Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

10/10/2025

Edward Hilton Winstead, 86, of Pearl, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 while surrounded by his family at home.

Mr. Winstead was a 1957 graduate of Pearl High School and a longtime member of Flowood Baptist Church where he was an ordained deacon. He proudly served our country for 12 years with the U.S. Marine Corp and received the Good Conduct Medal in 1957 during the Vietnam War. Following his military retirement he was employed with United Gas Pipeline for more than 25 years. Afterward he owned and operated a farm in Pelahatchie for many years before moving back to Pearl. Mr. Winstead's family was central to all that he did and he worked hard to provide for them. Never one for idle time he was most happy when he was busy, and he strived to instill his remarkable work ethic and dedication to service for others in his children and grandchildren. He was incredibly proud of his family and enjoyed spending every moment that he could with them. In his free time he liked to work in his gardens.

Mr. Winstead was preceded in death by his wives, Aletha Williams Winstead, and Mary Parkman Winstead; and daughter, Susan Winstead Walker.

He is survived by his wife, Elouise Lackey Winstead; children, Carlton Winstead (Wanda), Michael Winstead (Christina), Chris Hudson (Billy), Annette Evans (Larry), and Angie Dear (Kevin); sister, Frances Ruth Newton (Lou); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 3:00pm, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Flowood Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 3:00pm at the church with interment in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the Winstead family requests memorials be made to Flowood Baptist Church.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared with the Winstead family by visiting baldwinleepearl.com.

10/10/2025

Donald K. "Don" Mahaffey, Jr., was born on June 9, 1971, and was embraced by the arms of our Savior along with family on October 4, 2025, (54 years old) at the G. V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson following a short battle with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

A graduate of Pearl High School, Don proudly and voluntarily joined the United States Navy and was stationed in the Gulf on the John F. Kennedy where he served his country to the best of his ability in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm of the Gulf War. Don had a big heart, he had love for everyone in his circle and some outside of his circle. He didn't meet a stranger. He was energetic, entertaining, and some would even say, "a little bit of Don went a long way." He was loved, though, by his family and friends. Throughout his life you could say he was a jack of all trades but only a master of a few. But he did anything and everything to provide as he could. He enjoyed life, he was a husband, dad, pawpaw, and friend to many. His passion or maybe his obsession was his love for music. You could always count on him playing his music as loud as he wanted and didn't care who it might bother or offend. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, always needing to be outside keeping busy. He was never one to stay idle for too long. He could build anything from porch furniture to houses and always loved trying to garden, where he only managed to grow different types of peppers to make his own pepper sauce. He loved helping his family and friends whenever someone was in need. He would say, "just call me and I will be there." When Don wasn't helping others or doing something to stay busy, he loved just hanging out with our fur-babies, Bilbo, Bella Anne, Hazel, Leo, and Jaxon.

Don will leave a void in all the loves of those that loved him the most. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald K. Mahaffey, Sr. (2010); mother, Janice White Watts (2006); brother, Paul Monroe Mahaffey, Sr. (2010); daughter, Alexis Anastasia Mahaffey (2000); and both paternal and maternal grandparents.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Rebecca "Becky" Mahaffey; daughters, Courtney Mahaffey, Lindsey Mahaffey (his twin in female form), Lacey Warren (Preston), Kayla Whitley (Tony), Kristian Shields (Kaleb), and Amber Quick (Hayden); grandchildren, Athena Mahaffey, Sora and Nikolai Stokes, Rebekkah Ellett, Sophia and Matthew Lawrence, Stefan and Dean Warren, Reed Strickland, and Bennett Quick; his in-laws, Harry and Linda Slade; and an abundance of nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and great-nephews of whom will never know how truly wonderful their great uncle Don was.

Celebration of Life Services will be held from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Puckett Methodist Church.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared by visiting baldwinleepearl.com.

10/09/2025

10/08/2025

Donald K. "Don" Mahaffey, Jr., was born on June 9, 1971, and was embraced by the arms of our Savior along with family on October 4, 2025, (54 years old) at the G. V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson following a short battle with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

A graduate of Pearl High School, Don proudly and voluntarily joined the United States Navy and was stationed in the Gulf on the John F. Kennedy where he served his country to the best of his ability in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm of the Gulf War. Don had a big heart, he had love for everyone in his circle and some outside of his circle. He didn't meet a stranger. He was energetic, entertaining, and some would even say, "a little bit of Don went a long way." He was loved, though, by his family and friends. Throughout his life you could say he was a jack of all trades but only a master of a few. But he did anything and everything to provide as he could. He enjoyed life, he was a husband, dad, pawpaw, and friend to many. His passion or maybe his obsession was his love for music. You could always count on him playing his music as loud as he wanted and didn't care who it might bother or offend. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, always needing to be outside keeping busy. He was never one to stay idle for too long. He could build anything from porch furniture to houses and always loved trying to garden, where he only managed to grow different types of peppers to make his own pepper sauce. He loved helping his family and friends whenever someone was in need. He would say, "just call me and I will be there." When Don wasn't helping others or doing something to stay busy, he loved just hanging out with our fur-babies, Bilbo, Bella Anne, Hazel, Leo, and Jaxon.

