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.
Patra Faye Lewis Easterling
Mar 17, 2024
Visit: 12pm-2pm Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.Chapel service: 2pm Thursday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.NO GRAVESIDE-Burial will be in Parkway Baptist Cemetery in Morton.Ott and Lee Funeral Home of Morton is honored to serve the Easterling family.*******************Patra Faye Lewis Easterling
Pelahatchie, MS
Mrs. Patra Easterling, age 57, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away...
Nola Davis Griffing
Mar 17, 2024
On March 17, Nola Davis Griffing received the greatest birthday gift, she was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She lived a life full of compassion, grace, and unwavering strength.
Nola was born in Ruth, Mississippi to Clifton and Nora Mae (King) Davis. Her childhood and teenage years...
Sandra Ellen Carroll Baker
Mar 17, 2024
Visitation: 5pm-8pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.Chapel service: 10am Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.Burial: Bethlehem Baptist CemeteryOtt and Lee Funeral Home of Morton is honored to serve the Baker family.***********************************************Mrs. Sandra Ellen Carroll BakerMorton, MSMrs. Sandra Baker, age 79, a resident of Morton passed away on Sunday, March...
Barbara Ann Rister Vance
Mar 17, 2024
Barbara Ann Rister Vance, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the age of 89. Visitation will be Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and the funeral will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, March 22, 2024, in the chapel at Ott & Lee....
Loraine Payne
Mar 16, 2024
Loraine Payne, age 89 of Brandon, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Visitation will be 5:00pm until 7:00pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024, and again on Wednesday from 10:00am until 11:00am, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A Celebration of Loraine’s Life will be 11:00am Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Burial will...
Ricky Dan Smith
Mar 15, 2024
Ricky Dan Smith, age 68 of Brandon, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born in Texas to the late Daron Smith and Dale Patterson Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandmother Helen Tedford. He is survived by his wife Sarah L. Roberts Smith; children Corey (Christy) Smith and Nick Smith; step-children Mary (Roy)...
Ruby Evelyn Speaks
Mar 14, 2024
Ruby Evelyn Speaks, 90, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mrs. Speaks was born on October 17, 1933, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a lifelong resident of Brandon, Mississippi. She was loved by so many, and she was best known for her kind heart and genuine love for people. She had a personality like...
Marcus Davis Jones
Mar 13, 2024
Marcus Davis Jones, 54, of Jackson, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm.
Mr. Jones was born October 12, 1969, in Texas to Lee Hall and Jerry Jones. He graduated from Murrah...
Charles Hall
Mar 13, 2024
Charles "Charlie" Hall left his earthly home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 to be with his savior. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 2PM-3PM at Forest United Methodist Church with funeral services beginning at 3. A graveside service will follow at Eastern Cemetery in Forest, MS. Charles was born on October 3, 1935 in Memphis TN to Sydnor Hall...
James Zandel Boykin
Mar 12, 2024
James Zandel Boykin – 61, a resident of Philadelphia, MS passed away on March 12, 2024 at his home. He was born July 1, 1962 in Scott County, Ms. A visitation will be held Wednesday at Ott and Lee of Forest from 4-7pm and Thursday from 12-1pm. Funeral services will begin at 1 with Pastor Chester Carlisle officiating. Graveside service...
Peat Arney
Mar 12, 2024
Oscar Franklin “Peat” Arney
Brandon, MS
O.F. “Peat” Arney, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Veterans Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 11:00am. Memorial service following at Noon in the chapel. Burial will follow at 4:00pm with graveside services at Craig Springs...
Dudley Wayne Jaggar
Mar 10, 2024
Dudley Wayne Jaggar
Brandon, MS
Dudley Wayne Jaggar, 83, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be 12 – 1pm Friday, March 15, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services are to follow at 1pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Graveside service with Military Honors will follow...
Betty D. Bullock
Mar 9, 2024
Betty D. Bullock, 84, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. A graveside service will take place at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon on Tuesday, March 11, 2024, at 11:00 am.
Mrs. Bullock was born in Jackson, Mississippi on May 2, 1939, to Elmer Dearman and Carrie Mae Ivy Dearman. She graduated from Canton High School in 1957....
Ollie Faye Jones
Mar 8, 2024
On March 8, 2024, Ollie Faye Jones went to be with her Heavenly Father. Visitation will be from 10am-12pm on Mon. March 11, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and from 2pm-3pm on Mon. March 11, 2024 at Concord Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS followed by funeral and graveside services at Concord Baptist Church in Pelahatchie...
Betty Jo Hodges Lewis
Mar 8, 2024
Betty Jo Hodges Lewis, 60, passed away on Fri. March 8, 2024 at Merit Health Rankin Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. March 15, 2024 from 1pm-3pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 3pm on Fri. March 15, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS.
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Mary Ann & Frank Mullins
Mar 7, 2024
Mary Ann Lansdell Mullins, 83, (July 12, 1940 - March 7, 2024) was born in Augusta, Georgia. Mary Ann was a graduate of Mississippi College where she received her degree in Education. Her husband, Frank Charles Mullins, 85, (October 7, 1938 - March 8, 2024) was born in New Hebron, MS. Frank graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with...
Pamela "Catt" Parsons
Mar 7, 2024
Pamela “Pam” Catt Parsons passed away on March 7, 2024, at the age of 80 after years of battling numerous health issues, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
A short graveside ceremony will be held at Glenwood Memorial Cemetery in Richland, MS. In lieu of flowers, please donate to...
Joe Wesley Patrick
Mar 7, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Wesley Patrick, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Visitation will be Friday, March 8, 2024, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, and again on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 9:00am until10:00am. A Celebration of Joe’s Life will follow at 10:00am in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in...
Julius "Hokie" Hamilton
Mar 6, 2024
Julius "Hokie" Hamilton, 70, of Polkville,MS passed away on Wednesday March 6th, 2024.
Hokie liked to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cletus and Ethel Hamilton, brothers: Tommy, Charlie, and Henry Hamilton, Neice; Punkin May and long time companion Audrey Faye Richard.
He is survived by brothers: Billy (Gloria) Hamilton, and John Hamilton. Sisters: Sammie (Dwight) Searcy,...
Edwin T. Manney
Mar 4, 2024
Edwin (Ed) T. Manney went to his heavenly home on March 4, 2024.
He was born on October 4, 1938, to Edwin Garland Manney and Susie Pairett Manney of Meridian, Mississippi.
He was married to the love of his life, Claire Randall Manney, for 57 years.
Mr. Manney was a member of Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, MS, and loved his life group...
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