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.
Christy Singleton
Apr 21, 2023
Christy Box Singleton, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 1pm-2pm at Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral...
Mary West
Apr 21, 2023
Mrs. Mary M. West, age 84 passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 in Pearl MS.
Visitation will be 5:00pm to 8:00pm, on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS, and on Monday from 10:00am to 1:00pm with the Funeral to follow at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Ott and Lee. Burial will take place...
Martha Risher
Apr 20, 2023
Martha Evelyn Risher, 77, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Thurs. April 20, 2023 at the Brandon Court Nursing Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. April 23, 2023 from 2pm-5pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Mon. April 24, 2023 at...
Wayland H. "Stevie" Stevens, Ii
Apr 20, 2023
Wayland H. “Stevie” Stevens, age 78 and a resident of Forest died Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Services will be held at 10am Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home Chapel with a graveside service to follow in the Eastern Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6pm till 8pm...
Vickie Flowers
Apr 19, 2023
VICKIE LOU WARREN FLOWERS
Vickie Lou Warren Flowers, age 64, passed from this life into eternity with her Heavenly Father on April 19, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born on September 24, 1958, to the late Russell and Dean Warren. She was the youngest of three children. Vickie grew up in Pearl, MS, and moved to...
Jack Gressett
Apr 19, 2023
Jack Henry Gressett, age six months of Brandon, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Dr. Jeff Holland officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeland Place Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00pm until...
Reba Gail Cook
Apr 18, 2023
Reba Gail Cook, 76, passed away Monday, April 18,2023 at her residence in Brandon. Visitation is 11 am Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral services will follow at 1 pm in the chapel with burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Rev. Gary Wyatt will officiate.
Reba was a native of...
Patsy Fortenberry
Apr 18, 2023
Mrs. Patsy Jean Fortenberry, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at her home in Morton, MS, surrounded by her family. Born November 22, 1947, to Prentiss and Marjorie Hester Bruce. Patsy was a Christian and before her declining health Patsy was an active member of Line Creek Baptist Church. Hobbies of Patsy were...
Tommy Travis
Apr 16, 2023
Tommy Joe Travis
Brandon, MS
Tommy Joe Travis, 85, passed away at his home in Brandon, MS. Services will be 4pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with visitation starting at 2pm. Burial will follow in Brandon Memorial Gardens.
Tommy was born in Sheeplo, MS on...
Mike Parker
Apr 15, 2023
Visit: 5-8pm Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Services: 11am Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Harry Yates
Apr 15, 2023
Harry LaRue Yates aka Papa Rue
Braxton, MS
Harry LaRue Yates, 77, passed away on April 15, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.  A memorial service will be held at 11:30am with visitation starting at 10:00am at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Mr. Yates was born in Jefferson Davis County on August 12, 1945....
Martha Mccreary
Apr 15, 2023
Martha Jean McCreary, 81, our Mimi, left this world and walked into the arms of God on Sat. April 15, 2023 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. April 18, 2023 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. April 18, 2023...
David Paul Mcarthur
Apr 13, 2023
David Paul McArthur, age 52, and a resident of Meridian, MS died Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Oschner Rush Hospital in Meridian.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30pm Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Hillsboro Baptist Cemetery under the direction of OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest.
David...
J.E. Steed
Apr 12, 2023
James Edward Steed, Jr., age 79 of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, with his wife by his side. A Memorial Service will be Sunday, April 16, 2023, 2:00pm from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 1:00pm. Rankin County Emergency Operations is deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and retired...
Robert Stevens
Apr 10, 2023
Robert E. “Bobby” Stevens, 81, a resident of the Rock Hill Community, passed away on Mon. April 10, 2023 at Cooperwood Senior Living in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. April 12, 2023 from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Wed. April 12, 2023 at the Ott &...
Tommy "Ray" Shoemaker
Apr 10, 2023
Visitation: 5-8pm Thursday, 4/13/23 at Ott & Lee Morton.
Services: 1pm Friday, 4/14/2023 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Mr. Tommy "Ray" Shoemaker
Pelahatchie, MS...
Dorothy Frances Brown Henderson
Apr 10, 2023
Dorothy Frances Brown Henderson of Brandon, MS — whose lifetime of service touched countless lives and whose sweet spirit was beloved by family, friends, and widespread community — went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2023. She was 80.
Born October 12, 1942, Dorothy was the epitome of grace, poise, and gumption. As a young...
Peggy Harris
Apr 9, 2023
Peggy Elaine Harris, 75, a resident of Flowood, MS, passed away on Sun. April 9, 2023 at the St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. April 15, 2023 from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Sat. April 15, 2023 at the Ott & Lee...
Agnes Hawthorne
Apr 9, 2023
Agnes Marcell Lum Hawthorne, 92, a resident of Florence, MS, passed away on Resurrection Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Villa South Assisted Living in Florence, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. April 16, 2023 from 2pm-5pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Mon. April 17, 2023 at the Ott &...
Carl Gray
Apr 8, 2023
David Carl Gray went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 8, 2023, after a brief illness.
A Celebration of Carl’s Life will be 10:00 am Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from The Church at Shiloh with Rev. John Wells officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 5:00pm until...
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