Former Lowndes County sheriff passes away after short illness

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A former sheriff of Lowndes County has passed away.

Dennis “Ed” Prescott died at Baptist Memorial-Golden Triangle after a short illness.

In addition to serving as Sheriff, Prescott was also a justice court judge in Lowndes County.

Arrangements will be handled by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home.

Prescott was 88 years old.

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