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.
Mitch Harris
Jun 16, 2018
Mitchel "Mitch" Dwight Harris, age 64, of Braxton, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at UMMC Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 10:00am from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon with Rev. Jeff Walker officiating, Interment will follow in May Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, June 18, 2018 from...
Bobby Tillson
Jun 16, 2018
Bobby Michael Tillson
Pearl, MS
Bobby Michael Tillson, 57, a resident of Pearl, MS, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Tammie Flowers Tillson; brother, David Tillson; step sons,...
Freddie Chunn
Jun 15, 2018
Freddie Earl Chunn
Leesburg
Freddie Earl Chunn, age 72, a resident of the Leesburg Community passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Coal Bluff Campground. Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm, June 17, 2018 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services will be held 2pm Monday, June 18, 2018 at Ott &...
Sylvia Barnes
Jun 14, 2018
Heaven opened its doors for one of God's faithful children on June 14, 2018. Sylvia S. Barnes has gone to meet her Lord and Maker-something she has looked forward to since she became one of his faithful servants. She leaves behind her husband, J.W. Barnes; her two daughters, Cynthia and Tara; her four grandchildren, Chase, Alana, Analise, and Ezequiel;...
Sam Wilson
Jun 14, 2018
Sam E. Wilson
Pelahatchie, MS
Sam E. Wilson, 92, a resident of Pelahatchie, MS passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11am June 16, 2018 at Leesburg Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from...
Clayton Peoples, Jr.
Jun 14, 2018
Clayton Robert Peoples, Jr. “Bobby”
Bobby Peoples passed away June 14, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Hospice Ministries, surrounded by his children and special friend, Debbie.
Bobby was born in Jackson, Mississippi November 28th in 1950 to Clayton and Nona Peoples of Pearl. Bobby attended Pearl High School and graduated with the class of 1968....
Mattie Pittman
Jun 13, 2018
Mattie Undean Pittman, age 77 of Orlando, FL, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 2:00pm from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon. Interment will follow in Floral Hill Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Monday, June 18, 2018 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm...
Mrs. Maurice Harris
Jun 13, 2018
Mrs. Maurice Harris, age 92, and a resident of Denver, CO passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at The Denver Hospice at Lowery in Denver. She was born in Smith County, MS at Pineville, on Friday, August 29, 1925.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from the Ott & Lee...
Sandra Spengler
Jun 13, 2018
Sandra Spencer Spengler, 60, of Brandon, passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 13, 2018, after a five month battle with cancer.
Sandra was born on June 27, 1957, in Baldwyn, MS to Billy and Dina Jo Spencer and was a graduate of Tupelo High School and the University of Mississippi. She...
Sarah Mills
Jun 13, 2018
Sarah Jeanette Mills, 82 passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her residence. Visitation is 5-8 pm Thursday and 12:30 pm Friday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Services are 2 pm Friday at the funeral home with burial in Hillsboro Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Ricky Gray and Rev. Phillip Roland will officiate.
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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....
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