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.
Anthony "Tony" Heumier
Sep 8, 2022
Anthony “Tony” Heumier, age 58, and a resident of Pendergrass, GA. Formerly of Forest, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Gainsville, GA following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment to...
Mary Havard
Sep 8, 2022
Mary Anne Havard. Age 55, a resident of Forest, died Thursday, September 8, 2022.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
She was born in Newton County, MS on November 16, 1966, to her parents Lemmie White, Sr., and Mattie Inez Stevens Thrasher. She had worked for Leach...
Helen Ruffin
Sep 8, 2022
Mrs. Helen Ann Ruffin, age 63, a resident of Union MS, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Jackson, MS. She was born, on September 25, 1958, to Ollie and Sarah Morehead Jenkins in Greenwood MS.
Helen was a kindhearted, loving person, family and friends meant the world to her, laughter was very important...
Madelyn Pitman
Sep 6, 2022
Maddy Pitman
Olive Branch, MS
Madelyn "Maddy" Claire Pitman fought a long hard battle against Infant Leukemia. On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, she WON the war when she received her Heavenly healing in the arms of Jesus. Although Maddy battled leukemia for almost her entire 2.5 years of life, that is not what...
Constance "Connie" Emerson
Sep 4, 2022
Constance “Connie” Dee Harper Emerson, age 79, a resident of Brandon, MS formally of Orlando, FL passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at her residence in Brandon, MS. There will be no services at this time.
Mrs. Emerson was born April 4, 1943, in Central City, KY to Bernie Ray Harper and Eva Mae Cox Harper. She...
Donna Morton
Sep 4, 2022
Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, at Restoration Church for Mrs. Donna Lou Morton, 78. She was welcomed into the arms of her Savior and entered heaven's gates on September 4, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Mrs. Donna...
Albert Frazier
Sep 2, 2022
Visitation: Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 1-2pm at Strong Tower Worship Center in Morton.
Services: Sunday at 2pm, Strong Tower Worship Center.
Burial: Springfield Baptist Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Mr. Albert Frazier, age 87, a...
Vondell Norton
Sep 2, 2022
Visit: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Visit: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 10am-10:45am at Springfield Baptist Church.
Service: 11am Wednesday at Springfield Baptist Church.
Burial: Church Cemetery.
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Mrs. Von Dell Rials Norton, age 90 and a longtime resident of...
James Lamar Rhodes Jr.
Sep 2, 2022
James Lamar “Jim” Rhodes Jr., 64, passed away on Sept. 2, 2022, in Pelahatchie, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Sept. 8, 2022, from 9am-10:45am at Lodebar United Methodist Church in Pelahatchie, MS. Funeral Services are 11am Thurs. Sept. 8, 2022 at Lodebar United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Ott & Lee Funeral...
Mavis Nowell
Sep 2, 2022
Mavis Irene Nowell, age 86, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at the Mississippi Care Center of Morton following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest with Reverend Kenny Lang and Reverend Tal Vardaman...
Wanda Ray
Sep 2, 2022
Wanda L. Ray, age 85, and a resident of Forest died Saturday, September 3, 2022, in Jackson following an extended illness.
Funeral services were conducted at 12pm Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment in Harperville Cemetery. Bro. Joey Smith officiated. Visitation...
Grady Allen
Sep 2, 2022
Mr. Grady Keith Allen, 77, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Fri. Sept. 2, 2022 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Mr. Allen was born on Jan. 11, 1945 in Madden, MS to the late Grady Lee Allen and Ruby Eatmon Allen. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Allen; daughter, Sheila Allen and several nieces,...
Paul Barnes
Sep 2, 2022
Paul Dewey Barnes
Eagle Lake, Vicksburg, MS
Paul Dewey “Pete” Barnes, 85, lived at Eagle Lake, Vicksburg, MS of 30 years. Pete was born in Ludlow, MS on June 19, 1937, to Dan Emanuel Barnes and Grace Anna Prestage Barnes. Visitation will be 1pm until 3pm Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Ott &...
Billy Harris
Sep 2, 2022
Visit: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 11am-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 2pm Tuesday, Sept. 6th at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
There will be NO GRAVESIDE SERVICE.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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James Monk
Aug 31, 2022
James Alton Monk, age 61 of Florence, passed away on August 31, 2022.
He was born on January 19, 1961, in Jackson, MS. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He had a love for learning, going to the casino, any kind of crafts, crocheting, making jewelry, and painting. He loved to help others and loved...
Todd Cecil
Aug 31, 2022
Todd Alan Cecil, age 57, a resident of Jackson, MS passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 6:00 pm Debo’s Lounge, 180 Raymond Road, Raymond, MS 39204.
Mr. Cecil was born July 25, 1965, in Cincinnati, OH to Albert Bernard Cecil and Catherine June...
Lynn Carol
Aug 30, 2022
Carol Lynn Curlee
Brandon, MS
On August 30, 2022, Carol “Lynn” Curlee was welcomed into her eternal heavenly home. Born and raised in Jackson, MS, Mrs. Curlee passed from this life into the next under the loving care of her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and David Graves of Brandon, MS. In addition to...
Hazel Higgins
Aug 30, 2022
Hazel Mae Higgins, age, 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in Jackson MS. Born on April 16, 1939, to John and Geneva Smith, in Raleigh MS, and was married to Paul Higgins for over 60 years. They resided in the Everett community where they were blessed with 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 15 great...
Winnie Bowman
Aug 29, 2022
Winnie Jean Bowman, age 94 of Pelahatchie, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 29, 2022.
A Graveside service will be Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 11:00 am from Concord Baptist Church Cemetery with visitation starting at 10:30am at the cemetery.
She was born in Rankin County on November 11,...
Mr. Kenneth Tucker
Aug 28, 2022
Visit: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 3pm-7pm Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Service: Thursday, Sept. 1st at 1pm from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Kalem Community Cemetery
Arrangments were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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