OBITUARIES

Recent obituaries in Brandon, Forest, Morton Mississippi


The obituaries in the Brandon, Forest, and Morton area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy.

Betty Sue Tennison

Betty Sue Tennison

Mar 27, 2024

Betty Sue Tennison

Brandon, MS

Betty Sue Gentry Tennison, 87, joined her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 27, 2024.  She passed away at Chateau Pines in Brandon, MS.   Visitation will begin 10am until the service at 12 Noon Friday, March 29, 2024, at Brandon Assembly of God.  There will be a 1pm Graveside service on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Lindsey...

Patti Jean Burnham

Patti Jean Burnham

Mar 25, 2024

Patti Hughes Burnham, 70, of Brandon, has finally achieved victory over the ALS and Alzheimer’s she fought so hard against, with her loving family by her side. As of Monday, March 25, 2024, she enjoys her new home with her Savior, whom she adored for a lifetime, but leaves behind a loving husband and three stepchildren to join her later.

 Graveside...

Ruth "Rose" Neal Weems

Ruth "Rose" Neal Weems

Mar 25, 2024

Ruth “Rose” Neal Weems, 85, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in the chapel at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon at 3:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm. She will be laid to rest at Morton Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Weems was born on...

Dorothy Ray McCommon

Dorothy Ray McCommon

Mar 25, 2024

Dorothy Ray Cook McCommon, age 75, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on March 25, 2024, at the Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and made her transition from her earthly home to her Heavenly home where she reunited with husband Jim. 

Dorothy was born June 30, 1948, in Magnolia Arkansas, to Harris Ray Cook and Dorothy Mae Bailey Cook. Dorothy...

Shirley R. Westerfield

Shirley R. Westerfield

Mar 23, 2024

Shirley R. Westerfield, 89, passed away on Sat. March 23, 2024, at South Baldwin Hospital in Foley, AL. Visitation will be held on Wed. March 27, 2024, from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Wed. March 27, 2024, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial...

David Dee Yates

David Dee Yates

Mar 19, 2024

Memorial service at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 1:30pm.**************************Mr. David Dee YatesMorton, MS 

Hobbies: fishing, squirrel hunting, the occasional night out to the movies, eating a good medium rare steak, & grilling delicious tangy bbq chicken (homemade sauce supplied by his spouse). The bbq chicken was especially enjoyed by his sons & even once by a...

Lucy Ann Porter Harrell

Lucy Ann Porter Harrell

Mar 19, 2024

Visitation: 5pm-8pm Friday, March 22, 2024 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.Visitation: 2pm-3pm Saturday at Rehobeth Baptist Church in Pelahatchie.Church service: 3pm Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Rehobeth Baptist Church.Graveside: 3:30pm Saturday at Rehobeth Baptist Cemetery.Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.****************************************Mrs. Lucy Ann Porter HarrellPelahatchie, MSLucy Harrell, age 81, a...

Elder George Gardner

Elder George Gardner

Mar 19, 2024

 

George Gardner, age 80, a lifelong resident of Forest died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, following an extended illness.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 3pm Friday, March 22, 2024, from the OTT & LEE Funeral Home chapel, with interment to follow in the Antioch-Steele Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 2pm-2:45pm before the service. 

 

George...

Patra Faye Lewis Easterling

Patra Faye Lewis Easterling

Mar 17, 2024

Visit:  12pm-2pm Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.Chapel service: 2pm Thursday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.NO GRAVESIDE-Burial will be in Parkway Baptist Cemetery in Morton.Ott and Lee Funeral Home of Morton is honored to serve the Easterling family.*******************Patra Faye Lewis Easterling

Pelahatchie, MS

Mrs. Patra Easterling, age 57, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away...

Nola Davis Griffing

Nola Davis Griffing

Mar 17, 2024

On March 17, Nola Davis Griffing received the greatest birthday gift, she was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She lived a life full of compassion, grace, and unwavering strength. 

Nola was born in Ruth, Mississippi to Clifton and Nora Mae (King) Davis. Her childhood and teenage years...

Sandra Ellen Carroll Baker

Sandra Ellen Carroll Baker

Mar 17, 2024

Visitation: 5pm-8pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.Chapel service: 10am Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.Burial: Bethlehem Baptist CemeteryOtt and Lee Funeral Home of Morton is honored to serve the Baker family.***********************************************Mrs. Sandra Ellen Carroll BakerMorton, MSMrs. Sandra Baker, age 79, a resident of Morton passed away on Sunday, March...

Barbara Ann Rister Vance

Barbara Ann Rister Vance

Mar 17, 2024

Barbara Ann Rister Vance, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the age of 89. Visitation will be Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and the funeral will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, March 22, 2024, in the chapel at Ott & Lee....

Loraine Payne

Loraine Payne

Mar 16, 2024

Loraine Payne, age 89 of Brandon, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Visitation will be 5:00pm until 7:00pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024, and again on Wednesday from 10:00am until 11:00am, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A Celebration of Loraine’s Life will be 11:00am Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Burial will...

Ricky Dan Smith

Ricky Dan Smith

Mar 15, 2024

Ricky Dan Smith, age 68 of Brandon, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born in Texas to the late Daron Smith and Dale Patterson Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandmother Helen Tedford. He is survived by his wife Sarah L. Roberts Smith; children Corey (Christy) Smith and Nick Smith; step-children Mary (Roy)...

Ruby Evelyn Speaks

Ruby Evelyn Speaks

Mar 14, 2024

Ruby Evelyn Speaks, 90, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

Mrs. Speaks was born on October 17, 1933, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a lifelong resident of Brandon, Mississippi. She was loved by so many, and she was best known for her kind heart and genuine love for people. She had a personality like...

Marcus Davis Jones

Marcus Davis Jones

Mar 13, 2024

Marcus Davis Jones, 54, of Jackson, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm. 

Mr. Jones was born October 12, 1969, in Texas to Lee Hall and Jerry Jones. He graduated from Murrah...

Charles Hall

Charles Hall

Mar 13, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Hall left his earthly home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 to be with his savior. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 2PM-3PM at Forest United Methodist Church with funeral services beginning at 3. A graveside service will follow at Eastern Cemetery in Forest, MS. Charles was born on October 3, 1935 in Memphis TN to Sydnor Hall...

James Zandel Boykin

James Zandel Boykin

Mar 12, 2024

James Zandel Boykin – 61, a resident of Philadelphia, MS passed away on March 12, 2024 at his home. He was born July 1, 1962 in Scott County, Ms. A visitation will be held Wednesday at Ott and Lee of Forest from 4-7pm and Thursday from 12-1pm. Funeral services will begin at 1 with Pastor Chester Carlisle officiating. Graveside service...

Peat Arney

Peat Arney

Mar 12, 2024

Oscar Franklin “Peat” Arney

Brandon, MS

 O.F. “Peat” Arney, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Veterans Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 11:00am.  Memorial service following at Noon in the chapel.  Burial will follow at 4:00pm with graveside services at Craig Springs...

Dudley Wayne Jaggar

Dudley Wayne Jaggar

Mar 10, 2024

Dudley Wayne Jaggar

Brandon, MS

Dudley Wayne Jaggar, 83, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at his home in Brandon, MS.  Visitation will be 12 – 1pm Friday, March 15, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Funeral services are to follow at 1pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Graveside service with Military Honors will follow...

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