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Larry Nutt

Larry Nutt

May 16, 2022

Mr. Larry Edward Nutt, age 79, a resident of Pearl MS passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Merit Health Rankin.

Born on July 24, 1942, to R.S. and Maude Edwards Nutt in Scott County, later moving Pearl, MS. Mr. Larry is Survived by his wife, Jo Olsen Nutt; daughter, Karen Cumberland (Mark);...

Mrs. Annie Ruth Jordan

Mrs. Annie Ruth Jordan

May 14, 2022

Visitation: Monday, May 16, 2022 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Visitation: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 1pm-1:45pm at Cross Roads Baptist Church.

Services: 2pm Tuesday at Cross Roads Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home...

William Welch, Jr.

William Welch, Jr.

May 13, 2022

William Claude Welch, Jr passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, May 13, 2022, at home. Dr Welch was 86 years old. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on October 30, 1935, the son of William Claude Welch, Sr and Lillian Ruth Tully Welch, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded by daughter, Julie Patricia...

Lawrence Rigby

Lawrence Rigby

May 13, 2022

L.A. (Aubrey) Rigby, 96, entered his heavenly home on Friday, May 13, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones at Lackey Memorial Hospital Forest, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, May 15 from 3-6:00 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Forest, MS. Funeral Services will take place Monday, May 16 10:30 at Liberty Baptist Church Forest, MS. Graveside will directly...

Mozell Massey

Mozell Massey

May 13, 2022

Visitation: Tuesday, 5/17/2022 from 5pm-8pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Morton.

Funeral service: Wednesday, 5/18/2022 at 10am in the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.

Burial will follow at Sims Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

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Frank Cain, Jr.

Frank Cain, Jr.

May 12, 2022

Frank Arbuthnot Cain, Jr., age 78, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Cain was born September 30, 1943, in New Orleans, LA to Frank Arbuthnot Cain, Sr. and Katherine Voellker Cain. He was...

Wallace Crotchett

Wallace Crotchett

May 12, 2022

Wallace Arlen (Arlen) Crotchett passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022, following a brief illness.  Arlen was born on August 13, 1934, to William Wallace and Nellie Burge Crotchett in Creighton, Missouri.  After graduating from high school and studying Economics at the University of Central Missouri at Warrensburg, Arlen met and fell in love with Joyce Ann Vickers of Clinton,...

Johnnie Perry

Johnnie Perry

May 12, 2022

Johnnie Judson Perry I, of Crab Orchard, KY, and previously Jackson, MS, passed away on May 12, 2022.

He was the son of Chester and Rosa Katherine Perry, and brother of Dorothy (Oliver) Moulder of Brookhaven, MS, and Jane Ann (Charles) Stringer.

He is survived by three sons, John II(Sara) Perry of Danville, KY, and...

David Armstrong

David Armstrong

May 11, 2022

David Matthew Armstrong was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on December 9, 1952. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2022.

Matt’s passion for serving others was evident in all aspects of his personal and professional life. He was known by all as a quick-witted servant leader who showed the love...

Barbara Yarbrough

Barbara Yarbrough

May 9, 2022

“We are sad to announce the passing of Barbara Jean Yarborough of Flora, Mississippi. She died at age 60 on May 9, 2022. Barbara passed away with her loving companion and best friend, Chris Patrick, by her side, after battling cancer. There will be no services at this time.

Barbara was a beautiful, loving person, and everyone...

Robert Whitehead

Robert Whitehead

May 9, 2022

Robert Whitehead was born in Macon, MS, October 6, 1944, to Jack Randall and Mae Miller Whitehead. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jack R. Whitehead, and his sister Peggie McIntyre.

He leaves his much beloved wife Janet Montgomery Whitehead, their son Bob (Julie)Whitehead, their daughter Becky (Matt) Woods. Their six grandchildren Terrie...

Glen Slade

Glen Slade

May 9, 2022

Glen Eric Slade, age 72 of Pelahatchie, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022.

A Graveside service will be on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 10:30am at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Matt Armstrong and Rev. Gayden Harrell officiating. Pallbearers will be the Walter’s Volunteer Fire Department.

He was born in Magee, MS on...

Bobby Nolen

Bobby Nolen

May 8, 2022

Bobby Leo Nolen, age 87, went peacefully to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022 from 9am-10:45am at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will follow the funeral service at...

Lamar Gatewood, Jr.

Lamar Gatewood, Jr.

May 8, 2022

Lamar Wilson Gatewood, Jr., 82, a lifelong resident of Forest, Mississippi, passed away at his home Sunday, May 8 after an extended period of health challenges. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamar Wilson Gatewood, Sr. and Marie Booth Gatewood, and his brother, Dr. James Verner Gatewood. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60...

Cris Keenum

Cris Keenum

May 8, 2022

Robert Christopher “Cris” Keenum, 35, of Brandon, MS passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Cris was born December 30, 1986, in Jackson, MS. He began his career at a young age as a Deputy for the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department where he spent many years protecting and serving his community and was proud to serve as a...

Authula Crout

Authula Crout

May 6, 2022

Mrs. Authula Crout, age 95, a resident of Hillsboro passed away on, May 6, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Born to Walter and Levi Robbins Hines on July 19, 1926, in Scott County, where she lived most of her life. Mrs. Authula was a member of First Pentecostal Church in Forest, MS. She was an avid reader,...

Ruthie Clarice Wicker

Ruthie Clarice Wicker

May 6, 2022

Ruthie “Recie” Wicker died Friday, May 6, 2022,  at the University Medical Center in Jackson following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Tuesday, May 9, 2022, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Old Lutheran Cemetery, with Bro. Curtis...

Naomi Lewis

Naomi Lewis

May 6, 2022

Naomi Elizabeth McCraw Lewis, 96, of Walnut Grove, died Friday, May 6, at Carthage Senior Care.  She was born February 24, 1926, to Sarah Elizabeth Bailey McCraw and James Otis McCraw, Sr. in the Pea Ridge Community of Scott County. She was one of six children. She attended school at Pea Ridge and graduated from Harperville. She also graduated from East...

Cynthia Ann Ivy

Cynthia Ann Ivy

May 6, 2022

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Ivy, age 45 and a resident of Raleigh, died Friday, May 6, 2022, in Jackson following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Saturday, May 14, 2022, from the First Baptist Church of Raleigh with interment to follow in the South Raleigh Christian Church Cemetery. Rev. Keith Ramage...

Bobby Wilkerson

Bobby Wilkerson

May 5, 2022

Bobby B. Wilkerson, age 87, of High Hill community, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2022. He was born on March 26, 1935, to Guy and Ethel Crout Wilkerson. He graduated from Forest High School and then went on to serve honorably in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict. He...

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