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Carl Gailey

Carl Gailey

Oct 19, 2023

Reuben Carlton Gailey was born on August 27, 1931, in Commerce, GA to Leatus T. Gailey and Nettie C. McGinnis. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson at the age of 92, after a brief illness. After high school Carlton enlisted in the Air Force and served during the Korean War as a...

Shirley Faye George

Shirley Faye George

Oct 18, 2023

Shirley Faye George, age, 69, Formerly of Kosciusko MS, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at her home in Wesson, MS. She enjoyed eating out at Olive Garden and Cracker Barrel; other hobbies were watching TV especially Bones, cooking shows and Hallmark. She was an introvert that loved the color purple and was an avid reader.

Shirley's family...

Gaspar Silvestre Carmelo

Gaspar Silvestre Carmelo

Oct 14, 2023

Gaspar Silvestre Carmelo falleció el 14 de Octubre de 2023. Nació el 19 de Julio de 2004.

Su madre y su padre son Juana Carmelo Gómez y Francisco Silvestre Marcos. Él es de San Mateo Ixtatan, Guatemala y vivía en Forest, MS.

Los arreglos de visitas están pendientes.Se agregará un obituario completo.El velorio se llevará a cabo de 10...

Don Turberville

Don Turberville

Oct 14, 2023

 

Gerald Donald “Don” Turberville, age 84 of Brandon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with his wife by his side.

A Celebration of Don’s Life will be Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 11:30am at Brandon Baptist Church with visitation starting at 10:00am. Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens.

He was...

Clarence Lamar Twiner

Clarence Lamar Twiner

Oct 13, 2023

 

Clarence Lamar Twiner

Bandon, MS

 

Clarence Lamar Twiner, 79, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.  Visitation will be Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 9:00am until the 11:00am funeral service at Brandon Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.

 

Lamar was born November 23, 1943, to...

Mary Ola Breazeale

Mary Ola Breazeale

Oct 13, 2023

 

Mary Ola Breazeale, age 87 of Brandon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 13, 2023.

A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be at 11:00am Monday, October 16, 2023, at Brandon Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 9:00am. A graveside service will follow at 4:00pm at Mount Carmel Baptist Cemetery in Noxapater, MS.

She...

Douglas Lavon Graves

Douglas Lavon Graves

Oct 12, 2023

 

 

Douglas “Bub” Lavon Graves passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born May 29, 1935, to James Percy Graves and Roberta McLendon Graves.

Born in Puckett, MS, he graduated from Puckett High School and married in 1953. He served in the Army National Guard in 1958. He retired from Illinois Central Railroad after 37 years.

He was...

Arthur Dean Kinstley Jr.

Arthur Dean Kinstley Jr.

Oct 9, 2023



Arthur D. “Archie” Kinstley Jr., 64, of Flora, MS passed away on October 9, 2023, completely surrounded by his loving family. Archie was born on February 6, 1959, to his loving parents Arthur D. “Art” Kinstley Sr. and Nancy Kinstley. Archie worked many years for his father in the mobile home business, eventually taking over the business and branching...

Janie Lowery

Janie Lowery

Oct 8, 2023

Merrie Jane Lowery of Brandon, MS passed away at Brandon Nursing and Rehab Center on Sunday, October 08, 2023. She was born December 11, 1939 in Augusta, AR to E.W. Matthews and Ruth Nelson Matthews.

Mrs. Lowery is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 40 years, Jerry Lowery, and two brothers: Bill Matthews and Charles Edward...

Gerry McAlpin Patterson

Gerry McAlpin Patterson

Oct 8, 2023

Geraldine Bell McAlpin Patterson, fondly known as Gerry, passed away on October 8, 2023, in Clinton, MS. She was born on December 14, 1935, in Claiborne County, MS. Gerry's life was marked by a deep love for her family and an unwavering commitment to her community.

 

Gerry's education began in Petal, MS, where she attended school until her family...