Don will leave a void in all the loves of those that loved him the most. He was preceded in death by his father, Doland K. Mahaffey, Sr. (2010); mother, Janice White Watts (2006); brother, Paul Monroe Mahaffey, Sr. (2010); daughter, Alexis Anastasia Mahaffey (2000); and both paternal and maternal grandparents.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Rebecca "Becky" Mahaffey; daughters, Courtney Mahaffey, Lindsey Mahaffey (his twin in female form), Lacey Warren (Preston), Kayla Whitley (Tony), Kristian Shields (Kaleb), and Amber Quick (Hayden); grandchildren, Athena Mahaffey, Sora and Nikolai Stokes, Rebekkah Ellett, Sophia and Matthew Lawrence, Stefan and Dean Warren, Reed Strickland, and Bennett Quick; his in-laws, Harry and Linda Slade; and an abundance of nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and great-nephews of whom will never know how truly wonderful their great uncle Don was.

Celebration of Life Services will be announced.

To share memories and condolences with Don's family please visit baldwinleepearl.com.

10/06/2025

Judy Carol Cutrer Acy, 62, of Brandon, MS, was born on November 28, 1962, in Jackson, MS. She was called home on October 2, 2025.

She was a best friend to all and a mom to many. She was always there if you needed her and she was always ready to give you the best advice. She had a way to always make you feel loved. Some of her favorite things to do were fishing with her husband and playing video games with her kids and grandkids. Her family was her life, and she would always be there for them no matter what.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sara Helen Morehead Jenkins and Ollie Lewis Jenkins; sisters, Ann Ruffin and Kimberly Platt; brother, Robbie Jenkins; nephew, Steven Cutrer; niece, Jessica Cutrer; and great-nephew, Kristopher Platt.

Survivors include husband, Walter William Acy; sons, Chris Anthony Cutrer (Cassie), Nicholas Adam Cutrer, and William Anthony Acy; daughters, Brittney Marie Acy, Corena Riley, and Ashton Burt; grandchildren, Aiden Eli Cutrer, Adam Barksdale Cutrer, Paisley Butts, Alanna Burt, William Burt, and Maylee Rose; brother, Bubba Jenkins (Beth).

The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, MS. A graveside service will be held at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10:00am.

10/03/2025

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10/03/2025

Karren Boone Barnette, 66, of Brandon, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025.

Celebration of Life Services will be held from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Heritage Room of Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home.

She is survived by son, Steven Barnette and wife Jennifer; daughter, Marissa Jackson and husband Nicholas; daughter, Rachel Barnette; brother, Clifford Boone; sister, Carolyn Allen; grandchildren, Dustin Barnette, David Barnette, and Trueli Barnette; and her canine companion, Susie.

Karren was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie J. Henderson; father, Earl Boone; and brother, John Boone.

In keeping with Karren’s love for animals her family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Big Fix Clinic at www.msspan.org/big-fix-clinic.

10/02/2025

Donald “Ted” Tedford Brogan, 53, of Clinton, MS, entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Ted, as he was known to family and friends, was born on June 07, 1972, in Jackson, MS to Dr. Richard Brogan and Mrs. Catherine Dunn Brogan.

He graduated from Clinton High School in 1991. He attended Hinds Junior College in Raymond, Mississippi. He worked as a printer operator specialist for 20 years at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

He enjoyed working on computers and playing games with friends. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends watching college football (Ole Miss, Mississippi State) and NFL football. He was a New Orleans Saints fan. He enjoyed watching tv, eating at good restaurants and going to the movies.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dr. Richard Allen Brogan, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dunn from Magnolia, Mississippi, and his fraternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tedford Brogan from Laurel, Mississippi.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Catherine Dunn Brogan; sister, Ricki Graham (Tony), sister Catherine Callender (Blake), and niece Eilish Callender.

Family will hold private Celebration of Life services at a later date.

10/01/2025

Karren Boone Barnette, 66, of Brandon, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025.

Celebration of Life Services will be held from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Heritage Room of Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared with Karren's family by visiting baldwinleepearl.com.

09/30/2025

James Lee Barker, 89, of Brandon, MS, entered the gates of heaven and into our Saviors arms on Saturday, September 27, 2025, surrounded by his family.

James was born on January 21, 1936, in Vardaman, MS, to Mr. James Allen Barker and Mrs. Carris Alexander Barker. James graduated from Vardaman High School and enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard on February 13, 1964. He retired with 41 years of service.

James was a member of Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. He was also a former member and deacon of Westview Baptist Church in Jackson, MS. He loved serving his country in the Army National Guard and serving in his church. He also loved the friendships that both built. Even though he never owned one himself he loved tractors. But most of all he loved his family. On March 3, 1982, he married Ms. Susie Moore the love of his life.

Mr. Barker is preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Barker; sisters, Janie Mitchell and Sarah Blalock; and grandson, Joseph Anthony Barker.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Susie Moore Barker; sons, James Anthony “Tony” Barker (Elizabeth) of Mendenhall, MS, and Stan Gray (Cindy) of Perry, GA; daughters, Virginia Case (Jerry) of Brookhaven, MS, Susan Hearn (Vernon) of Lena, MS, and Joan Booker (Steve) of Orange Beach, AL; grandchildren, Lindsey Mast (Justin) of Anchorage, AK, James Kennedy of Fairchild AFB, WA, Houston Alexander Case of Ridgeland, MS, Carris “Addie” Case of Louisville, KY. He also leaves behind 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 02, 2025, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, MS. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in the chapel. A graveside service will take place at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS on Friday, October 03, 2025, at 12:30pm.

09/30/2025

Get ready to Match the Stars! On Monday, Sept 29th Team Baldwin-Lee had a ball sponsoring the Pearl Senior Center’s game day version of the 1970’s hit show “Match Game”. We always have a great time with our friends at the Senior Center- they keep us on our toes! So thankful to have been a part of this fun event!