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Colleen Lloyd Meek

Colleen Lloyd Meek

Sep 24, 2026

Colleen Thelma Lloyd Meek

Colleen Thelma Lloyd Meek left this life to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2026 at the age of 61.

Colleen was born on February 18, 1965 in Windhoek, South West Africa (now Namibia) to the late Desmond Lloyd and Delores “Lola” Lloyd Cuddon. At age 5, she moved with her family to Cape Town,...

Brenda Amason McCall

Brenda Amason McCall

Sep 27, 2026

Brenda Amason McCall, 54, passed away on Sun. Sept, 27, 2026 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Oct. 1, 2026 from 4pm-7pm at First Baptist Church Brandon, MS located at 175 Boyce Thompson Dr. Brandon, MS 39042 and on Fri. Oct. 2, 2026 from 10am-11am at First Baptist Church Brandon, MS. Funeral...

Dorthy Ann Fuller

Dorthy Ann Fuller

Sep 25, 2026

Dorthy Ann Fuller, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at her home in Pearl, MS.  Visitation will be 12pm 2pm Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Funeral services will follow at 2pm in the chapel of the funeral home with burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.  

Harold Lee Glascoe, Sr.

Harold Lee Glascoe, Sr.

Sep 27, 2026



Harold Lee Glascoe, Sr., 86, of Flowood, Mississippi passed from this life into His Savior’s arms on September 27, 2026. He was a longtime member of Bailey Avenue Church of God, Jackson, Mississippi, which became Cobblestone Church of God, Madison, Mississippi, and presently Christway Church in Brandon, Mississippi where he served the Lord in multiple capacities over the years singing...

Carolyn Weaver Nester

Carolyn Weaver Nester

Sep 27, 2026

Mrs. Carolyn Weaver Nester, 86, a lifelong resident of Lake passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026 at her home. Visitation will be held at Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church at 457 Pine Ridge Rd, Lawrence Ms 39336 on Wednesday, September 30 from 11-1pm, with the funeral service beginning at 1pm. Bro. Bobby Everett and Bro. Eric Sharp will officiate....

Betty Gaskin

Betty Gaskin

Sep 25, 2026



Betty Gaskin  Died on September 25, 2026 at her home in Smith County. She died with her family and good friends Bro. Doyle & Mrs. Pat Boyles by her side.  

Betty is preceded in death by her husband (Herman Manuel Gaskin) Of 60 years. Parents Wilmer & Ludie Thornton of Raleigh, Ms.  Twin brother Bobby Royce Thornton of Jackson, Ms....

Ricky Roberts

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...

Larry James Pettigrew

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...

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...

Annie Marcelle Nelson

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...

John David Siwek

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Marvin Wayne Darby

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...

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