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.
Charles Latham
Oct 21, 2020
Mr. Charles R. Latham, age 87, a resident of Lena passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. His visitation will be held 9:15am-10:30am Friday, October 23, 2020 at Bethlehem Baptist Church under the pavilion out back of the church. Funeral services will be held 10:30am Friday,...
Bette Copeland
Oct 19, 2020
Elizabeth Jean (“Bette”) Zimmerman Reynolds Copeland (née Bernhardt) passed away on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2020, at the age of 78 in Brandon, Mississippi. Bette was born on May 8, 1942, in Sterling, Colorado. Her parents, siblings, and husbands preceded her in death.
She met her first love, George Albert (“Mickey”) Reynolds, in...
Vicki Gainey
Oct 19, 2020
Vicki Lynn Gainey, 67, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away Mon. Oct. 19, 2020 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Due to COVID 19 memorial services will be held at a later date and will be announced when finalized. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Gainey was born in...
Will Brooks
Oct 17, 2020
William “Will” Edwin Brooks, 44, passed away unexpectantly due to natural causes on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 1:00pm.
Will was born in Starkville, MS on July 21, 1976. Hegraduated Antonelli College with an associates degree in...
Sylvester Gray
Oct 15, 2020
Sylvester Gray, 86, of Pelahatchie, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at a local nursing home.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon. Interment will follow in Holly Bush Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00pm – 7 :00pm Friday, October 16, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home,...
Linda Faye Crane
Oct 14, 2020
Linda Faye Stoup Crane, 72, passed away Wed. Oct. 14, 2020 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Oct. 19, 2020 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Mon. Oct. 19, 2020 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon,...
Evelyn Blake
Oct 14, 2020
Infant Evelyn Grace Blake passed away Wed. Oct. 14, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service was held at 2pm on Tues. Oct. 27, 2020 at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled the arrangements.
John Simons
Oct 13, 2020
John Burton Simons, age 78, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 9-10 am Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday at the funeral home with a 3 pm...
Vonnie Eichelberger
Oct 12, 2020
Mrs. Vonnie Gwynne Eichelberger was born February 16, 1945 in Scott County, Mississippi, to her parents, Guy Austin and Alice Elizabeth Hunter Keeton, who precede her in death. She passed away October 12, 2020 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. She was 75 years old.
Mrs. Eichelberger was a lifelong resident of...
Craig Morgan
Oct 11, 2020
Craig H. Morgan was born on September 29, 1960. He died at home Sunday October 11, 2020. He was the third child of Mr. and Mrs. Don Morgan. He was a resident of Jackson until he attended college at Mississippi State University. There he developed a lifelong love for the school and earned a degree in marketing. He pursued...
Purchas Shriver
Oct 7, 2020
Purchas Weeks Shriver
Greenville, MS
Purchas Weeks Shriver, 67, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Purchas was born in Greenwood, MS on July 11, 1953, to...
Rudolph Gill, Sr.
Oct 7, 2020
Rudolph Gilbert Gill, Sr., 69, of Brandon passed away on October 7, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1951 to Gilbert and O’Tomie Gill in Lampasas, Texas. He attended and graduated from Lampasas High School and was proud to be a Battlin’ Badger. After high school, he embarked on a 40-year career in the poultry industry. His passion...
Brenda Jones
Oct 6, 2020
Brenda Lou Jones, age 65 and a long time resident of Pearl passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
The family will receive friends Monday, October 12, 2020 from 5pm til 6pm at the Ott & Lee Funeral home in Forest. A memorial service will follow at 6pm in the chapel. Bro. Ben...
Tempy Ann Murray
Oct 5, 2020
Tempy Ann Garrett Murray 65, beloved and cherished wife, mother and grandmother of Brandon, passed away Monday, October 5 in Union, Ms. She is known for her generous and giving nature to others, without any thought of return.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM October 9 at Ott and Lee in Brandon (see address below).
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Mary Adcock
Oct 5, 2020
Mrs. Mary Evelin Adcock was born in Smith County, Mississippi to her parents: Henry Hubert and Lodena Hilda Primm Stewart on March 15, 1944. She passed away at the Magee General Hospital on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 76.
A graduate of Burns High School, Mrs. Adcock enjoyed the simplicities of...
Victoria "Vicki" Wynn
Oct 5, 2020
Victoria “Vicki” Masopust Wynn, 73, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away Mon. Oct. 5, 2020 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Oct. 8, 2020 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Thurs. Oct. 8, 2020 at the Ott & Lee...
Richie Jones, Jr.
Oct 4, 2020
Richard “Richie” Arlen Jones, Jr., 48, of Richland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 4, 2020.
A Celebration of Life will be Thursday, October 8, 2020 at The Pointe Church at 11:00am with Pastor Frank Hornsby officiating. Burial will follow at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from...
Clayton James
Oct 2, 2020
Clayton Ray James
Brandon, MS
Clayton Ray James, 74, of Brandon, died on October 2, 2020, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. He was born in Memphis, TN, the son of R.A. and Jimmie Lou James. He graduated from Bartlett High School and went on to receive his B.A. from Bethel College...
Clayton James
Oct 2, 2020
Clayton Ray James of Brandon, MS, died on October 2, 2020, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. A family graveside service was held last year; however, Clayton had planned a detailed celebration of his life in 2015. A memorial service will be held for him on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 2 P.M. at Covenant Presbyterian Church at...
Rudolph Lambert
Oct 1, 2020
Rudolph C. Lambert, age 62, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton following an extended illness.
He was born on Tuesday, November 12, 1957 to his parents Hildavert “Buddy” Lambert and Vera Thompson Phillips in New Orleans, LA. He was of the Catholic faith. Rudolph...
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