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.
Harry Walling
Jan 23, 2017
Mr. Harry Luman Walling, age 91 passed away on January 23, 2017 at the MS Care Center of Morton, MS. There was a Memorial Visitation held on January 25, 2017 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Polkville, MS led by the family. Mr. Walling was born to his parents, Carl Ulysses Walling and Ethel...
Barbara Prestage
Jan 23, 2017
Barbara Nell Arender Prestage Morton Mrs. Barbara Prestage, age 68, a resident of Morton passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at her residence. Her visitation was held 5-7pm Friday, January 27, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Service was held 7pm Friday at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton. Bro. Jack Stewart officiated the service. Arrangements were...
Bettye Sheree Rand
Jan 23, 2017
Bettye Sheree Rand, 48, passed away Mon. Jan. 23, 2017 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Jan. 25, 2017 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Thurs. Jan. 26, 2017 from 1pm-1:45pm at Pinelake Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Thurs. Jan. 26,...
Robert Pollard
Jan 22, 2017
Robert L. Pollard Brandon, MS Robert L. “Bob” Pollard, 90, passed away January 22, 2017, at The Blake in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. prior to the service at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 11:00. Interment will be at...
James Milner
Jan 20, 2017
James Gary Milner, 59, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held 2 pm Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Rev. Eric McNair will officiate the service. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Mr....
Billy Ware
Jan 16, 2017
Billy Ivan Ware Brandon, MS Billy Ivan Ware, 77, retired Lt. Colonel, USAF, broke the bonds of earth and touched the face of God on Monday, January 16, 2017. He passed away at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral...
Pauline Barrett
Jan 14, 2017
Pauline “Polly” Barrett, 82, a resident of Pearl, MS, went home to be with her Lord and heavenly father on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Merit Health Crossgates in Brandon, MS after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral...
Gary Thrash
Jan 13, 2017
Gary Thrash Leesburg Mr. Gary James Thrash, age 72, a resident of Leesburg passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. Visitation was held 5pm – 8pm Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 12pm-1pm Monday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were...
Kenneth Mccardle
Jan 12, 2017
Kenneth E. McCardle Brandon, MS Kenneth Eugene McCardle, 76, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home in Brandon. Visitation is Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 12 Noon until the 2 pm Chapel Service at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS....
Ruby Smith
Jan 12, 2017
Ruby Earle Smith, 94, passed away Thurs. Jan. 12, 2017 at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Jan. 15, 2017 from 10am-11am at Rehobeth Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Sun. Jan. 15, 2017 at Rehobeth Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Rehobeth Baptist Cemetery. Mrs. Smith...
Sheila Bowman
Jan 11, 2017
Mrs. Sheila Quay Bynum Bowman, age 62 passed away at the St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS on January 11, 2017. Funeral services were held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton with Rev. Rick Hammerstrom presiding. Visitation was held from 12pm until 2:45pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home...
Kermit Goldman
Jan 11, 2017
Kermit Van Goldman, age 75, a resident of Pelahatchie, died Wednesday January 11, 2017, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were conducted at 11am Saturday, January 14, 2017, from the Cross Roads Baptist Church with interment in the Cross Roads Baptist Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5pm-8pm Friday January 13, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Rev....
Marion Losset
Jan 11, 2017
Marion Ruth (Broome) Losset of Richland, Mississippi passed away on January 11, 2017. She was known to her loving family and friends as "Meon". Visitation will be held on Sat. Jan. 14, 2017 from 9:30am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Richland, MS. Funeral Services are 11am Sat. Jan. 14, 2017 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel...
Eddie Cook
Jan 11, 2017
Eddie Ray Cook died 1/11/2017 after a short illness at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sarah Frances Rhodes Cook and daughters Jeanie Byrnes, Paula Pratte, Anita Campbell and Linda Marroush, siblings, Christine Beauchamp, Paulette Cook and Michael Cook, 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his...
Cynthia Miller
Jan 10, 2017
Cindy A. Miller, 52, passed away on Tues. Jan. 10, 2017 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Jan. 16, 2017 from 9:30am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Memorial Services are 11am on Mon. Jan. 16, 2017 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS. Cindy was born...
Debra Gallaher
Jan 10, 2017
Funeral services for Mrs. Debra Lynn Gallaher will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from the Covenant Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Warren officiating. Interment will follow in the Covenant Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 5:00 –8:00 pm, and Thursday...
Dewey Sullivan
Jan 9, 2017
Dewey Wayne Sullivan Brandon, MS Dewey Wayne Sullivan, 69, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 5-8pm Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will be 11am on Friday in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home. Interment will...
Erika Susann Harrell
Jan 9, 2017
Erika Susann Fischer Harrell Branch Mrs. Erika Susann Fischer Harrell, age 45, a resident of the Branch Community passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday, January 9, 2017 at her residence. Visitation was held 5-8pm Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 8:30am -10am Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Ott &...
Mabel Ellington
Jan 9, 2017
Mrs. Mabel Windle Ellington, 87, of Brandon, MS passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at her home. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 2 pm at Mississippi State Veterans Cemetery in Newton, MS Memorials may be made to the Church of your choice.
Oppie White
Jan 9, 2017
Oppie Ray White Pelahatchie Mr. Oppie Ray White, age 83, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Mississippi Care Center in Morton. Visitation was held 5-8pm Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 1-1:45pm Wednesday at Eastside Baptist Church. Funeral services were held 2pm Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at...
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