Area Obituaries

Frances McKenzie April 13, 1941 – June 24, 2026 Mae Frances Beard McKenzie, 85, of Tylertown, died on June 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Tylertown on April 13, 1941, to the late Carsie Beard and Luvencie Stinson Beard. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in…

Leo Bates March 21, 1943 – June 4, 2026 Leo Bates, 83, of Tylertown, died on June 4, 2026, at Merit Health Wesley Hospital in Hattiesburg. He was born March 21, 1943, in Liberty, to Jessie and Mammie Bates. Leo was one of 15 children; he had an identical twin brother, Cleo Bates. Leo and…

Patsy S. Brumfield March 25, 1946 – June 23, 2026 Patsy Shoemaker Brumfield, 80, of Tylertown, died at her residence on June 23, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1946, in Walthall County, to the late George Shoemaker and Grace Popwell Shoemaker. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her…

Eddie Lee Jones Sept. 21, 1961 – June 15, 2026 Eddie Lee Jones, 64, a Tylertown native, died on June 15, 2026, at his residence in California. He was born Sept. 21, 1961, in Tylertown, to Donald Sr. and Mary Jones. He was the fourth of seven children. Eddie received his education at Tylertown School District.…

Katie Lee Barber Brady June 14, 2004 – June 20, 2026 Katie Lee Barber Brady, 22, a resident of Kentwood, LA, died June 20, 2026, following an automobile accident. She was the youth leader at Lifeway Apostolic Church in Kentwood. She was returning home from serving the Lord and her beloved children at a camp…

Benson Silas Brady Dec. 1, 2012 – June 20, 2026 Benson Silas Brady, 13, a resident of Kentwood, LA, died June 20, 2026, following an automobile accident. He, his family, and friends were all returning home from a youth camp in Arkansas. Benson was a cowboy through and through, all the way down to the…

Ryan Keith Fountain Jan. 17, 1973 – June 5, 2026 Ryan Keith Fountain, 53, of Anchorage, AK, died at his home on June 5, 2026. He was born Jan. 17, 1973, in Tylertown. Ryan will be remembered for his deep love for his family and friends, his quick wit, endless dad jokes, playful sarcasm, love…

Jimmy Dale Robinson July 22, 1955 – June 3, 2026 Jimmy Dale Robinson died on June 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on July 22, 1955, in Walthall County, to the late A.J. Robinson and Willie Lee Robinson. Jimmy was united in holy matrimony to Linda Jean Green on June 15,…

Harry James Smith June 2, 1950 – June 21, 2026 Harry James Smith, 76, died June 21, 2026, in McComb. He was born on June 2, 1950, the son of J.C. Smith and Thelma Peters Smith, of Tylertown. Harry was a 1969 graduate of J.J. Gulledge High School and furthered his education at Southwest MS…

John W. “Dub’ Stafford Oct. 22, 1935 – June 22, 2026 John W. “Dub” Stafford, 90, a resident of McComb, died June 22, 2026, at Walthall General Hospital. He was born on Oct. 22, 1935, to the late Earl B. Stafford and Dixie Stafford. The memorial service will be announced at a later date. Hartman-Jones…