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Carrie Whitehead

Carrie Whitehead

Feb 6, 2023

Mrs. Carrie Viola Whitehead, age 80, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 in Jackson, MS.

Visitation for Mrs. Viola will be 5:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday February 8, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral in Morton, MS, Services will be 11:00am on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton, MS. Burial will be at Oak Grove Church...

Jay Nibert

Jay Nibert

Feb 4, 2023

Jay Nibert, age 56 of Richland, passed away at home on Saturday, February 4, 2023, and woke up in heaven.

A memorial service will be 12:00 pm Monday, February 13, 2023, at Crossgates Church in Brandon, MS with visitation starting at 10:00 am.

He was born in Natchez, MS on July 14, 1966, to the...

Justin Mistal

Justin Mistal

Feb 3, 2023

Justin James “Jayme” Mistal passed from this life to the next on February 3rd, 2023, suffering a massive heart attack at his home.

Jayme was born in Orlando, Florida on December 30, 1986, to Kathy and Peter Mistal. He grew up in Flowood, Mississippi. He finished high school in 2003 at Northwest Rankin High School and matriculated...

Labrenda Sheffield

Labrenda Sheffield

Feb 2, 2023

LaBrenda M. Sheffield, 78, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Thurs. Feb. 2, 2023 at Brandon Nursing & Rehab in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Feb. 8, 2023 from 9:30am-10:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Wed. Feb. 8, 2023 at the...

Sam Holden, Jr.

Sam Holden, Jr.

Feb 2, 2023

Sam Holden, Jr. age 81, resident of Forest sunset Thursday, February 2, 2023, following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30am Monday, February 6, 2023, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest, with Bro. Andy Boles officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30am until service time....

Kevin Pierce

Kevin Pierce

Jan 31, 2023

Kevin Graham Pierce, 65, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Tues. Jan. 31, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Feb. 11, 2023 from 3pm-5pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

Mr. Pierce was born on March 29, 1957 to the late...

Nancy Harvey

Nancy Harvey

Jan 30, 2023

Nancy Finch Harvey

Morton

Nancy Finch Harvey, age 83, a resident of Morton passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.  Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Friday, February 3, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 12pm-1:30pm Saturday at the funeral home. ...

Stella Walker

Stella Walker

Jan 30, 2023

Stella Mae Register Walker, age 85, a resident of Morton passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.  Visitation will be held 10am-12pm Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Graveside service will be held at 12:30pm Saturday at Morton Memorial Gardens with Rev. Reggie Tatum officiating...

Barbara Mcclure

Barbara Mcclure

Jan 30, 2023

Barbara Holyfield McClure, 86, passed away on Mon. Jan. 30, 2023 in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.

Mrs. McClure was born in Brandon, MS on Nov. 23, 1936 to the late Gaston Holyfield and Jewel Corley Holyfield.

She is survived by her brother, Richard Carroll Holyfield; 6 nieces...

Robert E. Stribling

Robert E. Stribling

Jan 29, 2023

Robert E. (Bob) Stribling 78, husband of Linda Johnson Stribling, passed peacefully away January 29, 2023, at his home in Brandon, MS, with family by his side. He was born February 08, 1944 in Philadelphia, MS and was the son of the late Robert Carson and Sarah Hatcher Stribling. Bob graduated from Pearl High School and attended MS State...

Holleman Rountree

Holleman Rountree

Jan 29, 2023

John Holleman Rountree, 19, of Brandon, Ms., completed his calling on this earth Sunday, January 29, 2023, after his truck hydroplaned and hit a tree. Holleman came into this world as a wonderful surprise on March 24, 2003, to his parents, Ray and Cherry, Rountree and big brothers Townsend, Justin, and Ross Rountree. He is preceded in death by...

Tammie Massey

Tammie Massey

Jan 28, 2023

Ms. Tammie Massey, age 54, a resident of Morton, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Jackson, MS. Born on March 17, 1968 to Bennett Arthur and Mozell Frazier Massey.

Tammie lived all her life in Morton, she was a graduate of Morton. After graduation she helped her mom run and operate...

Angie Parkman

Angie Parkman

Jan 27, 2023

Angelita Catherine Parkman, 64, of Pearl, passed away on January 27, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.  Visitation will be 2:00 - 5:00 pm Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Monday, January 30, 2023, in the chapel of the funeral home with visitation starting at 11:30...

Janice Pitts

Janice Pitts

Jan 27, 2023

Janice Elizabeth Pitts (Sarrett), 79, passed away peacefully at home in Lawrence on Friday, January 27, 2023, in the presence of loved ones. She was born August 5, 1943, in Jackson, MS to Jessie Harris Burt Sarrett Sr. and Viola Hand Sarrett.

Janice was a loving wife and devoted mother who was adored by all who were...

Doreen Mccardle

Doreen Mccardle

Jan 22, 2023

Doreen (Dee) Beasley McCardle, 75, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Hospice Ministries, Inc. in Ridgeland, MS.

Ms. McCardle was born in Pensacola, FL, and has lived in Rankin County, MS for many years. She was a member at Grace Baptist Church, but also enjoyed worshipping God with multiple congregations, including Park...

Sandra Mcclain

Sandra Mcclain

Jan 22, 2023

Sandra Taylor McClain, 74, was born in Columbus, MS on October 23, 1948.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 22, 2023.  Sandra was the daughter of Lethal Preston Taylor of Stonewall, MS and Bonnie Bell Thompson of Crawford, MS.

Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, James...

Sylvia Coley

Sylvia Coley

Jan 19, 2023

Sylvia G. “Cissy” Coley

Pearl, MS

Sylvia G. “Cissy” Coley, 65, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be 5-7pm Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Funeral services will be 2pm Sunday, January 22, 2023, in the...

Joan Fortune

Joan Fortune

Jan 19, 2023

Joan Prevost Fortune, 87, of Brandon, Mississippi passed away on January 19, 2023 in Flowood, Mississippi.

Joan was born in Panama City, Florida on February 28, 1935 to Percy and Mildred (Edwards) Prevost. In 1953, Joan married Dan E. Hoyle and they had two daughters, Suzanne Marie and Lisa Louise. After their marriage ended, she married Leon...

Frances Parker

Frances Parker

Jan 18, 2023

Visitation: Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 5:30 pm -8:30 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.

Services: Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11am, Ott & Lee Chapel Morton.

Burial: Leesburg Baptist Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

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Debra Sills

Debra Sills

Jan 18, 2023

Debra P. Sills

Richland, MS

Debra P. Sills, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at St Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon until the 2:00 pm service at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Saturday, January 21, 2023.  Burial will follow in Rosemont...

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