Carolyn Stuart Graves
Aug 3, 2026
Carolyn Stuart Graves
After 99 and a half remarkable years, Carolyn Stuart Graves entered her eternal heavenly home on August 3, 2026. She will be remembered as someone who was quick with a smile or a joke, told great stories, and was full of life and energy, never missing an opportunity to go on a new adventure. Carolyn was fondly known...
Wesley Hallman
Aug 4, 2026
Wesley Odell Hallman, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in Jackson, Mississippi, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the age of 69.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11:00 am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, with visitation from 9:00 until 11:00 am.
Wesley was born on June 13, 1957, in Tokyo, Japan, to...
Faye Walls Gordon
Aug 1, 2026
Faye Walls Gordon, born August 17, 1936, in Monroe County, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, in Brandon, Mississippi, at the age of 89.
Faye was the beloved daughter of Harve Walls and Mary Smith Walls, both of whom preceded her in death. Faye was also preceded in death by her devoted husband, Ralph Roberts Gordon, with whom she...
Lydia Grace McKnight
Aug 4, 2026
Lydia Grace McKnight, 42, passed away on Tues. Aug. 4, 2026. Visitation will be held on Tues. Aug. 11, 2026, from 10am-11:15am at Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11:30am on Tues. Aug. 11, 2026, at Crossgates Baptist Church with burial in the Alford Cemetery in Kentwood, LA. Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is...
Joyce Holmes Sanford
Aug 1, 2026
Funeral services for Joyce Holmes Sanford will be held at Lakeland Presbyterian Church on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11am with visitation starting at 10am at the church. Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Joyce Holmes Sanford, known affectionately to her friends as “Joyce” and to her...
Mavis Perry Melton
Jul 31, 2026
Mavis Perry Melton
Mavis Perry Melton, born September 12, 1944, in Edinburg, Mississippi, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 31, 2026, surrounded by her family at home. While her family mourns her passing, they rejoice in the comfort of her faith fulfilled.
Born to James and Earl Perry, Mavis lived a life defined by faith, love,...
Kacky Whitehead Mitchell
Jul 30, 2026
Kacky Whitehead Mitchell, 74, passed away at her home in Brandon, Mississippi, on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Kacky was born on February 15, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, to William Cary Whitehead and Jane Dalrymple Whitehead. She grew up in Memphis, attending Hutchison School and graduating from East High School, attending Stratford College in Danville, Virginia, and the University of Memphis. She...
Annelle C. Gore
Jul 29, 2026
Annelle C. Gore passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home in Brandon, Mississippi, at the age of 92.
Annelle was born on March 6, 1934, to Samuel Sission and Margaret George Sission in Neshoba County, Mississippi. She later lived in Madison County before settling in Brandon. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle...
James Randall Ates
Jul 29, 2026
James Randall “Randy” Ates, 67, of Brandon, Mississippi, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 29, 2026.
Born on March 1, 1959, to James and Maggie Ates, Randy lived a life marked by faith, love, service, and a genuine care for others.
Randy was married to the love of his life, Lori, for 34 years. He was...
David Charles Pollard
Jul 29, 2026
David Charles Pollard, 77, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Jackson.
David was born October 8, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and grew up in the nearby town of St. Rose. He graduated in 1966 from Destrehan High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University. He married Denise...
Kenneth Ray Ellis
Jul 29, 2026
Kenneth Ray Ellis, 80, passed away on Wed. July 29, 2026 at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Aug. 1, 2026 from 10am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside services will be held at 1:30pm on Sat. Aug. 1, 2026 at Sunrise Baptist Cemetery in Carthage, MS.
Mr. Ellis was born...
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...
Travis Wayne Webb
Jul 25, 2026
Travis Wayne Webb, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 79. Travis was born on December 13, 1946, in Neshoba County, Mississippi, to Edmond Perry Webb and Irma Lou Bethany Webb.
Throughout his long and fulfilling life, Travis was known for his devotion to his family and...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
