The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office said it honored the lives, service and sacrifice of deputies and constables during National Police Week, which recognizes law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
Chief Deputy Jerry Michael “Mike” Mordecai served the sheriff’s office for 23 years, beginning in the patrol division and rising through the ranks to serve as chief deputy during the final year and a half of his career. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; daughter, Kimberly; and son, Jeremy. End of watch: April 4, 2001.
Constable Willie “Hoot” West dedicated 57 years to law enforcement, beginning as an auxiliary officer with the Columbus Police Department in 1962 and later serving as a deputy and chief deputy in Lowndes County. He was elected Constable for District 1 in 1971 and held the post for 48 years. He is survived by daughters Debbie Edmondson and Paula Thornton and son Mike West. End of watch: May 9, 2019.
Lieutenant Tammy Baines Prescott served local law enforcement and community outreach, including work with Camp Rising Sun, and is survived by her sister, Pam Glover, who serves with the sheriff’s office. Deputy Hubert Floyd Berry Sr. served more than 21 years with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department after 22 years with the Columbus Police Department, totaling 43 years in law enforcement. End of watch: Sept. 20, 2019, and Jan. 13, 2009, respectively. The sheriff’s office asked the community to join in remembering these officers and their families.
