Cobras can’t catch up to Franklin County
The Wesson Cobras fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 7-2 loss to Franklin County on April 12. Franklin County got things moving in the second inning, when Larry Pernell singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run. Franklin County scored four runs in the third inning. Pernell and Dakota…
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Wesson Yard of the Month
Bernell Davis
A graveside service was held April 14 at Bethel M.B. Church Cemetery for Bernell Davis. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Bernell was born Feb. 16, 1939, in Hazlehurst to the late Maggie Mea Bougie and Virgil Davis. Survivors include his wife, Dorris Dave; sons, Eugene Davis, Richard Davis, and Bernell Davis Jr.; daughters, Annette…
Read MoreJeremiah C. Joiner
Jeremiah C. Joiner, 23, passed away April 5, 2022. A funeral service was held April 16 at Bethel M.B. Church, Hazlehurst, with interment in the church cemetery. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Jeremiah was born Nov. 21, 1998, to William (WC) Joiner and Pamela Arnold in Copiah County. Preceding him in death…
Read MoreEmil Lyon Sr.
Emil Lyon Sr., 89, of Harrisville, passed away April 11, 2022, at his residence. A funeral service was held April 14 at Stringer Family Chapel in Crystal Springs, with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Emil served his country by joining the Air Force shortly after WWII. He was an accomplished welder and an expert with a…
Read MoreHorace Henry McBride
Rev. Horace Henry McBride, 88, passed away April 9, 2022. A funeral service was held April 16 at First M.B. Church in Hermanville, with interment at Shady Grove M.B. Church. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Rev. McBride was born Oct. 27, 1933, in Carlise to the late Horace and Mamie Johnson McBride.…
Read MoreShelia Diane Scott-Parms
Shelia Diane Scott-Parms, 59, passed away April 10, 2022, at her home. A funeral service was held April 15 at House of Peoples Funeral Home in Hazlehurst, with interment at Deliverance Tabernacle Cemetery. Shelia was born Sept. 27, 1962, in Hazlehurst to Sharron Ann Longino and Leroy Bobby “Bo” Scott. Preceding her in death were…
Read MoreCleonae Farmer Reid
Cleonae Farmer Reid, of Wesson, spent her last days surrounded by family who sang hymns to her and held her hand as she peacefully went to be with the Lord on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022. She loved to work in the yard and had the most beautiful flowers, including 4 O’Clocks which have unique…
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