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.
James T. Robinson
Jun 21, 2017
James (Jim) Thomas Robinson, 62, of Pelahatchie died June 21, 2017 after a battle with cancer. He was the oldest son of David and Nell Robinson. He graduated from Brandon Academy and from there went to Mississippi State University. In 1981, Jim married the former Terri Stevens of Pelahatchie. They have three children. Jim worked as a dairy farmer alongside...
James Myers
Jun 20, 2017
James Rickie Myers Brandon, MS James “Rick” Myers, 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 4-7pm Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will be at 11am Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Harmony Baptist Church in Winston County. Rick was...
Donald O'Briant
Jun 18, 2017
Donald Ray O’Briant, 65, passed away Sun. June 18, 2017 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. June 21, 2017 from 1pm-1:45pm at Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be at 2pm on Wed. June 21, 2017 at Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon,...
Mary "Mj" Harrell
Jun 17, 2017
Mary “MJ” Harrell Morton MJ Harrell, age 12, a resident of Morton passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from a swimming accident at Low Head Dam. Visitation was held 5pm-9pm Friday, June 23, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 8:30 am-1:00 pm Saturday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 2pm Saturday,...
Frank Bowman
Jun 17, 2017
Frank James (BR)Bowman Pelahatchie, MS Frank James Bowman, age 65, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his resident. Visitation was held 12pm-2pm Monday, June 19, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside services were held 3pm Monday at Bowman Cemetery. Bro. Jack Stewart officiated the services. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott &...
Johnny Walker
Jun 16, 2017
Johnny Leon Walker Pelahatchie, MS Johnny Leon Walker, age 60, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at his residence. His visitation was held 5-8pm Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside service was held 11am Monday, June 19, 2017 at Rehobeth Baptist Cemetery. Bro. Tal Vardaman officiated the services. Arrangements were entrusted to the...
Martha Hall
Jun 16, 2017
Martha Bynum Hall Pelahatchie, MS Martha Bynum Hall, age 67, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away peacefully at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Her visitation was held 5pm-9pm Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10am-1pm Sunday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 2pm Sunday, June 18, 2017 at...
Mrs. Avis Westberry
Jun 14, 2017
Avis M. Westberry Flowood, MS Avis M. Westberry, 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Visitation will be 5-7pm Friday, June 16, 2017, and starting at 10am Saturday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services are 11am Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Mrs....
Mrs. Ann Metz
Jun 14, 2017
Ann Nance Metz Louisville, MS Ann Nance Metz, 84, passed away peacefully on June 14, 1017 at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, MS where she had been a resident for four years. Visitation will be Monday, June 19, 2017 from 5 pm until 7 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Memorial Services will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017...
Jennie Comans
Jun 14, 2017
Jennie Ruth Comans, age 86, a resident of Conehatta, formerly of Lawrence, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Saturday, June 17, 2017 from the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Eastern Cemetery. Bro. George Heath...
Mr. Gregory Wilkins
Jun 11, 2017
Gregory James Wilkins, 51, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his home in Morton, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 12 pm until 2:30 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will be Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 3:30 pm in White Oak Cemetery in White Oak, MS....
Mary Russell
Jun 10, 2017
Mary Alice Russell, 90, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Sat. June 10, 2017 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. June 13, 2017 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. June 13, 2017 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS...
Mrs. Barbara Vaughn
Jun 9, 2017
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Wilson Vaughn, age 75, and a resident of Madison will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from the Apostolic Revival Center in Ridgeland with Bro. Jason Stone and Bro. Steve White officiating. Music for the service will be provided by Randy Burrell, Mark Roberson and Allison Roberson. Interment will follow...
Sylvester Meadows
Jun 8, 2017
Sylvester Clayton Meadows Brandon, MS Sylvester Clayton Meadows, 59, passed away at home on Thursday morning, June 8, 2017. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will be 3pm Saturday, June 10, 2017, in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, with burial to follow in Line Creek Cemetery in Morton,...
John Goza
Jun 8, 2017
John Alvin Goza, 85, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his residence. Visitation is 5-7 pm Sunday, June 11, 2017 and 9 am Monday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services will be held at 10 am Monday, June 12, 2017 at the funeral home with burial in Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery in Flowood. Mr. Goza...
Mrs. Mary Harkey
Jun 8, 2017
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Chandler Harkey will be conducted at 11:00 am, Monday, June 12, 2017 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chris Harrison officiating. Music will be provided by Rev. Chris Harrison, soloist, and Mrs. Joyce Everett, pianist. Interment will follow in the Harperville Memorial Park under the direction of Ott &Lee...
Benny Hardy
Jun 8, 2017
Benny Lee Hardy, 78, passed away Thurs. June 8, 2017 at his home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. June 10, 2017 from 5pm-7pm and on Sun. June 11, 2017 from 1pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sun. June 11, 2017 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home...
Mrs. Janice Covington
Jun 7, 2017
Janice Clay Covington, 73, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1 pm until 3 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Richland, MS. Funeral Services will be at 3 pm from the Chapel of Ott & Lee with burial to follow...
Gleda Williams
Jun 7, 2017
Gleda Ruth Watson Williams, 67, Meridian, passed away June 7, 20l7 at Anderson Hospital in Meridian. Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Forest is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Saturday, June l7, 20l7 10:00 a.m.; with service to follow at ll:00 a.m. in the chapel. Rev. Bobby McKay will officiate. Music will be presented by William Watson, Irene Martin and Kathy Lee....
Mark Hale
Jun 3, 2017
Mark Hale Brandon On June 3, 2017, John Mark Hale was taken from us to soon. He was born December 13, 1951 in Tupelo to Paul and Gladys McFerrin Hale. He graduated from Tupelo High School in 1969 and then attended Mississippi State University graduating in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation he returned to Tupelo...
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