Area Obituaries

Robert Taylor McDavid II July 1, 1950 – May 11, 2026 Robert Taylor McDavid II, 75, was born in Starkville, MS, on July 1, 1950, and died surrounded by family at his daughter’s home on May 11, 2026. A native and lifelong resident of Starkville, MS, his life was rooted in family, community, service, hard…

Eleanor Ann Pigott Burch Dec. 17, 1933 – May 6, 2026 Eleanor Ann Pigott Burch, 92, of Tylertown, died May 6, 2026. She was born on Dec. 17, 1933, to the late Mucus Eli Pigott and Ethel Noel Pigott. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, T J Burch;…

Ada Lee Foxworth March 10, 1934 – April 29, 2026 Mrs. Ada Lee Roberts Foxworth, 92, of Tylertown, died April 29, 2026, at her residence. She was born March 10, 1934, in Walthall County. From an early age, Ada was a devoted and faithful Christian. She was a member of China Grove COGIC in Tylertown,…

William A. “Bill” Morris March 16, 1941 – May 4, 2026 William Alexander “Bill” Morris, age 85, died May 4, 2026. He was born on March 16, 1941, in Tylertown, to Algy and Estelle Morris of Dexter. Bill was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Ann Johnson Morris, with whom he shared 60 years…

Lloyd Fulgham March 28, 1940 – May 4, 2026 Lloyd Fulgham, 86, of Sumrall, MS died May 4, 2026. He was born in Tylertown, on March 29, 1940, to the late Ray Fulgham and Lois McKenzie Fulgham. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by daughter-in-law; Jill Fulgham; brother, Douglas Fulgham; sister,…

Brenda B. Martin Oct. 20, 1945 – April 28, 2026 Brenda Barron Martin, 80, of Tylertown, died April 28, 2026. She was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Tylertown, to the late Walter “Ike” and Irma Rushing Barron. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Martin, and three brothers,…

Gary Michael Lawrence April 10, 1951 – April 24, 2026 Gary Michael Lawrence Sr., 75, of Tylertown, died April 24, 2026, leaving behind a life full of hard work, stories, and a few projects he fully intended to finish “one of these days.” Born in Tylertown, Mississippi, Michael “Big Mike” remained deeply connected to his…

Jaylie Sue Harris Smith Nov. 4, 1937 – April 24, 2026 Jaylie Sue Harris Smith, 88, of Houston, MS passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born Nov. 4, 1937, in Kokomo, MS, to the late R J Harris and Elsie Turnage Harris. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by…

Linda S. Sanders-Wise May 28, 1963 – April 21, 2026 Linda Loyce Slocum Sanders-Wise, age 62, of Anniston, AL, died April 21, 2026. She was born in New Orleans, LA, on May 28, 1963, to the late Walter D. Slocum, Sr. and Murthia Grant Slocum. Linda was raised in Tylertown, by her aunt and uncle,…

Mary Nell Graves July 3, 1955 – April 27, 2026 Mary Nell Graves, 70, of Tylertown, died April 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born July 3, 1955, to the late Hollis and Mary Helen Foil. Visitation was May 4, 2026, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, Tylertown. Left to cherish her memories are her husband…