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Lillian Caldwell Turbville

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...

Dewey Ray Wise

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...

Betty Ann Gunn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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, 2026, 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...

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...

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