Mrs. Jimmie Ruth Mooney Thompson
Sep 13, 2026
Jimmie Ruth Thompson died September 13, 2026, at the age of 89, at home after an extended illness. She was born February 12, 1937, in Leake County, Mississippi, to Hubert and Margie Mooney. She spent many years as a seamstress and a homemaker. In addition to raising her four children, she also enjoyed working in the garden and cooking (her...
Ernestine Ross Cupit
Sep 12, 2026
Ernestine Ross Cupit died on September 12, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi following a brief illness at the age of 83. She was born August 31, 1943, in Washington, DC to Audra Snider Ross and Johnnie Ernest Ross.
Her early years were spent in Oklahoma with her mother’s family while her father was deployed with the United States Marines. They lived in...
Edward Dale ("Pickle") Stuart
Sep 2, 2026
Edward Dale (“Pickle”) Stuart
Dale Stuart, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026. He was the youngest of the nine children of George and Nannie Stuart of Georgetown, Mississippi.
Growing up in Jackson, Mississippi, he attended Hardy Junior High, Provine High School, and Hinds Junior College. Dale participated in many sports, setting a state pole vaulting record while attending Hardy....
Allen David Burnham, Sr.
Sep 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Allen David Burnham Sr.
November 30, 1957 – September 12, 2026
Allen David Burnham Sr. was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend whose bright personality and infectious sense of humor brought joy to everyone around him. He was always joking with people, trying to get a rise out of them, and making sure there was never...
John Baker McKenzie
Sep 12, 2026
John Baker McKenzie, 21, of Brandon, Mississippi passed away in a car accident in Star, Mississippi in the early morning hours of Saturday September 12, 2026.
Baker was born in June 2005 in Jackson, Mississippi. Baker was the beloved oldest child of Daniel and Ginger McKenzie of Brandon, Mississippi.
Baker graduated high school from Kaleidoscope Heights Academy in Jackson, Mississippi in May...
Thomas Gerald Smith
Sep 11, 2026
Thomas Gerald Smith, age 81, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1945, in Canton Mississippi, Tommy lived a life of hard work in which he passed this ethic onto his children. He loved a good conversation and had an unwavering love for his family. Tommy was preceded in death by...
Danny Thomas Williams
Sep 8, 2026
Danny Thomas Williams, age 78, of Forest, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 13, 1948, in Laurel, Mississippi, Danny lived a life defined by service, humility, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys Warren Williams and Jack...
John Allan Wigal
Sep 8, 2026
John “Allan” Wigal passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2026 with family by his side. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Friday, September 11, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. There will be a graveside service at 10 am Saturday at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. He was born on August 18,1962 in Athens, Greece, and adopted...
John Griffin Ervin
Sep 6, 2026
John Griffin Ervin, age 85, passed away September 6, at Brandon Community Care Center in Brandon, MS.
He was born on June 27, 1941, in Cleveland, MS to Paul and Elsie Ervin. He was raised by 3 of his father's siblings: his aunts Annie and Cora, and his uncle Frank.
John attended primary and secondary schooling in Cleveland, MS graduating with the...
Pearlie Jane Bowling
Sep 5, 2026
Pearlie Jane Searcy Bowling of Brandon, MS, went to be with our Lord on September 5, 2026.
Ms. Bowling was born on February 2, 1935, in Polkville, MS to Harsh and Laura Mae Searcy (Hales). She attended Polkville High School. She married Billy Ray Purvis in 1953 and together they had one son, David Ray Purvis. She worked at All State...
Richard C Holyfield
Sep 4, 2026
Richard C Holyfield, was born on January 6, 1935, in Brandon, MS and he was very proud to call it his home. He passed away on September 4, 2026, in Brandon, MS.
Richard will be remembered for his years of work and for the close bond he shared with his family. He and his son Rick started R & R Landscaping,...
Mike Holloway
Sep 3, 2026
Mike Holloway, 73, passed away on Thurs. Sept. 3, 2026 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Sept. 9, 2026 from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Wed. Sept. 9, 2026 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Lakeland Place Memorial Park...
Stephany George Crechale
Sep 1, 2026
Graveside services for Stephany George Crechale will be held at 11am Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Harperville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time at the Harperville Baptist Church.
Stephanie George Crechale, age 63, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away on September 1, 2026, following an extended illness.
She was born to her loving parents, George...
Teresa Lanell Smith Lovett
Sep 1, 2026
Teresa Lanell Smith Lovett (1938-2026)
Teresa Lovett passed away at Generations Senior Living in Lee County, MS, a place she lovingly referred to as home for the past five years.
Teresa was born July 28, 1938, to Clarence Raymond and Jewel Wolf Smith in Forest, MS. She married A.M. “Buddy” Lovett in 1958, and they were married until his passing in 2018.
She...
Alan Howard Harrigill
Sep 1, 2026
Alan Howard Harrigill, 84, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at home in Brandon, MS, surrounded by his wife and his earthly angel and caregiver, Shannon Jenkins. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Brookhaven to Donald and Gertrude Harrigill, the second born of their five children. He graduated from Brookhaven High School and obtained a bachelor’s degree...
Glenda Joyce Bradshaw
Aug 31, 2026
Mrs. Glenda Joyce Burkes Bradshaw, 85, of Forest passed away peacefully at her home on August 31st, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4th from 1-3pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, with the funeral service beginning at 3pm. Burial will take place at Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery.
Glenda was the first of nine children born in...
Doris Lasher
Aug 31, 2026
Doris Walters Lasher,101, of Forest, MS passed away peacefully at MS Care Center of Raleigh on Monday, August 31st, 2026. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home of Forest on Saturday, September 5th from 12-2pm, with the funeral service following at 2. Burial will take place at Hilsboro Baptist Church Cemetery, where she will be laid to...
Julian C Ramirez
Aug 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Julian Cabera Ramirez
Julian Cabera Ramirez, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love and memories of those whose lives he touched.
Julian was the son of Ruperto and Beatrice Ramirez. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant. During his military career, he was...
Katherine Ann Wheeler
Aug 27, 2026
Katherine Ann DeLashmet Wheeler of Brandon, Mississippi passed away on Thursday August 27th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Kathye will be remembered as someone who was quick with a smile or a joke, loved to tell a good story, and was full of life and energy. She had a way making people feel welcome and loved, and her presence could...
Eddie A. Cotton
Aug 26, 2026
Eddie Allen Cotton, age 77, of Brandon, MS, went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.He was a Christian and believed Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Mr. Cotton was born on September 18, in Indianola, Mississippi. He has been married to his soul mate, Betty Cotton, for 58 years; they had just celebrated their 58th...
