OBITUARIES

Mar 8, 2019

Timothy Jon Flippen

Richland, MS

Timothy Jon Flippen, 52, passed away on March 8, 2019, at Mississippi Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS.

A Memorial Graveside service will be held 1pm Saturday, March 30, 2019, at McCarley Cemetery in McCarley, MS.  Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon handled local arrangements.

Mar 7, 2019

George Edward Phillips, 64, of Star, MS, passed away on March 7, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, eight days after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in West Monroe, LA and lived in Star, MS for over 30 years. He graduated from West Monroe High School and received a Bachelor of...

Mar 7, 2019

Derward Thomas Norsworthy

Pearl, MS

Derward Thomas Norsworthy, 87, passed away Thurs. March 7, 2019 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. March 11, 2019 from 10am-11:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm Mon. March 11, 2019 at Ott...

Mar 6, 2019

Mr. Billy Fortenberry was born in Rankin County on November 2, 1943 to his parents, Alfred and Emma Irene Lampkin Fortenberry. He passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family March 6, 2019 at the age of 75.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 8, 2019 at...

Mar 6, 2019

Charles B. Winstead

Puckett, MS

Mr. Charles B. Winstead, age 75, a resident of Puckett Community passed away on Wednesday, March 06, 2019 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.  Visitation will be held 11am-1:45pm Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Union Baptist  Church.  Funeral services will be held 2pm Saturday at the church with burial...

Mar 6, 2019

Alene Dukes Styron, age 84, of Braxton, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2019 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood.

Funeral Services will be 1:00pm Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Cato Baptist Church with Dr. Clarence Young, Dr. Ricky Gray, and Rev. Don Lum officiating. Interment will follow in Ross Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 8,...

Mar 2, 2019

Chief William E. “Bill” Slade (Ret.), 70, a resident of Florence, MS passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, March 7, 2019 at McLaurin Heights Baptist Church in Pearl, MS with interment at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held...

Mar 1, 2019

Mrs. Gloria Richardson was born October 1, 1963 and passed away March 1, 2019 at the age of 55.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Forest. Interment will follow in the Gasque Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Ott &...

Feb 27, 2019

Jonathan Hunt, 33, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Madison County. Visitation will be 10am -12 noon Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Fannin First Baptist Church. The church services will be at 1 pm on Saturday at the church with the burial following in the church cemetery. Dr. Ron Bird will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to the...

Feb 27, 2019

Ruby Daphine Blissard, 62, passed away Wed. Feb. 27, 2019 at her home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. March 3, 2019 from 10am-12:15pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services will be at 12:30pm on Sun. March 3, 2019 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with...

Feb 26, 2019

Michael Dwayne Moncus, 73, passed away Tues. Feb. 26, 2019 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.

Mr. Moncus was born in Albany, GA and was currently a resident of Pearl, MS. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 26...

Feb 26, 2019

Ruby Mae Thompson Pruitt

Leesburg, MS

Ruby Pruitt, age 100, a resident of Leesburg passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Scott Regional Hospital in Morton.  Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 1pm-1:45pm Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Leesburg Baptist...

Feb 26, 2019

Janell Phillips

Brandon, MS

Mrs. Janell Phillips, age 84, a resident of Brandon passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Castle Woods Place in Brandon.  Visitation will be held 10:30am-12:00pm Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Services will be held 12pm Saturday at the Ott & Lee Chapel...

Feb 24, 2019

Mary Evelyn (Rigsby) Monroe, 70, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.  Visitation will be 12 Noon – 2 PM in Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will follow at 2 PM in the chapel of the funeral home.

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Feb 23, 2019

Mr. Charles Lamar Presley, age 73, of Brandon, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 1:00pm from the chapel of Ott and Lee, Brandon with Father Lincoln Dall officiating. Interment will follow in Ludlow Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, February, 25,...

Feb 22, 2019

Ruby Lee Johnson

Morton

Matriarch, number one supporter, mammaw, mom and sister,  Ruby Lee Johnson, made the journey to her heavenly home early this morning, Friday, February 22, 2019.  Visitation will be held, 5pm-8pm Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 9am-10:45am Monday, February 25, 2019 at...

Feb 21, 2019

AQ “Buddy” Wheeler Jr.

Morton,

AQ “Buddy” Wheeler Jr., age 73, a resident of Morton passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Scott County on January 28, 1946.  Buddy loved being outdoors.  He loved working in his flowers and keeping the yard looking nice and feeding...

Feb 21, 2019

Masonic Graveside Services 3pm Sunday, February 24, 2019, Pleasant Hill Baptist Cemetery

Visitation: 5pm-8pm Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home - Forest, MS

The family will gather at 1pm Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home...