Carol Darlene Neese

Carol Darlene Neese

Oct 8, 2023

Carol Darlene Neese passed away at her residence in Brandon, MS on October 8, 2023. Carol was born on August 24, 1964 in Jackson, MS to Jesse Carroll Hodges and Linda K. "Sheppard" Neese.

Darlene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Howard Neese, and her step-father, Wayne Neese.

She leaves behind her mother, Linda K....

Edith Whitley Minnis

Edith Whitley Minnis

Oct 5, 2023

Edith Whitley Minnis: A Life of Service and LoveEdith Whitley Minnis, a beloved teacher, social worker, and missionary, passed away on October 5, 2023, in her hometown of Brandon, MS. She was born on July 19, 1934, and was the youngest of 12 siblings. Edith lived a life filled with compassion, dedication, and a strong commitment to making a positive...

Oma Lee Boyd

Oma Lee Boyd

Oct 5, 2023

Oma Lee Boyd, 87, a resident of Jackson, MS, passed away on Thurs. Oct. 5, 2023, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at 10am on Sat. Oct. 28, 2023, at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.

 

Mrs. Boyd was born...

Mary Ruth Pinter

Mary Ruth Pinter

Oct 4, 2023

 

Mary Ruth Pinter, age 92, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 12pm Saturday, October 7, 2023, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment in the High Hill Cemetery near Walnut Grove.  Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time on Saturday. ...

Thomas Leon Lewis

Thomas Leon Lewis

Oct 3, 2023

Thomas “Tommy” Leon Lewis of Greenville, MS died on October 3, 2023 in Brandon, MS.  He was born on November 20, 1947 in Laurel, MS.

Tommy was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.  He began his career and continued on to retirement with Abide Aero Corporation in Greenville, MS.  He had a passion for flying and all things aviation. He...

Betty Frances Lewis Chesnut

Betty Frances Lewis Chesnut

Oct 3, 2023

Visitation: 12:30pm-2:30pm Friday, October 6, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Chapel service: 2:30pm Friday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.

Burial: Sims Cemetery.

Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Betty Frances Chesnut family.

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Betty Frances Lewis Chesnut was born on April 08, 1932 to Wallace and...

Nelda D. Haralson

Nelda D. Haralson

Oct 3, 2023

Funeral Services: 4pm Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Ephesus Baptist Church

Visitation will begin at 2pm prior to the service.

Nelda Diane McCraw Haralson was born November 9, 1948, to Lemiel Amon “Boots” McCraw and Beatrice Nelda Gene James McCraw in Newton County, Mississippi.   Diane grew up in the  Pea Ridge Community with her parents and sister, JoAn McCraw...

Jack Counies Kyzar

Jack Counies Kyzar

Oct 2, 2023

Visit: 10am-2pm, Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Chapel service: 2pm Thursday, October 5, 2023 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.

Burial: Eureka Baptist Church.

Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Jack Kyzar family.

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Mr. Jack Counies Kyzar

Lena, MS

Mr. Jack Kyzar, age 83,...

Jerry Brown

Jerry Brown

Oct 2, 2023

 

Jerrell (Jerry) Henry Brown age 64, passed away October 2, 2023, in Pearl, Mississippi. Jerry was born July 18, 1959, to Jerrell and Waudean Brown in Jackson Mississippi.

Jerry was known for his great sense of humor, never meeting a stranger, and showing great kindness to his family and many friends.  He served as Superintendent for the City of...

Bessie Ruth Shedd Logan

Bessie Ruth Shedd Logan

Oct 1, 2023

Visitation: 11am-12pm Friday, October 6, 2023 at Rehobeth Baptist Church.

Service: 12pm Friday, October 6, 2023 at Rehobeth Baptist Church.

Burial: Rehobeth Baptist Cemetery.

Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Bessie Ruth Logan family.

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(Bessie) Ruth Shedd Logan, 98, of Pelahatchie (Rehobeth), MS entered into the arms of her family on October...

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