Betty Robertson
Betty Robertson Nov. 9, 1941 – Dec. 7, 2023 Betty Louise Robertson, 82, of New Orleans, a native of Jayess, died Dec. 7, 2023, at Waldon Heath Care Center in Kenner, LA. She was born Nov. 9, 1941, in Walthall County. Funeral services were Dec. 15, 2023, at Craft-Dillon-Ginn Funeral Chapel, interment in New Home…
Read MoreDr. MLK parade, Jan. 15
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade and observance is planned Monday, Jan 15. Eld. Clayton Bullock says the parade begins at 1p.m., will line up in the area of Washington Funeral Home and Heavenly Delight. The parade heads north on Franklinton Street, turns east on Beulah Avenue, then proceeds to Southwest Events Center…
Read MoreSW Stage Band ensemble is program for Jan. 28 banquet
Southwest Community College Stage Band ensemble will be the entertainment for the Saturday, Jan. 28, Walthall Chamber of Commerce banquet. Tickets are on sale at any of the three banks in town. Individual tickets are $25, while a table of eight can be reserved for $200. The Saturday, Jan. 28, banquet at Southwest Events Center…
Read MoreLloyd Rivett Jr.
Lloyd Rivett Jr. Aug. 9, 1945 – Dec. 21, 2023 Lloyd Joseph Rivett Jr., 78, of Foxworth, died Dec. 21, 2023, at the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, after fighting Parkinson’s disease for almost a decade. He was born Aug. 9, 1945, in Baton Rouge. A graveside service was Dec. 27, 2023, at Darbun Cemetery…
Read MoreAndrew Holmes
Andrew Holmes Dec. 30, 1959 – Dec. 15, 2023 Andrew Holmes, 63, of Tylertown, died Dec. 15, 2023, at his residence in Tylertown. He was born Dec. 30, 1959, to the late Hosea Holmes and Lizzie B. Holmes. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…
Read MoreJuanita Bickham
Juanita Bickham July 12, 1940 – Dec. 11, 2023 Juanita Carr Bickham, 83, died of complications following a stroke, Dec. 11, 2023, at Ochsner Hospital, in Jefferson, LA. She was born July 12, 1940, in Holmesville to Easley and Ouida (Dillon) Carr. She attended Pike County Elementary School, St Paul Middle School, and Magee’s Creek…
Read MoreLonnie Duncan
Lonnie Duncan Sept. 27, 1937 – Dec. 22, 2023 Lonnie F. Duncan, 86, died on Dec. 22, 2023. Lonnie married Nelda Ray Rushing on Jan. 10, 1956. They celebrated in 2023 their 67th wedding anniversary. Duncan was born Sept. 27, 1937, in Walthall County. He was preceded in death by his father Hubert E. Duncan,…
Read MoreDiane Pittman
Diane Pittman Oct. 5, 1950 – Dec. 23, 2023 Diane Pittman, 73, unexpectedly died Dec. 23, 2023, at Marion General Hospital in Columbia. She was a lifelong resident of Marion County and worked with Trustmark Bank for many years. She was a graduate of West Marion High School and was voted most beautiful in her…
Read MoreNew family medical clinic opens at Guy’s Pharmacy
New family medical clinic opens at Guy’s Pharmacy Two countians have opened a new medical clinic in town, conveniently located inside Guy’s Pharmacy in Tylertown. Southern Remedy Family Medicine is owned and operated by Chelsea Hill, FNP, and her husband, Eric Hill, FNP, The Hills received their initial medical training through the Southwest Community College…
Read MoreHidden Springs hosting New Year’s events Friday, Saturday
Ring in 2024 with activities the whole family will enjoy. Hidden Springs RV Resort is celebrating the New Year’s weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 30 and 31. Make your reservations now by calling Hidden Springs at 601-876-4151. Weekend activities kick off Saturday with events for children, plus, everyone’s favorite past time, BINGO. Plus, two live…
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