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Edward "Sonny" Compton

Edward "Sonny" Compton

May 17, 2023

Edward "Sonny" Compton, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at home in Morton, MS.

Visitation will be 11:00am to 1:50 pm Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS, with a Funeral Service at 2:00pm

in the Chapel. Burial will be at Eastern Cemetery in Forest, MS....

Edith Lovitt

Edith Lovitt

May 16, 2023

Edith Mae Myers Lovitt of Brandon, MS passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, at Chateau Pines Assisted Living in Brandon, MS.  Edith never told her age; she thought it was rude to ask. She was born on February 11, 1929, in Rankin County, MS in the Antioch community. We can now announce she was 94 years young.

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Dr. Billy Thomas, D. Min.

Dr. Billy Thomas, D. Min.

May 16, 2023

Dr. Billy Ray Thomas, D. Min. of Brandon, MS passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at MD Anderson Cancer Center.  He was a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and an inspiring spiritual influencer.  He prayed for Sandra, all 4 children, 13 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren by name and in order every...

Lexie "Dianne" Ware

Lexie "Dianne" Ware

May 15, 2023

Mrs. Lexie "Dianne" Ingram Ware, age 79, of Mize passed away peacefully on May 15th 2023, at MS Care Center in Raleigh, Ms.

Dianne was born in Smith County on August 6th, 1943 in Mize, Ms. She attended school at Shady Grove School then graduated from Mize Attendance Center. She later attended beauty school in Fondren in...

Billie Hales

Billie Hales

May 15, 2023

Billie Jean Lea Hales, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.  A celebration of Billie’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon, MS with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon.

Billie was born in Jackson, MS on April 5, 1942, to William and Ella Lea. ...

Patsy Mclain

Patsy Mclain

May 14, 2023

Patsy Ray Stott McLain, 87, a resident of Jackson, MS, passed away on Sun. May 14, 2023 at Compere’s Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.

Mrs. McLain was born on Sept. 28, 1935 in Somerville, TN to the late William Ray Stott and Dorris Derrington Stott.

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Zona Mayo

Zona Mayo

May 13, 2023

Zona Isabel Mayo, age 16, of Brandon, gained her Angel Wings on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at home with her family by her side.

She was born in Knoxville, TN on October 23, 2006. It was the little things in life that we all take for granted that brought a smile and laughter to her face. She...

Cynthia Hickson

Cynthia Hickson

May 11, 2023

Cynthia Hickson’s had a favorite phrase of a few choice words that defined her life.   She was born and reared in JP, MA on November 13, 1947, she was the fourth in a family of six.  She later moved to Roslindal, MA.  She is survived by her younger brother, Joe and younger sister, Jodie, as well as a plethora...

Knox Clark

Knox Clark

May 11, 2023

Knox Clark

Brandon, MS

Knox Clark, 79, passed away on May 11, 2023, at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, MS.  There will be a visitation 5-7pm Monday, May 15, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  There will be a graveside service at 11am Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Floral Hills Memory Gardens...

Baby Cora Jane West

Baby Cora Jane West

May 9, 2023

Baby Cora Jane West

Pelahatchie, MS

Baby Cora Jane West went home to be with God on May 9, 2023.  She passed away at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS.  There was a private graveside service held 3:30 pm Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery. ...

Karen Morrow

Karen Morrow

May 9, 2023

Private family services to be held at a later date.

Eloise Stark

Eloise Stark

May 9, 2023

Eloise Stark, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Rankin Merit Health in Brandon. Visitation is Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 5-6 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 10 am Friday at the funeral home with a 3:30 pm graveside at Nance Graveyard in Ripley, MS.  Dr. Keith Grubbs is officiating....

David King

David King

May 8, 2023

Brandon - David Jeffery King, 66, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home in Brandon.

Funeral services will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11 am with interment in Crestview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Wednesday, May 10,...

Mary Ketchum

Mary Ketchum

May 8, 2023

Mary Ketchum of Brandon, MS left her earthly home on May 8, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ida McAlister of Alma, AR.

The family will receive friends from 4:00pm until 6:00pm Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Dorothy Steverson

Dorothy Steverson

May 7, 2023

Dorothy Ann Steverson, our beloved Dot, passed away in her home, surrounded by loving family on May 6, 2023.

A Celebration of Dot’s Life will be 2:00pm Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Oakdale Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00pm until 8:00pm Friday, May 12, 2023, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home,...

Dr. Joseph Patch

Dr. Joseph Patch

May 7, 2023

Dr. Joseph Wallis Patch

Dr. Joseph Wallis Patch, born in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away in his home in Madison, Mississippi, on Sunday morning, May 7, 2023 at the age of 87.

Services will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Homes, 1360 W. Government St., Brandon, MS 39042 (601-824-6018; ottandlee.com).  Visitation...

Clydia Milner

Clydia Milner

May 6, 2023

Clydia Y. Milner, of Brandon, MS, daughter of Clyde and Hellen Mooney, born in Edinburg, MS, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 85. She is survived by daughters, Cheryl & David Sanders and Jim & Teri Dawn Neely-Hill, three grandchildren Ellen & Mark McKissack, Brice & Lydia McGee and Kaylee McGee (& Ryan Holifield), and...

Harold Sellers

Harold Sellers

May 6, 2023

Harold Thomas Sellers, age 73 of Brandon passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023.

A Celebration of Harold’s Life will be Saturday, May 13, 2023, 12:00pm from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 11:00am.

He was born in Star, MS on October 3, 1949, to the late Henry...

Jose Lopez

Jose Lopez

May 6, 2023

Jose Joaquin Lopez, 53, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away peacefully on Sat. May 6, 2023 at his home surrounded by his immediate family as he so much desired, after a quick and very aggressive return of melanoma that metastasized into his lungs and liver. Visitation will be held on Tues. May 9, 2023 from 9am-10am at St....

Danny Wilcher

Danny Wilcher

May 5, 2023

Danny Gene Wilcher

May 31, 1960 - May 5, 2023

Danny Wilcher, age 62, a resident of Carthage, MS passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Jackson, MS.

Hobbies of Danny were, woodworking and loving and arguing with his grandkids, and spending time with them brought him great joy.

Proceeded...

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