Otis Moorehead Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Otis Moorehead (Carthage, Mississippi), who passed away on January 21, 2026 at the age of 79. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Otis Moorehead to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edgar Swan and Perney Moorehead-Baker; his son Carneil M. Turner; and his brother Charles Moorehead. He is survived by: his wife Bettye Moorehead; his children, Karen Suzette Moorehead of Horn Lake, MS, Rossiland Summerville (Andrel Moorehead), Nekia Ona Moorehead of Grand Prairie, TX and Precious Cross (Billy) of Carthage, MS; his godson Rodney Nettles of Carthage, MS; and his siblings, Joyce Moorehead of Forest Park, IL, Carne Jones of Chicago, IL, Norris Moorehead (Lisa) of Bourbon, IL, Sinnell (Katie), Tisha Baker (George), Roberta Baker-Bolton of South Harlem, IL, Mary (William), Mitchell of Sheldon, SC, Lillie Baker of Aurora, IL, William (Lillian), Tyrone Baker of South Harlem, IL and Jonas Baker of Aurora, IL. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.