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Vigil held for Natchez teen who died when tree fell on home

By Kaitlin Howell Dec 30, 2024 | 10:19 PM

NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A vigil was held in Natchez to remember the life of an 18-year-old who died during Saturday’s severe storms.

The vigil for Tykeria Rogers, 18, was held at Natchez High School on Monday, December 30.

Rogers, who was a senior at Natchez High School, was set to graduate in May. She died when a tree fell on her home on Westwood Road.

Jasmine Buchannan, a family friend, asked for prayers and donations to help the family heal and push forward.

GoFundMe page has been set up to help Rogers’ family pay for funeral expenses and for shelter aid.