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.

Carol Purvis

Carol Purvis

Apr 23, 2019

Vickie Carol Smith Purvis

Morton, MS

Carol Purvis, age 68, a resident of Morton passed away on Tuesday, April, 23, 2019 at UMC Hospital in Jackson.  A memorial service will be held 2pm Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Morton Church of Christ in Morton, MS.  Bro. Willie Hammack will officiate the services.  Arrangements were entrusted...

Linda Reeves

Linda Reeves

Apr 23, 2019

Memorial services for Mrs. Linda Ann Reeves, age 53, and a resident of Forest will begin at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Holmes officiating.

Inurnment will follow in the Howard Cemetery in George County in the presence of immediate...

Marie Hoover

Marie Hoover

Apr 21, 2019

Marie J. Hoover, 75, passed away on Sun. April 21, 2019 at the Brandon Nursing & Rehab Center in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. April 23, 2019 from 5pm-7pm and Wed. April 24, 2019 from 10am-10:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10:30am on Wed. April 24, 2019 at the...

Jason Harris

Jason Harris

Apr 20, 2019

Mr. Jason Harold Harris was born January 10, 1984 and passed away April 20, 2019 at the age of 35.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Clear Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Tanner, Rev. Jeff Martin, and Rev. Chris Spence officiating. Interment will follow in...

John Gardner, Jr.

John Gardner, Jr.

Apr 20, 2019

Just before Easter Sunday, a humble preacher said his last prayer and closed his Bible for the last time.  John Francis Gardner, Jr., 75, of Brandon, MS, died peacefully on April 20, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

Visitation will be Wednesday April 24,, 2019 from 10am until 11am at the North Brandon Church of...

Ilava Rouse

Ilava Rouse

Apr 19, 2019

Ilava Bowman Rouse, 90, passed into the arms of Jesus on Good Friday, April 19, 2019, at Baptist Medical Center with family by her side.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 2:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Visitation will be Monday, April 22, 2019...

Robert Pierce, Jr.

Robert Pierce, Jr.

Apr 19, 2019

Robert K. Pierce ,Jr. of Madison, passed away peacefully at Baptist hospital in Jackson, Mississippi on April 19, 2019 at the age of 69.

A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 11:00am at Crossgates Baptist Church in “The Venue” with Rev. Scott Ross officiating. Interment will follow in White Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Mazie Dye

Mazie Dye

Apr 19, 2019

Mazie Dye

Mazie Marie Cooper Dye, a native of Morton, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2019, at the age of 96. Mazie was born on July 26, 1922 in Morton, Mississippi to the late James Leon Cooper and Sarah Elizabeth (Bessie) Winstead Cooper. Mazie pursued her education at Clark College...

Rubye Stewart

Rubye Stewart

Apr 18, 2019

Rubye Lee Finch Stewart

Pulaski, MS

Mrs. Rubye Stewart, age 70, a resident of Pulaski, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Pelahatchie.  Visitation will be held 6-8pm Monday, April, 22, 2019 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10am-11:45am Tuesday at the funeral home.  A Memorial Service will be held 12pm...

Gertrude Pierce

Gertrude Pierce

Apr 17, 2019

Gertrude Pierce, age 87 a resident of the Springfield community, passed away on Wednesday April 17 in Brandon MS.

Visitation will be Friday from 6pm to 8pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton MS.

Funeral Service will be 3pm Saturday at Springfield Baptist Church in Morton MS.

After retiring from AT&T...

James David "J.C." Cliburn

James David "J.C." Cliburn

Apr 13, 2019

James David King Cliburn “J.C.”, 19, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at home.

A Celebration of Life will be Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church of Byram with Dr. Brandon Powell officiating. Visitation will start at 12:30pm until service time.

Survivors include his parents, James...

Carol Anne Harrison

Carol Anne Harrison

Apr 13, 2019

Carol Anne Caviness Coward Harrison, age 69, passed away at her home in Brandon, Mississippi after an extended illness. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 16th from 4:00pm-7:00pm and Wednesday, April 17th from 11:00am-1:30pm at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm at Crestview Memorial Gardens on Star...

Arlene Shelby

Arlene Shelby

Apr 13, 2019

Arlene R. Shelby, 73, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment at 1:30 pm in Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City, MS. Visitation will be held...

Al Bullock

Al Bullock

Apr 13, 2019

Al Bullock, 55, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on Sat. April 13, 2019 at Merritt Health Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. April 15, 2019 from 5pm-7pm and on Tues. April 16, 2019 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. April 16, 2019...

James "Mac" Mckay

James "Mac" Mckay

Apr 10, 2019

James E. “Mac” McKay, age 97 of Brandon, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 12, 2019 at 2:00pm from Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Rev. Steve Wilson, Rev. Vic Bowman, and Rev. David Pickard officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30pm...

Benjamin Cote, Sr.

Benjamin Cote, Sr.

Apr 10, 2019

Born in Lufkin, TX on Nov 12, 1929 and passed on April 10, 2019.

He grew up in Jackson, MS in a family of 3 brothers and 1 sister. He attended St. Joseph Elementary and St. Joseph High School where he graduated in 1947.  He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Cathedral, where he served as...

Mary Gunn

Mary Gunn

Apr 8, 2019

Mrs. Mary Yvonne Green Gunn, age 90, of Forest, Mississippi, departed this life Monday, April 8, 2019, at her beloved earthly home and transitioned to the heavenly home for which she longed.  Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Forest, with Rev. David Goree...

Zula Roland Taylor

Zula Roland Taylor

Apr 7, 2019

Zula Roland Taylor, passed away April 7, 2019 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be held 5-7 pm Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral Services are 2 pm Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with burial at Floral Hills Cemetery in Pearl, MS.  Dr. Keith...

Gretchen Fleming

Gretchen Fleming

Apr 6, 2019

Gretchen K. Fleming, age 72, of Brandon passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Arbor.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 8, 2019 at 1:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with Dr. Jeff Holland officiating. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will start at 11:00am till service time.

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Shirley Sanders

Shirley Sanders

Apr 5, 2019

Shirley Sanders, 74, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation is 5-8 pm Monday, April 8, 2019 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and Tuesday 12:30 pm until 1:45 pm. Services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the funeral home with burial in...

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