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.
Nelda D. Haralson
Oct 3, 2023
Funeral Services: 4pm Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Ephesus Baptist Church
Visitation will begin at 2pm prior to the service.
Nelda Diane McCraw Haralson was born November 9, 1948, to Lemiel Amon “Boots” McCraw and Beatrice Nelda Gene James McCraw in Newton County, Mississippi. Diane grew up in the Pea Ridge Community with her parents and sister, JoAn McCraw...
Jack Counies Kyzar
Oct 2, 2023
Visit: 10am-2pm, Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 2pm Thursday, October 5, 2023 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Eureka Baptist Church.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Jack Kyzar family.
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Mr. Jack Counies Kyzar
Lena, MS
Mr. Jack Kyzar, age 83,...
Jerry Brown
Oct 2, 2023
Jerrell (Jerry) Henry Brown age 64, passed away October 2, 2023, in Pearl, Mississippi. Jerry was born July 18, 1959, to Jerrell and Waudean Brown in Jackson Mississippi.
Jerry was known for his great sense of humor, never meeting a stranger, and showing great kindness to his family and many friends. He served as Superintendent for the City of...
Bessie Ruth Shedd Logan
Oct 1, 2023
Visitation: 11am-12pm Friday, October 6, 2023 at Rehobeth Baptist Church.
Service: 12pm Friday, October 6, 2023 at Rehobeth Baptist Church.
Burial: Rehobeth Baptist Cemetery.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Bessie Ruth Logan family.
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(Bessie) Ruth Shedd Logan, 98, of Pelahatchie (Rehobeth), MS entered into the arms of her family on October...
John David Bethea
Sep 30, 2023
John David Bethea, known affectionately as John David, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 30, 2023. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no formal service held.
John David was born on January 28, 1985, in Jackson, MS. He graduated from Canton Academy and received his Bachelor of Science from Mississippi College. John...
Bro. Bobby Carl Waggoner
Sep 30, 2023
Bro. Bobby Carl Waggoner, affectionately known as Bro. Bobby, Bobby Carl, Uncle Bobby, Dad and most importantly Pappy, has passed away at the age of 82 in Brandon, MS on September 30, 2023. Born on June 19, 1941, in Morton, MS to Carl Monroe and Stella Mae Waggoner, he leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and service.Bro. Bobby's contributions...
Lisa W. Bishop
Sep 29, 2023
Lisa W. Bishop, age 61 of Brandon, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. A chapel service will begin at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens.
She was born in Jackson, MS on February 21,...
Preston Nick
Sep 29, 2023
We at Ott and Lee are heartbroken for the loss of our dear coworker.
Preston Lee Nick was born January 14, 1962, to Percy Burks and Leona Nick in Scott County, MS. He passed away September 29, 2023, in Forest, MS where he resided until his death.
Preston attended school at Sebastopol Attendance Center in Sebastopol, MS and...
Martha Hyde Theriot
Sep 28, 2023
Martha Hyde Theriot, 72, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away at her home on Thurs. Sept. 28, 2023. Visitation will be held on Sat. Sept. 30, 2023, from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sun. Oct. 1, 2023, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with burial to follow...
Mildred Augusta Dowdy Tharpe
Sep 27, 2023
Mildred Augusta Dowdy Tharpe, 85, of Brandon, MS, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 5:00pm until 7:30pm followed by a family celebration of her life at a later date.
Mildred was born on Sept. 20, 1938,...
John Edward Harrison
Sep 26, 2023
A memorial service will be held 2pm Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton was honored to take care of the Harrison Family.
Tony M. Weeks
Sep 25, 2023
Mr. Tony M. Weeks, age 76, a resident of the Kalem Community passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held 11am-12:50pm Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Kalem Community Church. Service will be held 1pm Saturday at Kalem Community Church with burial in the church cemetery. Ott and Lee...
Jane Elizabeth Guyton
Sep 25, 2023
Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Bennett Guyton, age 86, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023.
Visitation will be from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, September 28, 2023. A Graveside Service will follow at 3:00pm at Sallis Cemetery in Sallis, MS.
Jane was born in Kosciusko, MS on January 31, 1937, to the...
Mike Scrimpshire
Sep 24, 2023
James Michael Scrimpshire, known to most as Mike, passed away on September 24, 2023. Mike was born November 24, 1950, in Laurel, MS. Mike was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Mike was a hard worker, inventor, electronic engineer, softball coach, and businessman. Mike loved the outdoors, fishing, and watching sporting games, but most of all, he loved caring...
Virgil David Batte
Sep 23, 2023
Mr. Virgil David Batte, age 65, a resident of Forest passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St. Dominic Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held 5-8pm Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10am-12pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Chapel service will be held at 12pm Wednesday, September 27,...
Betty Helen Hall
Sep 23, 2023
Betty Helen Clark Hall, 77, passed away on Sat. Sept. 23, 2023 at her home in Pearl, MS. A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Tues. Sept. 26, 2023 at Crossroads Baptist Cemetery in Pelahatchie, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Betty Helen Clark Hall was born March 16, 1946 in...
Quinn Wilson
Sep 22, 2023
Mr. Quinn Wilson, 54, a resident of Byram, MS, passed away unexpectedly on Fri. Sept. 22, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be held on Tues. Sept. 26, 2023 from 9am-10:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10:30am on Tues. Sept. 26, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS....
V.J. Stegall
Sep 22, 2023
VJ Stegall, age 86, died September 22 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Kosciusko, Ms.
VJ was born on April 6, 1937, in Flora, MS to now deceased parents Vardaman and Jesse Stegall. He graduated from Morton High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Delta State College, and a master’s degree from Mississippi State College.
He met and married Carolyn...
Patricia Jean "PJ" Loper Baker
Sep 21, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Jean (PJ) Loper Baker, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished Mimi, and beloved sister. PJ left this world on September 21, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.
PJ was born on April 2nd, 1960, in Philadelphia, Mississippi. She graduated from Franklin County High School in Winchester,...
James M Prescott
Sep 21, 2023
James Monroe Prescott of Lena, MS passed away on September 21, 2023 from injuries in a automobile accident. There will be no service at this time.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Prescott and Lucille Herron Brownlee; wife, Sadie Boykin Prescott.
He is survived by his sister, Brenda Sinclair of TX; niece, Candice Sinclair Mettz of...
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