Dewey Ray Wise
Jul 28, 2026
Dewey Ray Wise, 87, passed away on July 28, 2026, after a life marked by faithful service, lifelong learning, and a deep love for his family. Born on November 1, 1938, in Haleyville, Alabama, Dewey lived a life of purpose, embracing each chapter with determination, curiosity, and unwavering faith.
In 1957, Dewey was drafted into the United States Army. His military...
Kenneth Ray Ellis
Jul 29, 2026
Kenneth Ray Ellis, 80, passed away on Wed. July 29, 2026 at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Aug. 1, 2026 from 10am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside services will be held at 1:30pm on Sat. Aug. 1, 2026 at Sunrise Baptist Cemetery in Carthage, MS.
Mr. Ellis was born...
James Randall Ates
Jul 29, 2026
James Randall “Randy” Ates, 67, of Brandon, Mississippi, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 29, 2026.
Born on March 1, 1959, to James and Maggie Ates, Randy lived a life marked by faith, love, service, and a genuine care for others.
Randy was married to the love of his life, Lori, for 34 years. He was...
Mavis Perry Melton
Jul 31, 2026
Mavis Perry Melton
Mavis Perry Melton, born September 12, 1944, in Edinburg, Mississippi, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 31, 2026, surrounded by her family at home. While her family mourns her passing, they rejoice in the comfort of her faith fulfilled.
Born to James and Earl Perry, Mavis lived a life defined by faith, love,...
Annelle C. Gore
Jul 29, 2026
Annelle C. Gore passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home in Brandon, Mississippi, at the age of 92.
Annelle was born on March 6, 1934, to Samuel Sission and Margaret George Sission in Neshoba County, Mississippi. She later lived in Madison County before settling in Brandon. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle...
David Charles Pollard
Jul 29, 2026
David Charles Pollard, 77, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Jackson.
David was born October 8, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and grew up in the nearby town of St. Rose. He graduated in 1966 from Destrehan High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University. He married Denise...
Lillian Caldwell Turbville
Jul 25, 2026
Lillian Caldwell Turbville
January 18, 1944 - July 25, 2026
Lillian “lil” 82 passed away at her home Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Lillian was born January 18, 1944 in Johnston County, Missouri at Warrensburg Hospital. She moved to California in 1961 and graduated high school in Pittsburgh, California in 1962. She met Billy Wayne while he was stationed there with the Navy. They...
Betty Ann Gunn
Jul 25, 2026
Betty Ann Gunn passed away peacefully at the age of 89. She was a loving daughter, sister and friend whose kindness touched so many lives. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 11am -12 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, Ms., with the funeral service to begin at 12pm in the Chapel at Ott...
Annie Pearl Scoggin
Jul 22, 2026
Annie Pearl Cochran Scoggin, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, in Brandon, Mississippi, at the age of 88. Born on September 17, 1937, in Hickory, Mississippi, Annie lived a long and meaningful life marked by love, resilience, and devotion to her family.
Annie was the daughter of Otho Lavon Cochran and Annie Lee Elam Cochran, both of whom preceded her...
Carlene Evans Cooksey
Jul 21, 2026
Carlene Cooksey, age 95, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by the love of her family. While her family grieves her absence, they rejoice knowing she is now whole, healed, and celebrating on the streets of gold after a life faithfully lived for Christ.
Carlene devoted her life to her family as a loving homemaker, wife, mother,...
Ellen Marie Sills
Jul 21, 2026
Ellen Marie Berry Sills, 83, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away on July 21, 2026 in Brandon. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, July 23rd from 11am-1pm, with the funeral service beginning at 1pm in the chapel. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Sills was a longtime member of...
Robert Henry Ray
Jul 20, 2026
Robert Henry Ray, 94, passed away on Mon. July 20, 2026 at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 3pm on Fri. July 24, 2026 at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Ray was born on July 5, 1932...
Donald Lamar Vineyard
Jul 20, 2026
Donald Lamar Vineyard, age 83, passed away at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center on July 20th, 2026. He was born in Skene, MS on July 3, 1943, to John Thomas Vineyard and Viola Frazier Vineyard. After graduating from Shaw High School, Don went on to play football for Mississippi Delta Community College. Later, Don completed his education at Delta State where...
Brittany Mack
Jul 20, 2026
Brittany Ann Mack, 35, of Jackson, Mississippi, went home to be with Jesus on July 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born Brittany Ann Ransom on May 9, 1991, in Decorah, Iowa, to Lisa and Chris Ransom. Her family moved to Brandon when she was two. She graduated from Brandon High School in 2009 and completed...
Margaret Jane Driskell
Jul 19, 2026
On September 1, 1931, Clay Roy Sr. and Mildred Cooper Peagler were blessed with a baby girl, Margaret Jane. She was the baby girl following the birth of four boys. Margaret Jane Driskell left her earthly home on July 19, 2026, at the age of 94 to join her Lord and Savior in heaven and reunite with her friends and...
James Michael Bartlett, Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
James Michael Bartlett passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2026. Surrounded by his loving family, he left this world and entered into his eternal life with his Lord and Savior.
Mike was born in Winona, Mississippi on August 15, 1948 to Archie Bartlett and Genelle Bartlett Mitchell. He spent his childhood in Winona with his brother and sister...
Samantha Smith
Jul 18, 2026
Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton on Monday, July 20, 2026 from 5pm - 8pm.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 10am - 10:45am at Leesburg Baptist Church.
Service will be 11am Tuesday at Leesburg Baptist Church.
Graveside will follow at Springhill Cemetery.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the...
Shirley Jacobsen
Jul 17, 2026
Shirley Mae Jacobsen passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 99. She was a loving mother, grandmother and a friend whose kindness touched so many lives. Visitation will be held on Fri. July 24, 2026 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services are 11am on Fri. July 24, 2026 at...
Deborah Joy Wren
Jul 17, 2026
Deborah Joy Phillips Wren, of Brandon, MS, passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones on the evening of Friday, July 17, 2026.
Debbie, as she was known to all, was born on September 8, 1949, to Ethel May Hough Phillips and Ace Walter Phillips in Oak Grove, LA.
Debbie graduated from Wingfield High School in Jackson in 1968 and then...
Dorothy "Dot" Ella Ivy Prestage
Jul 17, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Ella Ivy Prestage, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away at her home in Leesburg, MS on July 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 10, 1936, in Rankin County, Dorothy filled ninety years with warmth, kindness, and an abiding devotion to those she loved.
Dorothy’s life revolved around her cherished family. As a devoted...
