country, on Monday, May 27 at the Legion Hut. The program begins at 10 a.m. and includes the traditional ringing of a bell and lighting of candles…
Read MoreLady Cats playoff hopes to be determined Saturday
Salem’s Lady Wildcats dropped their first playoff game, losing to Ethel 6-3 last Thursday in the first game of the third round in 1A softball playoffs. The Lady Cats were set to meet Ethel for a second time Saturday at the Wildcats softball field. A win Saturday would move the Wildcats into a third contest…
Read MoreChiefs compete in state track championships at Pearl
Tylertown High School track teams are competing in the Mississippi High School Activities Assn .3A track championships at Pearl High School Tuesday, May 7, after the original date was postponed due to a forecast of severe weather from the National Weather Service. Both Tylertown boys and girls teams participate in the Pearl championship meet beginning…
Read MoreJerry Schivers
Jerry Schivers June 29, 1942 – May 2, 2024 Jerry Thomas Schivers, 81, of Tylertown, died May 2, 2024, at the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. He was born June 29, 1942, in Louisiana. Graveside services were May 4, 2024, at Pike Memorial Gardens in McComb. Schivers was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp.…
Read MoreBonnie Kirkpatrick
Bonnie Kirkpatrick Dec. 8, 1940 – April 30, 2024 Bonnie Jean Kirkpatrick, 83, of Tylertown, died April 30, 2024, in Hattiesburg. She was born Dec. 8, 1940, in Walthall County. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Henry Kirkpatrick; father Jessie Hoyt Boyd; mother Jessie Merle Melton Boyd; brother Jimmie Hoyt Boyd; sisters…
Read MoreJerome ‘Bud’ Dillon
Jerome ‘Bud’ Dillon Sept. 22, 1943 – April 27, 2024 Jerome T. “Bud” Dillon, Sr., 80, of Monticello, died April 27, 2024, in Walthall County. He was born Sept. 22, 1943, in Tylertown. Funeral services were May 1, 2024, at New Life Church in Monticello, burial in New Zion Cemetery in Monticello, pastor Jay Thompson…
Read MoreBrenda Duncan
Brenda Duncan May 28, 1952 – May 31, 2023 Brenda Joy Duncan was born in Pascagoula, May 28, 1952, to Dorothy and Rayford Keen. She died May 31, 2023, in Spokane, WA. As the oldest of six siblings, she took on the motherly role and cared for her siblings. The family moved many times due…
Read MoreMarie Mahaffey
Marie Mahaffey Aug. 10, 1959 – April 30, 2024 Aledia Marie Mahaffey was born to Kenneth and Helen Winnett Aug. 10, 1959, in Little Rock, AR. She died April 30, 2024 at the age of 64. Memorial services will be planned at a later date. She was preceded in death by her first husband Darwin…
Read MoreTerry Logg
Terry Logg Aug. 17, 1974 – April 20, 2024 Terry Wayne Logg, 49, of Foxworth, died April 20, 2024, in Rockport, TX. He was born Aug. 17, 1974, in Austin, TX. Funeral services were April 29, 2024 at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, Bro. Jimmie Adams Jr and Bro. Brian Ethel officiating. Logg was an avid outdoorsman…
Read MoreEvelyn Brumfield
Evelyn Brumfield May 22, 1932 – April 21, 2024 Evelyn Brumfield, 91, of Kokomo, died April 21, 2024 at her residence. She was born May 22, 1932, in Louisiana. Funeral services were April 24, 2024 at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Pearl River Baptist Church Cemetery, Eld. Yancy Magee and Bro. Richard Magee officiating. Mrs.…
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