Obituaries

Prentiss, Mississippi Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Prentiss, Mississippi  & Surrounding Areas

Robert Woodbury "Rob" Delware, III

Robert Woodbury "Rob" Delware, III

Apr 17, 2026



Robert Woodbury Delaware, III, passed away early Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at his home in Bassfield, surrounded by his family. He was 65 years of age. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Rob was born on September 25, 1960 in Houston, Texas to Robert Delaware, II, and Carolyn...

Eddie D. Smith

Eddie D. Smith

Apr 16, 2026

Funeral services for Mr. Eddie D. Smith will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Hepzibah Baptist Church, with the Reverend Matt Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hepzibah Cemetery. Mr. Smith, age 56, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Saulters Moore...

Rodger Dale O'Quin

Rodger Dale O'Quin

Apr 11, 2026

Rodger Dale O'Quin passed away early Saturday morning, April 11, 2026, at the Columbia Health and Rehabilitation Center. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Rodger Dale O’Quinn was one of six children born to Addie Mae Raynes & Elvis O’Quin. He spent many years in the oilfield dedicating himself to a life of hard work, providing for himself...

Shanda H. Leggett

Shanda H. Leggett

Apr 10, 2026

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 2PM, at Ellisville Cemetery, Highway 29 in Ellisville, Mississippi. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, at Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL. 

Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, has charge. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with...

Dr. James Russell Dumas, Jr.

Dr. James Russell Dumas, Jr.

Apr 9, 2026

James Russell Dumas, Jr., D.D.S., went marching into heaven with the saints on Thursday, April 9, 2026, and was met by his parents, Irene Fullilove Watkins Dumas and James Russell Dumas and his brother, Percy Edwin Dumas. 

A celebration of James Russell’s life will be held Friday, April 17, at Prentiss Methodist Church with visitation from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and...

Linda Carol Bass

Linda Carol Bass

Apr 8, 2026

Funeral services honoring the life of Mrs. Linda Carol Riley Bass, of Maben, Mississippi, formerly of New Hebron, will be conducted at 10:00 am Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at New Hebron Methodist Church with interment following in Whitesand Cemetery. Pastor Mike Hart will officiate. Mrs. Bass, age 74, peacefully passed away at her home on April 8, 2026. A woman...

Cecil G. Anderson

Cecil G. Anderson

Apr 6, 2026

Funeral services for Mr. Cecil G. Anderson, a respected public servant and beloved longtime citizen of Jefferson Davis County, will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Clay Williamson and Elder Trent Williamson officiating, assisted by Elder Harlan Davis. Elder Eddie Hartfield will serve as pianist. Interment will follow...

Florence T. Braneff

Florence T. Braneff

Apr 3, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence T. Braneff of Jackson will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evening, April 8, 2026 from the sanctuary of First Pentecostal Church in Jackson, with Pastor Greg Frazier officiating. Mrs. Braneff, age 89, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord Friday night, April 3, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital. Saulters Moore Funeral Home...

Mae Ellen Buckley

Mae Ellen Buckley

Mar 25, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Ellen Buckley will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Tom Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. Mrs. Buckley, age 85, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 2026, at the Jefferson Davis Extended...

John Keith Skeen

John Keith Skeen

Mar 25, 2026

Graveside services for John Keith Skeen will be conducted at 2:30 pm on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Antioch Cemetery in Prentiss on Monday, March 30, 2026, with his Pastor, Reverend Glen Williams officiating.  Mr. Skeen, age 59, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Yalobusha Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS....

Lillian Pearl Ratcliff

Lillian Pearl Ratcliff

Mar 23, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Pearl Ratcliff will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, at Landmark Baptist Church with the Reverend Terry Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in the Landmark Cemetery. Mrs. Ratcliff, age 96, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord on Monday, March 23, 2026, at her residence in Carson. Saulters Moore Funeral...

Kerby Evans

Kerby Evans

Mar 16, 2026

Funeral services for Mr. Kerby Evans will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from the sanctuary of Bassfield Baptist Church, with the Reverend Ken Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Chapel Cemetery in Collins. Mr. Evans, age 65, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Asbury...

Alison Lynn Boleware

Alison Lynn Boleware

Mar 12, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Alison Lynn Boleware will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11:00 am at Sure Anchor Baptist Church in Sumrall, with the Reverend Seth Bond officiating and Reverend Brad Roberts assisting. Interment will follow in the Lone Star Cemetery. Mrs. Boleware, age 54, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord late Thursday night, March...

Dr. Robert Larry Rogers

Dr. Robert Larry Rogers

Mar 8, 2026

Funeral services for Dr. Robert Larry Rogers will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Tom Jackson officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date at Old Silver Creek Cemetery. Dr. Rogers, age 84, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at...

Larry Martin

Larry Martin

Mar 5, 2026

Funeral services for Mr. Larry Martin will be held Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Flavol Rester officiating. Interment will follow in Bassfield Cemetery. Mr. Martin, age 68, passed from this life on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home in Prentiss. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Visitation...

Kaitlyn Nicole "Bugg" Mangum-Gast

Kaitlyn Nicole "Bugg" Mangum-Gast

Mar 4, 2026

A celebration of Life Service for Kaitlyn Nicole Mangum - Gast will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the New Chapel Cemetery in Collins. Kaitlyn passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Hinds County. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Larry McPhail

Larry McPhail

Mar 3, 2026

Graveside services for Mr. Larry McPhail will be conducted at 11:30 am on Saturday, March 7. 2026 at Calvary Cemetery in Silver Creek, with the Reverend Terry Wallace officiating. Mr. McPhail, age 66, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, at the Lawrence County Hospital. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

The family will receive friends on...

Michael Frank Osborne

Michael Frank Osborne

Mar 1, 2026

Graveside services for Michael Frank Osborne will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Drummond Cemetery in New Hebron. Mr. Daryl Craig will officiate. Mr. Osborne passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Friends are invited to gather at the cemetery...

Wanda Elaine Johnson

Wanda Elaine Johnson

Feb 28, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Elaine Johnson will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Saulters Moore Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Carey Bass officiating. Interment will follow in the Carson Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, age 83, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Hattiesburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Saulters Moore...

Jan McPhail

Jan McPhail

Feb 26, 2026

Graveside services for Mrs. Jan McPhail will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday, February 28, 2026, at New Hebron Cemetery in New Hebron. Reverend Andy Fullington will officiate the service. Mrs. McPhail, age 68, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson Mississippi.

Family and friends may gather at New Hebron...