Ralph Boyd
Ralph Boyd Oct. 30, 1952 – March 23, 2024 Ralph Boyd, 72, of Lee’s Summit, MO, died March 23, 2024. He was born Oct. 30, 1952, in Tylertown. He is preceded in death by his wife, Desarae Boyd; parents, Carl and Aline Boyd. Survivors include son Joel (Molly) Boyd; granddaughters Sally Boyd and Alene Boyd;…
Read MoreBoucherie weekend is here; teams start set-up Friday
It’s early in the season for Memphis Barbeque Network sanctioned competitions, and this weekend the third location on the tour is Tylertown’s Southwest Events Center as championship competitors get an early start on amassing points to add to their total scores and a shot at the MBN championship. “That puts us in a good position,”…
Read MoreTown’s Easter parade, egg hunt set for this weekend
Tylertown’s annual Easter parade and egg hunt open to children 10 and under will again take place this Saturday, a week prior to Easter The parade begins this Saturday, 10 a.m. at Centennial Square, downtown, as families accompany their children to the square to participate in activities, games and crafts, plus enjoy cookies and milk.…
Read MoreLow turnout for party primaries
To no one’s surprise, low voter turnout indicated an expected lack of interest on the part of voters taking part in the March 12 Democrat and Republican primaries Only 510 voters turned out in Walthall County to vote in the Democratic primary, not surprising since the party fielded only two candidates, Joe Biden for president…
Read MoreJames Eugene Bossier
James Eugene Bossier April 29, 1964 – March 12, 2024 James Eugene Bossier, 59 of Tylertown, died March 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born April 29, 1964, to the late Leonard Anthony Bossier II and Iva Louise Reid Bossier. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his niece Jasmin…
Read MoreDeyona James
Deyona James April 24, 1988 – Feb. 26, 2024 Deyona Shari James, 35, of Tylertown, died Feb. 26, 2024, in Tylertown. She was born April 24, 1988, in Jackson to Thomas and Donis Johnson. She received her bachelor’s degree from the Univerity of Southern Mississippi and her master’s from the University of Alabama. She worked…
Read MoreJacquie Downs
Jacquie Downs Dec. 27, 1964 – March 10, 2024 Jacqueline Marria Downs, 59, of Tylertown, died March 10, 2024. Born Sunday, Dec. 27, 1964, she was the daughter of William Patterson and Mabel Jeanette Patterson. She was preceded in death by her son, Alex; father, William Sr.,; brother, William Jr. Survivors are mother, Mable; husband,…
Read MoreJanell Stogner
Janell Stogner July 6, 1937 – March 11, 2024 Janell H Stogner, 86, of Dallas, GA, died March 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born July 6, 1937, in Poplarville. Funeral services were March 15, 2024, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Centerville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. Tommy Hudnall officiating. Mrs. Stogner was…
Read MoreJanice Magee
Janice Magee Dec. 8, 1960 – Feb. 29, 2024 Janice Magee, 63, died Feb. 29, 2024, at Detroit Receiving Hospital in Detroit. She was born Dec. 8, 1960, in New Orleans to Willie Bell Bridges and the late Eddie Magee. After graduating Pontiac Central High School in 1979, she worked at Michigan Bell where was…
Read MoreAvie Grindle
Avie Grindle May 20, 1950 – Feb. 29, 2024 Avie Lee Grindle, 73, of Hattiesburg, died Feb. 29, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born May 20, 1950, to the late Willie Grindle Jr. and Mattie Foster Grindle. H worked as a brick masonary and in his free time enjoyed…
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