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.

Margaret Clay Davis

Margaret Clay Davis

Nov 17, 2022

Margaret Clay Overby Davis died peacefully in her home on November 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  At the age of 86, she in faith entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven.  Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Sunday, November 20th from 3-5pm.  On Monday November 21st visitation will also be...

Frankie "Pop" Roncali

Frankie "Pop" Roncali

Nov 17, 2022

Frankie E. “Pop” Roncali, age 81, a resident of Newton County died Thursday, November 17, 2022, following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30am Tuesday, November 22, 2022, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment following in the Pine Ridge Cemetery.  Rev....

Sandra Mooer

Sandra Mooer

Nov 16, 2022

After a restful day surrounded by family and loved ones, Sandra Elizabeth Mooer passed away at the age of 71 on November 16, 2022. Her passing comes after a prolonged year of struggling with complications from ovarian cancer.

Having been born on March 20, 1951 to Vernon and Mary Mooer, Sandra grew up and lived...

Betty Fields

Betty Fields

Nov 15, 2022

Betty Lou Fields, age 93 of Pelahatchie, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.

A Celebration of Betty’s life will be 10:00 am Saturday, November 19, 2022, from The Church at Shiloh with visitation starting at 9:00 am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She was born on June...

Angela Clolinger

Angela Clolinger

Nov 14, 2022

Angela Renee Clolinger, 51, of Madison, MS, passed away on November 14th, 2022, after a heart attack. Angela was born on December 12th, 1970 to Wayne and Judy Sullivan in Jackson, Mississippi. During her academic life, she was a cheerleader and lifeguard, participating in beauty pageants and being a member of her school's drill team. She met the love...

Eva Bailey

Eva Bailey

Nov 14, 2022

Eva Nell Bailey, age 85, died Monday, November 14, 2022,  at the Laurel Care Center following an extended illness.

Graveside services were held at 1:30pm Thursday, November 17, 2022, from the Trinity Methodist Cemetery near Raleigh.  OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest was in charge of the arrangements.

Miss...

Charles "Anthony" Bragg

Charles "Anthony" Bragg

Nov 13, 2022

Visitation: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home from 5pm-8pm.

Visitation: Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Puckett Baptist Church from 10am-12pm.

Graveside: Thursday at Puckett Cemetery following the service.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

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Mr. Charles...

Scott Mangum

Scott Mangum

Nov 12, 2022

Mr. Rev. Coach Bro. Scott Mangum, originally of Moselle, MS finally closed his eyes in eternal peace surrounded by his family and in his home in Morton, MS.  He gained a victory in Heaven that earth could not provide, and he is now resting, completely cancer and pain-free at the feet of Jesus Christ and His...

Durwood Graham

Durwood Graham

Nov 11, 2022

Durwood E. Graham, also known as Coach and Pappa D, passed peacefully from this earth for his heavenly home on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the age of 90. Visitation will be at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Wednesday, November 16 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Additional visitation will be 9:00am Thursday, November 17 at First Baptist...

Betty Hyde

Betty Hyde

Nov 11, 2022

Betty Sue Hyde

Vicksburg, MS

Betty Sue Church Hyde, 83, passed away on November 11, 2022, at The Bluffs in Vicksburg, MS. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

Mrs. Hyde was born in Wise County, VA on May 26, 1939, to...

Larry Till

Larry Till

Nov 11, 2022

Larry “Pops” Eugene Till, age 72 of Pelahatchie, departed this life on Friday morning the 11th of November 2022 at home surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be 2:00 pm Sunday, November 13, 2022, from Holly Bush United Methodist Church with Rev. Donnie Stuart and Rev. Jeff Nesbit officiating. Burial will follow...

Mary Mallery

Mary Mallery

Nov 8, 2022

Mary Ann Mallery, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  A memorial graveside service will be held 10:00 am Monday, November 14, 2022, at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.  Rev. Trey Jones will officiate her services.  Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

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Linda Harcharik

Linda Harcharik

Nov 5, 2022

Linda Dell Wiggins Harcharik, age 76, a resident of Florence, MS passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. A funeral mass will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at St. Richard Catholic Church in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday just prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 am at the...

Bobby Keenum, Sr.

Bobby Keenum, Sr.

Nov 5, 2022

Bobby Gene Keenum, Sr. went to be with our Lord on November 5, 2022. Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home, Brandon MS on November 9, 2022. Visitation is from 9:00 to 10:00 am with a graveside service at 2:00p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Slate Springs, MS.

He was born in Sumner, MS...

Margo Cox

Margo Cox

Nov 5, 2022

Margo Elaine Cox

Brandon, MS

Margo Elaine Cox, 69, passed away on November 5, 2022, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home followed by a 3:00 pm memorial service in the chapel of the funeral...

James Donaldson Ii

James Donaldson Ii

Nov 5, 2022

James M. Donaldson II of Puckett, MS passed away on Sat. Nov. 5, 2022 at the age of 75. Visitation will be held on Fri. Nov. 11, 2022 from 2pm-3:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Memorial Services are 4pm on Fri. Nov. 11, 2022 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS....

Laverne Klabunde

Laverne Klabunde

Nov 3, 2022

Laverne Bates Klabunde

Florence

Laverne Bates Klabunde, 94, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Briar Hills Rest Home in Florence, MS.  Visitation will be 10 – 10:45 am Monday, November 7, 2022, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Pisgah, MS.   Interment will follow in Mt. Pisgah Baptist Cemetery at 11:00 am.

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Dennis Squires

Dennis Squires

Nov 3, 2022

Dennis Leon Squires passed away on Nov. 3, 2022, at Mississippi Care Center in Raleigh. His family was by his side. He was 89.

Dennis had a distinctive voice and an infectious laugh. He loved to share — whether it was a joke, butterbeans, the fish...

John Rushing, Jr.

John Rushing, Jr.

Nov 1, 2022

John Rushing Jr.         February 7, 1934, to November 1, 2022

John Rushing Jr. died peacefully at his home in Ridgeland, MS on November 1, 2022.  John was born to Annie and John Moon Rushing Sr. in Scott County as the youngest of 6. He graduated from Forest...

John Bennie “Ben” Wilkerson

John Bennie “Ben” Wilkerson

Nov 1, 2022

John Bennie “Ben” Wilkerson

Brandon, MS

Mr. Ben Wilkerson, age 75 a resident of Brandon but formerly of Morton passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson after an extended illness.  His Visitation will be held Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Ott & Lee Funeral...

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