Larry G. Allen, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will start at 10am Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with services to follow at 12pm at the church. Graveside services will be in Oakdale Baptist Cemetery.
Larry was born in Scott County, MS on April...
Lisa Marie Threatte Reaves Peden, born on November 7, 1964, in Claxton, GA, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Brandon, MS. She is preceded in death by her father, David Warren Threatte, her father (Pepa), John Waddell, and her brother, David Threatte.
She is survived by her husband David Peden, her five children: Brandi Nicole Reaves, Salia Nell Martin (Chris),...
Pamela Whaley Cook, 70, of Brandon, Mississippi passed away Saturday October 5, 2024 with family by her side. She was born April 11, 1954 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Jane and Dwinton “Don” Stringer. Pam grew up in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1972. After graduating from Mississippi State University, she pursued her life’s...
Patricia Pierce Weems, 87, passed away on Fri. Oct. 4, 2024, in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Oct. 7, 2024 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Tues. Oct. 8, 2024 from 12pm-1pm at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Tues. Oct. 8, 2024 at Brandon...
Raymond Gaddis Gill, of Florence, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and again on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 am with the funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 am....
Mrs. Gloria Cooper, age 73, a resident of Morton, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be 2:00pm Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Sims Hill Cemetery, Jimmy Harrison will officiate the service. Arrangements were entrusted with Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS.
Mrs. Cooper was born in Scott County on...
Mrs. Carol Lanette Williams, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at her home in Farmerville, LA. Formally from Morton, Mrs. Carrol has lived in Louisiana for the past twenty-five years. Before leaving Morton, she worked for the Morton Police Department as a dispatcher, she and her husband James worked for EMS ambulance service in Scott County for...
Mr. Jessie Reid, 55, a resident of Tylertown passed away on September 30, 2024 at Forrest General Hospital. There are no services planned at this time.
Mr. Reid was born March 15, 1969 to L.D. Wiley Reid and Betty Amason Reid. He lived most of his life in Tylertown. Jessie was an avid sports fan, and never missed an Ole Miss...
Ron D. Harpole, age 68, of Mendenhall went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Ron was born in Jacksonville, NC on March 20, 1956. He was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a devoted member of Puckett Baptist Church. He was most loved for his sense of humor, kindness, and...
Bobby Ruth Lacey Ashley died September 29, 2024. She was born June 5, 1938 to Robert and Estelle Lacey in Weir, MS. She was a proud graduate from Weir High School, as Valedictorian of her class, BS in Education from Mississippi State University, MS in Counseling from Delta State University and a Specialist in Counseling from University of Southern MS.
She...
Colton Lee Melton
April 25, 2024 – September 28, 2024
Colt was our little miracle baby. We were beyond lucky to have the opportunity to be with him during his beautiful, short life.
Colt had the most contagious smile. He melted the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
Colt is survived by his mother; Samantha Lee Mooney and his father; Dustin Earnest...
Carlos Gilbert Butler
Carlos Gilbert Butler, 77, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Mississippi Care Center in Raleigh, MS. Funeral services will be 2:30pm Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with visitation starting at 2pm. Burial will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Smith County, MS.
Carlos was born on August 19,...
Sarah Ann Giles Williamson
Brandon, MS
Sarah Ann Courtney Giles Williamson, 78, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 5-7pm Friday, October 4, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Her funeral service will be 12 Noon Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the chapel of the funeral home with...
Joe William Lacey
March 5, 1936 – September 26, 2024
Pearl, MS
Mr. Joe W. Lacey, 88, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his family on the evening of Sept. 26, 2024. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday Oct. 1, 2024, from 10am – 12pm at Ott &Lee Funeral Home...
Clifford Smith Russell, III, passed away peacefully at his home in Brandon, Miss., on Sept. 26, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Cliff was born in Marks, Miss., on Nov. 23, 1944, the son of the late Clifford Smith Russell, II, and Elizabeth Baird Russell.
Cliff grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where he and his brother,...
Dr. Mark Howard Kennedy, 72, of Brandon, a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, entered eternal glory on September 26, 2024, surrounded by family singing praises to our Redeemer. Mark was born on December 28, 1951, to Howard and Mary Nel Kennedy in Memphis, Tennessee. He later moved to Jackson, MS, where he graduated from Provine High School in 1969. He...
Bobbie Joe Kelley, age 86, and a resident of Pelahatchie died Thursday, September 26, 2024, following an extended illness.
Visitation will be held from 1pm till 3pm Friday, September 27, 2024, at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Morton with a graveside service to follow the Visitation in the Morton Memorial Gardens. Bro. John Vaughn will officiate.
Mr. Kelley was born...
Mr. Charles McCaughn, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Jackson, MS.
Charles is survived by his wife, Elizabeth McCaughn, two children, son, Richard McCaughn, (Cecilla), daughter, Stephanie Housley, (Ricky), sisters, Carolyn Brooks, (Leon), Dorothy Hudson, and brother, Robert McCaughn, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5:30 to 7:30pm Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Ott and Lee...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dale Mitchell Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on October 28, 1952, Dale lived a life full of passion, love, and dedication to his family and his many interests. He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and deep love.
Dale was preceded in death by...
Mrs. Laverne McMahon passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on January 15, 1947, to Carl and Stella M. Turner Waggoner in Morton and have lived in and around the Morton area all her life. Laverne was a Christian by faith, she was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Morton. Laverne...