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.
Cheryl Robertson
Jul 7, 2021
Cheryl “Cheri” Lynn Robertson was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left the world suddenly on July 7, 2021 at the age of 67 at her home in Brandon, MS.
She was born to Carroll and Edna Davis on July 24,1954. As the daughter of a Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force, she lived...
Stacy Wolf
Jul 7, 2021
Stacy Lynn Wolf, age 49, a resident of Brandon MS, born March 28, 1972 and joined her heavenly father on July 7, 2021. Stacy was an incredible Wife and a devoted Mother, whose capacity for kindness towards others was without limit. Raised by the incredible Mary “Bootsie” Brown, of Pineville, LA, she truly understood that “God, Family, Country, and a little...
Brenda Phillips
Jul 6, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Munn Phillips, age 66, of Pelahatchie passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson.
A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00am on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Visitation will be from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Ott and...
Bonnie Parker
Jul 4, 2021
Eighty years ago on March 10, 1941, Jesse and Myrtle Parker were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Bonnie Arlene Parker. At an early age Arlene began her journey to become a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. On Sunday July 4, 2021, her spirit was transformed from this life to the sunny banks of sweet deliverance. Saturday...
Vicki Edwards
Jul 4, 2021
Vicki Susan Haralson Edwards was born January 18, 1963 in Forest, Mississippi to her parents, Keith and Carolyn Riser Haralson. She passed away at her home on Independence Day 2021, at the age of 58.
Mrs. Edwards was a native of Scott County, graduate of Scott Central High School and East Central Community College....
Doris T. Tigrett
Jul 3, 2021
Tipsy Tigrett, 96, went to be with her heavenly father on Sat. July 3, 2021. Visitation will be held on Wed. July 7, 2021 from 10am-11:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on Wed. July 7, 2021 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to follow...
Dorothy Lamp
Jul 3, 2021
Mrs. Dorothy M. Lamp, age, 76, a resident of the Barefoot community, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Dorothy was born on April 27, 1945 to Robert and Maude Tennis in Salem City Ohio.Dorothy loved animals and was employed with Critters Pet Shop for many years, before retiring. having three children, six grandchildren...
Jessie White Sr.
Jul 2, 2021
Jessie Lee White Sr., 76, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away Fri. July 2, 2021 at his home in Brandon, MS surrounded by all of his loved ones. Visitation will be held on Mon. July 5, 2021 from 12pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Mon. July 5, 2021 at...
Irving Avila
Jul 2, 2021
Irving Avila, Age 21, a resident of Morton, MS passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 in Biloxi, MS
Born in Mexico, Irving was a hard worker and took pride in his work, he loved to cook, and dreamed of one day becoming a chef. Some of his hobbies included, listening to music, going out...
Audrey Rhodes
Jun 30, 2021
Audrey M. Finch Rhodes, age 95, and a resident of Forest died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, following an extended illness.
Visitation will be held from 6pm-8pm Friday, July 2, 2021 at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with funeral services at 10am Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the Carr Methodist Church Cemetery...
Vernon Keith Puckett Sr.
Jun 29, 2021
Mr. Vernon Keith Puckett, Sr. age 54, a resident of Morton passed away peacefully at his sons’ residence on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Visitation will be held Friday, July 2, 2021 from 5pm-8pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. There will be NO service at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott...
Fred Kolesar
Jun 28, 2021
Fred Kolesar, 73, passed away Mon. June 28, 2021 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. July 2, 2021 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. There will be a private graveside service at Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery in Brandon, MS.
Fred was born on...
Philip Warren
Jun 27, 2021
Philip Hal Warren, age 82, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, at his home in Brandon.
Funeral services will be at Brandon First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 10:30am with interment following at Puckett Cemetery in Puckett, MS. Rev. Scott Larsen will officiate. Visitation will be at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon,...

Hettie Bradshaw
Jun 27, 2021
Hettie Rone Bradshaw, 98, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, at home. Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 9:30 AM. There will be a 2:30 PM graveside service following at Tabernacle Community Church Cemetery in Ethel, MS.
Mrs. Bradshaw was a...
Mrs. Verbie Shoemaker
Jun 26, 2021
Mrs. Verbie Lois Shoemaker
Morton
Visitation: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Ott & Lee Morton 5pm-9pm
Visitation: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at First Baptist Church Morton 10am-10:45am
Service: 11am Wednesday, First Baptist Church Morton
Burial: Morton Memorial Gardens
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott...
Jessie Moore Jr.
Jun 25, 2021
J essie Lee Moore Jr. age 35, a resident of Forest MS, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 in Forest MS.
Jessie was born to Jessie Lee Sr. and Ellaween Moore on April 2, 1986 in Morton, MS, a Christian by faith, Jessie was a member of Morton Jesus Name Church.
...Michael Ray Lantrip
Jun 24, 2021
Michael Ray Lantrip, 64, a resident of Morton Care Center and formerly of Pelahatchie, passed away Friday, June 24, 2021 in Morton. Visitation will be 4-6 pm Saturday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services are Sunday at 2 pm at the funeral home with burial in Line Creek Cemetery. Rev. Beth Feisel will officiate....
Robin Tatum
Jun 22, 2021
Robin Carol Tatum
Pearl, MS
Robin Carol Costello Tatum, 51, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS.
Robin was born in Jackson, MS, on August 28, 1969, to Danny Costello and Donna Largent Costello. She graduated from Brandon Highschool and later worked in...
Hez "Jack" Hollingsworth, Jr.
Jun 20, 2021
Hez Jackson “Jack” Hollingsworth, Jr. was born on February 10, 1933, in Scott County, Mississippi and went to be with his Lord, on June 20, 2021. He was 88 years old.
Jack was raised in the Good Hope Community in Scott County. Upon graduation from high school, he attended East Central Junior College...
Danna Rose Rushing
Jun 20, 2021
Services: 1pm Saturday, June 26, 2021, Union "Red Top" Baptist Church
Visitation: 11am til 1pm Saturday, June 26, 2021, Union "Red Top" Baptist Church
Interment will follow the funeral service in the Church Cemetery.
Danna Rose Harrell Rushing, 81, was born on Saturday, December 30, 1939, in Morton Mississippi,...
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