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.
Robert Nelson
Jun 11, 2018
Robert Lee Nelson, age 75, of Flowood, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at UMMC Hospital. Robert was born July 26, 1942 in Mt. Olive, MS. He served in the U.S. Airforce, was a Watchmaker, and loved his wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonnie Nelson; children, Robert Lee Parker, Sheila Ponthieux,...
Kenneth Holm, Jr.
Jun 11, 2018
Kenneth Alexander Holm, Jr. age 77, of Kosciusko, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 11, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 10:00am from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm and again on Thursday from 9:00am...
Robert "Bob" Cox
Jun 9, 2018
Robert Gillespie Cox, 80, a resident of Fannin, MS passed away on June 9, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Fannin United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and 1-2...
Bobby Graham
Jun 9, 2018
Bobby Gene Graham, 85, passed away Sat. June 9, 2018 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. June 13, 2018 from 11am-12:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Wed. June 13, 2018 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS.
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Edna Tagert
Jun 8, 2018
Mrs. Edna F. Tagert, age 88, and a resident of Polkville, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 10, 2018 from the Polkville Pentecostal Church with Bro. Barron Price and Bro. Jeremy Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Leesburg Church...

Reginal Risher
Jun 8, 2018
Reginald Pope Risher
Pelahatchie, MS
Mr. Reginald Pope Risher, age 56, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on June 8, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be held 11am-1:45pm Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services will be held 2pm Sunday at the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton...
Donald "Paduck" Bowman Sr.
Jun 8, 2018
Mr. Donald "PaDuck" Lee Bowman Sr.
Pelahatchie, MS
Mr. Donald "PaDuck" Lee Bowman Sr., age 86, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at his residence in Pelahatchie. Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services will be held 1pm Monday, June 11, 2018 at...
Eddie Myrtle Moore
Jun 7, 2018
Eddie Myrtle Cooper Moore passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton. Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Ott and Lee Funeral...

Larry David Frith
Jun 7, 2018
Larry David Frith
Morton, MS
Mr. Larry David Frith, age 55, a resident of Morton passed away on June 7, 2018 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Friday, June 8, 2018 at Eastside Baptist Church. Services will be held 10am Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Eastside Baptist Church with burial...
Billy Bartlett
Jun 7, 2018
Bill Bartlett, 78, died June 7 at his home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at Patrick Farms Golf Club on Thursday, June 14 at 5pm.
Mr. Bartlett was born in Winona, MS on October 23, 1939. Bill joined the Navy following high school graduation and became a member of the U.S....
Stephanie Flynt
Jun 6, 2018
Stephanie Bell Flynt, 55, died, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. She courageously fought cancer for two years, never losing her faith in God. A Celebration of life service will held 10am Friday at Pinelake Church in Flowood, MS. Interment will follow in Lakeland Place Garden Park...
Valeria Renfroe
Jun 5, 2018
After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer Disease, Valeria Alita Renfroe, 93, peacefully died on Tues. June 5, 2018 at Lackey Convalescent Home in Forest, MS with her family and friends by her side. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 7, 2018 from 12:45pm-1:30pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1:30pm on Thurs....
Donald Johnson
Jun 3, 2018
Donald Glen Johnson
Natchez, MS
Donald Glen Johnson, 66, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. There are no services at this time. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Rachel Tadlock
Jun 3, 2018
Rachel Lewis Varner Tadlock
(June 28,1934-June 3, 2018 )
Rachel Lewis Varner Tadlock began her life’s journey on June 28, 1934 in Scott County. Her parents, Jimmie Lee and Ollie Vaughan Lewis welcomed her along with her older sister and brother, Laverne and Billy Lewis. Her Mom had lost a son previously. In five years,...
Ruby Turner
Jun 2, 2018
Ruby Lynn Turner, age 94, a resident of Carthage, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Trend Health and Rehab in Carthage following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Monday June 4, 2018 from the Pleasant Hill Church of God with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12pm til...
Stella Mae Waggoner
Jun 1, 2018
Stella Mae Waggoner
Morton, MS
Stella Mae Waggoner, age 94, a lifelong resident of Morton passed away on June 1, 2018 at the Mississippi Care Center of Morton. Visitation will be held 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. June 3, 2018 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and again on June 4,...
Douglas Gray
May 30, 2018
Douglas Alfred Gray
Pelahatchie, MS
Douglas Alfred Gray, 88, a resident of Pelahatchie, MS passed peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Concord Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS with graveside services immediately following the funeral. Visitation...
Ronald Barr
May 29, 2018
Ronald A. Barr, 75, passed away Tues. May 29, 2018 at the Mississippi State Veteran’s Home in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. June 1, 2018 from 1pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Fri. June 1, 2018 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS...
Lilla Banks
May 28, 2018
Lilla Ruth Banks, 94, a resident of Pascagoula, MS passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Neshoba Baptist Church in Neshoba, MS with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 1-2 pm at the...
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