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Doris M. Bird

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

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

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...

Frances Odell Beatty Phillips

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

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

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...

Edward Dale ("Pickle") Stuart

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....

Gregory Williams Brand

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

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

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

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,...

Mrs. Jimmie Ruth Mooney Thompson

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.

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

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

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...

Danny Thomas Williams

Danny Thomas Williams

Sep 8, 2026

Danny Thomas Williams, age 78, of Forest, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 13, 1948, in Laurel, Mississippi, Danny lived a life defined by service, humility, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys Warren Williams and Jack...

John Allan Wigal

John Allan Wigal

Sep 8, 2026

John “Allan” Wigal passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2026 with family by his side. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Friday, September 11, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. There will be a graveside service at 10 am Saturday at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS.   He was born on August 18,1962 in Athens, Greece, and adopted...

John Griffin Ervin

John Griffin Ervin

Sep 6, 2026

John Griffin Ervin, age 85, passed away September 6, at Brandon Community Care Center in Brandon, MS.

He was born on June 27, 1941, in Cleveland, MS to Paul and Elsie Ervin. He was raised by 3 of his father's siblings: his aunts Annie and Cora, and his uncle Frank.

John attended primary and secondary schooling in Cleveland, MS graduating with the...

Pearlie Jane Bowling

Pearlie Jane Bowling

Sep 5, 2026

Pearlie Jane Searcy Bowling of Brandon, MS, went to be with our Lord on September 5, 2026.

Ms. Bowling was born on February 2, 1935, in Polkville, MS to Harsh and Laura Mae Searcy (Hales). She attended Polkville High School. She married Billy Ray Purvis in 1953 and together they had one son, David Ray Purvis. She worked at All State...

Richard C Holyfield

Richard C Holyfield

Sep 4, 2026

Richard C Holyfield, was born on January 6, 1935, in Brandon, MS and he was very proud to call it his home.  He passed away on September 4, 2026, in Brandon, MS.

Richard will be remembered for his years of work and for the close bond he shared with his family. He and his son Rick started R & R Landscaping,...

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