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.
Barbara Newman
Dec 23, 2020
Barbara Nan Dukes Newman, 84, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 at St. Catherine’s Village. Ott and Lee Funeral Home of Brandon is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara grew up in the family of a Baptist preacher and consequently lived in several counties in Mississippi, but considered Mendenhall to be her hometown.
She was...
Terry Porter
Dec 22, 2020
Mr. Terry A. Porter age 53, a resident of Pelahatchie, MS passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Porter was an avid reader, he loved old cars, he was a hard worker and was employed with Nissan before his health deterated. Terry loved his family and spend time with them brought him...
Bradley Harris
Dec 22, 2020
Bradley John Harris, age 52, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Brandon Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. All are welcome to attend we are asking that everyone abide by the social distancing guidelines...
James Towns, Iii "Jim"
Dec 22, 2020
James Arthur Towns III, “Jim” a resident of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on December 22, 2020. A COVID-friendly burial for the immediate family was held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 24th at the Crestview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Brandon. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at a later date. Jim Towns...
Fredrick Mills
Dec 21, 2020
Ricky Mills
Brandon, MS
Fredrick “Ricky” Anthony Mills, 51, tragically passed away in the early morning of Monday December 21, 2020.
Ricky grew up in Brandon, MS and graduated from Brandon High School where he enjoyed playing golf and football. Soon afterwards he took a job with Baptist Hospital...
Eddie Lingenfelder
Dec 21, 2020
Dennis Edmond “Eddie” Lingenfelder, Jr., left this world from complications of COVID 19, on December 21, 2020, to his Heavenly home. He was greatly loved by the family he left behind. His wife, Suzanne Vaughn Lingenfelder; daughter, Anna Claire (Austin) Huff and Allison “Ally” Lingenfelder. He also leaves behind his parents, Dennis and Peggy Lingenfelder; sister, Chandra (Stephen) Trammell...
Milton Spears Jr.
Dec 20, 2020
Milton Leon Spears Jr., 60, passed away Sun. Dec. 20, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 12:15pm on Wed. Dec. 23, 2020 at Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Leon attended Jim...
Woody Barker
Dec 20, 2020
Elwood “Woody” Barker, age 80 of Brandon, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital.
A memorial service will be 1:00pm January 3, 2021 at Walker Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Owen officiating.
Woody was born in Brookhaven, MS on April 14, 1940. He served in the U.S. Army during the...
Grady Chance, Sr.
Dec 20, 2020
Grady Mitchell Chance, Sr., age 76, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away December 20, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Chance was born September 21, 1944 in Laurel, MS to Grady E. Chance and Wilda Sanders Chance. He was married to Sondra R. Chance....
Kenneth Cook
Dec 20, 2020
Bro. Kenneth Davis Cook, 78, passed away Sun. Dec. 20, 2020 at the Brandon Nursing & Rehab Center in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will be held at 11am on Wed. Dec. 23, 2020 at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Bro. Cook was born on Jan....
Jesse Kyzar Sr.
Dec 18, 2020
Jesse Earl Kyzar Sr, born in Morton, MS, passed away at the age of 83 of natural causes at his daughter's home in Des Allemands, LA on Friday, December 18, 2020.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired industrial electrician, and a loving father and grandfather. He was a born-again Christian by faith and...
A.C. Bell
Dec 16, 2020
A.C. Bell was born in Scott County on Saturday, November 5, 1938 and passed away at his daughter’s home in Terry on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the age of 82.
Graveside services will begin at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 18, 2020 from the Unity Assembly Cemetery in the Ringgold Community under the direction of Ott &...
Bobby Stockton
Dec 16, 2020
Mr. Bobby Stockton, age 78 of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at MS Baptist Hospital.
A private graveside service will be 1:00pm Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Crestview Memorial Gardens.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.T. Stockton; infant son, Chad; and two brothers, Rex and Lewis....
Maggie Williams
Dec 16, 2020
Mrs. Maggie Williams, age 87, and a longtime resident of Forest passed from this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family at the age of 87.
She was a native of Neshoba County, raised in a family of seven siblings to James William and...
Katherne Sasnett
Dec 16, 2020
Mrs. J. Katherne age 73 a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2020 in Jackson, MS
Visitation will be 10:00 am to 11:45 am Monday December 21, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS, followed by a 12:00 noon Graveside Service at Morton Memorial Gardens....
Scott Thomas
Dec 16, 2020
Scott Thomas, age 64 and a resident of Morton, died peacefully Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Merit Health Rankin following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Sunday, December 20, 2020 at North Morton Baptist Church. (Social distancing is requested as well as facial coverings while attending the service). ...
W. Rock
Dec 16, 2020
Mr. Edd Rock, age 82, and a longtime resident of Smith County, passed away on December 16, 2020 at the Jasper County Nursing Home in Bay Springs.
Graveside services will begin at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Jesus Name Church cemetery near Sylvarena under the direction of Ott & Lee...
Dahra Martin
Dec 15, 2020
Dahra “Dot” Faulkner Martin, age 92, a resident of Cato, MS passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11 am Thursday, December 17, at Salem Cemetery in Cato, MS.
Mother was born April 16, 1928 in Longview, MS to Thornton Faulkner and Clara...
Fannie Hosey
Dec 14, 2020
Fannie Lou Hosey, 73, passed away Dec. 14, 2020 at her home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Dec. 18, 2020 from 5 pm until the funeral service at 10am on Sat. Dec. 19, 2020 at New Hope Baptist Church in Mt. Olive, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
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James Carter
Dec 13, 2020
James Marvin Carter, age 99, and a current resident of Southaven, Destoto, County, Mississippi, passed away on December 13, 2020 at Life Point Village.
Mr. Carter was a native of Atlanta, Georgia and served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a member of Crossgates Baptist Church...
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