Oneita Hicks Huffmaster
Oct 25, 2026
Oneita Hicks Huffmaster, 90, of Forest, Mississippi died on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in
the comfort of her home.
Oneita was born on January 16, 1936 in Neshoba County, Mississippi to Gola and Lillie
Belle (King) Hicks. She was the oldest of four children.
Oneita is preceded in death by her son, Terry Wayne Watkins; father, Gola Hicks; and
mother, Lillie Belle Hicks.
Oneita is survived...
Karen Eileen Tucker
Oct 17, 2026
Karen Eileen Tucker, of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Karen was born on October 31, 1945, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Eldon Richard Curtin and Carmen Milam Curtin. She spent her life serving others as a registered nurse, working at Rankin Medical Center and UMMC. She also shared her knowledge of helping others as an...
Margaret Gale Bowman Hamilton
Oct 27, 2026
Margaret Gale Bowman Hamilton, 85, passed away on October 27, 2026, in Brandon, Mississippi, at Peachtree Village, just two days before her 86th birthday.
Margaret will be remembered as a woman of faith, devotion, and quiet service. She loved singing in the choir at Cross Roads Baptist Church and found joy in traveling with church groups. She also enjoyed working at...
Stephen "Stevie" Wesley Tew
Oct 27, 2026
Stephen “Stevie” Tew of Forest, MS passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026. Visitation will be held at Steele Baptist Church in Forest, Mississippi on Thursday, October 29th from 5:00-8:00pm. An additional visitation will take place on Friday, October 30th from 10:00-11:00am, with the funeral service beginning at 11:00am. Bro. Joey Smith will officiate. Burial will...
Vera Carolyn Pulliam Harrell
Oct 25, 2026
Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2026
Lakewood Memorial Park
6011 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, MS
Vera Carolyn Pulliam Harrell passed from her earthly life of 95 years into the presence of Jesus in heaven Sunday, October 25, 2026. She was born on April 30, 1931, in Walnut, Mississippi, to Holmes and Lillian Byrd Pulliam and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church....
William C. Gates (Bill)
Oct 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of William C Gates
William C. Gates, affectionately known as Bill, passed away at his home in Pearl, MS, surrounded by family on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the age of 92.
Bill was born on October 27, 1933, in Johns, MS to John Eddie and Willie Mae Gates. He grew up in Puckett, MS. After school, he joined...
Dr. Judith “Judy” Lewis
Oct 27, 2026
Visitation will be held from 12pm - 1:45 pm Saturday October 31st at First Baptist Church Morton.
Memorial service will be held 2pm at the church.
Please send all flowers to First Baptist Church Morton.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Lewis family.
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Dr. Judith Lewis
October 18, 1949 – October 27, 2026
A Life of Faith, Purpose, Leadership, and...
James Hardy Pierce
Oct 23, 2026
James Hardy “Jim” Pierce, age 90, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 12:00 until 1:30pm Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will follow at 2pm Saturday at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
Mr....
Jaiden Shane Jordan-Burkes
Oct 21, 2026
Jaiden Shane Jordan-Burkes, infant son of Jason “JJ” Burkes, Jr. and Jantelle Jordan, entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. A funeral service will begin in the funeral home chapel at 2:00...
Rita C. Lott
Oct 25, 2026
Rita C. Lott, 82, joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 25, 2026. She passed away in Jackson, MS. There will be a celebration of life service at Crossgates Baptist Church on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 2:30 pm, with visitation from 1:00 until 2:15 pm.
Throughout her life, she was a beautiful reflection of her faith. It was not simply...
Betty Jean Gazverde
Oct 22, 2026
Betty Jean Gazverde, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Raymond, Mississippi.
Betty was born on November 29, 1942, in Marshall, Missouri, to John Koch and Mary Perkins Koch. One of eight children, she grew up in Marshall and attended Mercy High School. Throughout her life, Betty called many places home, including Kansas City, Missouri; New York; Blue...
Margaret L. Bradshaw Bridges
Oct 28, 2026
Margaret Loretta Bradshaw Bridges, 95, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Raleigh, Mississippi.
Margaret was born on September 29, 1931, in Smith County, Mississippi, to Talmadge Bradshaw and Maggie Lott Bradshaw.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Curtis Bradshaw, Theda Bradshaw, Ivy Bradshaw, William Bradshaw, Ester Ruth Williams, Cuma Lee Ainsworth, Douglas Bradshaw, Talmadge Bradshaw,...
Jo Ann McPhail Tucker
Oct 22, 2026
Jo Ann McPhail Tucker, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be 1 - 3 pm Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with a funeral service to follow at 3 pm in the chapel. Burial will follow at Oakdale Baptist Cemetery in Brandon, MS....
Brenda Lynn O'Cain
Oct 21, 2026
Brenda Lynn Tedder O'Cain, 61, a resident of Carthage, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2026. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th from 11-1pm at Forest Grove Presbyterian Church, with the funeral service starting at 1pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Brenda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family and her grandbabies. She...
Mary Loretta Thornton
Oct 21, 2026
Mary Loretta Thornton, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Pearl, Mississippi.
Mary was born on July 6, 1947, in Union, Mississippi. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, and she loved dogs. She adored spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, loving grandmother, and great friend.
She is preceded in death by her...
Rebecca Fleming Blake
Oct 20, 2026
Rebecca Fleming Blake, 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be 1:00pm Friday, October 23, 2026, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with visitation starting at 12:00pm. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Church of Christ Cemetery in Steens, MS.
Rebecca was born in Collinsville, MS on September 14, 1942, to...
Marcus Riggin Bowers, Jr
Oct 19, 2026
Marcus Riggin Bowers, Jr.
Marcus Riggin Bowers, Jr., a respected journalist, community leader, and longtime resident of Rankin County, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. For nearly five decades, Marcus dedicated his life to serving his community through journalism, civic leadership, and public service.
Since October 1979, Marcus served as Owner, Publisher, and Editor of the Rankin County News. Throughout...
Elizabeth Holman
Oct 18, 2026
The family of Elizabeth Holman regrets to announce her passing on the evening of Oct. 18, 2026 at her home in Brandon, MS. Elizabeth was born on Feb. 6, 1945 in Mobile, AL. Spending most of her life in Mississippi, Elizabeth was a gracious and forgiving woman who always put the Lord into everything she did. She worked for over...
Glenna Mae Craddock
Oct 16, 2026
Glenna Mae Craddock of Brandon, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 94.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. No graveside service will be held.
Mrs....
Dorothy Sue Smith
Oct 16, 2026
Dorothy Sue Smith, age 89, a resident of Pulaski passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm at New Goodhope Baptist Church in Pulaski, MS. Service will be held at 2:00pm at the church Sunday with graveside to follow in the church...
