Bob G. Ponds
Jul 11, 2026
Bob Ponds of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at age 92 on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with his family beside him. Bob was born at home in Saltillo, Tennessee, on August 14, 1933, to Charlie A. Ponds Jr. and Maggie May Crider Ponds. Bob’s parents, brother Tommy Ponds, and wife of 70 years Barbara Elaine Ponds, preceded him in death.
Bob...
Tony Henry
Jul 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Van Anthony “Tony” Henry
Van Anthony “Tony” Henry was born on January 9, 1963, and lived a life defined by faith, hard work, generosity, and an unwavering love for his family. He passed from this life leaving behind a legacy that will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing...
Brodus Lavell Reeves
Jul 13, 2026
Brodus Lavell Reeves, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 84. Born on October 20, 1941, in Mississippi, Brodus’s life was a testament to faith, family, and the values of hard work and compassion.
Brodus was a proud son of Henry John Reeves and Francis Selena Reeves. From...
Mary Lucile "ML" Harris
Jul 11, 2026
Mary Lucile Parrish Harris, wife, mother, and follower of Jesus. Passed away on July 11, 2026. ML, as she was called in her adult life, was born on December 12, 1949, to Sam and Ruby Parrish. She had a wonderful grandmother who kept her during the day while her parents worked, and she was spoiled rotten.
ML was the wife of...
Frank Santo Signa Jr.
Jul 15, 2026
Frank Santo Signa Jr., 70, passed away on Wed. July 15, 2026 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. July 17, 2026 from 2pm-3pm at St. Paul Catholic Church in Brandon, MS. A funeral mass will be held at 3pm on Fri. July 17, 2026 at St. Paul Catholic Church with burial to follow in the Lakeland Place...
Susan Nguyen Kyzar
Jul 1, 2026
Susan Nguyen Kyzar, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her home in Florence, Mississippi.
A graveside service will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Morton, Mississippi.
Mrs. Kyzar was born November 10, 1952, in Saigon, Vietnam. She married Jimmy Kyzar and moved to the United States in 1972. She...
Phoebe Ann Baker
Jul 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Phoebe Ann (Day) Baker.
The world was graced with an earthly angel on September 21, 1944 with the birth of Phoebe in Vincennes, IN, and heaven was gifted the epitome of a deserving human on July 10, 2026, at her residence in Brandon, MS.
Her life and memory are profoundly marked...
Jerry Wayne McMahon
Jul 12, 2026
Jerry Wayne “Red” McMahon, Sr.
B. in Hattiesburg MS on April 19, 1947 D. in Morton MS on July 12, 2026 Aged 79 years
Jerry “Red” McMahon was born on April 19, 1947, at the old Methodist Hospital in downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to William Ray “Papa” McMahon and Dolly Corrine “Granny” Kitchens.He was the youngest of seven siblings born to Papa Ray...
Iris Conerly
Jul 14, 2026
Iris Rosella May Conerly, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home in Braxton, Mississippi, at the age of 65.
Iris was born on June 24, 1961, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Olen Rommie May and Mary Berryhill May. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, canning, cooking and reading. She will be remembered for the immense love she showed to her...
Billy F Cummins
Jul 9, 2026
Mr. Billy F. Cummins, 84, of Homewood passed away on July 9th, 2026 at Mississippi Care Center of Morton. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 14th from 12-2pm at Ott and Lee of Forest, with the funeral service beginning at 2pm. Burial will take place at Milligan Springs Baptist Church on Wednesday, where the family will hold a private graveside...
Charles Binkley
Jul 8, 2026
Charles Adam Binkley, 79, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior in July 8, 2026 in Brandon, Mississippi. He was born on January 20, 1947, in Wayne, Michigan, to the late Clyde Homer Binkley and Ruby Turner Binkley.
Charles was a Christian man whose faith in God served as the foundation of his life. He believed in God's grace,...
Billy Dale Crapps
Jul 6, 2026
Billy Dale Crapps, born on July 10, 1941, in Branch, Mississippi, peacefully passed away in his hometown on July 6, 2026, just four days shy of his eighty-fifth birthday. Billy was a lifelong resident of Branch, where he left a deep and lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Billy’s life was defined by profound devotion to...
Peggy Reeves
Jul 5, 2026
Peggy Reeves, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and devoted husband. Born on March 4, 1951, in Scott County, Peggy lived a life marked by unwavering dedication to her family, her career, and her passions.
Visitation will be held 10am - 11am Friday, July 10, 2026 at Clifton Baptist Church.
Service...
Jack Cox
Jul 5, 2026
Jack Cox, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Flowood, Mississippi, at the age of 82.
A visitation to celebrate Mr. Cox’s life will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 2:00 until 4:00 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi.
Jack was born on September 23, 1943, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, to Buddy Cox...
Gregory Duren Beech
Jul 4, 2026
Gregory Duren Beech, beloved husband, father, brother, and Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the Mississippi Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on March 7, 1952, in New Orleans, LA, to Earl Duren Beech and Edith Schooley Beech. Greg’s life was one defined by devotion to family, deep faith, steadfast service, and an unwavering work ethic.
Called...
Ryan Donta Watkins Jr
Jul 1, 2026
Ryan Donta Watkins Jr. affectionately known as RJ was welcomed into the world on August 13, 2009 in Flowood, MS to Ryan Watkins Sr. and Tamekia Watkins. He gained his heavenly wings on July 1, 2026 and entered into eternal rest.
Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest on Monday, July 13 from 3pm-7pm. Second visitation...
Nicki Joe Temple
Jul 1, 2026
Nicki Joe Temple, 77, of Raymond, MS, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2026. Visitation will be Monday, July 6, 2026, from 1-3 pm with a funeral to follow at 3:00 pm in the chapel at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi. Interment will be at Lakeland Place Memorial Park.
Known to so many as a devoted...
Shirley Patrick Baxter
Jun 30, 2026
A seventeenth century poet wrote “Ere yet, as I descend to the grave, may I have a small house and a large garden home; and a few friends and many books. Both true, both wise and delightful too”. So, she lived as an adherent to that simple and satisfying life style in her later years while being attended by her...
William Jerome Vanderberry
Jun 30, 2026
William Jerome Vanderberry, 79, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Fannin Baptist Church in Brandon, Mississippi. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ott & Lee...
E. R. McIntyre, Jr.
Jun 30, 2026
Ethel Ray McIntyre Jr. (88) of Antioch went to his eternal home on June 30, 2026.
Visitation will be held at Antioch Baptist Church on Thursday, July 2, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. E.R. was born on March 30, 1938, to Ethel Ray Sr. and Billie McIntyre. He married his sweetheart on...
