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Dorothy "Dot" Ella Ivy Prestage

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...

Samantha Smith

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...

Sue Frothingham

Sue Frothingham

Jul 16, 2026



Sue Clark Frothingham, beloved mother, Director Emeritus of Community Counseling Center, Greenville Mississippi, peacefully departed from this world on July 16, 2016, at the age of 89.



Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Brandon, MS on July 23, 2026 beginning at 9am with a service of remembrance at 11am. We cordially invite all who knew and loved...

James Michael Bartlett, Sr.

James Michael Bartlett, Sr.

Jul 18, 2026

James Michael "Mike" Bartlett, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the age of 77.

Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2026, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at First Baptist Fannin, with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow in Lakeland Place Memorial Park. 

A complete obituary is forthcoming. 

Frank Santo Signa Jr.

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...

Rosemarie Klock

Rosemarie Klock

Jul 14, 2026

Rosemarie Klock, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home in Brandon, Mississippi.

Mrs. Klock was born February 8, 1955, in York, Maine, to Gerald Chase and Lydia Weare Chase. She spent her early years living on the New Hampshire sea coast. She later moved to Santa Barbara, California, and married Bill Klock. They met through their...

Iris Conerly

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...

Brodus Lavell Reeves

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...

Jerry Wayne McMahon

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...

Tony Henry

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...

Bob G. Ponds

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...

Mary Lucile "ML" Harris

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...

Phoebe Ann Baker

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...

Billy F Cummins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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