Area Obituaries

Thomas Joe Harvey Aug. 21, 1962 – April 30, 2026 Thomas Joe Harvey, of Columbia, died April 30, 2026. He was born on Aug. 21, 1962, in Tylertown. Raised on his family’s dairy farm in Kokomo, Mississippi, he and his brothers and sisters experienced a childhood full of hard work, close bonds, and stories that…

Karen C. Hobgood June 23, 1951 – April 22, 2026 Karen Carruth Hobgood, 74, of Tylertown, died April 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born June 23, 1951, to the late Reginald and Geraldine Carruth. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years Royce H.…

Geneva L. Dixon Feb. 14, 1940 – April 15, 2026 Geneva Louise Dixon, 86, of Sandy Hook, MS, died April 15, 2026. She was born Feb. 14, 1940, to the late Arlis and Bidie Lewis Peters. A public visitation was held on April 25, 2026, at Sunlight MB Church, Sandy Hook, with Rev. Dr. Charles…

Reginald Dillon July 6, 1959 – April 20, 2026 Reginald Dillon, 66, of Franklinton, LA died April 20, 2026. He was the son of Roscoe and Mary Warner Dillon. A public visitation will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. until service time at 12 p.m. at Hosanna MB Church, located at…

Jacalyn C. Offlee-Wilson Nov. 13, 1955 – April 10, 2026 Jacalyn Carol Offlee-Wilson, 70, of Tylertown, died April 10, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg. She was born Nov. 13, 1955, in Independence, LA, to the late Robert Charles Offlee and Mary (Gutter) Offlee. Jacalyn was a twin and the sixth child born to her…

Randy E. Greer Aug. 28, 1970 – April 9, 2026 Randy Everett Greer, 55, of McComb, died April 9, 2026, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 28, 1970. Randy’s love story with his wife began in 2010 at the Enterprise-Journal, a moment that quietly changed the…

Garry H. Dier Aug. 4, 1950 – April 9, 2026 Garry H. Dier, 75, died April 9, 2026. He was born Aug. 4, 1950, in McComb, MS. Garry answered the call of duty with valor and pride, serving actively in the U. S. Army for three years and another three years in the reserves. His…

Marvie Lee Ball Aug. 6, 1934 – April 12, 2026 Mother Marvie Lee Ball, 91, of Tylertown, died April 6, 2026, at her residence. She was born Aug. 1, 1934, in Walthall County, MS. Services were on April 12, 2026, at Brandon Bay UM Church, Tylertown. Pastor Andre Tillman officiated the services. Burial was in…

Peggy J. Bennett Feb. 7, 1937 – April 8, 2026 Peggy Jean Bennett, 89, of Tylertown, died April 8, 2026. She was born Feb. 7, 1937, in Tylertown, to the late Edgar and Era Grubbs. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Glen Grubbs and brother-in-law, Earl Ayers. Left to…