Henry Elliott Moudy, Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
Henry Elliott Moudy, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully in his Cato, Mississippi home under the loving care of his family on September 24, 2025, due to complications of ureter cancer.
Henry leaves behind a legacy of devotion to God and his family. Father of two children and grandfather of four, he embodied a strong, humble, and ever-present love. With encouragement and...
Lt. Charles Henry Matthews
Sep 23, 2025
Lt. Charles Henry Matthews, U.S. Navy (Retired), passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at the age of 79. A man of service, strength, and unwavering dedication, he lived his life committed to his country, family, and the values he held dear.
Born to Robert and Mollie Matthews, Charles began his military career as an enlisted sailor and rose to the...
Mrs. Mary Virginia Parker Statham
Sep 22, 2025
Mrs. Mary Virginia Parker Statham passed away at Jasper General Nursing Home on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Visitation will be held 10am-10:30am, Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Leesburg Baptist Cemetery.
Graveside will be held 10:30am Thursday at Leesburg Baptist Cemetery.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Statham family.
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Obituary for Mary Virginia Parker Statham
Mary, better known as Sister...
Betty Culpepper
Sep 22, 2025
Betty Jo (Greener) Culpepper, of Forest, MS, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on April 22, 1927, in Bude, MS, to Katherine and James Dudley Greener. Mrs. Culpepper was the last surviving member of the Greener family.
A devoted member of the Forest Methodist Church for over 60 years, she was also...
William "Morris" Yates
Sep 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Morris Yates, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on June 11, 1940, in Smith County, Mississippi, to Joseph “Bill” and Quay Butler Yates, Morris lived a life defined by dedication and love....
Sandra F. Shoemaker
Sep 19, 2025
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Sandra Faye Shoemaker;
Sandra was born December 5, 1966 in Morton, MS and entered her eternal home on September 19, 2025 at 5:53pm at UMMC Hospital surrounded by her family and friends.
Sandra is preceded in death by her late parents Doris and Linda “Allen” Holmes, infant brother John Wayne Holmes, and both maternal and paternal grandparents and late husband Cos Thompson.
Her...
John C. Green
Sep 19, 2025
John C. Green, 76, passed away on Fri. Sept. 19, 2025, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Sept. 23, 2025, from 5pm-7pm and on Wed. Sept. 24, 2025, from 12pm-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Wed. Sept. 24, 2025 at the Ott &...
George Ray Sanders
Sep 19, 2025
George Ray Sanders, of Brandon, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 86.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 am in Crestview Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Sanders was born on October 18, 1938, in Jackson, Mississippi, to...
Patsy Means Dominick
Sep 18, 2025
Patsy Means Dominick, 95, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home in Daphne, Alabama.
Visitation will be on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, with a funeral service beginning in the chapel at 12:00 noon. The graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm in Rock Bluff...
Joe Hand Campbell Sr.
Sep 18, 2025
Joe Hand Campbell Sr., 89, of Flowood, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Born on June 15, 1936, in Raymondville, Texas, to Robert Dan Campbell Sr. and Gladys Campbell. Joe was the youngest of four siblings, Dan, John, and Barbara Campbell.
Joe spent his formative years in Brandon, Mississippi,...
Billy Vayne White, Sr.
Sep 17, 2025
Billy Vayne White, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 95.
Mr. White was born on January 26, 1930, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, to Walter Wade White and Daisy Daniels White. He joined the Mississippi Army National Guard and served from 1948 to 1962. During that time, he was activated from 1951 to 1953 during the...
Rebetha Mae Sapp
Sep 15, 2025
Rebetha Mae Sapp
April 16, 1942 – September 15, 2025
Rebetha Mae Sapp, 83, of Upland, California, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, to be with her Lord.
Rebetha was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Homer and Vida Blake Hearst. Rebetha was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was known for her unwavering devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother,...
Mark Allen Ross
Sep 15, 2025
Mark Allen Ross, 71, passed away on Mon. Sept. 15, 2025 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept. 19, 2025 from 11am-12:30pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12:30pm at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Ross was born on Aug. 30, 1954 in Jackson, MS to the late Gerald...
Joseph "Joey" Curtis Holmes
Sep 14, 2025
Joseph "Joey" Curtis Holmes December 1, 1982 – September 14, 2025. With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Joseph “Joey” Curtis Holmes, who entered into heaven and the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 14, 2025, at the age of 42.
Joey was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, and loyal friend. Joey was married...
Marshall Bridges
Sep 9, 2025
Marshall Bridges
December 11, 1986 – September 9, 2025
Kenneth Marshall Bridges, age 38, of Mississippi, passed away on September 9, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of deep love, quiet strength, and unforgettable memories.
Marshall is survived by his beloved daughter, Valerie Bridges, who was the light of his life. He is also survived by his sister, Alana Clark, his brother Nolan...
Penny Ann Sibley Bridges
Sep 9, 2025
Penny Sibley Bridges
April 7, 1958 – September 9, 2025
Penny Bridges, age 67, of Morton, Mississippi, passed away on September 9, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Penny’s heart was as big as the world she made brighter with her presence.
Born on April 7, 1958, Penny was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Sibley and Robert “Bob” Sibley. She...
Ruth Evelyn Collins
Sep 8, 2025
Ruth Evelyn Collins, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home in Pearl, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with the funeral service beginning in the chapel at 1:00 pm. She will be laid to...
Mary Ann Parman
Sep 7, 2025
Mary Ann Parman, 80, our precious MaeMae, of Brandon, MS, passed away on September 7, 2025.
Mary Ann was born to Alfred and Edna Beasley Hennington on March 11, 1945. She graduated from Port Gibson High School in 1962, and went on to attend Mississippi University for Women. With one year remaining in her Home Economics degree, she returned home after...
Jane Kennedy Murphey
Sep 7, 2025
Jane Kennedy Murphey, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. Visitation is Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 PM at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. The service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 11, 2025, with visitation at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church Brandon, 309 South...
Ida Ellaweeze Lampkin
Sep 4, 2025
Ida Ellaweeze Brewer Lampkin, age 88, a resident of the Mississippi Care Center of Morton, since 2024, in Morton, Mississippi, passed away on September 4, 2025. Ellaweeze was born on October 23, 1936, in Frogtown (Pulaski), Mississippi, to Andrew Jackson Brewer and Frankie Allen-Trest Brewer. She lived her whole life in Mississippi mainly in the Scott County area.
Ellaweeze was a...