Gregory Pigott
Gregory Pigott Aug. 16, 1967 – July 1, 2021 Gregory Dwayne Pigott, 53, of Sandy Hook, died July 1, 2021, at his residence. Born Aug. 16, 1967 in Sandy Hook, he was the son of the late B. J. Pigott and Lena Mae Weary Pigott. He attended West Marion High School. Later in life, he…
Read MoreBobbie Boyd Myers
Bobbie Boyd Myers Oct. 3, 1939 – July 8, 2021 Bobbie McEwen Boyd Myers, 81, died July 8, 2021, at her home in Tylertown. She was born in Jayess and was the daughter of Sidney and Winnie Bullock McEwen. She loved crafts and traveling with her sisters and friends. She enjoyed baking and was known…
Read MoreJoana Breeland
Joana Breeland Oct. 11, 1933 – July 8, 2021 Graveside services for Mildred Joana Breeland, 87, of Tylertown, were at Rushing Cemetery July 10, 2021. Mrs. Breeland died July 8, 2021. She was born Oct. 11, 1933, in Lexie to the late Dollie and Leslie Brock. Along with her parents she was preceded in death…
Read MoreMickey Rayborn
Mickey Rayborn Sept. 4, 1933 – July 10, 2021 Funeral services for Mavis “Mickey” Marie Rayborn, 87, of Tylertown, were July 12, 2021, at Lexie Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Griffin and Rev. Buddy Day officiating, burial in the Tylertown Cemetery. Mrs. Rayborn died at her residence in Tylertown, July 10, 2021. She was born…
Read MoreTim Dickerson
Tim Dickerson July 6, 1945 – July 6, 2021 Timothy Jones Dickerson, 76, died July 6, 2021, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Tim was the son of Pete and Etta Dickerson. Earlier in his life, he was an avid golfer and loved everything about the sport. He loved to watch his sons play all…
Read MoreBilly Clifton
Billy Clifton Dec. 18, 1955 – July 2, 2021 Services were July 6, 2021, at Jones and Son Chapel of Richton for Billy Ray Clifton, age 65, of Richton who died July 2, 2021, at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Rev. Charles Mayo officiating with burial in the Mulberry Cemetery. Clifton was a self-employed painter…
Read MoreRonald Magee
Ronald Magee Jan. 11, 1961 – June 26, 2021 Ronald Magee, 60, of Tylertown, affectionately known as Rollo, died June 26, 2021, in Tylertown. He was the son of Shedrow and Lucille Guy Magee, born Jan. 11, 1961, at Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown. Services were scheduled for July 3, 2021, at Brandon Bay UM…
Read MoreNew virus guidance says older citizens should avoid crowds
By Caleb McCluskey Enterprise Journal The state released new coronavirus guidance following a slow yet steady increase in cases and hospitalizations over the last month and a half. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs announced the state now recommends anyone over 65 or who is immuno-compromised avoid all mass gatherings – even if they are…
Read MoreWard 4 special election
Aldermen declared a vacancy in Ward 4 and passed a resolution calling a special election for Tuesday, Aug. 17 for voters in the ward to choose someone to fill the seat. Candidates who choose to run have until Wednesday, July 28, at 5 p.m. to submit qualification materials to the city clerk. Meantime, Ald. Carolyn…
Read MoreAnthony 1st in 100m; 2nd in 200m at national meet
By Christopher Webber MileSplit MS At this point, I don’t even know why I keep getting surprised. In the last month, there have been five state records go down. FIVE in the last MONTH! And much like how I ended yesterday’s article with the hashtag “Put Mississippi on the Map”… that’s exactly what Tylertown High…
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