Doris M. Bird
Sep 20, 2026
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 10:58am, Doris Maxine Rhodes Bird closed her eyes, breathed her last earthly breath, and peacefully walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept. 25, 2026 from 9:30am-11am at Fannin Baptist Church in Fannin, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Fri. Sept. 25, 2026 at Fannin Baptist...
Steven Douglas Floyd
Sep 21, 2026
Services for Mr. Steven Douglas Floyd will be held on Friday, September 25,
2026, at Steele Baptist Church in Forest, MS. Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm
with funeral services at 12pm. There will be no graveside services held.
Steven Douglas Floyd “Bulldog” 52, of Decatur, MS passed away Monday, September 21, 2026 at UMMC surrounded by his family. Steve was born on...
H. Nelson Spencer
Sep 19, 2026
H. Nelson Spencer was born on November 26, 1938, in Port Gibson, Mississippi, to the late Jane Spencer and Horatio Nelson Spencer II.
On September 18, 1962, Nelson married Barbara. Together they shared 64 years of marriage and built a loving family. Nelson passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026.
After marrying, Nelson and Barbara moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where he worked...
Annie Marcelle Nelson
Sep 23, 2026
Annie Marcelle Nelson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her home in Crystal Springs, Mississippi.
Visitation will be at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, 3121 Didlake Rd., Crystal Springs, MS 39059, on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm, and again on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 1:00 until 2:00 pm. The funeral service will begin at...
Frances Odell Beatty Phillips
Sep 18, 2026
Frances Odell Beatty Phillips, born August 24, 1933, in Forest, Mississippi, passed away on September 18, 2026, at Tetra Rehab & Health Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Mrs. Phillips lived a life marked by devotion to family, faithful interests, and a vibrant spirit that left a lasting impression on those around her. She worked for many years as an Administrative Aide...
Ernestine Ross Cupit
Sep 12, 2026
Ernestine Ross Cupit died on September 12, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi following a brief illness at the age of 83. She was born August 31, 1943, in Washington, DC to Audra Snider Ross and Johnnie Ernest Ross.
Her early years were spent in Oklahoma with her mother’s family while her father was deployed with the United States Marines. They lived in...
Scot T Matthews
Sep 23, 2026
Scot T Matthews, 60, passed away on September 23, 2026, in Florence, Mississippi. He was born on May 23, 1966, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Scot loved Hot Rod Cars, watching NASCAR and Drag Racing. He was an Insurance Appraiser for many years with Mississippi Farm Bureau. Scot loved his dog Emily, affectionately known as “EM”.
Scot will be remembered with love by his...
Larry James Pettigrew
Sep 24, 2026
Mr. Larry James Pettigrew, 82, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026 at Choctaw Residential Center in Philadelphia, MS.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest from 9-11am, with the funeral service beginning at 11. Bro. Greg Pettigrew and Bro. Jerry Lundy will officiate. Burial will follow at Harperville Memorial Park.
Mr. Pettigrew...
Edward Dale ("Pickle") Stuart
Sep 2, 2026
Edward Dale (“Pickle”) Stuart
Dale Stuart, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026. He was the youngest of the nine children of George and Nannie Stuart of Georgetown, Mississippi.
Growing up in Jackson, Mississippi, he attended Hardy Junior High, Provine High School, and Hinds Junior College. Dale participated in many sports, setting a state pole vaulting record while attending Hardy....
Ricky Roberts
Sep 24, 2026
Ricky Roberts passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Ricky was 72 years old and lived in Brandon, MS.
Ricky was born on March 3, 1954, in Jackson, MS. Ricky was a dental technician since he was 15 years old. He began his career working with Blackburn Dental Laboratory, until he opened his own lab, Paragon Dental Studio, from 1991 until...
John David Siwek
Sep 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we mourn the death of John David Siwek. John David was 41 years old, a construction worker specializing in roofing.
He is preceded in death by his father, Glenn Craft Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Craft. His siblings, Cecelia Siwek, Glenn Craft, Jr. and Tasha Jones (C.J.)
His fiancé, Larose Burnham and her two daughters,...
Gregory Williams Brand
Sep 17, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Gregory "Greg" Williams Brand
July 2, 1949 – September 17, 2026
With deeply heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Gregory "Greg" Williams Brand on September 17, 2026, at the age of 77. To all who were blessed to cross his path, Greg was a beacon of light, warmth, and enduring joy.
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, on July...
Desieree May
Sep 17, 2026
Desieree May Was born December 18, 1932, to R.B. and Annie Jewel Chandler in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
Visitation will be at Ephesus Baptist Church on Saturday, September 19th from 9-10am, with the service beginning at 10, Bro. Chris Harrison will officiate. Graveside services will follow at Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery.
She started working as a nursing aide at Lackey Memorial Hospital in...
Louise Horn
Sep 16, 2026
Edna Louise Horn, beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend left this earth to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. She passed away at her home in Fannin, Mississippi surrounded by her family.
Born on August 1, 1943 in Jackson, Mississippi, Louise lived her life with a wonderful combination of strength, independence, loyalty, order and love. Family and friendship meant...
Missy Summerlin
Sep 16, 2026
Milissa “Missy” Shea Hall Summerlin, 52, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Betty Clark Hall; her best friend and father of her child, Jonathan Summerlin; and her cousin, Lori Hall Harvey. She is survived by her daughter, Bekah Summerlin King (Brandon); granddaughter, Avery Helen King; sister,...
Marvin Wayne Darby
Sep 15, 2026
Services celebrating the life of Marvin “Wayne” Darby will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at First United Pentecostal Church of Brandon. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 7:00 p.m.
Marvin “Wayne” Darby, known to most simply as Wayne, passed away on September 14, 2026. Wayne was an interesting man with a curious spirit...
Mrs. Jimmie Ruth Mooney Thompson
Sep 13, 2026
Jimmie Ruth Thompson died September 13, 2026, at the age of 89, at home after an extended illness. She was born February 12, 1937, in Leake County, Mississippi, to Hubert and Margie Mooney. She spent many years as a seamstress and a homemaker. In addition to raising her four children, she also enjoyed working in the garden and cooking (her...
Allen David Burnham, Sr.
Sep 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Allen David Burnham Sr.
November 30, 1957 – September 12, 2026
Allen David Burnham Sr. was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend whose bright personality and infectious sense of humor brought joy to everyone around him. He was always joking with people, trying to get a rise out of them, and making sure there was never...
John Baker McKenzie
Sep 12, 2026
John Baker McKenzie, 21, of Brandon, Mississippi passed away in a car accident in Star, Mississippi in the early morning hours of Saturday September 12, 2026.
Baker was born in June 2005 in Jackson, Mississippi. Baker was the beloved oldest child of Daniel and Ginger McKenzie of Brandon, Mississippi.
Baker graduated high school from Kaleidoscope Heights Academy in Jackson, Mississippi in May...
Thomas Gerald Smith
Sep 11, 2026
Thomas Gerald Smith, age 81, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1945, in Canton Mississippi, Tommy lived a life of hard work in which he passed this ethic onto his children. He loved a good conversation and had an unwavering love for his family. Tommy was preceded in death by...
