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Funeral Services for Burt O’Berry will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. James Gowan officiating. Burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 11 a.m. until service time at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.
Mr. O’Berry, 66, of Philadelphia passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Neshoba County Nursing Home.
Burt was born in Pasadena, TX to George and Earline Moorehead O’Berry and was raised in Neshoba County. He graduated from Neshoba Central High School. Burt was a jack of all trades, he was a security guard, truck driver, oil rig worker, a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard for many years. Most of all he was a dedicated family man and dearly loved his family. Mr. O’Berry was a lifelong member of Good Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son, Adam O’Berry (Brittny) of Knoxville, TN; granddaughter, Ashley Smith (Casey) of Walnut Grove and Savannah Ezell (Tony) of Philadelphia; grandson, Drew O’Berry of Knoxville, TN; four great-great-grandchild; special cousins, Kim McClain and Hope Clark; several nieces, nephews, friends and their families.
Mr. O’Berry was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra O’Berry; parents, George and Earline Moorehead O’Berry; brothers, Willis and Donald O’Berry.
Pallbearers: Ben O’Berry, Mike Johnson, Rob Sims, Ricky Sims, Byron Bozeman and Louis Collins.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Central time)
McClain-Hays Funeral Home
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
McClain-Hays Chapel
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2:30 - 3:00 pm (Central time)
Goodhope Baptist Church Cemetery
Visits: 2480
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