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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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Michael Ray Lantrip

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

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.

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

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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