Bobby Henning
Bobby Henning July 1, 1972 – Feb. 24, 2024 Robert “Bobby” Allen Henning, 51, of Tylertown, died Feb. 24, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital. He was born July 1, 1972, in Monroe, WI. Funeral services were Feb. 29, 2024, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Tylertown, Father Tommy Conway officiating. Henning was a…
Read MoreCarroll Long
Carroll Long Jan. 2, 1956 – Feb. 22, 2024 Carroll Evon Long, 68, of Tylertown, died Feb. 22, 2024, at his residence. He was born Jan. 2, 1956, in Walthall County ti Beautha Lee Dillon Long and James Long Sr. Long was a 1974 graduate of JJ Gulledge School and went to receive a trade…
Read MoreCharles Hobgood
Charles Hobgood Jan. 8, 1932 – Feb. 27, 2024 Charles Ray Hobgood, 92, of Tylertown, died Feb. 27, 2024. He was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Tylertown to the late Tally and Lois Hobgood. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his brothers Floyd Hobgood, Bobby Hobgood, and Kenneth Hobgood. Funeral…
Read MoreCarrie Taylor
Carrie Taylor July 13, 1934 – Feb. 24, 2024 Carrie Vandel Forbes Taylor, 89, of Tylertown, died Feb. 24, 2024, at her residence. She was born July 13, 1934, in Marion County. Funeral services were Feb. 28, 2024, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in the Hurricane Creek Cemetery in Sandy Hook, Rev Billy (Skeeter) Toney…
Read MoreTyson Holmes
Tyson Holmes April 13, 2005 – Feb. 16, 2024 Tyson Tavon Holmes, 18, died Feb. 16, 2024, in Tylertown. He was born on April 14, 2005, in Hattiesburg to Amelia Holmes and Anthony Page Sr. He attended Tylertown High School and aspired to be a rapper. Survivors are his parents, Amelia Holmes, Carlos Miller and…
Read MoreVera Fourroux
Vera Fourroux Sept. 18, 1934 – Feb. 27, 2024 Vera Mae Mitchell Fourroux, 89 of Gulfport, died Feb. 27, 2024. She was born Sept. 18, 1934, in Tylertown to the late Curtis and Eva Reeves Mitchell. A graveside service was March 2, 2024, at New Zion Cemetery with Winston Fortenberry officiating. Mrs. Fourroux was a…
Read MoreTHS out in quarterfinals, Lady Wildcats fall in 1st
Tylertown’s boys and girls basketball teams made it to the quarterfinals of the state 3A playoffs before being eliminated. The Chiefs defeated Jeff Davis 59-51 in the first round and eliminated Noxubee County 58-54 in the second round, before losing to Port Gibson 58-54. The Lady Chiefs defeated Hazlehurst 45-20 in the first round; won…
Read MoreTown’s Easter parade, egg hunt part of Boucherie weekend
Tylertown’s annual Easter parade and egg hunt and the South Mississippi Boucherie all take place the same weekend this year. Both the parade and hunt are open to children 10 and under. Organizers say both Chamber events are family activities and should complement one another. The parade begins Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at…
Read MoreTodd Sumrall
Todd Sumrall May 16, 1970 – Feb. 21, 2024 Brandon Todd Sumrall, 53, of Tylertown, died Feb. 21, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. He was born May 16, 1970 in Bogalusa. Funeral services were Feb. 26, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church, burial in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Revs. David Parker, Mike Anderson, and Landon…
Read MoreNercile Fortenberry
Nercile Fortenberry April 18, 1938 – Feb. 18, 2024 Nercile Fortenberry, 85, of Tylertown, died Feb. 18, 2024, at Diversicare of Tylertown. She was born April 18, 1938, in Tylertown to the late Thermon Jack Fortenberry and Mary Parnell Fortenberry. She lived in New Orleans for some time before moving back to Tylertown. She was…
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