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.
Larry J. Motz
Dec 4, 2024
Mr. Larry J. Motz, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Kosciusko MS. Born on on February 2,1950in MI to William and Sophie Motz. Larry joined the army and proudly served his country for several years. He was a Christian by faith and a member of Oak Dale Baptist Church. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William...
Willette L Coker
Dec 4, 2024
Willette L. Coker, aged 74, passed away on December 4,2024, at her home in Brandon, MS. She was born on August 30, 1950. Willette dedicated over 32 years of her life to the Hudspeth Regional Center, where she served as the Payroll Director. In addition to her professional career, she was the records keeper and financial secretary at Bethel Baptist...
Margaret Hudspeth Shelton
Dec 3, 2024
Margaret Hudspeth Shelton, 98, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Columbus, Mississippi. A private committal service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, Mississippi. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in Margaret’s honor to the American Cancer Society online at donate.cancer.org or by mail to P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown,...
Charlotte Ann Trest Brien
Dec 3, 2024
Ms. Charlotte Ann Brien, age 84, a resident of Morton passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Ms Care Center in Morton. Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, 2024, from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will follow at 11am in the chapel. Burial will be in Leesburg Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Kevin...
Mary Estelle Brashier
Dec 2, 2024
Mary Estelle Shows Brashier, (Estelle) passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Care in Clinton, MS. She was born April 28, 1935, to Estus H. and Mattie Bell Shows in Soso, MS. Estelle spent her childhood and formative years in the Soso and Big Creek areas of Jones County. She was baptized in Big Creek and a member...
Johnny C. Ellis
Dec 1, 2024
Johnnie Carlton Ellis, Jr., age 91, a resident of the Mississippi Veterans Center in Kosciusko, MS died Sunday, December 1, 2024, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Sunday, December 8, 2024, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest with interment to follow in the New Hope Baptist Cemetery in Carthage, MS....
Joe Hudson
Dec 1, 2024
Joe Hudson, born on September 29, 1938, in Silver Creek, Mississippi, passed away on December 1, 2024, at Select Specialty in Jackson, Mississippi. He enjoyed a career where he retired from Vickers Inc. Joe had a great passion for gospel music, promoting it with the Mississippi State Fair for over 27 years. He was also one of the founding members...
Betty Jo Sykes Dantone
Dec 1, 2024
Betty Jo Sykes Dantone, 84, passed away on Sun. Dec. 1, 2024, in Madison, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Dec. 4, 2024 from 9:30am-11am at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Wed. Dec. 4, 2024 at Brandon Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott &...
Ruby "Diane" Lawrence
Nov 30, 2024
Ruby “Diane” Lawrence, 73, of Pearl, Mississippi, entered into the gates of heaven on her birthday, Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Diane was born November 30, 1951, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Ralph E. Morgan and Bonnie Clinton Morgan. On May 12, 1984, she married the love of her life, Philipp Lawrence. She worked as a cosmetologist, running a shop...
John W. Cornelison
Nov 28, 2024
John W. Cornelison Sr., 93, passed away on Thurs. Nov. 28, 2024, in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Dec. 3, 2024, from 12pm-2pm at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm at Cross Roads Baptist Church with burial to follow in Cross Roads Cemetery. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is...
Willie Mae Hamilton
Nov 28, 2024
Miss. Willie Mae Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Morton, MS surrounded by her family. Born October 16,1944 to Porter and Cordie M. Reynolds Hamilton. Miss. Willie enjoyed reading, working word puzzles, but spending time with her family brought her boundless joy. She was a member of Two-Mile Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her parents, Porter and...
Cathy Lee Courtney
Nov 27, 2024
Mrs. Cathy Lee Courtney, passed away on November 27, 2024, at home with her family beside her. Born on August 11, 1955, to Earnest and Jo Irby in Morton. Cathy was a Christian by faith, and a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. Cathy loved flea markets, she would buy things fix them up and resale, family...
Marjorie Alene Haskins
Nov 27, 2024
Heaven gained the most perfect angel in Marjorie Alene Haskins on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. Marjorie was loved by so, so many. Her visitation will be held Saturday, November 30, from 9-11 a.m. at Ott and Lee in Brandon with the funeral to follow. A graveside service will take place at Coleman Cemetery in...
Marilyn Gibson
Nov 26, 2024
Marilyn Gibson, age 76, a resident of Forest passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, following a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held at 6pm Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Hillcrest Church, 3790 Hwy. 35 South in Forest. She will be laid to rest on Monday, December 2nd in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Graveside services...
Otho R. Herrington
Nov 24, 2024
Otho R. Herrington, age 75, a lifelong resident of Lake died peacefully Sunday morning November 24, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from the Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Lawrence with interment to follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Bro. Bobby Everett and Bro. Victor Bugg will officiate. Visitation will also...
Audrey Fay Huff Dillon
Nov 23, 2024
Visitation will be held, 1pm-2pm Friday, November 29, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Memorial service will be held at 2pm from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Dillon family.
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Audrey Fay Dillon passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, peacefully in her home in...
Katherine Lynn Watts
Nov 22, 2024
Katherine Lynn Watts
Brandon, MS
Katherine Lynn Collins Watts, 58, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Merit Health River Oaks.
Katherine was born at Fort McPherson, in Atlanta, GA on January 9, 1966, to Theodore Roosevelt Collins and Frances Pike Collins. She was the youngest of eight children. Katherine attended Forest Park High School and graduated in 1984. She then married...
James Thompson Grimes
Nov 22, 2024
James T. ‘Sleepy’ Grimes
Pearl, Ms.
James T. ‘Sleepy’ Grimes, 97, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 22,2024.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 25, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home, 1360 W. Government St. Brandon, MS. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation at the funeral home, with internment at...
Charles H. "Sonny" Shamburger, III
Nov 21, 2024
Charles H. “Sonny” Shamburger III, whose accomplishments over the years made him a highly-respected and beloved member of his community, has passed away. He was 77.
Sonny was so many things to so many people. A successful businessman in the insurance industry. A standout football player at Mississippi State University. A pilot. A Sunday school teacher. A great cook.
Sonny’ s accomplishments...
Lee Little
Nov 20, 2024
B.E. “Lee” Little, Jr., age 81 of Pearl, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.Visitation will be Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11:00am until 12:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will follow at 2:00pm at Rocky Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Magee, MS.Lee was born in Magee, MS on February 22,1943, to the...
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