Jerry Dillon
Jerry Dillon March 29, 1950 – Jan. 6, 2024 Jerry Charles Dillon, 73, of Tylertown, died Jan. 6, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center in McComb. He was born March 29, 1950, to the late QD Dillon and Deloris Dillon. He was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Ginntown Training School and J.J.…
Read MoreJennetter ‘Pete’ Williams
Jennetter ‘Pete’ Williams Feb. 27, 1927 – Jan. 16, 2024 Jennetter “Pete” Williams, 96, of McComb died at Beacham Memorial Hospital Magnolia, Jan. 16, 2024. Funeral services were Jan. 20, 2024, at Hartman-Jones in McComb, MS, with interment at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, Dr. David Millican officiating. Pete was born Feb. 27, 1927, in McComb,…
Read MoreAndrew ‘Drew’ Carr Jr.
Andrew ‘Drew’ Carr Jr. Oct. 19, 1974 – Jan. 12, 2024 Andrew James “Drew” Carr Jr., 50, died Jan. 12, 2024, at his residence in Baton Rouge. A native New Orleanian, he was born on Oct. 19, 1974, to the late Andrew James Carr Sr. of Gulfport and Mary Lee Smith Carr of Tylertown. He…
Read MoreBenjamin Wood
Benjamin Wood Oct. 6, 1931 – Jan. 15, 2024 Benjamin Clarence Wood, 92, of Belle Chasse, LA, died Jan. 15, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ben, also referred to as “Clarence” by many relatives, was born Oct. 6, 1931, in Tylertown, the eldest son of Angus Bouie Wood and Arzilla Wood. He was…
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Pat Steinwinder July 8, 1943 – Jan. 11, 2024 William Patrick “Pat” Steinwinder, 80, died Jan. 11, 2024, at Beau Ridge Memory Care. Funeral services were Jan. 13, 2024, at Sebrell Funeral Home in Ridgeland. A graveside service was Jan. 13, 2024, at the Tylertown Cemetery. Born July 8, 1943, in Memphis, TN, Pat spent…
Read MoreLaterica McLendon
Laterica McLendon Jan. 5, 1982 – Jan. 13, 2024 Laterica Sydney McLendon, 42, of Prentiss, died Jan. 13, 2024, at Jefferson Davis Community Hospital in Prentiss. Born Jan. 5, 1982, she was the daughter of Jonathan McLendon and Mildred Rucker. She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and graduated from North Pike High…
Read MoreLatashia Willis
Latashia Willis June 28, 1976 – Jan. 7, 2024 Latashia Shanta Hewitt Willis, 48, died Jan. 7, 2024. She was born on June 28, 1976, in Tylertown In October of 1999, Latashia married Clarence Marsalis. She later met and married Thomas Jermaine Willis in October of 2012, She worked with Hub Headstart Center in Columbia.…
Read More21 year old held on murder
A 21-year-old man is held by Walthall authorities, charged with first degree murder following a shooting incident over the weekend. Sheriff Kyle Breland said Jason Antonio Torres, 21, of Willie Grindle Road, was jailed after the body of Jose Castillo Vega was discovered in a mobile home behind a residence at 31 Willie Grindle Road…
Read MorePay property taxes by Feb. 1 to avoid penalty; homestead due April 1
Property taxes for county and city landowners will need to be paid by Feb. 1 to avoid having a penalty assessed, says tax collector-assessor Carla Johnson. Tax notices were mailed earlier and taxpayers should have received their notices by now notifying you that your taxes may be paid at the tax assessor collector’s office at…
Read MoreJerry Barnes
Jerry Barnes May 15, 1938 – Jan. 6, 2024 Jerry Fleet Barnes, 85, of Tylertown, died Jan. 6, 2024, at the Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg. He was born May 15, 1938, in Walthall County. Funeral services were Jan. 10, 2024, at Centerville Baptist Church (Lexie), burial in the Centerville Church Cemetery, Revs. Mike Anderson…
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