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.
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...
Molly Kennedy
Dec 12, 2020
Mrs. Molly Cile Adcox Kennedy, age 66, a resident of Polkville passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at University Medical Center in Jackson. There will only be Private Graveside Services for the family. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Molly was born in Polkville...
Robert Bracken
Dec 12, 2020
Robert Joe Bracken, 83, quietly left this life on December 12th, 2020 at his home in Brandon, Mississippi. Robert was born October 10th, 1937 in Oakgrove, Louisiana to his parents Ebb and Jannie Bracken. He attended Bruce High School and upon graduation joined the Air Force, where he faithfully served for four years and played on the Air Force...
Darrell Horton
Dec 11, 2020
Darrell Hubert Horton, 57, passed away Fri. Dec. 11, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A visitation will be held on Tues. Dec. 22, 2020 from 10am-11:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Mr. Horton was born on Oct. 11, 1962 in Shreveport, LA to the late Arthur Hubert...
Gigi Pitts
Dec 11, 2020
Gigi Cross Pitts, 56, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. Visitation will be 6-8pm Wednesday evening at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. A Life Celebration will be held at 1pm Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with another visitation starting at 12 Noon. Interment will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Rev. Vic Bowman will officiate.
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Ray Bailey
Dec 11, 2020
Ray Bailey, age 84 of Brandon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 11, 2020.
A Celebration of Life will be 3:00pm Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Rev. Scott Ross officiating and Jonathan Henderson singing. Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens....
Martha Varga
Dec 10, 2020
Martha L. Varga, age 67 of Brandon, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at a local hospital.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon with a Graveside Service to follow at 12:30pm at Crestview Memorial Gardens.
She was born February 27, 1953 in...
Jason "Cotton" Box
Dec 10, 2020
Mr. Jason "Cotton" Box, age 44, a resident of the Kalem Community passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Lackey Hospital in Forest, MS. A Private service will be held by the family. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Jason was born in Hinds...
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