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.
Charlene Gail Champion
Feb 7, 2023
Visitation: Thursday, February 9, 2023, 5pm-8pm Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Visitation: Friday, February 10, 2023, 10am-10:45am Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Services: 11am Friday, February 10, 2023 in Ott & Lee Chapel Morton.
Burial: Morton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral...
Robert Williams
Feb 6, 2023
Mr. Robert A. Williams, a resident of Lena passed away on February 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family. In addition to being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, Robert was a kind soul who always put others first and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. One of Robert proudest moments was being a grandfather to his...
Jimmy Stroud
Feb 6, 2023
Jimmy G. Stroud, age 83 and a resident of Lake, died Monday, February 6, 2023, following an extended illness.
He was born on January 21, 1940, to his parents, Howard Stroud and Margarette McDill Stroud in Scott County. He was a of a member of Salem Baptist Church. Mr. Stroud was an Educator,. retiring from the Oktibbeha...
Carrie Whitehead
Feb 6, 2023
Mrs. Carrie Viola Whitehead, age 80, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 in Jackson, MS.
Visitation for Mrs. Viola will be 5:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday February 8, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral in Morton, MS, Services will be 11:00am on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton, MS. Burial will be at Oak Grove Church...
Jay Nibert
Feb 4, 2023
Jay Nibert, age 56 of Richland, passed away at home on Saturday, February 4, 2023, and woke up in heaven.
A memorial service will be 12:00 pm Monday, February 13, 2023, at Crossgates Church in Brandon, MS with visitation starting at 10:00 am.
He was born in Natchez, MS on July 14, 1966, to the...
Justin Mistal
Feb 3, 2023
Justin James “Jayme” Mistal passed from this life to the next on February 3rd, 2023, suffering a massive heart attack at his home.
Jayme was born in Orlando, Florida on December 30, 1986, to Kathy and Peter Mistal. He grew up in Flowood, Mississippi. He finished high school in 2003 at Northwest Rankin High School and matriculated...
Labrenda Sheffield
Feb 2, 2023
LaBrenda M. Sheffield, 78, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Thurs. Feb. 2, 2023 at Brandon Nursing & Rehab in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Feb. 8, 2023 from 9:30am-10:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Wed. Feb. 8, 2023 at the...
Sam Holden, Jr.
Feb 2, 2023
Sam Holden, Jr. age 81, resident of Forest sunset Thursday, February 2, 2023, following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30am Monday, February 6, 2023, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest, with Bro. Andy Boles officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30am until service time....
Kevin Pierce
Jan 31, 2023
Kevin Graham Pierce, 65, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Tues. Jan. 31, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Feb. 11, 2023 from 3pm-5pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Mr. Pierce was born on March 29, 1957 to the late...
Nancy Harvey
Jan 30, 2023
Nancy Finch Harvey
Morton
Nancy Finch Harvey, age 83, a resident of Morton passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Friday, February 3, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 12pm-1:30pm Saturday at the funeral home. ...
Stella Walker
Jan 30, 2023
Stella Mae Register Walker, age 85, a resident of Morton passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held 10am-12pm Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside service will be held at 12:30pm Saturday at Morton Memorial Gardens with Rev. Reggie Tatum officiating...
Barbara Mcclure
Jan 30, 2023
Barbara Holyfield McClure, 86, passed away on Mon. Jan. 30, 2023 in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Mrs. McClure was born in Brandon, MS on Nov. 23, 1936 to the late Gaston Holyfield and Jewel Corley Holyfield.
She is survived by her brother, Richard Carroll Holyfield; 6 nieces...
Robert E. Stribling
Jan 29, 2023
Robert E. (Bob) Stribling 78, husband of Linda Johnson Stribling, passed peacefully away January 29, 2023, at his home in Brandon, MS, with family by his side. He was born February 08, 1944 in Philadelphia, MS and was the son of the late Robert Carson and Sarah Hatcher Stribling. Bob graduated from Pearl High School and attended MS State...
Holleman Rountree
Jan 29, 2023
John Holleman Rountree, 19, of Brandon, Ms., completed his calling on this earth Sunday, January 29, 2023, after his truck hydroplaned and hit a tree. Holleman came into this world as a wonderful surprise on March 24, 2003, to his parents, Ray and Cherry, Rountree and big brothers Townsend, Justin, and Ross Rountree. He is preceded in death by...
Tammie Massey
Jan 28, 2023
Ms. Tammie Massey, age 54, a resident of Morton, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Jackson, MS. Born on March 17, 1968 to Bennett Arthur and Mozell Frazier Massey.
Tammie lived all her life in Morton, she was a graduate of Morton. After graduation she helped her mom run and operate...
Angie Parkman
Jan 27, 2023
Angelita Catherine Parkman, 64, of Pearl, passed away on January 27, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be 2:00 - 5:00 pm Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Monday, January 30, 2023, in the chapel of the funeral home with visitation starting at 11:30...
Janice Pitts
Jan 27, 2023
Janice Elizabeth Pitts (Sarrett), 79, passed away peacefully at home in Lawrence on Friday, January 27, 2023, in the presence of loved ones. She was born August 5, 1943, in Jackson, MS to Jessie Harris Burt Sarrett Sr. and Viola Hand Sarrett.
Janice was a loving wife and devoted mother who was adored by all who were...
Doreen Mccardle
Jan 22, 2023
Doreen (Dee) Beasley McCardle, 75, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Hospice Ministries, Inc. in Ridgeland, MS.
Ms. McCardle was born in Pensacola, FL, and has lived in Rankin County, MS for many years. She was a member at Grace Baptist Church, but also enjoyed worshipping God with multiple congregations, including Park...
Sandra Mcclain
Jan 22, 2023
Sandra Taylor McClain, 74, was born in Columbus, MS on October 23, 1948. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Sandra was the daughter of Lethal Preston Taylor of Stonewall, MS and Bonnie Bell Thompson of Crawford, MS.
Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, James...
Sylvia Coley
Jan 19, 2023
Sylvia G. “Cissy” Coley
Pearl, MS
Sylvia G. “Cissy” Coley, 65, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 5-7pm Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be 2pm Sunday, January 22, 2023, in the...
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