Joyce Simmons
Joyce Simmons March 20, 1937 – March 24, 2024 Joyce Faye Simmons, 87, died March 24, 2024, at Walthall General Hospital. She was born March 20, 1937, in Tylertown. Funeral services were March 27, 2024, at Capps Funeral Home, burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Rev. Shane Freeman officiating. Mrs. Simmons took great pride in her…
Read MoreAnnette Griffith
Annette Griffith March 16, 2024 Francis Annette Matthews Griffith, died March 16, 2024, three months shy of her 89th birthday. She was born in Kilmichael in 1935. Her family moved to Moorhead where she graduated from Sunflower Agricultural High School and attended Sunflower Junior College (now Mississippi Delta Community College). Annette was employed by Planter’s…
Read MoreAnn Morris
Ann Morris Jan. 7, 1944 – March 25, 2024 Ann Johnson Morris, 80, died March 25, 2024, from complications of late stage Alzheimers Disease. She was born on Jan. 7, 1944, in Hattiesburg to Fletcher and Doris Johnson of Runnelstown. She married Bill Morris, on July 17, 1964. She shared her love through her gift…
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Jacob Brumfield Oct. 23, 1979 – March 9, 2024 Jacob Anthony Brumfield, 44, died March 9, 2024, at his residence in Mt. Herman. He was born Oct. 23, 1979, to Merley Brumfield and Rosa Brumfield in Tylertown. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ikekander Brumfield and grandparents. Survivors are his son, Nichola Taylor…
Read MoreApril 1 last day to RSVP for All Blue Devils reunion
By Brenda Laird If you were ever a Tylertown Blue Devil, this article is for you! Please join our Tylertown Blue Devils Facebook Group. In order to become a member, you must meet the criteria and agree to the rules. To those of you who previously submitted your request and were denied, please apply again…
Read MoreWelcome Home Vietnam Vets this Saturday
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event: Remembering our Vietnam Veterans is this Saturday, March 30, at 12 noon at Harvest Time Guesthouse, 413 Hwy 98 West, Tylertown. No registration required. All veterans are welcome. For more information contact Alice Richmond at 601-876-3634 or email: [email protected] Special Guest: American Legion District 7 Commander Brigadier General Retired Bobby…
Read MoreChange in homestead? April 1 is deadline
If you had a change in your homestead exemption status in 2023, you’ll need to sign a new homestead exemption form by April 1, says tax assessor collector Carla Johnson. Property owners with any of these changes last year should come by the tax assessor-collector’s office in the courthouse to sign a new homestead form:…
Read MoreKenneth Lomax
Kenneth Lomax Nov. 9, 1957 – March 7, 2024 Kenneth Michael Lomax was born Nov. 9, 1957, in Baton Rouge to Delores Moak and Frank Lomax. He died March 7, 2024, in the company of Betty Lomax in Monticello. He held many positions in life, but his favorite pastime was spending time and working with…
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Kay Rushing Nov. 19, 1954 – Feb. 29, 2024 Lisa Kay Rushing, 69, of Tylertown, died March 16, 2024c at Lamar Healthcare in Lumberton. Memorial services will be planned at a later date. Ms. Rushing was born on Nov. 19, 1954, in Tylertown to the late Hilton Rushing and Mildred Chance Rushing Bell. She was…
Read MoreJeff Rawls
Jeff Rawls May 22, 1960 – March 18, 2024 Jeffery W. Rawls, 63, a resident of Magnolia, died March 18, 2024 at his residence. Services are to be announced at a later date. Born in Walthall County on May 22, 1960, member of Bala Chitto Baptist Church, Jeff loved the Lord. He loved the outdoors,…
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