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.
Dorothy Coghlan
Dec 3, 2020
Dorothy Faith Coghlan, age 89 a resident of Morton MS passed away on December 3, 2020 in Brandon MS. Mrs. Dorothy was the daughter of George Rayne and Ellen Doris Fortenberry Stangley, that has preceded her in death along with her husband Walter L. Coghlan and four siblings.
Mrs. Dorothy is survived by her...
J. Bynum
Dec 3, 2020
Mr. J.W. Bynum, age 89, and a resident of Pelahatchie passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian.
Graveside services will begin at 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Eastside Baptist Cemetery at Pelahatchie under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Bro. Bill Prestage will...
Glenn Ezell, Sr.
Dec 3, 2020
Glenn Edward Ezell, Sr.
Brandon, MS
Glenn Edward Ezell, Sr., the founder of one of Rankin County’s longtime businesses passed away on December 3rd at the age of 67 after being Diagnosed with COVID-19. There will be a family visitation 10 -11 AM Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home...
Uriel Padgett
Dec 2, 2020
Brigadier General Uriel Burton Padgett (MS Army National Guard, Retired) passed away on December 2nd, 2020, at his home in Brandon, MS. He was 86 years old. He was born on October 7th, 1934 in Magee, MS.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mattie Lee Middleton Padgett; children, Steve Padgett (Marsha) of...
Sandra Bowman
Dec 1, 2020
Mrs. Sandra Bowman, age 62, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Her visitation will be held 11am-1:30pm Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside services will be held 2pm Thursday at Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery. Bro. Bo Burnham will officiate...
Tami May
Dec 1, 2020
Tami Ann May, age 62 of Pearl, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Jackson, MS on January 16, 1958 to Billy Don Bourne and Carol Ann Bourne. Tami was member of Pearl United Methodist Church and retired as an RN from healthcare. Tami was a loving wife, mother,...
Brandon Baker
Nov 29, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Baker, 74, Brandon Lee Baker, 43, mother and son went to be with their Lord and Savior. Mary went home on Saturday, November 28, 2020 and Brandon went home on Sunday, November 29, 2020.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:00am from Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Rev. Scott...
Linda Smith
Nov 29, 2020
Linda Bowman Smith, 70, passed away Sun. Nov. 29, 2020 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Smith was born in Biloxi, MS on Aug. 28, 1950 to the late Otto R. Bowman...
Jo Ann Dotson
Nov 29, 2020
Jo Ann Massey Dotson, 82, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, the Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Graveside services were held 2 PM Monday, November 30, 2020, at Springhill Cemetery in Rankin County, MS.
Survivors include her husband, James Lamar Dotson, Jr.; children, Sandra Horton and David Dotson; she is also survived by...
Mary Baker
Nov 28, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Baker, 74, Brandon Lee Baker, 43, mother and son went to be with their Lord and Savior. Mary went home on Saturday, November 28, 2020 and Brandon went home on Sunday, November 29, 2020.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:00am from Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Rev. Scott...
Roger Ruffin
Nov 28, 2020
Roger Dale Ruffin age 60, a resident on Morton passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at home in Polkville, MS
Visitation will be Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS, A 11:30 AM Graveside services will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
Roger was born in Bastrop LA...
Ella Louise Goldsby
Nov 28, 2020
Ella Louise Goldsby "Granny" 89 went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2020. A private family service will be scheduled at a later date due to COVID restrictions.
She was born in Gormania, West Virginia in 1931 and grew up in Harrisburg, PA. In 1952 Ella was married to her soulmate, Willis...
Margaret Ryan
Nov 28, 2020
Margaret Ann Ryan “Marty”, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020, in Brandon, at the age of 74.
Marty is survived by her husband, Roland and daughter, Julie (Steven) Smith and grandsons, Gabriel and Graham Smith of Mandeville, LA.
Marty was born on September 15, 1946, to Ira and Bessie...
Mrs. Mildred Mcdill
Nov 27, 2020
Mrs. Mildred Ledlow McDill, age 92, a resident of Union passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Anderson Regional Hospital. There will be no services at this time.
Mrs. McDill was born in Newton County on April 10, 1928. She loved to work in her garden and her beautiful flowers. Mrs. Mildred...
Josephine "Jenny" Frazier
Nov 27, 2020
Mrs. Josephine Frazier passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Merit Madison in Canton. Visitation will be held 9am-1:30pm Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services will be held 2pm Thursday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in Line Creek Baptist Cemetery. Bro. Tal Vardaman...
Bruce Maupin
Nov 26, 2020
Bruce Edward Maupin
Brandon, MS
Bruce Edward Maupin, 84, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Merit Health Rankin. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Bruce was born in Pensacola, FL on September 10, 1936. He enjoyed hunting and...
Ruth Jackson
Nov 26, 2020
Ruth Kathleen Jackson (Nonny), age 97, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at her home in Brandon, Mississippi. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ruth was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 23, 1923 to Lois Huber and Burr R. Hines. She married Robert Jackson on December 27, 1950 in Indianapolis,...
James Edwards
Nov 25, 2020
Rev. James Carl Edwards, 82, of Brandon, Mississippi, went home to be with Jesus on November 25, 2020, surrounded by his family. Visitation is 10 am Monday, November 30, 2020 at Park Place Baptist Church. Services are 11:30 am Monday at the church with burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Dr. Keith Grubbs will officiate.
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Grace Jones
Nov 24, 2020
Grace Logan Jones, age 96, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at home. Private family services were held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Mrs. Jones was born on June 24, 1924 in Rose Hill, MS to Oscar Lee Logan and Elizabeth Chatham Logan. She was married to Henry...
Hi Sorey
Nov 23, 2020
Hi Haralson Sorey, age 89 and a lifelong resident of the Pineville community died Monday, November 23, 2020.
Visitation will be held from 11am to 12pm Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Forest with graveside services following the Visitation at the Carr Church Cemetery.
Mr. Sorey was born on...
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