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.
Brenda Holmes Kuriger
Jun 8, 2024
Brenda Holmes Kuriger, 74, cherished wife and mother, passed away peacefully at her Pearl, Mississippi home on the afternoon of June 8, 2024. Born to Harry Lindsley Holmes and Catherine Louise Curtis Holmes in Morton, Mississippi, on October 31, 1949, Brenda was a graduate of Morton High School and East Central Junior College. She dedicated over 30 years of service...
Gary Rowell
Jun 8, 2024
Gary Clifford Rowell, age 80, of Brandon, MS, passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Gary was born August 19, 1943, in Meridian, MS, to George Clifford Rowell and Bernice Elizabeth Everett Rowell. He was a 1962 graduate of Collins High School in Collins, MS, and received his AA degree in 1965 from Jones Junior College and...
James Allen "Jimmy" Sutton
Jun 6, 2024
James Allen “Jimmy” Sutton
Brandon, MS
James Allen “Jimmy” Sutton, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, MS. Visitation will begin at 9:30am Monday, June 10, 2024, until the service at 11:00am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland, MS.
Jimmy was born in Jackson,...
Kristin Barker Herbison
Jun 6, 2024
Kristin Barker Herbison, age 60, of Flowood, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Kristy was born on March 10, 1964, in Gadsden, Alabama, to Charles Paron Barker, Jr. and Ellen Hall Barker. She attended Whitten Jr. High, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the band, and then Wingfield High School, graduating in...
Syble Faulkner
Jun 5, 2024
Services: 9:30am Saturday, June 8, 2024, Ott & Lee Chapel - Forest Graveside services will not be held, the family will remain to visit with friends following the chapel service.Visitation: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friday, June 7, 2024, Ott & Lee Funeral Home -Forest. ...
Jewel Dean Hall Eady
Jun 5, 2024
Visitation: 12pm-3pm Saturday, June 8, 2024 at First Pentecostal Church in Forest.Service: 3pm Saturday at First Pentecostal Church in Forest.Burial will follow at Eastern Cemetery.Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest is honored to serve the Eady family.********************Jewel Dean Hall EadyMorton, MSJewel Eady, age 75, received her angel wings on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She passed away at MS Care...
Pamela Evans Howell
Jun 4, 2024
Pamela Evans Howell, 70, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born September 18, 1953 to Jim and Eloise Evans in Jasper County, Mississippi.
After graduating from Bay Springs High School, she attended Jones County Junior College and then the University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in clothing merchandising and a minor in...
Jean Horn Ross
Jun 3, 2024
Jean Horn Ross, 98, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. Visitation will be Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 9:30 am – 11 am at Pelahatchie Baptist Church. Services will begin at 11 am with burial to follow in the Pelahatchie Cemetery. Ott and Lee Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Born July 17,1925, in Magee, Mississippi, Jean was the daughter...
Donna Bettina Kaminsky
Jun 2, 2024
Donna Bettina Kaminsky
Brandon, MS
Donna Bettina Kabel Kaminsky, 57, passed away on Sunday, Jun 2, 2024, at Merit Health Rankin.
Donna was born in London, England on April 8, 1967, to Ivor Kabel and Carole Waring Kabel. She was a very strong and vibrant woman who won her battle through several rare health issues. She always kept a positive attitude throughout her...
Linda Ruth Robinson White
Jun 1, 2024
Linda Ruth Robinson White, 64, passed away on Sat. June 1, 2024 at her home in Forest, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. June 3, 2024 from 8:30am-10am at Ephesus Baptist Church. Funeral Services are 10am on Mon. June 3, 2024 at Ephesus Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in...
Ronnie D Moore
May 31, 2024
Mr. Ronnie D. Moore, age 44, passed away on Friday in Jackson. Ronnie was born to Perry and Sylvia Shoemaker in Newton MS. Hobbies of Ronnie were, Walking, collecting knives, he was good with numbers, he loved music and was very talented with several instruments.Preceded in death by his Maternal and Paternal grandparents, Dalton and Gertrude Shoemaker Herbert and Eula...
Mark S. Keller
May 30, 2024
Visitation will be held 1-3pm Saturday June 8th at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. There will be a memorial service at a later date . Ott and Lee Funeral Home is honored to serve the Keller family. *****************************
Mark Stephen Keller kissed his beloved wife Natalie goodbye on May 30, 2024 in their Leesburg home. They battled his cancer as...
James Grimes
May 30, 2024
James Archie Christian Grimes, 76, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Visitation will be Monday, June 3, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 1:00pm until 3:00 pm, with a memorial service following in the chapel at 3:00pm.
Mr. Grimes was born August 29, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Sarah Jane Bounds
May 29, 2024
Sarah Jane Gaines Bounds, 92, of Pearl, Mississippi, was called home by her Lord and Savior on May 29, 2024. Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 with ceremony to follow at 1pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon. Burial will be at Newton Masonic Cemetery immediately following the service.
Sarah was born on March 18, 1932,...
Rev. James David Beatty
May 28, 2024
Visitation: Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 4pm-8pm at Morton Jesus Name Church.Visitation: Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 9am-11am at Morton Jesus Name Church.Church Homegoing service: Sunday, June 2, 2024 beginning at 11am at Morton Jesus Name Church.Burial will follow at Beatty Family Cemetery, 775 SCR 139, Morton, MS 39117Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the...
Theresa Kay Yarrington
May 28, 2024
Mrs. Theresa Kay Yarrington, age 64, a resident of the Cooperville Community passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Born on July 3, 1959 to Robert and Deanna May Drews Eckwright. Theresa was a Registered Nurse, her passion was always to take care of everyone first. She had a heart of gold and never...
Barry Wilson Smith
May 26, 2024
Mr. Barry Wilson Smith, age 57, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home from 2:00 to 3:30 pm with a graveside service at 4:00 pm in Crestview Memorial Gardens. Rev. Floyd Steverson will officiate. Serving as pallbearers are Rod Childers, Tyler Childers, Ben Hogan, Matthew McLamore,...
Betty Jean Easterling Dukes Garner
May 25, 2024
Visitation: 10am-12pm Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.Chapel service: 12pm Thursday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.Burial will follow at Polkville Baptist Cemetery.*****************Betty Jean Easterling Dukes Garner
Jackson, MS
Betty Jean Garner, age 82 a resident of Jackson passed away surrounded by her loving children on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at MS Baptist Medical...
Deborah Gentry Harris
May 24, 2024
Debbie Gentry Harris, 66, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Debbie was born on February 21, 1958, in Lambert, MS to Nolen and Clara Gentry. She attended high school at West Panola Academy. Debbie earned her Associate’s Degree from Northwest Community College. She worked for the State of Mississippi for 27 years, having served...
Billy Joe Grantham
May 23, 2024
Bill Grantham, 84, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Jackson. Visitation is 10 am Friday, May 31, 2024 at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl with services following at 11 am. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl with Dr. Keith Grubbs officiating,
Mr. Grantham was born in Simpson County and lived in Rankin County his adult...
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