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.
Walter Elliott
Oct 29, 2021
Walter Glenn Elliott, age 80 of Florence, MS, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born in Vaiden, MS on February 27, 1941, to the late Walter and Grace Elliott. He retired from Herrin-Gear as a Parts Salesman and served his country in the United States Air Force. He loved to...
Omar Martinez
Oct 29, 2021
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 11am-3pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Funeral Mass will be held at 3pm Saturday, November 13th from the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee in Morton.
Dennis Roberson
Oct 29, 2021
Dennis Clyde Roberson
Jackson, MS
Dennis Clyde Roberson, 69, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 3:30pm – 5:00pm Monday, November 1, 2021, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home with the service to follow in the chapel of the funeral home...
Phillip Harris
Oct 29, 2021
Mr. Phillip Harris, age 78, and a current resident of the Veterans Administration Nursing Home in Jackson, passed away on October 29, 2021.
Graveside services will begin at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Sharon Primitive Baptist Cemetery in the Goodhope Community of Scott County under the direction of Ott &...
Debbie Darby
Oct 28, 2021
Debbie Darby, age 57, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held 1pm-2:45pm Monday, November 1, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral service will be held at 3pm, November 1, 2021 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton. Dr. Billy McKay will officiate...
Willis Junior Hamilton
Oct 27, 2021
Mr. Willis Junior Hamilton
Polkville, MS
Mr. Junior Hamilton, age 79, a resident of Polkville MS, passed away from this life on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Jackson. MS. Visitation for Mr. Junior will be 5:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, October 29, 2021, at Polkville United Pentecostal Church and on Saturday...
Bettye Daigre
Oct 26, 2021
Mrs. Bettye Tadlock Daigre, age 94, of Homewood, Mississippi passed from this life on October 26, 2021, with her beloved children at her side. She was born on April 6, 1927, to Lawrence and Inez Tadlock. She was married to Harold L. Daigre, Sr. on April 8, 1951, and enjoyed 61 years together.
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Robert Lyle
Oct 26, 2021
Mr. Robert Gerald Lyle, age 72, a resident the Polkville Community passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 5pm-8pm at Polkville United Pentecostal Church and Thursday from 9am-11am at the church. Funeral services will be held 11am Thursday, October 28, 2021...
Jessica Vanderford
Oct 25, 2021
Jessica Le'Anne Vanderford, passed away on October 25, 2021, at Merit Health Rankin.
Jessica was mother, daughter and friend.
She is survived by her 4 children Kentleigh, Keely, Wyatt and Morgan. Her Mother Kelly, her brothers Edwin Vanderford and wife Brandy, William Vanderford and wife Kadie, Danny Vanderford and wife Casey & her sister India...
Jean Ricca
Oct 25, 2021
Zelphia “Jean” Jeanette Ricca, age 64 of Brandon, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at her home.
A Celebration of Life will be at John and Kim’s Home on Monday, November 1, 2021, 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Please direct any questions to John at 678-516-1036.
She was born in West Liberty, KY on February 2,...
Linda Harrigill
Oct 24, 2021
Linda Wade Harrigill, age 70 of Brandon, died Sunday, October 24, 2021, peacefully at home where she spent her final days surrounded by her loving husband of 44 years. Linda received her education from Hinds Jr. College and the University of Southern Mississippi. She retired from Sanderson Farms after 30 plus years. Linda is survived by her husband, Bernard;...
Faye Lanthrip
Oct 24, 2021
Mrs. Faye Lanthrip, a native of Philadelphia, and a longtime resident of Scott County, MS was born three days before Christmas, December 22, 1943, to her parents R.B. and Annie Jewel Williamson Chandler. She passed away October 24, 2021 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS at the age of 77 .
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Sam Means
Oct 22, 2021
Sam passed peacefully at Home in Pelahatchie, MS surrounded by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, October 29, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. ...
Ralph Ludke
Oct 22, 2021
Ralph Lynn Ludke, age 84, a resident of Pelahatchie, MS passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Pelahatchie, MS. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 13, 2021 in the Christian Life Center at First Baptist Church Jackson.
Mr. Ludke was born July 14, 1937, in Vicksburg, MS to Alexander Adolph Ludke...
Melanie Mcgaugh
Oct 22, 2021
Melanie Lea McGaugh was born at the Newton Hospital on September 14, 1969 to her parents Clyde Jerry Lyle and Gaynell Risher Countryman. She passed away at her home on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the age of 52.
Melanie’s professional career lead her to serve others in the medical profession as an administrative...
Charles Lowe
Oct 21, 2021
Mr. Charles Hulon Lowe, age 80, flew to Jesus Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his residence. Visitation is 2 pm Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 4 pm Sunday at the funeral home with burial in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon.
Charlie graduated from Columbia High School...
Nell Turnage
Oct 20, 2021
Nell Turnage was born in Scott County, Mississippi on August 12, 1943 to her parents Flynn and Roxie Wheeler Alexander. A lifelong resident of Scott County and current resident of Lake, Mrs. Turnage was a graduate of Lake High School and was retired employee of Lackey Memorial Hospital where she served as secretary. Her work ethic was complimented...
Donald Hatch
Oct 20, 2021
Donald P. Hatch, 88, of Morton, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Collins Veterans Administration Nursing Home, Collins, Mississippi. He was born Tuesday, March 14, 1933 at Kalem, Scott County, Mississippi.
Donald was born to Willie P. Hatch and Beatrice Hatch Stevenson. He attended school at Morton High School and graduated in...
Martha Plunk
Oct 20, 2021
Martha Sue Plunk, age 67, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Jaquith Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment 12:00 PM Monday, October 25, 2021, at Turnpike Cemetery in Pontotoc County, MS. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October...
Kenneth Elliott
Oct 20, 2021
Kenneth Lee Elliott, age 72 of Brandon passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be 2:00pm Saturday, October 23, 2021, from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 12:00pm. Dr. John K. Dawson officiating.
He was born in Winfield,...
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