Sonya Johnson
Sonya Johnson April 24, 1945 – March 13, 2024 Sonya C. Johnson, 78, of Magnolia, died March 13, 2024, at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. She was born April 24, 1945, in McComb. Funeral services were March 14, 2024, at Hartman Hughes Funeral Home, burial in the Rushing Cemetery, Bro. Trent Moak officiating. Mrs.…
Read MoreLayla James
Layla James March 7, 2024 – March 13, 2024 Little Miss Layla Ma’Rianna James, of Tylertown, died March 13, 2024, in Jackson. She was born March, 7, 2024, to Lacita James and Lionel Holmes. Survivors are her parents; one sister, La Chisa Clark; grandparents, Kenneth and Sarah Brent, Lindsey and Tan Holmes; uncle, Maurice James.…
Read MoreBoucherie returns March 23
The South Mississippi Boucherie welcomes both first-time and returning fans of pork barbecue as they return to Tylertown’s Southwest Events Center Saturday, March 23. “Let the Good Times Roll” sets the mood for the event, one of the first barbeque competitions of the year sanctioned by the Memphis Barbecue Network. Professionals and amateur cooking teams…
Read MoreElection results in next week’s paper
Results of Tuesday’s Democratic and Republican primary elections will appear in next week’s Times. Because the paper’s press deadline is Monday at noon, the Times is printed and on the streets prior to the close of the polls Tuesday. Next week’s paper will include the precinct results of balloting for both party primaries.
Read MoreRaffles underway to benefit Bourg family
There are two raffle fundraisers underway to benefit Pam and Telly Bourg and their baby Mary Lou. The first drawing will be for a chance to win a Stevens Model 301 410 gauge single shot turkey gun with choke, 2.5” or 3” shells, with red dot 1×30 scope For the second ticket, donated items will…
Read MoreCattlemen’s Rodeo is March 15, 16
Marion County Cattlemen’s Assn. 69th Annual Rodeo will be Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, 7:30 each night, at the Columbia Exposition Center. Tickets at the gate are $12 for adults and $6 for children. Children 6 and under are free. Advanced tickets are available for purchase at Town and Country Feed, Barrett’s Garden…
Read MoreCarey Boyd
Carey Boyd Dec. 18, 1942 – March 8, 2024 Carey L Boyd, 81, of Tylertown, died March 8, 2024. He was born Dec. 18, 1942, to the late Arville and Margurite Mae Boyd. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his daughter Janet Pearl Boyd; and grandparents Sibley (Bessie) Alford and…
Read MoreMarcell Smith
Marcell Smith March 3, 1952 – Feb. 19, 2024 Marcell Smith, 71, of Tylertown, died Feb. 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born March 3, 1952, to the late Gomer Smith and Ardena Guy in Walthall County. After graduating from J.J. Gulledge High School in 1970, he worked in the HVAC industry. He was…
Read MoreObie Phelps
Obie Phelps Feb. 27, 1940 – March 4, 2024 Obie Lee Phelps, 84, of Tylertown, died March 4, 2024, at Highland Community Hospital in Picayune. Funeral services were March 9, 2024, at Dexter Pentecostal Church, Rev. Jerry Terrell, Rev. Mitch Phelps, and Rev. Jason Rockco officiating, burial in the Foxworth Cemetery. Phelps was born on…
Read MoreOttis Sauls
Ottis Sauls July 29, 1934 – March 10, 2024 Ottis Ray Sauls, 89, of Tylertown, died March 10, 2024, in McComb. He was born July 29, 1934, to the late Charley and Rubye Sauls. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his son Tony Sauls; daughter Carmen Sauls; and sisters Julia…
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